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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
8
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A pithy column notes Cheyenne welcomes Democrats with open arms while lamenting lost keys and legislative inaction. It cites 23 million drinks sold in Washington last year and jokes about fossils, Roosevelt’s rhetoric, and a chemistry mishap. It also mentions Paul Morton and Jay Morton tied to Santa Fe and Wyoming Central.
Wyoming Republicans shifted from strong Taft opposition to backing him after fearing a Roosevelt stampede. Delegates chose Taft to avoid upsetting Roosevelt, concluding he was acceptable and would not offend western interests.
The Cody Stockgrower criticizes range lease law speeches, arguing that claiming land within another’s lease would provoke opposition and harm neighborly relations, questioning the premise of protecting the honest home steader.
A Wyoming editorial attacks federal land leasing as a Republican scheme led by the Roosevelt administration. It warns that 55 000 000 acres could be leased to stockmen, barring homesteaders for ten years, and compares the plan to past cattle baron invasions, concluding the people be damned.
The author argues the proposed range lease law would hinder settlement and development across the west by delaying land enclosure and fencing. He contends practical progress requires timely access and disputes over lawful fences should not stall expansion.
The piece argues that elections will punish parties tied to railways lighting firms manufacturers and trusts. It predicts taft faces weak support amid working class discontent and warns Bryan could win if campaign funds are not disclosed. It cites McCall's bill on campaign finance as pivotal and blames corporation magnate Thomas F. Ryan for political folly.
The Philadelphia North American reports John Sharp Williams mocked the Republican majority in Congress with a mock sermon urging action on the Bte vens bill and free list wood pulp. He aimed fly blisters at the Cannon clique and their supporters as a rebuke that drew laughs now but promises persistent sting in November.
The Cheyenne Tribune quotes a powerful argument for changing national political conditions urging readers to congratulate their leaders on shifts and to recognize the impact of administration on unemployment and policy.
A national survey reports over a million unemployed with about 600000 in cities and 600000 in rural areas. Chicago 99000, Boston 40000, St Louis 30000, Philadelphia 100000, New York 250000, total 250000? Sampel A. Stodel of the Industrial Workers of the World calls the figures conservative and estimates idle men could exceed 4,000,000.
A city Republican told the Rawlins Journal that Taft is “the bitterest enemy to union labor” and warned he will not vote for him, saying the Taft faction’s belief in smooth sailing is mistaken. He praised consistent Republican stance but opposed Taft on labor issues.
A quoted excerpt from Theodore Roosevelt’s Ranch Life and Hunting Trail criticizes cowboys drunken violence in frontier towns. It contrasts rural laborers with urban workers and questions leasing systems favoring big range barons, rough riders, and cowboys over small ranchers and dry farmers.
A collage of jokes from multiple newspapers features quips about old masters prices temper and patience, marriage brains, insomnia and malapropisms. It also includes a light report of the Garlicks family with Mr Garlick’s poor knee and a looming medical diagnosis.
The Alumni association pledges 10 000 for a bronze statue of Alexander Hamilton to be installed in the court south of Hamilton Hall on South Field. William Ordwat Patridge linked to the project and the plan references location and funding details.
In a brief exchange from the Philadelphia Press, Gaddie is described as vindictive and likely to hold a grudge, while Markley notes he also never pays what he owes, highlighting two notable faults.
A social dance set to be held at the Fraternal ball next Saturday night invites attendees to enjoy music and dancing in a community gathering. Organizers call for orderly attendance and festive participation.
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