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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1912
Page
12
The piece rails at the Republican Party with biblical imagery and prophetic doom readings. It accuses leaders like Taft Roosevelt and War rep of corruption, predicting Armageddon this November and urging loyalty to the Lord over party lines.
The article recalls Congressman Mondell of Wyoming sparring with a progressive Republican as he refuses to yield during a floor debate. Mondell derides the progressives as “so-called progressives” and snaps that he will yield to a Democrat or a Republican but not to a so called Progressive. The exchange reveals sharp partisan tension and inflammatory rhetoric in the House.
The Leader notes Gov. Hiram Johnson of California, Theodore Roosevelt's running mate option, will address the Capitol Avenue Theater next Friday at 5:00 p.m. It marks Cheyenne's campaign opening with Johnson challenging Taft Warren Mondell supporters and promising a packed house.
The passage accuses congressional delegates of blaming the Carey administration for slow land segregations. Land Commissioner 8. G. Hopkins and the Homesteaders' Association are cited as revealing the obstruction by those opposing development of public lands for political reasons.
A Cheyenne business rally in the Golden Prairie District argues for local development to capture regional farming wealth. The piece cites a 1908 school district valuation of 601,786.48 rising to 4,040,674.66 in 2011, a about sixfold increase, urging local patronage for mills and wholesale stores to keep wealth from Denver and Omaha.
The Pueblo Star Journal predicts a sweeping Wilson victory with near unanimity in the electoral college. It argues Roosevelt tainted by tariff issues and Penrose revelations may swing key states such as Pennsylvania and New England toward Wilson, yielding a large popular and electoral landslide.
The paper criticized no editor views on the commission form for Wyoming cities while noting the enabling act bars such elections this year. The piece mentions Mondell and Senator Warren and hints at Lorimer as it frames future discussions on municipal government.
A Wyoming and Cheyenne gasolene safety notice reports two serious burns from improper use. It urges inspection of burners and floors before lighting a stove and to vent rooms by opening doors and windows to avoid ignition during cleaning.
A fragmentary historical voice laments journalism, praising independence and criticizing tainted partisan coverage. It mentions Hank and Warren, a perilous era, and a plan to launch a new newspaper allied with Warren to save Fort Russell, with satire on press corruption and public trust.
Washington dispatch notes Democratic campaign managers shift strategies after the Penrose third term dispute. They will hammer trust money in Republican campaigns, citing Standard Oil contributions and a 1904 Democratic check returned, arguing reform and broader coalition against special privilege.
Aug. 27 Zion City in Chicago reports Prophet Wilbur Glenn Voliva denouncing pork oysters and tobacco as desecrations. A German restaurateur serves roast pork under police protection as followers watch a new moving picture show. Voliva vows divine vengeance on pork distributor Vermeer and the film exhibitor.
Tivoll Rothskeller announces new management at 16th St and Carrey Ave for a Genuine Mexican Chill served in the cleanest place in Cheyenne. The firm sells futures in buckets and invites all to sample the product.
A speaker urges uniform laws on marriage and divorce across all states to prevent recognition conflicts and protect children. The plan aims to organize public opinion and push for consistent standards to avoid property and status disputes from interstate law differences.
The Aug 87 report details Joan Gallay the romantic witcher of Compwir a Recompte. Fleeing on the yacht Cat ating in 1905 with Milo Merill and $160000, Gallay sparked a worldwide police alert. Re-arrested in Bahia under disguise with Barons de Grnaval, $120000 in valuables found aboard. Gallay was sentenced to seven years in France, some served in French Guiana, sources note ambiguity and later acquittal while Dutch Kaloomioe is mentioned in passing.
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