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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
4
A plea argues Cheyenne must guarantee reasonably priced accommodations for Frontier Days guests and prevent mistreatment by hosts. The author asserts the city has a moral duty to prevent “hold-up” hospitality abuses and to uphold public spirit during the event.
The first year under the new law shows growing appreciation of full property value for taxation. 1909 assessed valuations reach about 200 million dollars versus 65 million in 1908, signaling progress though some county assessors lag behind in full observance.
A reflective critique of extreme wealth, citing sensational scandals and titled figures to argue that luxury brings moral decay. The piece contrasts opulent lifestyles with poverty, noting marriages and affairs among the rich and the social fallout. It ends by praising the enduring presence of the poor.
A week from now Cheyenne expects the largest crowd in Wyoming history. Citizens consider dressing the city in Randay attire to attract visitors and boost Cheyenne as a vacation or residence spot. Ankle iron weed decorations are mentioned as a possible help.
A fragment hints at Cheyennese talk of a “nap” and recalls Barry Thaw who soon regrets sharing stories about the alleged perversion of Stanford White, reflecting sensational celebrity scandal discourse.
Reports from the Frontier committee announce a war on room shylucks who raise rates during Frontier week. Hotel and rooming house owners join a broad campaign to renew leases and curb exhorbitant charges, listing high rate properties to warn visitors.
The impeachment of a Washington official proceeds in the high court amid charges of perjury extortion unjust conduct in office and neglect of official duties totaling 26 counts. A $40 000 appropriation appears tied to the case and a Palmer bill to abolish the insurance commissioner’s office remains under consideration.
Cheyenne Wyoming August 10. A Cheyenne man writes to the State Leader sporting editor inviting a bout with Ned Dewey. He backs his weight and says he will fight if proper arrangements can be made, calling for contact at Colorado and Southern coal chutes.
Arrangements have been made for a meeting of the Mate board of sheep commissioners and a meeting of Wyaiere proprietors, both to be held on the 28th of the month. Secretary of Agriculture J B Wilson will come from Washington to attend them, signaling strong interest from the wool industry in this state.
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