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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1910
Page
12
A lengthy editorial fragment advocates adopting the commission form of government for cities. It also touches on local topics, including Cheyenne, Denver, and implied reform, with varied remarks on politics, diplomacy, and public issues.
Reports from northern Mexico describe the Madera uprising as more than a minor flare and lasting weeks. Insurgents remain uncaptured and require larger operations than Diaz can currently mount, while a small but defiant core inspires allies loyal to the Diaz government.
The Omaha World-Herald condemns a proposed general convention of boards of trade and chambers of commerce to push a ship subsidy during this Congress. It argues Americans already compete with foreigners in ocean transport and warns subsidies threaten farmers, flag wars, and preservation of national interests.
In Boston interview Mise Marie Dressler jokes about Vermont and its fast people. An old farmer near her Vermont residence suffers a weak state after an attempted operation is postponed until he gains strength, prompting a flat remark to the surgeon.
A circulating letter accuses army officers across ranks of diverting public property for private use. Quartermaster officials deny the charges while noting occasional family use of government wagons and vehicles in Washington and at posts. The unknown author claims to be R. I Kerr Byron, a secretary of an unnamed association.
A poem mocks the exhausted father who bears rising costs and daily toil. It questions who endures sleepless nights and hunger while the family clings to modest wages. The speaker asks who suffers bills, threats of eviction, and worn clothes yet seeks only a simple happy home.
Power of postal inspectors expanded as Postmaster General Hitchcock extends a sweeping reorganization banning 404 field men under direct supervision. In the latest order, several corps of superintendents and special agents are put to work in oversight and administration.
The report notes merging inspection fields into general services at places like Wirloughie post office. It cites widespread postal law violations and insufficient field force. Duplication and overlapping work by inspectors caused delays until higher department officials could intervene. A new system promises efficiency.
James McAfee, Erie pioneer who died insane months ago, left a farm estate reportedly worth 20 000. His widow is challenged by sister-in-law Mrs Thomas McAfee who says she and husband cared for McAfee after he was declared incompetent and seeks 1500 for services. The widow learned of his death by accident and believes relatives hid it.
Colorado Springs daughter Mrs Batcock and two other heirs challenge the will of George S Myers, late tobacco magnate of St Louis, valued at about 2 million dollars. Myers died in Redlands California. contest reportedly seeks to reveal a long hidden family secret.
Reports from Guatemala state Honduras faces a revolutionary outbreak. Martial law is in effect in the capital and prisons are filling with political prisoners. Ex president Policarpo Bonilla is said to plot overthrow of President Cavilla with agents in the United States on secret missions.
Lafayette High School hosts C A C for the season opening basketball game at Keefe Hall Saturday evening December 10 with a postgame dance planned after the contest.
Kathryn Taylor who runs a Glenwood Springs resort and testifies in the Jesse Munn trial at Telluride denied being the so called woman in white seen in New York during the Stanford White murder case. The myth of the elusive figure pursued by authorities is noted as a world rumor.
Vera Simonson, the only missing woman witness, fled to South Africa and cannot be recalled for the trial. Munn's trial, moved from Telluride, is set with a new jury. He may plead self defense after shooting Geogelin who ordered him home during a carousel incident. Munn fled to the hills and surrendered near Farmington, New Mexico.
Postmaster General Hitchcock ordered a fraud order against the KR. F. & FP. Kenyon company of Newton, Iowa. The action was announced in Washington on December 8.
Officials warn a company advertised on payment to write mailing circulars at six dollars per thousand. After accepting the contract the firm paid 25 cents per hundred for distribution and then charged 25 cents to cover hook and crowlar costs, indicating a deceptive scheme.
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