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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
8
The page shows the Che Cheyenne Leader masthead noting it is the successor to the Sun Leader and includes postal matter lines and subscription rates for daily, weekly, or monthly editions. It lists circulation and registering details for the Cheyenne Wyoming edition.
The piece collects pithy quips and quotes on politics and public life. It notes Rockefeller backing Taft and hints Washington may stump for him. The tone mocks delayed answers from library trustees over Miss Martin’s removal and laments waning patience.
The Industrial club event featured Mayor Cook outlining city improvements and a Frontier Day proposal by Mr. Vance for a 6000-seat park near the Upper Lakes with a race track and ball grounds. Dry farming, municipal reform, and future development were discussed as the crowd stayed engaged until midnight.
The Riverton News contrasted the Oregon Basin Irrigation enterprise with the Wyoming Central irrigation company, a comparison criticized by the Lander Mountaineer as an awkward start to its coverage last week.
The text critiques water rights pricing by Oregon Basin and Big Horn Irrigation, noting fees of 40 per acre and 25 cent increments for land with filing and final proof. It condemns terms for reservation settlers and mocks contracts by Pilg Horn and Wyoming Central Irrigation, arguing comparisons are odious.
The piece challenges Taft's fitness amid possible nomination arguing he has ignored duties for political reasons and accuses the president of backing a secretary of war unfit for duty. It questions the Rooseveltian political strategy and its fairness if Taft is used as a stalking horse.
The Cheyenne Tribune argues a 320 acre homestead law will draw thousands of settlers to arid Wyoming lands while noting a lease law would fail to attract many. The Lusk Herald counters that the range hog already blocks settlement.
A collage of humorous lines from various papers notes light satire about burglars, business dreams, and family questions. It includes quips on pride, procrastination, and social manners with playful exchanges among fictional and real figures. The items read like gossip pages and cartoon captions from recent issues.
The Southern Railway, after failing to reach a wage reduction agreement with its workers, has asked the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Bureau of Labor and Commerce to mediate under the Birdman act.
A delegation of western stockmen appeared before the House Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee in Washington urging a law to require railroads to maintain a minimum speed of sixteen miles an hour for trains carrying live stock. They argued the 28 to 36 hour stock-car time law helps little without enforceable speed competition. The group included Fred W. Godding president of the National Wool Growers Association and delegates from Idaho Utah Wyoming Arizona and more.
Denver report states the coroner's jury ruled Father Leo Heinrichs died from felonious act by Giuseppe Allo an Italian anarchist. Alio remains jailed at Colorado Springs awaiting funeral and potential murder charge filing by the district attorney.
New York report states Cornelia Harriman and Robert Livingston Gerry obtained a marriage license at City Hall. Harriman 23, born Far Rockaway Long Island, residence 874 Fifth Avenue. Gerry 30, residence Newport. They stood in a license line with other couples as city clerks processed insiders.
Governor Joseph W. Folk of Missouri condemned race track gambling as a crime source and urged ending the legalized vice. Speaking at Carnegie Hall he said a national end to the gambling would come soon across the country.
A trio of Japanese posing as laborers conducted extensive observations at Fort Russell taking photographs and notes on the post and its defenses. The fort is not fortified and garrison details are already public, limiting any possible gain for their government.
The Colorado and Southern advertises low rates and fast service to the Mexican Gulf. It promises splendid attractions and highlights a few hours travel time. T. B. Fisher, General Passenger Agent, Denver.
February 25 brings the world famed carnival to New Orleans with notes on a low winter tourist rate via Colorado and Southern. An illustrated booklet is available on request from T By Fisher general passenger agent. Cheyenne Upholstering Works advertises furniture upholstery services at 504 West Seventeenth with telephone Bik 13.
Dr. Sweatt is now located in Cheyenne with a modern up-to-date office. He offers low prices and has not raised them since arriving, continuing to follow eastern pricing. He invites patronage from the community.
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