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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1916
Page
12
A fragment quotes Woodrow Wilson remarking that the flag stands for rights and government values and that Americans have begun to be forgotten. The text appears as an archival misprint or garbled note reflecting quotes about patriotism.
An editorial urges Democrats to vote today in Wyoming primaries, arguing for rank and file selection free of bosses. It contends voters should choose candidates who can best support Wilson’s policy, stressing sole party responsibility and unhampered choices by all members.
The Utah progressives join with the Democrats forging a combined slate as they back Tadge Slughes back to the old gang while others align with Roosevelt supporters. New York judges and governors see cross party backing with Samuel Seabury and a wider progressive民主 coalition shaping the gubernatorial race.
In Washington railroad leaders push for arbitration over labor disputes while rejecting an eight hour day. President Wilson urged compromise, but executives claim the eight hour standard is physically impossible and demand arbitration instead.
The president seeks compromise after mediation efforts fail as rail executives resist. Public support favors the eight hour day and a peaceful resolution, while some papers and Republicans oppose the plan for partisan reasons. The president may operate railroads via government if needed.
An editorial argues that suffrage should be decided by states not federal action. It criticizes the Anthony amendment and Judge Hughes, saying New York and Massachusetts rejected such moves and southern states oppose black women’s suffrage. It urges Wyoming women to vote intelligently and focus on state efforts.
The San Francisco Bulletin notes a tense shift as militarist and pacifist ideas clash over Manila Bay events and preparedness. It argues public reaction will temper extreme views, balancing aggressive and peaceful currents despite leaders and magnates shaping opinion.
Prime Minister Hughes announces the Commonwealth will purchase fifteen large steamers to create a government line. The aim is to secure affordable freights for Australian producers amid high wartime shipping costs and tight tonnage for exports to the United Kingdom and allied nations.
Federal efforts under Secretary Lane expand mining research across Washington Idaho Wyoming and Montana. New Seattle metallurgical station partners with University of Washington to study coal clay gold copper antimony arsenic and iron while mine safety operations and rescue training advance statewide. Higher safety and lower death rates accompany expanded industry oversight and cooperative federal state action.
A fragment from the London Observer notes Sir James Crichton-Browne champions oatmeal despite critics who blame a wet savings committee for omitting it from desirable foods. The musing hints at a broader debate within his profession about diet and health.
The candidate presents the sought position as one that embodies the best in a man and will enforce law while maintaining economy in administration. He asks voters to consider these virtues and respectfully solicits their vote.
The dialogue claims Seats men thrive on oatmeal, with Doctor Hutchinson stating mental and physical prowess come from surviving on such a diet. He argues a population trained to endure oatmeal will survive and flourish anywhere.
A carload of dumdum bullets was found on the Lackawanna railroad by Jersey City police. After inspection the cargo was allowed to proceed to Hobokes to be loaded on barges destined for a Broadway firm for export.
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