One Hindrance to Wyoming's Progress
The Tribune argues Wyoming trails neighboring states in population and development due to misperceptions and political influence. It cites land policy under Theodore Roosevelt and Senator Warren, noting government land opened then leased to Warren associates, hindering homesteading and Cheyenne’s growth with 26,000 acres retained for school use and fenced off.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
Theodore Roosevelt
State Land Board
Warren Ranch
Warren
Capitol
United States Senate
Hack
Roosevelt and reform sentiment drive Third Term debate
The passage argues Americans tire of machine rule and support progressive measures including recall. It criticizes federal appointees and corporate influence, notes Roosevelt's progressive stance and recall advocacy, and contrasts with Taft's position, reflecting a national push for reform.
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Meine
Ameria
Thiw
America
Roosevelt
Plios
Taft
Roosevelt Favored by People Yet Faces Federal Opposition
The article argues that voters favor Roosevelt in a universal primary and nationally, but in the southern states the federal machine may defeat him at the convention. It notes the tension between public will and convention decisions and cites Sweet's Magazine.
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Arizona
Roowevelt
Tatt
Roosevelt
Polla
Sweet
Lawrence strike exposed by Ray Stannard Baker critique
In his May American Magazine excerpt Ray Stannard Baker portrays the Lawrence strike, detailing how tariffs shield employers while workers lack protection. He describes immigrant labor forced into children's wages, boss tactics pitting nationalities, and the exploitation within a 60 million dollar steel era mill industry.
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Baker
Lawrence
Ray Stannard Baker
Lawrence Mills
Pao
Europe
Mondell Cannonism Dreamed Up by Standpatters
A state wide article criticized Democrats for patterning after Cannon in congressional rules. It argued Mondell praised Cannonism as proper while denouncing Republican and Democratic subservience. The piece warned Cannonism is past and warned against propping up reactionary lawmakers with federal funds.
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Mondell
Cannon
Friday Barrow
Frank
Wyoming
Congress
Unclear Warren bill on enlarged homesteads debated
The Tribune and Leader show uncertainty about Warren's proposal to cut cultivation on enlarged homesteads from 80 to 40 acres. The piece questions timing and possible strings attached, noting prior rumors and lacking confirmation from Breckon or Barrow. It ends with a rural joke about a potato and a potter.
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Leader
Breckon
Barrow
Warren
Indignant correspondence from Hank Hankins POC
An apparent letter from Hank Hankins in Fara Wyoming dated April 14 1912 expresses anger over personal journalism, hints at political intrigue in Wyoming with plans to disrupt a mining area, and details a scheme involving a band of men traveling to Washington, a fake disease test, and selling horse hides to the government. Thewriter also mentions Bill Taft and Teddy Roosevelt in a conspiratorial context.
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Fara
Wyoming
Siian Leeder
Susan
Deer Suri
Mistur
Reed
Sher bin
Union Pacific
Hank
Teddy Rosevelt
Washington
United State
Hank Kan
Press Comment Targets Warren Over Private Affairs
The Laramie Republican questions Senator Warren s focus on politics versus private business and notes a long omission of 53 000 sheep from assessment schedules. It alleges the tax commissioner’s persistence exposed the matter while accusing Warren of favors with eastern money bags.
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Laramie
Warren
Carbon County Journal
18H OF DYNAMITE ON PARM
Farmers could greatly benefit from dynamite use to break hard pan and shale sands. It aids plowing planting and drainage, improving moisture retention and root health in damp or dry conditions. Dynamite could revolutionize land preparation and reduce stumps and boulders.
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Parm
Charles, F. Loveland
Rapid City Journal
Explosive Subsoil Work Aids Tree Planting And Alfalfa Growth
The author advocates deep blasting with dynamite to break subsoil hardpan for orchard renovation and alfalfa cultivation. Using 40 percent strength in two inch holes three feet deep in wet ground and 25 percent in dry ground yields best results. Dry farming methods are compared with subsoil blasting to improve drainage and water access.
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