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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
8
The piece reflects a fervent Democratic Convention in Wyoming with high enthusiasm and unity. It notes Bryanism's influence, Harriman's activity, naval defense talk, and satirical takes on Independents and Republicans. The tone is period editorial commentary.
The platform pledges rights for western settlers and workers, opposes convict labor, calls for eight hour work laws and mine inspector elections, supports direct primary and elected senators, seeks lumber tariff removal, rebukes Wyoming Central Irrigation actions, and contrasts with a Republican call for extended office terms.
Washington Dispatch reports steady calls for Roosevelt’s victory from White House encounters. Rep William Calder backs Hughes in New York while arguing strong sentiment favors Roosevelt if he would accept. Indiana figures say Taft has no real backing and Roosevelt or Fairbanks could win Indiana.
Francis Perry Elliott argues in Cincinnati that public lands belong to all people not a special class. He warns against leasing 300 million acres to the forest service for grazing, which would bar settlers and favor wealthy cattle barons in the west.
Relatives of Thaw dismiss the claim of lunacy as a joke and insist the remarks were made in jest. The family defends Thaw’s reputation amid ongoing discussions.
Douglas Enterprise blasts Congress for wasting time on the Brownsville affair and symbolic debates while the war ends. It urges lawmakers to focus on real national needs and stop delaying adjournment amid fireworks and self promotion in the halls.
A compilation of short quips and jokes about editors, advertisers, and suburban life. The items juxtapose stage mischief, property perception, editorial threats, and social manners in a light mockery tone.
Leslie Shaw allegedly mocked Roosevelt but the joke against Shaw is sharper. Ida M. Tarbell to campaign for the New York and Massachusetts Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage Extension. Rear Admiral Crowninshield medically uncertain at a Rochester hospital. Charles W. Morse praised for finances after settling debts. Bryan delegates from Chicago to Denver by auto, a journey likened to a salesman’s story of a busy but unproductive trip.
Telluride Colorado May 14 Steve Adams charged with the murder of Arthur Collins was granted a change of venue to Grand Junction by District Judge Sprigg Shackle ford. The trial is set for June 22. He will remain in county jail until June 18 then moved to Mesa county jail. The grand jury indictment was read and altered to Stephen Adams which he accepted as his correct name. He pleaded not guilty and spoke with his lawyers and wife in court.
An old advertising notice for Dade's Little Liver Pills claims the product cleanses the system, sweetens the stomach, relieves headaches and biliousness, and is good for all the family, sold by Palace Pharmacy Drug Co.
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