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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
8
The Cheyenne Wyoming post office lists Bartlett as a second class matter from September 5 1907. Subscription rates for the Daily Leader are published with yearly six month and three month options and a one month plan.
A collage of quips and snatches from editorials and columns mentions candidates, political leanings, and public mood. It references Howling Wolf of Oklahoma, Roosevelt and Hughes stances, Mr Orchard pardon talk, and comments on Taft, meat axes, and grass costs.
The Tribune argues Taft’s nomination relies on political machinery and presidential pressure. The News-Journal admits dictatorial tactics could handicap Taft’s election. The paper vows to remain loyal to its opinion and seek reasonable causes to support Taft if nominated, while opposing local discord.
In Fremont County a clash between self styled independents and organized party bosses disrupted Tuesday's primary. The small margin allowed extra time shifted the outcome toward independents, with tensions echoed in Encampment and French Camp precinct reports. Wyoming Times urges governors to correct perceived mine inspector appointments amid mining district concerns. The Tribune counters machine rule as damaging to the Republican party in Wyoming, noting taft’s weakening position amid centralized control.
The Bas in Basin water division head Lou Blakesley argues in Irrigation Age that government timber policies persecute settlers seeking dry timber. He notes farmers haul only dry timber, while green timber is cut by large tie companies. He claims a hidden motive tied to game preserves proposed near Yellowstone.
Lou Blakesley of Big Horn criticizes Roosevelt era land policies in the Irrigation Age, alleging a system of spying harassment and insinuations of conspiracies, accusing the government of unprecedented wrongdoing.
Sheriff E. J. Smalley recovered a gold watch and other items stolen from M. Goodale during a Branson residence burglary at the corner of Nineteenth and Holdy streets. The thief dropped the belongings in a yard next to the Branson home while fleeing.
Special to The Leader from Pinedale Wyoming on May 4 reports ranchman L Spicer saw during a twenty two mile ride from Jackson more than 6000 elk in good condition along the route.
The Observer notes widespread awakenings among voters fueling independent action in primaries. Party factions face a growing anti-ring split as old leaders falter before a broad push for freedom and justice by American citizens.
The Wyoming Times reports The Lander State Journal and Republican claim Republicans are aroused and will turn out to primaries to beat all rot ten deals. The editorial urges action and political focus.
Green River Wyoming May 4 The Green River Navigation company a newly formed firm has begun building its first steamboat here The vessel will operate between Green River and lower river ports in Colorado and Utah and aim to spur Interior development by providing economical supply transport The boat will be the first steam powered craft on a Wyoming waterway
Rand McNally publishes a history by William Lightfoot Visscher detailing early Pony Express frontier incidents. The work features noted Cheyenne era frontiermen and evokes Wyoming and Plains history with vivid incidents.
Cheyenne parties reportedly reviewed Pine Bluffs for a large modern hotel to be built with up to date conveniences according to rumor in the Pine Bluffs Post.
Democratic voters in Laramie County are called to a county convention at the Cheyenne courthouse on May 13 1908 at 10 a m to elect fourteen delegates to the state convention in Cheyenne May 14 1908 Primary meetings to select delegates are scheduled May 7 in Cheyenne and Wheatland from 7 to 9 p m and 2 p m in other precincts Proxies must be residents of the precincts they represent Frank I Johnston named chairman G H Hopkins secretary
The piece warns that poorly arranged dentures are instantly noticed and urges choosing the best dental work. It contrasts options from gold mounted sets to rubber plates, noting continuous gum work as finest artistry and inviting readers to explore new plate methods.
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