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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1919
Page
4
An historical critique of county government charts a hydra like structure with many elected officers. It notes the absence of unified executive power, the rise of “boss” influence to assemble tickets, and the danger of weak governance that spawns corruption and misdirection.
The piece notes tension within the party as Progressives fail to gain real power. It highlights the Mantz defeat and Gillett election as described as a Progressive victory, while Mondell and Mann are cited as pivotal figures in shaping the party’s steering and control.
The committee on rules and party leadership pulled the struggling machine from a state of helplessness. Progressives sought a larger steering committee, but reactionaries resisted. Mann was recalled from Chicago to restore order as the Old Guard pressed the attack and the progressives were driven from influence.
Editorial urges the Republican Congress to act to reduce living costs without cutting workers’ wages or hurting producers’ profits. It cites FTC reports on packing industry and Governor Cox’s Ohio campaign as inspiration for congressional inquiry and nationwide reform. It warns that inaction risks public ruin and accuses profiteers of manipulating prices.
A critical reflection on media bias asks why twenty or so Black Chicago riot victims receive less editorial fury than a single Black man lynched in the South for alleged monstrous crime. The piece probes race, sensationalism, and press priorities shaping public outrage.
The passage notes 300 years since the first American legislature, the House of Burgesses, convened at Jamestown on July 30 161 and asserts the nation’s long standing constitutional tradition.
The passage decries race riots in Washington and Chicago as outcomes of national prejudice and notes scorn long aimed at the South. It argues prejudice is pervasive and not confined to any single region.
The Prince of Wales will come from Canada as the guest of the American government in Washington. Newport is expected to stage a social competition to outdo national events, reflecting the usual royal prominence in society at the capital and in Newport.
A New York Evening Post remark ponders when an English leader will confront Irish issues with real political courage. The piece suggests American legislators should vote their true convictions on related questions.
Amid hopeful relief from continued rain, observers note 23 conflicts persist worldwide while domestic headlines move beyond the front page. Global tension remains high with ongoing hostilities requiring attention and updates.
England renews effort to source satisfactory cotton from Egypt and the Sudan for Lancashire mills, maintaining reliance on southern production as in the past.
The proposal links peace with Congress granting Pershing a peace-time appointment as general or lieutenant general, provided no rivals of equal rank appear. The condition frames a reward tied to his present title and rank and hinges on congressional action.
A heated community debate centers on political labels such as I W W Syndicalism Red Socialism Anarchism and Nihiliana with residents arguing over their presence and influence in the area.
In Big Horn county Wyoming Hommer A Mercer seeks to drain lakes at Paint Rock Creek head to channel water for irrigation. A district court restraint stops the tapping amid drought fears. residents warn springs supplying livestock could dry up. Mercer claims $10,000 crop damages and says state engineer authorized diversion.
The longtime local vehicle switches roles as Bert Milliard retires the old horse used for his peanut and popcorn wagon and instead attaches his Ford to the moving shop. He drives the setup around town in a novel mobile merchandise venture.
Today is payday for both the city and county. Warrants for last month’s claims against the county were prepared yesterday and may be collected today. The city clerk also prepared warrants for the city’s bills, to be available today.
Work has begun on the foundation for a new building at seventeenth and Bent Streets by Arp and Diamond for the International Harvester company. The site resembles a trench drill plot as crews prepare for concrete forms and rapid progress. Though many workers will be needed, carpenters have not yet been secured.
Geo Price, a ranchman sixteen miles west of Wheatland, reports discovering a petroleum spring while drilling for water. He had searched the range for years and hoped for water but found crude oil seeping from the ground, obtaining several barrels.
State Prohibition agents led by F. L. Crabbe and County Attorney Floyd Walker inventory seized liquor and bootleg contraband after a raid in Olenrock Wyoming. Five suspects were arrested on illegal liquor charges as authorities prepare to present the case.
Fragment from a historical page mentioning flu fever or cold themes with scattered words and unclear context. No clear events, names, dates, or organizations are identifiable for a coherent summary.
The British anthem was revised with King George's approval to favor the empire during peace celebrations. The first stanza remains, but the next two praise unity across races and kinfolk, urging peace, hope, and unity worldwide. Also noted are remarks on golf’s ancient roots in Scotland and the danger of the Arabian desert sandstorm.
Prophecy says the end of the world is near and could occur before year’s end. Advice urges calm and preparedness. Also reported: diamonds valued at $100,000 found on a farm in the Orange Free State.
An advertisement quotes Dr Gonnor of Johns Hopkins warning that nicotine causes fatal diseases and urges quitting now. It promotes Nicotol tablets sold at drug stores with a money back guarantee and promises rapid relief from the tobacco habit.
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