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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
4
The essay reviews Mary Pickford moving from studio control to self-management. It notes her fame as a curly-haired child star, the shift in fortunes under new pay demands, and the transformation in public perception as she becomes a mature actress with her own company.
Kansas City Times notes Brand Whitlock, former Toledo mayor and Belgian minister, as a leading figure for independent and progressive voters. Commentators in Springfield and New York praise his Americanism and reform record, while acknowledging no clear bid but strong cross party appeal.
Millions of workers benefited this year from bonuses raises profit sharing and insurance plans, reflecting broad prosperity. Secretary Wilson cites over one million at large firms like United States Steel receiving salary increases, with leaders such as E H Gary of US Steel Charles N Schwab Bethlehem Steel Theodore N Vail of AT&T and William M Wood of American Woolen highlighted.
Official AP returns show Hughes matching Taft and Roosevelt combined and exceeding them by 576 116 votes, yet trailing Wilson by 698 422. Wilson's 1916 total rose 2 819 197 from 1912, and the four party popular vote reached 18 638 871 with Wilson near half.
Vr. Newton T. Hartshorn argues that eastern voters treated the European war as central, while the West remained neutral and focused on American issues. He contends European influence shaped eastern sentiment, reducing attention to domestic concerns and allowing a purely American vote to emerge in the West.
Massachusetts Republican Representative Gardner declares he will support Lenroot for speaker and denounces Mann for pro-German stances and pro-war leadership. The piece notes party division may sway the House with Democrats likely to elect a speaker focused on American interests. Madame de Thebes dies, and Joffre is slated for promotion as Europe reshuffles leadership amid war.
A sequence recalls Romanian infantry marching through Bucharest after declaring war on the central powers. The caption notes Bucharest fell to Austro German forces within 100 days, and Romanians later faced forced retreat as Transylvania’s seizure and the invader’s advance altered their prospects.
The writer praises the State Leader editor for a sensible anti British propaganda stance in the war era. He argues U S newspapers show British influence and credits Cheyenne papers Leader and Tribune for displaying true American opinion concluding with views formed during a Wyoming stay.
Newton T Hartshorn writes that through August Belmont the London backed Democratic party was controlled, advises avoiding the party, but credits Woodrow Wilson with independence from London and predicts he will be a great statesman and lead a people’s government.
The Rt. Rev. Herbert Bury, bishop of northern Europe, became the first Englishman admitted to Germany during the war and spent a week at Ruhleben, observing camp life and addressing prisoners. He praised German courtesy, toured facilities, and noted orderly self-government among about 2600 inmates with high moral standards.
A correspondent details life at Rubleben prison camp where British prisoners are well cared for. He notes orderly food parcels from England, reliable letters, a fair German censor, and freedom to speak and sing publicly. Bishop Bury calls the experience tolerable and character-building.
A clipping argues dogs are at home with boys and crowds, preferring worn things to fine furnishings. The canine social order is seen as democratic, with dogs and boys sharing rough play and mutual understanding. Lind understands boys better than any man could.
The Buffalo Voice notes the birth announcement of a baby boy to Mr and Mrs Whatsename. The item appears among community notices in the weekly paper, reflecting typical local society coverage.
The column playfully imagines a newborn's life from scripture recitation to college honors, baseball prospects, business careers, police service, and eventual fame or infamy. It invites readers to submit baby announcements, hinting at a parade of possible paths in Buffalo.
The Laramie Republican endorses placing the state highway department under the state engineer. It calls for a qualified state engineer to lead a trunk line highway system, a two to three person highway staff, a one mill levy for 1917-18, and alignment with the national good roads law to attract many tourists.
Milwaukee couples wed as licensing figures rise in 1915 and 1916 compared with 1914. Mrs. G A Hipke defends the eugenics law as beneficial and urges possible extension to include women in prenuptial examinations.
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