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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
8
The notice states that the publication is entered as second class matter on September 5 1907 at the Cheyenne Wyoming post office under the 1879 act.
A collage of editorial notes from Cooper Press citing weather flurries in Chicago, Taft and Bryan campaign cautions, and Fort Laramie’s Joe Wilde as district sage. It rails against horse races, quack cures, and mentions Fairbanks taft Indiana politics with satirical jabs.
Salt Lake Herald notes renewed push by Republican Senate and House committees to gather data for Dingley tariff revision. A postscript warns no hearings until after the presidential convention, signaling GOP fundraising and party support with confidential clauses limiting publicity.
The piece argues the Republican House blocked publicity bills to aid emergencies and suggests trusts will seek tariff favors in the next Congress. It recalls Hannas fund contributions and predicts tariff schedules will be rearranged in line with campaign contributions, prompting trusts to offer checks to the Republican National Committee.
The Wyoming banker urged business men to unite behind the Omaha wool market as they did for the grain exchange. Omaha bankers support the venture, but merchants and taxpayers must also boost advertising and organization to attract wool growers and rival markets. The World-Herald stresses keen interest is needed to realize the market’s northwest potential.
A heated column quotes Henry Watterson and mocks both Taft and Roosevelt while urging action on a public utility bill. The piece criticizes Republican confidence games and notes Julius Caesar Burroughs as a key figure. It frames the bill as a test of leadership for the era.
The editor condemns the Douglas Budget philosopher for refusing to acknowledge Taft’s nomination while insisting Roosevelt remains a candidate. The piece argues for national unity and Wyoming harmony amid partisan tensions.
The Worland Grit reports a national convention ticket pledge promising national perpetuity. Theodore Roosevelt is named for president and Bill Barlow for vice president, with Wyoming declared essential to victory and the Union’s fate.
G. L. Foster will become editor and manager of the Enterprise next Monday June 1 following the resignation of F H Barrow. Foster is a veteran newspaper man with experience at several major western and northwestern papers and has served as city editor for five weeks earning praise for energy fidelity and capacity. Local readers already favor his appointment as he steps into the responsible role.
A collage of light humor and punning exchanges from Yonkers to Chicago. Jokes touch on engagement, matrimony, teachers, shaving soap, and a minister offering wine to Pat, with quick quips about aging and finances.
The Korean crown prince and Prince Ito reportedly plan a U S tour after leaving Japan. Prince Umbreto of Piedmont, heir to the Italian throne, is described as a sturdy boy raised with English methods and seen barefoot at the seaside and in Rome. Zenas Crane, a Dalton paper-maker and brother of Senator Crane, donated 10000 to Peary’s Arctic expedition. Porto Rico’s Governor Post says the island’s commerce is prosperous with a 1500000 surplus. Willie Vanderbilt NT is said to own many toys insured for 25000, with custom gold and silver pieces. Ends with a promotional quip about a Leader want ad.
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