Gag Rules Debate and Riverton Prospects Highlight Cheyenne Leader
The Cheyenne Leader quotes Speaker Cannon defending gag rules as a misperception and notes the House rules committee as a humble instrument. It surveys Riverton prospects with planned ditch work and a 1909 uplift for farmers amid national debates on tariffs and farm life.
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Cannon
House Cof Representatives
Committee On
Rules Committee
House
Augusta
Senate
Tammany Organization
Tammany General Committee
Casper's Ancient Depot and Fort Casper Compared
A Casper Press opinion argues the depot is an aged relic worth preserving. It laments tourists removing Fort Casper remains and urges the town council to save the depot for future generations, suggesting funding by wool sale proceeds.
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Casper
Platte Valley
Fort Casper
Felic
Ka Cltions
Casper Press
Wit and humor in early 20th century newspaper humor snippets
A collage of jokes and quips from Philadelphia Record Cleveland Leader Philadelphia Inquirer Puck and others. Cartoon captions and comic exchanges poke fun at mortality marriage manners and public figures. A light verse of jokes about reporters and politicians wraps the page.
Mr Dooley on Christmas Gifting and Needs
The column riffs on holiday giving with Mr Dooley and Mr Hennessy debating what people need versus want. It mocks gift buying for friends by suggesting practical needs often differ from desired luxuries. The quip stresses consider needs over wants when selecting presents.
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Ray
Mr. Hennessy
Dollar Dinner Cheerbook Rhyme Parodies Modern Hunger
A playful verse laments prices and hunger while inviting readers to join a Dollar Dinner effort. The lighthearted piece contrasts pin dislikes with appetite for affordable meals and communal fundraising.
Free Love Goterie At Grand Junction
In Grand Junction Colorado a temperance mass meeting at the Methodist church heard Mrs. Richard Budelier describe a so called free love society inviting young people to abandon traditional marriage. Rev W T Davis denounced high school instruction and warned that 90 percent of local children lacked understanding of home sanctity.
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Grand Junction
Colo
Pest
Richard Budeller
Western Slope
State Reform Association
Methodist Church
Politics Put Off Trial of Embezzling Banker
In Waynesburg Pennsylvania December 8, the trial of J B Rinehart former cashier and vice president of the Farmers and Drovers National Bank here began after delays amid political influence allegations. A separate Roosevelt ordered investigation prompted a US court date in Pittsburgh next month. Indictments numbered seventeen, drawing many farmers to the county courthouse for what was seen as a sensational case.
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Waynesburg
J. BR. PF. Rinehart
Farmers’ and Drovers’ National Bank
Roosevelt
Rinehart
Unite States
Pittsburg
Marvelous Heamans Thrill Atlas Theatre Show
At the Atlas the Marvelous Heamans perform bicycle acts and a one mile race to peak nerves. The Original Smith and Dudgeon and Weim juggle and clown in comedy travesty. Pictured motion by Prof. Dunne. Performances at 3:00, 7:45, 9:15. Admission 10, 25, 50, 50 cents.
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Atlas
Smith
Dudgeon and
Weim
Miss Jenson
Prof. Dunne
Taft and North Carolina rhetoric shape post election stance
The text describes Taft telling North Carolinians he will not cast the South as politically dominated by an ignorant class. He claims the North and Republican party seek closer association with the South while preserving its political safety, and that social ties across the regions should remain cordial. Also noted is the nearing end of the Charles E. Davis murder trial in Omaha.
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North Carolina
Taft
South
Imdgne
Oo Rae
Bryan hunting ducks at Lake Surprise preserve
Galveston Texas December 8 William J Bryan and Mrs Bryan arrived in Galveston and proceeded to their hunting lodge at Lake Surprise a canvasback duck preserve with plans to hunt in the area and return soon.
Libel suit dismissed against Oklahoma City Times manager
Guthrie Oklahoma December 8 charges of criminal libel against Omer K Benedict manager of the Oklahoma City Times were dismissed today. Benedict was arrested in August on Governor Haskell’s complaint over an editorial in the Times. Also notice of holders of city warrants from Cheyenne Wyoming states all warrants issued before April 1 1908 will be paid when presented with interest ceasing from that date.
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Guthrie
Okla
Omer K. Benedict
Oklahoma City Times
Chas. N. Haskell
Benedict
Haskell
Times
Swan
Cheyenne
Wyo
Gaited peanuts advertised at Shaw's on 17th and Capital
An ad promotes fresh gaits peanuts daily at Shaw's located at 17th and Capital with a contact phone 407. Also mentions Kodol natural digestive product. A dance event titled Boots! works by Cantog Oners is slated for Friday evening December 11 at 1.0 hall by Cantog Oners.
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Shaw's
17Th
Capital
Phone 407
Boots
Hall
Cantog Onersonne
John P Rich to Move to Chicago with Infant Daughter
Prominent Cheyenne figure John P Rich leaves for Chicago with his infant daughter. His departure is hailed by many friends who wish him well as he relocates to his new home in the city.
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Chicago
John P. Rich
Mr. Srich
Cheyenne
British Ambassador Praises the South's Prospects
James Bryce the British ambassador told delegates in Washington that the South has a great future and he is a well wisher to the Southland after a reception following a speech.
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Washington
Dee
South
James Bryce
Southland
Roosevelt Urges Emergency Volunteer Army Plan
President Roosevelt sent a special message to Congress advocating an emergency volunteer army. A draft bill accompanying the message was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Cullom. The president calls the existing law piecemeal and rushed, dating back to the Spanish American War era.
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Washington
Roosvelt
Congress
Senate
Cullom
Spain
Fraternal Lodge Meetings and Jewelry Ad
Fraternal cards list Acacia Lodge No. II, Capitol Camp No. 5295, Cheyenne Lodge No. 1 and 860 with meeting nights and locations. An ad from Buechner Jewelry Co promotes 82nd degree rings charms broaches fobs and buttons.
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Buechner Jewelry Co
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Acacia
Capitol Camp
Modern Woodmen of America
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