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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1916
Page
12
An editorial asserts that the flag represents universal rights and free self government, condemning views that seek advantage through division. It laments forgetting American tradition and quotes Woodrow Wilson on liberty beyond race or place.
The piece critiques a political figure's speech on women's suffrage, accusing him of embracing the Anthony amendment only for expediency. It argues he believes women's movement will prevail regardless and urges granting the vote to quell agitation, rather than on principle.
An opinion piece argues fighting in Europe stems from passion and resentment. Bulgaria shifts loyalty from Russia and England to Turkey, seeks revenge on Serbia, and Greece fears losing territory. Romania is suspected to share the impassioned, opportunistic stance.
Senator Penrose urges Senate action to aid faltering munition makers ruined by the war while Mr. Hughes campaigns on the stump for relief and accountability.
Dr William Scheppegrell heads the American Bay Fever Prevention association in New Orleans advocating education and eradication of allergenic weeds. He cites ragweed and related pollens as hay fever causes and notes that city actions cut fall hay fever earlier than usual, urging similar efforts nationwide.
The Wyoming Tribune and Rocky Mountain News publish harsh questions directed at Mr Hughes. The Denver crowd similarly faced the questions while the Rocky Mountain News backs Mr Hughes. The Wyoming Tribune’s Deming and Shafer of the Chicago Evening Post are urged to rebuke the disrespect shown.
The piece argues the North can rid the South of the so called negro problem by relocating workers. It cites Detroit population growth of 150 percent since 1910 per Associated Charities estimates and notes Detroit factory managers praise southern negro workers when trained.
Russian advances on the eastern front appear halted while western front Allied forces advance minimally, and Balkan resistance by Bulgarians slows units from several nations. The piece argues exhaustion, not decisive victory, will determine the war’s end.
The speaker did not hear Mr. Hughes mock stock breeders or veterinarians during his speech Friday night. Wyoming stockmen may take offense at such remarks given the region’s strong livestock culture.
The text argues Mr. Wilson seeks to prevent a rail road strike to keep trains running so Mr. Hughes can travel nationwide exposing Republican weaknesses. It notes Mr. Bryan is ready with strong retorts.
The Hague reports on the second anniversary of Dutch mobilization. Queen Wilhelmina tours for military inspections and relief work while Premier Van der Linden leads a liberal cabinet. Holland sustains a large war footing with up to 600000 mobilized troops. Economy tightness and food controls strain ministers as pro allied and pro German press contrasts emerge.
The clipping notes British claims of German fleet out again on August 19 avoiding engagement and adding two British cruisers lost while submarines deliver setbacks to British supremacy theories. It credits German submarine strength and questions expected British naval dominance after Jutland.
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