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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
8
The notice lists subscription terms for the Daily Leader with rates for yearly, half year, three months, two months and a one month period. It states second class mailing and Cheyenne Wyoming posting under the 1879 act.
A collage of brief editorial snips notes school ending soon then mountain picnics. Texas delegates claim right to stampede the Republican National Convention for Roosevelt. Wry quips critique politics and prosperity while humorous epitaphs close the item.
The Wyoming Supreme Court last week overruled the writ of mandamus seeks to force the secretary of state to call the November legislative election by the constitution fixed apportionment rather than later laws. Chief Justice Potter said the court would not address the constitutionality of the apportionment laws to avoid statewide confusion. The application by Senator Patrick Sullivan of Natrona and Senator John T. Williams of Converse was rejected.
Sullivan and Williams attacked the apportionment act of 1907 claiming it unconstitutional and biased against Converse and Natrona counties. The Natrona Tribune warned that a constitutional ruling would cause confusion, predicting legislature sessions would still bring a north versus south "square deal" outcome.
The New York Herald estimates Bryan carrying 801 of 1,008 delegates at the Denver convention, with 306 actually instructed. It notes Ohio delegates pledged for Bryan, lists Massachusetts totaling 26, and Texas as likely for Bryan later. Michigan stands at 28 for Bryan, with California and Washington already instructing for him.
The Sheridan Enterprise urges the Carrington reunion organizers to welcome Fort Phil Kearney survivors and old veterans with a campfire on the third night to recount early local experiences and preserve unrecorded events.
Washington Congressman Farnham Cushman kept quiet this session after recalling a two year old remark about eating only clams during hard times. He said he would not deliver a speech this year lest a Democrat remind him of that prior line.
Revenue officers in Oklahoma uncover several cases of whiskey lacking official stamps. The finds spark local interest as authorities sample the goods. Laura Jean Libby completes her eightieth play signaling a potential retirement from letters. The Christian party nominates a presidential candidate, sparking comment on political outlook. A Philadelphia fall leads to a woman escaping injury thanks to her Merry Widow hat. Early credit data shows first returns. Railroads from Philadelphia to the seashore raise passenger rates by 20 percent, while Quakers accept higher costs as needed for railway funds.
A collage of quips and witticisms from Yonkers Statesman Philadelphia Record Punch and Washington Star. Jests cover oath bound witnesses marital talk drinking jokes and social quips with a playful clash of accents and eras.
Augustus Thomas may second William J. Bryan’s presidential nomination at the Denver convention. Bryan has asked Missouri delegates to withdraw in his favor, with several delegates already agreeing. The outcome places Thomas on the convention floor.
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