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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1908
Page
8
Postmark records show second class mailing status for Cheyenne Wyoming facility. Reference cites 1979 act and September 6 1907 entry date.
An unsigned editorial column sketches March moods with references to Governor Hughes and Teddy Roosevelt on presidential timber, Prohibition in Kentucky, Andrew Carnegie on the money system, and South Dakota’s divorce boom, all ending with a sly quote from the Atlanta Constitution.
The civil service committee of the Federation of Women's Clubs in Cheyenne has organized a petition urging library trustees to review the dismissal of Miss Martin. The signers include many club women across political and religious lines, reflecting progressive civic ideals. The piece notes current civil service rules support nonpartisan action and promises to publish the petition text in tomorrow's issue.
Representative Mondell introduces a bill to regulate surveying public lands. Objections arise that it enlarges the general land office commissioner’s power by giving him control over all public land surveying rather than the state surveyor general. The commissioner may appoint engineers or contract the work.
The passage indicates the general land office may assign engineers from Washington to Wyoming or hire Wyoming engineers, actions seen as depriving Wyoming engineers of opportunities to earn forty to fifty thousand dollars in fees and contracts. This highlights tension over control and regional hiring.
The Sheridan Post cites northern and central newspapers alarmed by the 1907 apportionment act. The piece warns of potential electioneering strife and fractures within the party, blaming southern counties for injustice and urging loyal Republicans to oppose those who forced honest members to sue for representation.
Andrew Carnegie and ex Secretary Gage told Bryan the national money system is the worst in the world. Bryan retorted that his party had forty years to improve it, and that greenbacks were not issued by him or his party.
The piece attacks the North and Middle state for unfair apportionment, cites Senators Sullivan and Wil filing suits, accuses the Republican party of bowing to Judge Lacey, and mentions a Chicago budget debate and a comical snowdrift obstacle. It blends political grievance with satirical verse and clipped local notes.
A collage of quips and exchanges from multiple papers includes witty backandforths on wealth and status. Notable lines touch on politics law and social circles with a mix of humor and irony.
The message notes Dr. Sweatt has been located in Cheyenne for four years and continues to offer affordable care with substantial price reductions compared to eastern rates. He emphasizes fair pricing and invites patrons to seek his services.
Philadelphia notes a wealthy man who sawn wood for exercise. A report by an American consul in a German city describes windmill power generation. Congressmen received the hint but offered no recognition. Pennsylvania state police intensify the Black Hand crackdown with 270 arrests across 32 raids, many sent to prison terms.
The Colorado and Southern offers a special ticket rate of 30 dollars from Denver. Valid between March 5 and April 30. Applies to California Arizona Nevada Oregon Washington points and certain Mexican destinations.
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