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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1912
Page
12
The Tribune accuses Senator Warren of endorsing the spoils system and backtracking on a postal bill. It portrays him as a chief political broker who trades offices for votes, arguing his rhetoric proves support for renewed patronage despite denials.
The Wisconsin State Journal questions President Taft using a five member Tariff Board plus executives and a reporter to steer tariff policy. It asks if the board serves public interest or convenience for big manufacturers and campaign contributors. It contrasts this with Congress trying to revise schedules taxing life’s necessaries and questions Taft’s vetoes.
The piece argues the agriculture department battles to prevent bread-line strain as crops rise and prices advance. It asserts production is not the core issue but equitable distribution, noting waste and excess profits hinder workers' access to food.
The piece relays Theodore Roosevelt supporters predicting Taft’s defeat in November and Roosevelt or Wilson as the viable candidates. It notes Harper’s Weekly and other New York papers doubting Taft’s chances, with calls that party rank and machine editors may align against him.
Democratic House leader Jacob W. Underwood presents a graphic tariff burden on everyday goods from shoes and shirts to furniture and medicine. The illustrated tally shows tax rates ranging from 25 percent for brick to 74 percent for wool garments and a 65 percent monument tax over a grave, highlighting the perceived impact of tariffs on a consumer family.
The August crop report from the Department of Agriculture predicts the current rain crop will exceed previous highs. Corn is near a three billion bushel yield, oats and barley look to set records, and hay stands at about 73.06 million tons. Potatoes and fruit yields are strong, beef and mutton improving, with pork rising due to fattened cattle. Overall, a historic crop year is anticipated across all staples.
The Wyoming Tribune frames its editorial stance as constructive and progressive while hinting at upcoming political shifts. The piece questions Uncle Sam’s salary use by Editor Deming and teases future coverage on Lorimer and Warren as Wyoming voters reconsider Senate alignment.
A Chicago Tribune critique denounces the Vermont and national outcry over Senator Lorimer and allied defenders. It satirically labels Dillingham Fletcher Johnston Jones and others as martyrs while denouncing the televised persecution and public malignment of the senator and allies amid the scandal.
In central Tasmania a hydroelectric development is under construction to divert water from Lake Great Lake into a lagoon and then through pipes to generate about 85 000 horsepower. The project aims to supply Hobart and Launceston and boost mineral regions on the west coast including Mount Lyell copper mines Bischoff tin and Zeehan silver.
The piece recounts that Senator Warren would not vote to remove Lorimer, declaring him a martyr in Lorimerism. It claims Democratic papers push Warren’s loyalty while Republican outlets defend Lorimer and mourn alleged character attacks.
Journalists continue to support Lorimer amid claims of misconduct with ongoing coverage of political scandal and public reaction. The piece notes persistent mistrust and calls for accountability from officials and media alike.
The fragment presents a Chicago Tribune style remark labeling a senator as a martyr, implying a tone of tribute and solemn significance to his sacrifice or ordeal.
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