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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
8
A collage of quotes and snippets from periodicals on money, politics, and reform. References include Rockefeller, Tarbell, Burbank, and the press as a chorus on economic policy, freedom of the press, and social figures. Ends with satirical verse about Congress and public mood.
An editorial in the Wall Street Journal titled Presidential Popularity argues Roosevelt bears blame for the financial disturbance and factory closures. It cites denouncement from political opponents and a Supreme Court associate justice accusing him of hiding from the public. Business leaders accuse him of destroying confidence and worsening trade.
The Grand Encampment Herald argues no tariff revision this session and urges representatives to oppose subsidies for trusts. It claims protective tariffs created wealth for a few and harmed workers, calling the infant industry claim a discredited shield and urging independence from old tariff doctrines.
The piece notes harsh terms directed at a U S president and says the Wall Street Journal offers a very mild rebuke. It suggests former Roosevelt worshippers have cooled, and among many critics the Journal is unusually tame.
The Laramie Republican publishes a personal letter from Congressman Mondell, signed by Frank Mondell, explaining his new land bills and criticizing the Tribune and Republican editors for pressuring Roosevelt’s renomination. He defends the president and cautions against eight year tenure undermining unwritten law.
The Springfield Republican prints plain observations on the current financial crisis. It notes that some lessons are valuable and begins outlining them with restraint and seriousness.
The text argues that money systems based on gold do not prevent panics, tariffs do not shield from crises, and political party control does not avert financial disaster. It asserts panics arise from the credit system, which exists under any money standard and regardless of tariff levels or party in power.
The report outlines the Pacific fleet's fighting strength as it begins a long voyage. It lists 16 battleships with 15,000 men aboard, 6 torpedo boats, 226,456 tons, 2,105 mile longest leg between ports, 135 days expected trip time, and speeds of 18 knots for battleships and 29 knots for destroyers with a target overall speed of 10 knots.
Public notices describe a crowded Turner Hall event where a speaker was interrupted by coughing. The advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar claimed to cure coughs and colds and prevent pneumonia. product details note no opiates and a yellow package. Sold by A. B. Roe. Admission 50 cents.
Washington DC December 18 The Interior Secretary recommends a provision in the emergency deficiency bill to fund Ute Indians off the reservation near Cheyenne River Agency South Dakota The measure would authorize using part of their tribal funds to prevent want and suffering. DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve advertised. New York counts daily from Palmer restaurant.
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