Presidential Kaleidoscope Shifts Through 1908 Political Scene
The kaleidoscope of 1908 party politics shows Roosevelt taft and Wilson in contest with Clark Bryan and Bryan's rising influence. The piece notes bitter divisions between progressive and conservative factions, shifting support across New Hampshire Pennsylvania Nebraska Iowa and Maryland as nominating battles loom.
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Wess
Teddy Rais
Taft
Timole
Pennsylvania
Triumbhs
New Hampshire
M Fieteh
Champ Clark
Houndawg
Ike Teddy
Hinds
Woodhow Wilson
Clark
Nebraska
Iowa
William Jennings Pryan
Roosevelt
Wilson
Veynennicoss Lakes and Boulevards Inspire City Beauty
The article extols Vic pride in cleanliness, well kept streets, and beautified yards. It praises lake drives and boulevards linking five northern lakes, with ornamental trees, shrubs, and flowers. Central Park and Olshneabe are noted as improving, showcasing community improvement and planned public spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cental Park
Olsnehabe
Frontier park beautification plan outlined for boulevard line
The text envisions improved and beautified parks along the boulevard with several small parks on Chow Creek and along the south aisle. It praises Cheyenne for its food taste and public appeal, noting pioneer officials laid a strong foundation for present and future generations to build a suitable superstructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frontier Park
Chow Creek
Cheyenne Urged to Land National Owls Home Site
A Wyoming editorial argues Cheyenne should secure the National Owls Home by presenting a concrete land offer and securing government aid through Mondell to win the institution for Wyoming. It notes favorable conditions and calls for prompt, businesslike action by the Industrial Club and City Council to ensure Cheyenne or another Wyoming city hosts the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternity of Owls
Order
Wyoming
Westies
Industrial Club
Congressman Mondell
Lin
Congress
Cheyenne
Republican Tribute to Champ Clark
A Kearney Hub tribute outlines Champ Clark as Nebraska’s Democratic presidential nominee choice. It calls him a national, progressive, sincere American gentleman who would be ratified at the convention and not a political trimmer.
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Champ Clark
Nebraska
Parody of Creed Embraces Roosevelt and Ambition
A satirical verse centers on Theodore Roosevelt as maker of noise and strife, professing belief in ambition as creed. It mocks political power, references Taft, Africa, and a third term, framing Roosevelt in theological mockery of party loyalty and holy outlook.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Williamr. Taft
Africa
Borah bill stance praised by west leaders
The house substitute for the Borah bill, favored by Taylor and Mondell, would extend land rights to homesteads already taken and reserve minerals through Secretary Fisher’s guidance. The GOP Senate faces blame if defeated, while leaders Clark and Taylor receive commendation for supporting the measure.
Farm and Pirextile Advice On Election Demeanor
A wartime style editorial urges calm political action and wise judgment in selecting officers. It emphasizes keeping focus on home duties, avoiding upheaval, and voting for good government while tending the farm and avoiding reckless displays.
Deming Asked Why on Coal Land Frauds and Prosecutions
The Tribune questions Mr. Deming about government agents pressuring the Denver and Rio Grande in a coal land fraud case in Colorado. It cites past Union Pacific Coal Company irregularities and seeks Deming’s view on non prosecution while referencing Thursday’s editorial.
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Denver & Rio Grande Corporation
Colorado
Union Pacific Coalompany
Dieming
Union Pacific Coal Company
Tribune
Unwritten law and chivalry in lifeboat ethics debated
State Press Comment argues about a so called unwritten law that forces men to yield lifeboats to women during shipwrecks. It praises notable acts of chivalry by figures like Astor and the Greek pauper's daughter, while noting mixed public censure. The piece also touches on Taft era politics and homestead reform in Iowa.
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Prince
Japper
Jaco Astor
Italy
Wessel
Dill Barlow
Iowa
Taft
Congress
Fisher
Golden Praise Herald
Fisher the Whole Thing Proves Popular West Leader
Secretary Fisher of the interior department, one of the most popular men in the West, testified before Congress that he has demonstrated to the lawmakers substantial influence and broad support.
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Secretary Fisher
Interior Department
West
Congress
Government orders daily watchman report on post office guard
The treasury department requires a daily Washington report on federal building watchers from shift start to end. The watchman notes door status plumbing leaks melts and other details under remarks and names of anyone engaging in continental flirtations in corridors.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Waterman
Remedy Promised to Soothe Coughs Cited After Child’s Death
Mrs H Silks of Sydney reports her son’s severe cold eased with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy yet died soon after finishing a small bottle. The ad says the remedy is for sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Notice to Public From Laramie County Medical Society
Notice to public that after May 1 the Doctors of the Laramie County Medical Society in Cheyenne will not keep evening offices. The Sherman Co. ad mentions pure white lead and a quip about a $2 graduation gown and husband, reflecting era ad copy and local humor.
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Laramie County Medical Society
Cheyenne
Laramie Co, Medical Society
The
Sherman Co
Voters Repudiate Federal Patronage in Presidential Primaries
The piece notes that in every state holding a presidential primary voters have shown strong turnout and repudiated the candidate backed by federal patronage. It argues that as public sentiment shifts a Taft nomination by force seems unlikely, and questions whether party leaders would risk defeat by appointing a candidate opposed by the people.
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Middle West
Pennsylvania
Solid South
Taft
Basin
Democratic State Convention Call for Wyoming Delegates
The Wyoming Democratic Party calls a state convention in Cheyenne on May 13 1912 at 10 am to elect six delegates and six alternates to the National Democratic Convention in Baltimore and nominate three presidential electors. Representation is based on one delegate per 200 votes or major fraction for Frank L. Moux in 1910. counties listed with delegate counts. Signed by John E. Osborne Chairman and S. G. Hopkins Secretary.
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Democratic Party
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Baltimore
Frank L. Moux
Presidential Campaign On At Orpheum Theatre Tonight
The Orpheum presents ten presidential possibilities on film with five Democrats and five Republicans. Doors open at 2 and 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday with regular three reel features, admission for adults ten cents and children five.
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Orpheum Theatre
Cheyenne Trading Company Incorporation Notice 1918
Notice from the Secretary of State Cheyenne Wyoming records the incorporation of the Cheyenne Trading Company on April 26 1918. The company is organized to conduct a general grocery business including buying importing and dealing in groceries.
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The
Cheyenne Trading Company
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Future and description of Cheyenne grocery firm
A proposed future retail and wholesale grocery business in Cheyenne Wyoming and beyond seeks to operate as principal or on commission dealing in meats sugar potatoes beans coffee molasses and groceries. Capital stock is 25000 dollars with six directors led by George T Wakimoto and officers listed with service agent at 423 West 17th Street Cheyenne Wyoming.
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Menora
Cheyenne
Wyoming
United States
George T. Wakimoto
H. K. Yamamoto
Hanna
K. Mochizuki
K. Doleaki
K. Mizuhat
Millburn Reservoir and Irrigation Company Incorporated
The Millburn Reservoir and Irrigation Company was incorporated in Cheyenne Wyoming in the office of the Secretary of State on the 24th day of the month. The action establishes a new entity to manage water works and irrigation operations under state records.
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Millburn Reservoir and Irrigation Company
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Water supply company chartered for Millburn Wyoming
A water irrigation company is formed in Millburn Unita County Wyoming with initial capital stock of twenty thousand dollars divided into 2000 shares at ten dollars each. It is set for fifty years with five directors. For the first year J F Thompson Thomas J Danks and Alvin Thompson will manage the affairs. Office and primary management located at Millburn. 4-30
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A. D
Anid Company
Ita Capital
Millburn
Unita County
Wyoming
J. F. Thompson
Thomas J. Danks
Alvin Thompson
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John Sharp Williams
Mr. Deming
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