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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1912
Page
12
The Tribune critiques Warren's reported stance on civil service amid congressional debates. It recounts exchanges with Cummins and Smith, arguing the bill would abolish civil service. The piece accuses Warren of influence over patronage and hints at political spying on dissenters.
The article argues that since 1896 the Republican Party was controlled by protected interests, linking Hanna era policies to the protection of the rich. It cites McKinley, Roosevelt, and Taft, claiming government actions favored big business and resulted in higher living costs despite Taft’s promises.
A civic argument declares income tax a just law yet questions its fairness if applied unequally. It condemns tax dodgers as the true threat to citizenship and urges individuals and corporations to bear their just share or move from the state.
The Wisconsin State Journal questions Senator Warren on tax avoidance claims tied to his sheep holdings. It alleges he boosted apparent sheep numbers and valuations to dodge taxes for twenty years, and asks Wyoming county treasurers and Colorado counties to disclose tax records to verify figures.
War Secretary Stimson will arrive in Cheyenne on Thursday August 28. He will inspect Fort D. A. Russell and review troops on the maneuver ground. Senator Warren may join a function at the Post or city. the visit is non partisan and should not be used to boost Warren’s re election.
Belmont condemns a male waiter as extreme suffragette in subordinate role. The piece paints him as incompetent, insolent, and presumptuous, suggesting feminist attitudes could push men from many jobs. It cautions such claims misrepresent waiters while warning of broader male job displacement.
The text questions a senator's fitness amid alleged payoffs and office influence. It cites Warrren Warren, Lorimer, Burton, and Penrose as examples and asks why the senate is not asked to investigate to settle public concerns. The pieces reflect 19th or early 20th century political controversy.
By 4. C. Worthington, New York. The piece argues city men can prosper farming, gaining comfort, community life, and opportunity. It notes excity workers often adapt best with open minds and learning, contrasting with natives who cling to old methods and seek constant citylike excitement.
Washington dispatch notes Governor Wilson emphasizes the tariff's impact on farmers. He argues that while grain exports face little risk from foreign competition, farm buyers pay higher prices for tools, machinery, clothing, and other necessities due to tariffs. Townsend's Roosevelt report is cited on harvesting machines. Wilson promises further illuminations before the campaign advances.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Oiniment as valuable for lama back soreness of the wausdlea and rheumatic pains. It notes the product is for sale by all dealers.
State Tax Commissioner MacGill wins a tax dispute with Union Pacific. The company will pay 50 cents per mineral reserve designated coal lands and 25 cents on all other lands. McGill fought to list lands at 60 cents and to persuade the company to accept the corrected rates.
In Philadelphia on August 26 a 100-pound wedding cake, claimed as the city’s largest, was presented to bride Misa Mamle Morgenstein by her father Bennett Morgenstein. The cake, six feet tall and ornate, contains 100 pounds of raising 100 pounds of currants 30 dozen eggs 70 pounds of sugar and 20 pounds of butter. Father and two sons spent two weeks making it. The cake is said to endure without crumbling for twenty five years.
A young boy named Tommy loses his Sunday school penny after earning one for candy. The tale contrasts his small budget with a mother's calm response as he explains the loss. The piece then shifts to an advertisement touting Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and its broad success.
John B D Wright announces the sale of his insurance business to Messrs McInerney and Conway who will continue operations at 221 W 17th Street Cheyenne in the same manner, promising prompt service and courteous treatment. He asks patrons to support the new firm.
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