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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1919
Page
12
A critique of U S county governance likening it to a jungle with many heads. It notes elected officials are equally powerful and accountable to the people, yet wary of strong executive control. The piece cites New York County as an example of tangled lines of responsibility and corrupting political bosses.
The piece notes the ongoing power struggle within the party as "progressives" fight for influence. It highlights James R. Mantz's defeat and Frederick H. Gillett's election as speakership, while criticizing Mondell and Mann for sidelining the steering committee.
The committee on rules and top house committees faced a partisan struggle as Mann was recalled from Chicago to save the party from legislative paralysis. Progressives pressed to expand the steering committee, but reactionaries opposed yet failed to act. Mann arrived and the progressives were defeated as the Old Guard asserted control.
The piece argues the Republican Congress should act to reduce the cost of living while protecting wages and producer profits. It cites the Federal Trade Commission's reports on the packing industry and Governor Cox's attacks on profiteering in Ohio as calls for inquiry and reform, urging Republicans to align with the Democrats' example and serve national welfare.
The question notes a perceived bias in prominent editorials, arguing riots in Chicago killing many African Americans generate less uproar than a single lynching in the South of a Black person accused of a grave crime.
The passage notes 300 years since the first American legislature the House of Burgesses met at Jamestown Virginia on July 30 161 and remarks that a young country has a long constitutional tradition.
The author argues that race riots in Washington and Chicago reflect entrenched prejudice nationwide while questioning why the South bears the scorn long cast its way. The piece contrasts regional blame with a broader national fault line in racial tensions.
The Prince of Wales will come from Canada to Washington as the guest of the American government and Newport society will vie to outdo the national capital in social displays during the visit.
The New York Evening Post questions when an English statesman will confront the Irish issue with resolve and urges American legislators to vote their true beliefs on related questions.
The article notes the end of a long rain period and reduced war coverage while declaring that at least 23 conflicts remain active worldwide.
England renews efforts to produce satisfactory cotton in Egypt and the Sudan while Lancashire mills may continue relying on southern cotton as in the past.
A historical note argues peace requires Pershing to hold no present title and rank unless Congress grants him a peaceful appointment as general or lieutenant general without rivals of the same rank. The piece contemplates rewards and official status as a condition of truce.
A local speaker condemns I. W. W. and allied movements including Syndicalism Red Socialism Anarchism and Nihiliana as dangerous ideologies and argues against their influence in the community. Public discourse centers on maintaining order and rejecting radical movements.
In Wyoming, Rep Mercer of Big Horn County is restrained from tapping lakes at Paint Rock Creek headwaters to water his and other ranchers crops. Residents fear lake drainage will dry up springs used by nearby livestock amid drought. Mercer plans to proceed despite the order, claiming $10,000 in damages if stopped.
The longtime landmark vehicle at Bert Milliard’s wheeled peanut and popcorn emporium is retired. He now uses a Ford to pull the movable merchandising setup, continuing the business with a different engine.
Today brings pay day for both city and county. County warrants for last month's claims are prepared and ready, and city warrants for the city bills are also prepared and available to recipients today.
Ground cleared at seventeenth and Bent Streets for a new International Harvester building. Arp and Diamond are erecting the structure with trench-ready foundations and form work soon to be poured. A large crew is expected though carpenters are not yet secured.
Wheatland Wyoming August 7 Geo Price a ranchman sixteen miles west of Wheatland reports discovering a petroleum spring while searching for water holes. He had long searched the range for a water source but never explored this area and obtained several barrels of crude oil from the seep.
In Olenrock Wyoming a Prohibition Commission raid inventory lists 1000 gallons of bootleg liquor valued at 36000. Five men were arrested charged with illegal possession and sale as state and county officials investigate the incident.
Fragmentary text mentions flu fever cold and possible personal names. lacks coherent event or context to determine a clear news item or outcome.
The British national anthem is revised with King George's approval to appeal to the empire. The new version replaces the second and third stanzas with lines urging unity, peace, and mutual aid across races and lands. Also mentions golf history in Scotland and notes on the treacherous Arabian desert sandstorms.
Associated Press reports the world’s end is seen again, predicted to occur before year’s end. The message urges calm and preparedness for mortals. Separately, diamonds valued at $100,000 were recovered from a farm in the Orange Free State.
An urgent health advertisement argues Nicotine harms thousands of men and urges quitting now. It promotes Nicotol tablets sold at drug stores with a money back guarantee if failure. Dr Gonnor and Dr Connor are named as figures in the anti nicotine campaign.
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