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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1913
Page
9
Citizens question a rushed plan for an expensive water filtration system in Cheyenne. Critics urge careful study of needs and costs and call for wider public input, noting potential new water meters and exclusive contracts.
The report outlines water from Fort D. A. Russell Cheyenne and regional rails as clear and sanitary after analyses by government and state chemists. Five analyses, including bacteriological tests, show potable water with low germ presence and satisfactory nitrates, supporting a new filtration project amid industry bid concerns.
An immigrant letter from Saskatchewan expresses disappointment with Canada and desire to return to Wyoming. It notes a flood of requests to learn about homestead land and homestead projects, seeking suitable locations and sustained immigration support. The piece highlights evolving sentiment and calls for continued state efforts despite legislative changes.
Charley Ebbets, president of the Brooklyn Baseball Club, saw the National and American league clubs meet in a pre season game at Brooklyn’s new concrete grandstand. About 26 000 fans filled the enclosed seating as the club basks in a landmark home.
Vice President Marshall warns in New York that wealth and privilege threaten democracy. He denounces concentrated fortunes and calls for equal opportunity, saying the nation's justice is turning horizontal and urging restraint against such power. He cites 27 northern states and warns of socialism if institutions degrade.
Rome reports a serious relapse for Pope Pius X after ignoring doctors instructions. Fever at 104 and exhaustion rise concerns that his pontificate may be nearing its end. The sick room remains dark and quiet as his condition is monitored.
Washington notes a Gridiron Club satirical dinner scene lampoons tariff policy and party factions. Ghosts embody high protection, dollar diplomacy, imperialism and monopoly while Woodrow Wilson looms as the hopeful bell ringer to summon progress.
Washington April 12 Major Archibald Butt military aide to Roosevelt and Taft will have a grave monument dedicated May 0 at Arlington National Cemetery on the spot he selected in 1903 for his burial place after losing his life in the Titumle tragedy last year.
Five workers were killed and two injured in a gas explosion at the Woodward mine of the Lackawanna company in Edwardeville tonight.
The notice urges attendance at an upcoming Industrial Club meeting to admire a “Creater Mher sqane” and to discuss the value of good roads for city and state progress.
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