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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
8
Editor notice shows second class matter date September 6, 1907 at Cheyenne Wyoming postal service under 1879 act. Subscription rates listed: Daily Leader one year four dollars, six months three dollars fifty, three months one dollar and fifty cents. Monthly rate fifty cents.
A vivid description portrays a blur streaking across the sky as trees sway in a strong breeze. The narrator marvels at the speed and motion, likening it to a meteor and a rapid wind event.
The article notes May brought above average moisture easing drought effects since January. Soft snow and drizzles provided gradual runoff, aiding crops. It praises new settlers in Wyoming for possible rapid settlement and hints at dry land farming advances beyond Laramie plains and Platte/Laramie rivers.
The Pinedale Roundup editorial condemns Pinchot's forest policy and argues for congressional control of timber and grazing rules. It criticizes grazing fees, land inclusion in forest reserves, and due process concerns, urging Roosevelt’s retirement to allow western development to resume.
It is authoritatively stated that work will resume at the Rambler mine in the southern county soon with a large force to extract ore for shipment during the summer. This will benefit Hahn's Peak railroad as M. M. Green, Rambler owner based in Chicago, is expected to arrive to inaugurate the work on the property.
Settlers in the dry farming district east of Cheyenne tell the Laramie Republican that crops look splendid and prospects are bright. They are a sturdy, hopeful group entering new ventures with means to weather setbacks as steamtow planes turn over the sod and a large area is sown this year. Last winter was the driest on record.
A collage of light scores and jokes from the Cleveland Leader Baltimore American Philadelphia Press and Nashville American. Headlines and quips touch on pet care bargains weather jargon poets editors and Irish politics with playful local phrasing and sharp punchlines.
The Corean crown prince accompanied by Prince Ito is reported to leave Japan shortly for a tour of the United States. Also noted is Rev. Felix N. Boff of the Cleveland diocese serving as administrator for the sixth time after Bishop Horstmann’s death at age 77. Widow Janecke of Baltimore adds a fifth husband on the eve of her husband John Janecke’s funeral. Indiana’s record is mentioned in passing.
The poem-like editorial argues that Pinchot and allies oppose taking land for a federal reserve and criticize a proposed 320 acre Mondell homestead bill while railing against forest conservation efforts.
Unseasonable rains boost the Carbon Timber company's tie drive. The massive shipment, 1,500,444 ties and timbers, is riding streams Encampment Brush Douglas and French creeks toward the North Platte river. The final load is expected to Fort Steele landing in late June to Centennial Post.
The article portrays Theodore Roosevelt as the driving force behind Pinchot’s forest reserve policy. It argues Pinchot is Roosevelt’s agent carrying out his orders and credits Roosevelt for the governors’ meeting, suggesting any objections to Pinchot trace back to Roosevelt.
The state nominates Mrs Harriet C Hood of Thermopolis as an alternate delegate to the Democratic Denver convention in July.
The Mississippi River nears flood stage at thirty feet as of dawn, at 28.8 feet. Levee encroachment reaches railroad lines, with two feet of water in several cellars and three feet in the harbor office basement near Market Street. Reports from along the Missouri indicate rapid rise.
One juror who voted to convict Ruef of San Francisco argued his stance saved the Supreme Court from reconsidering the case. He told the court it was a unique ground for his action and said May It please the court.
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