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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
8
Irregular delivery complaints filed with T. Joe Cahill city circulator as official paper of record. Morales delivering including Sunday. notes from The Leader Publishing Co. W 8 Edmirton details contact and circulation office.
The Leader thanks the Tribune for courtesy after an accident to its press halted publication midway. The remainder was printed on the Tribune press, and the paper has contracted a large new press to be installed in about sixty days in the new Leader building.
The Industrial club dollar dinner praised secretary Mr Burns and the board of directors for a year of strong publicity campaigns and public enterprises. The report credits Burns for driving Cheyenne’s growth, attracting capital and industrial workers, and signaling a bright future through the club’s energetic efforts.
The World Herald contrasts an editorial praising Roosevelt for restraint with a rapid reversal the next day. It notes his apparent shift from mild support for women’s suffrage to a volcanic outburst, illustrating how public opinion can swing quickly between gentleness and anger.
A collection of light gags contrasts Paris sightseeing with a tourist rejecting usual sights. A shop clerk humorously jokes about returning a bought novel while a parent-teacher moment and a child’s collar gag finish the page.
The Denver News editorials urge readers to buy early to ease the burden on clerks delivery workers postmen and expressmen. They warn against last minute rushing and ask readers if they have begun their Christmas shopping.
The Philadelphia North American questions reform with Cannon in the speaker’s chair and supports Taft challenging him using patronage to rebuke dissenters. It warns a tough four year fight, notes most Republicans aren’t tariff reformers, and predicts Cannon’s likely election after minor Dingley bill changes and a renamed Payne bill as Congress adjourns.
Star Theater presents an exhibition of the finest horseback riding from world champions for two days only in Cheyenne. The program also includes the comedy The Old Maids Temperance Club and two additional features in the House of Features under C L Hogle, proprietor.
A daughter arrived last night at the home of Mr and Mrs Leslie Snow. Both mother and baby are resting satisfactorily. Deputy U S Marshal Snow is described as somewhat irrational but not in danger, following the glad event.
James Sharp self-styled Adam God and leader of the Monticello fanatics surrendered at Monticello Kansas after a clash with police. He was wounded and taken into custody. The toll from Tuesday’s battle rose to four dead as more names were added to the list.
The Elks dance club hosted their first winter dance with guests enjoying the evening at the Bikes Home. Murchison's opening is scheduled for tomorrow.
Denver detectives arrest Reed Meyer a Wyoming ranchman in connection with horse stealing as part of Bob Meldrum and Sheriff Horton’s campaign against Little Snake River rustlers. Meyer to be taken to Rawlins Carbon county for trial likely revealing ties to other ranchers.
An ad promotes a cough cure claiming a Balt ounce of Vi and two ounces of Ge plus whisky mixed, to cure a cough or cold in 24 hours. It instructs a dose of four sips every four hours and asserts Leach Pine compound is the genuine preparation.
Fragmentary notes mention Rathskeller under the Tivol with time and shop references. Details are incomplete but suggest a merchant or table event labeled Marchant's hunch and a schedule from 11 a.m. to p.m. at the Tivoli Rathskeller.
Advert promoting phonographs to keep boys at home offering a brass band and opera on tap with a small down payment and weekly installments. Mentions a large stock of records and invites listening. Also notes Kodol digestive remedy sold by A. Rosdel claiming relief for stomach trouble.
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