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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1916
Page
4
The piece traces the rise of the party system from the founding fathers to the Progressive era. It discusses the electoral college, nonpartisan ideals, and how conflicts over money tariffs and trusts shaped party Alignments. It notes Taft’s tariff reversal and the 1912 upheaval that birthed the Progressive movement and its eventual collapse under Wilson.
The piece argues Republicans manipulated by party loyalty have weakened reform by opposing progressive moves and criticizing presidential policies as mere party politics. It praises independents who place country over party and expect them to align with the Democratic side until a new issue shifts the vote.
A critical look at American corporate influence in Mexico City and the Republican stance on war. The piece notes efforts to mobilize support for Hughes and intervention, accusing Republicans of generalities and evasion on war versus peace, with a quip about a Rhode Island senator and a Colorado figure challenging policy debates.
The House passed by 286 to and sent the Kern McGillivooddy measure to the Senate to standardize workmen's compensation for all federal civilian employees. It would extend indemnity for injuries and align with state practices, addressing relief not available through courts under the 1908 law. The bill aims to provide humane, long-delayed protection for about 450000 workers.
In the first two weeks at Verdun the Germans captured almost five times as much ground as in all their prior attacks. Unless the Allies intensify the Somme drive, they have likely reached their peak gains. British and French forces have taken about 75 square miles versus 150 by the Germans at Verdun.
A Kosten Transcript correspondent says Mr Hughes acts as an opponent of the president, evaluating political issues as he weighs a Republican nomination. He is asking for reasons to run, implying acceptance of the nomination without solid justification.
The document cites Dr. Helfrich as secretary of the imperial German treasury estimating weekly war expenses at 575 million dollars while claiming Chevveanne’s population around 15,000 could receive 25 000 dollars per person weekly, illustrating inflated figures.
The nation backs the federal farm loan bill, with President Wilson praising its aim to give farmers long term credit at low interest. Critics warn of risks and political uses, while papers split on the measure’s full impact and administration.
The Boston Journal suggests Oyster Bay can begin a new era of social and industrial justice under Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. It mocks weak local governance and hints at a required clean-up, with plans including a new public park and a robust local reform effort amid broader political satire.
At a Illinois shoe dealers convention speakers warned that a leather substitute within two years could make America the next wooden shoe nation. They argued wooden footwear may return as civilization shifts, with clogs, Mahogany echoes, and pink enamel Mrs. Bills as playful possibilities.
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