Wyoming’s Advance Toward Prosperity and Banking Strength
John Clay described Wyoming’s economic shift at a Bankers meeting on Sept. 26. He praised self reliance in banking, noted cattle and sheep industry improvements, and urged investment in irrigation, railroads, and mineral development while predicting future prosperity built on agriculture and stockraising.
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Wyoming
John Clay
Bankers’ Meeting
Banka
Moe
Berker
States
Laramie Peak
Bank deposit guarantees debated by Denver bankers
William G. Cornwell of J. P. Morgan Co. urges deposit guarantees at a Denver bankers convention. His Buffalo bank failure in 1901 after overextending credit is cited as why deposit protection matters, while opponents blame postal savings banks and caution on private initiative.
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William G. Cornwell
J. 5. Bache & Co
Wall Street
New York
Bankers’ Convention
Denver
Cornwell
W. G. Cornwell
City National Bank of
Buffalo
Postal Savings
Postal Savings Bank
Wyoming Republicans and Labor in 1900 Campaign
The piece argues Wyoming Republicans betrayed labor by opposing an employers liability law after courting labor votes. It cites House actions led by Bob Brecken and a stalled Bill 95, then contrasts Democratic calls for liability protections with Republican pro trusts stance. It ends with regional skepticism about tariff plots and a Chicago anecdote about trains held up by women in a ballroom.
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Wyoming
Bryan
House
Star Chamber
Corporation
Bob Breckens
Cheyenne
Wio
Chicago
Taft Roosevelt Clash Over Campaign Donations
The text quotes Taft and Roosevelt asserting donations do not influence honorable men, while Taft hints that contributions to Democratic candidates could subject them to scrutiny. The exchange highlights tension over campaign funding and integrity in the political climate.
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Mr. Taft
Roosevelt
Taft
Political Snapshots on Campaign Fire and Reform
A satirical review questions long tenures in office and criticizes campaign finance debates. It notes Andrew Carnegie's large political donation, Roosevelts claims about publicity, Taft's reply, and Bryan's claim about a milk separator plant halting if he wins. It also mentions the Douglas Budget, Mondell’s critique of bank depositor protections, and the GOP’s banking record.
Boston Transcript Oddities and Roving Wordplay
A collage of humorous dialogue and stray notices from the Boston Transcript and Philadelphia Inquirer. Jokes touch on marriage prophecies and hair color, while a piper recalls jam session chatter and a lost dog ad teases misprinted details.
Man of Mystery Liked By Crowds At Vaudeville Show
Consensus from yesterday’s audience says Carl Herbert the man of mystery is the best feature of the bill at the vaudeville house. He is praised as a skillful illusionist on par with Herrmann the Great. The Imperial Comedy Four perform Troubles in School and Jimmie Pierce delivers costermonger songs with whistling. Miss Edeo Jensen sings themed tunes with racing imagery on screen. Prof. Dunn presents an entertaining run of moving pictures.
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Concensus
Carl Herbert
Herbert
Herrmann the Great
Jimmie Pierce
Edeo Jensen
Dunn
Weather Forecast and Local Data for October 12 1908
Wyoming showers and cooler Tuesday. Wednesday fair. Local data show 24 hour period to 6 pm Oct 12 1908 with max 74 and min 55 degrees and precipitation 0.01. W. S. Palmer Section Director.
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Washington
Wyoming
Onne
W. S. Palmer
Hel Wins Wilson Stakes in All Three Heats at Lexington
In Lexington on October 12 the Hel claimed the Wilson stakes by sweeping all three heats. Jerry B. finished second and Hal Raven was third as track officials noted times around 2:05 and 2:04.
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Wilson Lexington
Hel
Jerry B
Hal Raven
ANOTHER AIRSHIP to GET TRYOUT
A. M. Herrring brings his aeroplane to Port Meyer for tests to be held within the next thirty days. The plan is to test the airship under local conditions before a wider demonstration.
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Washington
Gherman Co Sells Dip for Water Treatment at Cheyenne Store
Gherman Co. reports sale of B. and G. Cread Dip in concentrated form ready for use by water with dilution 1 to 141. Highest cash price paid at their Northwest corner store on Eddy and Montana streets, Fred Dolnstedt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. & G. Cread
Gherman Co
Cheyenne Dist
Northwest Corner
Eddy and
Monteenth Streets
Fred Dolnstedt
Complection and Teeth by a Physician urged care and refinement
A physician notes complexion and teeth reveal life habits and refinement. He asserts both are controllable and essential to health and attractiveness, urging improvements through intelligent treatment. Visit Dr. H Swhatt, up to date dentist Bresnahea block 1617 Ferguson street.
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H. Swhatt
Bresnahea Block
Ferguson Street
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LABOR
Andrew Carnegie
Republican Campaign Committee
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Frank Mondell
Boston Transcript
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Jamis MacLauchlan’s
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Man OF Mystery
Weather Report
Laramie
Wyo
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Grand Lodge
Rawlins
Colorado & Southern
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Colorado
ALL Grocers
Knight
Inter Ocean Hotel
American Plan
Fullertow
Andy E. Roedel
W. 17Th Street
Kelley Mercantile CO
Cheyenne, Wyo
Pilsner
Becker
Henry Becker
David Miller
Watchmaker
Palace Pharmacy Drug Co
Central Meat Market
Davidson & Kinghan
7Th St
Rock Springs
Hanna
Wyoming Fuel & Feed
Capitol Electric CO
Remeir
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