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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
12
The piece reflects on Mary Pickford’s shift from child star under others to a self managed production. It laments the change from curls and charm to a mature actress whose newer work is judged as lacking the former magic.
The former Toledo mayor and current Belgium minister Brand Whitlock features in newspaper commentary as a probable independent and reform candidate. Analysts cite his alignment with progressive ideals and a possible party reorganization favoring a Whitlock presidency, though he reportedly seeks no nomination.
The article notes that at least 5.75 million employees benefited this year from bonuses salary increases profit sharing and insurance benefits. Secretary of Labor Wilson cites over 1 million workers at large concerns like United States Steel receiving substantial raises. Photographs feature judges and executives including E H Gary of U S Steel Charles N Schwab Bethlehem Steel Theodore N Vail AT T and William M Wood of American Woolen.
Official returns show Hughes matching Taft and Roosevelt combined, gaining 576 116 votes more than their 1912 total yet trailing Wilson by 698 422. Wilson’s 1916 tally rose by 2 819 197 from 1912, making him a majority president with roughly 60 percent of total four party votes.
Hartshorn argues eastern voters misread American issues as European. He notes pro ally and pro German sentiments shaped Wilson support, while the West remained neutral and focused on American concerns. The European question dominated the East, filtering the campaign and influencing the final vote.
Massachusetts Representative Gardner denounces Mann for pro German views and pro war stance. He endorses Lenroot for speaker, warning Republicans face a divided party that could hinder House leadership while Democrats could still elect a leader focused on American interests. The piece notes Paris seers and generals and Europe reshaping its leaders.
A historical photo shows Romanian infantry marching through Bucharest after declaring war on the Central Powers. One hundred days later Romanian forces abandoned Bucharest as Austro German troops advanced, while Romanians once hoped to conquer Transylvania but faced invasion and loss of their capital.
A Cheyenne reader thanks the Leader editor for a clear peace article and laments Eastern pro British influence. The writer cites conversations with oilman W Driver and supports Woodrow Wilson as a trusted American leader amid Anglo propaganda.
Newton T. Hartshorn states he was told that August Belmont, a British agent and former Democratic Committee chair, controlled the party from London. He advises against involvement with the Democrats while praising Woodrow Wilson as a genuine populist leader who will advance government by the people.
The Rt Rev Herbert Bury bishop of northern Europe is the first Englishman admitted to Germany during the war and spent a week at Ruhleben camp for British prisoners. He praised German authorities and described camp life, meals with prisoners, four Sunday services, a football match, theater, concerts, and orderly self government among 2600 inmates.
Bishop Bury reports from Rubleben where prisoners receive ample care, steady letters from home, and fair censorship by a German officer. He notes food and materials come from Britain, and that prisoners could sing God Save the King publicly. The experience, though in war, is described as life shaping rather than punitive.
The Indianapolis News notes dogs fit in with boys, preferring worn things to fine furnishings. A dog’s ease with people shows democracy in action, as canines and boys alike relish rough play and simple pleasures over luxury.
The Buffalo Voice notes the arrival of a baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Whatsename, marking a simple, welcome family event in the ongoing weekly news. The item reflects the newsroom instinct to celebrate such personal milestones amid other local content.
The article imagines future paths for a newborn, from scripture reciter to sports star, shopkeeper, police officer, lawyer or doctor, each milestone teased as a potential newspaper showcase. It invites readers to submit baby milestones for humorous or wholesome notices.
The Douglas Enterprise notes the Laramie Republican proposal to place the state highway department under the state engineer. It calls for a dedicated department aligned with the national good roads law, salaries for two or three highway engineers, a one mill levy for 1917-18, and Trues at the head of the department to create trunk line roads that attract vast tourism.
Milwaukee license figures show rising marriages in 1915 and 1916 over 1914 while the three year old eugenics law does not curb nuptials. Mrs. G. A. Hipke defends the law, noting benefits and tests by physicians, and suggests possibly extending examinations to include women.
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