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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
11
The item lists editor designation as second class matter at Cheyenne Wyoming post office dated September 5 1907 under the 1879 act. It also mentions subscription rates for the Daily Leader with pricing for one year six months three months and one month.
A rapid reader collage notes travel by steamship over automobile, student unrest at the University of Michigan and President Angell, Carnegie’s call for four more battleships, and a Cheyenne petition with 500 signatures. It wanders through town names and sharp lines about reading, reading ability, and city life in a lively periodical tone.
The Omaha Bee claims U S railroads will force employees to vote for company interests under threat of discharge. Circulars allegedly pressure workers while editors and bosses rally against Taft. World-Herald notes a daily intimidation campaign unfolding this year.
The Leader reports renewed demand for the Tribune editor to state his stance on the federal leasing bill and Section 3 percent restricting homestead rights on leased land. An officeholder responds with personal criticism of the Leader’s editor, while omitting discussion of the controversial section.
Editorial notes a Wyoming Republican meeting endorsing Taft against county wishes. It describes the “big four” opponents and suspected proxies from Weston, Johnson, and Carbon counties. The piece predicts a Clark Mondell versus Warren split and forecasts a Taft defeat in Wyoming, ending with the line we are wearing smiles.
A caller urges Mr. Deming to take a clear public stand on closing unoccupied western lands. The writer accuses editors of hypocrisy and demands a straightforward answer on whether they support the policy, insisting the plain language be understood by all.
The Leader reviews a Sheridan illustrated pamphlet titled Sheridan The City of Opportunities. Published by the Sheridan Chamber of Commerce publicity bureau, the book touts Sheridan history resources and scenery with fine illustrations and premium printing. It praises the city’s progress and enterprise.
Robert D. Carey of Carryhurst Converse County and Ed T. David of Douglas now own the Douglas Enterprise after buying out Robert F. Potter. Potter remains editor for the present, and the paper will thenceforth fly the Republican flag as the younger Carey pursues political ambitions.
John D Rockefeller and The Wall Street Journal back Taft while railroads and state officeholders align with him. Charlie Taft backs Taft. Hall Caine, Isle of Man figure, serves on the island’s governing body and attends sessions dutifully.
A collage of humor from New Yorker illustrated quips and jokes about bank accounts doctors cures and reading flaws. It includes a judge doctor minister exchange and a line about a cook book misreading.
A mix of brief items. mentions Herbert Gladstone’s singing, a New York tea room Russian restaurant profiting from vodka sales, William Sewell hosted by the president and now customs collector in Aroostook Maine, Miss Helen B. Haines in Brooklyn awarded a $100 monthly Carnegie pension, Mims Minnie A. Tyler elected town clerk of South Londonderry for the 13th year, and a Vermont voting quirk about women’s suffrage.
Dr. Sweatt is located in Cheyenne after four years. He runs a fully updated office and did not charge high ad prices. he offered big price reductions upon arrival and has kept them low, with eastern prices still prevailing. Why not patronize him.
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