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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1916
Page
12
A quotation attributed to Woodrow Wilson extols the flag as a symbol of honor and universal political liberty, asserting rights regardless of race or background and condemning forgetfulness of American principles.
The piece mocks journalists and candidates for praising stern action while avoiding war over Germany. It argues Wilson’s fine phrasing secured peace, whereas insisting on war would have drawn the United States into a world conflict with German submarines threatening American shores.
The piece notes a shift by Judge Hughes toward female suffrage after pursuing a presidential bid. It cites his past Supreme Court tenure and governor tenure when he vetoed the New York teachers pay bill, arguing his actions conflict with his new stance and urging alignment of words with deeds amid political debate.
Charles N Wheeler of the Chicago Tribune and Rocky Mountain News notes Senator Warren has pressed for pork for his state. He cites Wyoming Republicans objecting to the river and harbors bill and chides Senator Deming of the Wyoming Tribune for similar objections.
In the August 1, 1910 issue the Wall Street Journal notes labor supply is tightening for American manufacturers. It argues firms employing double their normal quota have room for thousands more workers but cannot find them.
Mrs. Axtell resigns as state head of the Congressional Union and declares support for President Wilson. She leads the Washington branch of the Woman’s Party and is a member of the Progressive Party. Her stance signals a shift among progressive voters should Hughes win, challenging Republican deception in campaign funding.
The piece notes common wartime brutality across fronts, citing German and French fire tactics, Russian trench charges, and English sentiment. It argues war normalizes savagery, questions postwar peace, and warns life and liberty may not be as sacred as before.
The piece recalls Raymond Robins praising Wilson and condemning corporate influence, questioning if his past tribute to Hughes-era politics was wiser then than now. It notes Senator Gallinger's mobilization of old guard factions and the Rocky Mountain News framing Democrats as reluctantly progressive, warning that Hughes’s election could revive Cannon-era reaction.
The nation shifts from doubt to cautious optimism as Hughes presents a plan suggesting the country can recover and move toward stability. Supporters cite momentum while critics seek details on implementation and timelines.
Brown, a Midwestern farmer, learns of a new federal program under the rural credits act. The land bank system will offer long term, low interest loans via farmer associations, with borrower stock ownership and dividends. Brown plans to join with neighbors to form a cooperative farm loan association and access affordable capital for land, equipment, and improvements.
The article notes Peru may grant a water power concession to a private electric company while reserving a future government option to seize the plant and reimburse investors. It argues water power is public wealth. temporary private use avoids waste, while expropriation lessons shape policy.
Thetford town council appoints the 15 year old daughter of the town crier to fulfill his duties while he serves with the colors. A distant world catastrophe is downplayed by local papers amid war era politics and criticism of the Wilson administration and war party forces.
The passage warns that Hughes could lose control amid war influences and suggests voters fear a dangerous national terror if elected. It notes voters may back Hughes for international policy stances or his record, while women might favor him over suffrage questions, highlighting perceived dangers to the nation.
A correspondent asks a press clip service to provide clippings from all American papers published during the last year concerning the European war. The request seeks a comprehensive record of coverage across outlets and dates.
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