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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1912
Page
12
The state faces a choice between two candidates with voters urged to weigh character and leadership. Support for Hon. Jon F.B. Kendrick grows as opponents’ tactics are scrutinized and the public considers integrity and fitness for office.
A rambling frontier anecdote recounts Hankins selling an infamous horse named Fitin Rob Lafoolett after a bucking trial. The scene includes Jobe Sneddin, Teddy Roosevelt, Bill Taft, and a failed attempted ride, ending with a barter offer and locals debating the beast’s fate.
An agricultural department note cites slight crop price gains while farmer tools tumble. It contrasts tariff protections with market forces, urging scrutiny of claims that tariffs shield farmers from ruin. The piece references press coverage from the World Herald and a failed Tribune feed from Cheyenne and Denver sources.
The New York World notes Woodrow Wilson’s acceptance speech emphasizing a new partnership between government and the people. It contrasts prior eras where government allied with privileged classes, arguing Wilson offers a civic-focused path free of partisanship and demagogy.
The piece notes a strong sentiment in the state for Worrios and John B Kendrick to succeed Warren. It highlights support for a leader with moral character and a record of constructive private affairs, aiming for a clean public life to inspire youth.
W Fowler a progressive Republican in Park County announces candidacy for the Wyoming legislature. The Park County Enterprise notes his map backed platform and fresh enthusiasm, highlighting his pledge to oppose Senator Warren and his stance against party bosses.
An editor accused of juggling sheep tax figures to suppress facts misrepresents Senator La Follette. The critic says such journalism is shameless and assigns a meager three thousand dollar annual pay to it. A city Republican predicted voting for Woodrow Wilson, noting Republicans don’t expect to defeat him.
The Frontier Committee granted free admission to soldiers, ending pay delays blamed on Congress. Cheyenne residents worried soldiers might be barred, but the celebration now features soldiers and military bands as a key draw. Merchants had pressed for admission, and the committee announced all uniformed soldiers would be admitted.
Smoot Utah resident Frank P Cranney visited Cheyenne and reported he favors re electing Senator Warren Kendrick for the Senate. He praised Kendrick as a friend of the people and said the region will back him. Cranney notes La Follette’s progressive views and prompts whether the Wyoming Tribune will publish an excerpt showing La Follette backing Taft.
A dispatch critiques Democratic and Republican factions in Wyoming politics. It notes Willie Deming and Brother Chalelin diverging from Taft allies, criticizes Tribune coverage, and cites Mondell, La Follette, and Mondell’s standings. It predicts a Democratic gain but urges electing the honest progressive veterans to finish the job.
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