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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1908
Page
8
The piece rails against monopolies and the Har riman railroad pool. It warns that forests mines rivers and lands belong to all men and condemns combining power to reap unpaid profits. It argues railroads should be transportation not investment and calls for separation of railroad and securities roles.
The piece argues railroads benefit from rebate restrictions and higher fares, noting rising net per mile revenues from 1907 to 1908 while expenses fall. It claims labor cuts keep workers idle and profits up, despite a broader economic downturn. A separate note warns of a lumber cartel forming among major interests to control Western timber stocks.
A collage of quips from Chicago Tribune Baltimore American Philadelphia Ledger and Washington Star features a practical politician vexed by readers and a Fool-killer era humor about spring lawn work and thin foe to skate on. A Judge brief finds college students trading Christmas gifts and humor over a ten dollar piece and a hung stocking watch.
A devotional verse lamenting nightfall and seeking divine protection for the weary. The poem petitions Jesus to shield sleepers, bless the day’s blessings, and guide souls to the heavenly shore with angels guarding the bed.
A travel style film shows balloon ascent over Paris landmarks with Seine views and boulevards. Edison’s The Jealous Fisherman and a duet illustrated song Sweet Jessie Dear are listed as features. Alert Hose meeting announced and Buchaneer Copper Mining Company annual stockholders meeting set for January 15 in Cheyenne.
The Sons of Veterans met at the court house last evening and elected officers including Commander Charles E. Stevens Senior vice O M Watts junior vice Henry Balnum secretary F A M Stuart treasurer C F Mallin and member of camp council Rev L C Hilla.
A 14 year old son of J L Murray nearly died after breaking through Lake Minnehaha ice Sunday. Fellow boys rushed to his aid and pulled him onto firm ice, preventing a fatal outcome. DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills ad promotes remedy. Sold by A B Roedel.
Flushing New York December reports that six jurors were seated to try Thornton J Hains, accused as an accessory in the killing of William E Annis at Bayside Yacht Club last summer. Judge Crane ordered a night session to finish the panel as early as possible.
Sir Horace Plunkett of Ireland arrives in Cheyenne to inspect Wyoming ventures including Wheatland Development and Diamond Cattle companies. He is hosted by Judge J M Carey and tours the properties he has invested in during a return visit to the region. Also appears an abrupt miscellaneous advertisement block for Barnatto simulation diamonds and other local goods.
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