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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1911
Page
10
A Cheyenne page rattles about political reform with praise for the initiative and referendum while blasting patronage and the direct primary. It warns of insurrection risks and notes figures like Vivien Gould and Eurico Caruso in a mosaic of opinions on lawmaking and national issues.
Wyoming Democrats at the Sheridan state convention unanimously backed the direct primary plank, calling it the father of the new Wyoming direct primary law. They also noted Congress should back President Taft on ratification of the reciprocal tariff pact with Canada, while wondering how Taft would fare if Congress were controlled by anti progressive Republicans.
A Wyoming editorial lauds the direct primary act as a landmark advancement while noting other overdue reforms. It emphasizes initiative and referendum powers, recall, Australian ballot, and anti corruption measures as essential under a expanding citizen rule in the state.
The article discusses Wyoming residents gaining powers for initiative and referendum. It notes the impending final consideration by the senate of the initiative referendum constitutional amendment enabling act and the strong cross party support within the legislature.
The piece urges voters to watch their senators as the Metz act on initiative and referendum nears final Senate votes. It declares the bill a binary choice between championing or harming the public good, warning against cowardice or obstruction and promising journalistic record of each senator’s stance.
An irate farmer confronts editor over a misprint in the Punkyville Clarion claiming a correction is required. The editor dismisses retracting and the dispute continues with threats of tomorrow’s “birthe.” Collier's White Lead at Sherman.
Arthur Chapman in Denver Report recounts the tale of Strongarm Pop's nickname earned after he saved three hundred sheep from a cliff during a sudden storm while herding in Wyoming. The story credits Pop with extraordinary courage and a flawless sheep catching record.
Denver Feb 7 The Colorado delegation in congress is urged to press for a direct senatorial vote by a legislature memorial adopted yesterday Genator Crowley introduced the measure which passed both houses unanimously A joint memorial favoring a pension bill before Congress was also adopted.
New York fire safety leaders promise tougher reforms after a citywide reckoning with lax inspections and graft. They warn Manhattan lofts, workshops, and offices must guard against fire, with theatres already targeted for stricter precautions to prevent deadly disasters.
Chicago officials report multiple sham religious cults linked to vice networks. The vice commissioner says findings show appalling conditions in the city and troubling ties between businesses and vice. The commission remains split over segregation of vice policy as investigations continue.
An eclectic fragment shows an attorney arguing for innocence versus guilt while a judge objects. The excerpt mixes legal chatter, mock phrases, and asides about a savings bank robbery, a will dispute, and odd courtroom talk with scattered character names and snippets.
Dusty insists he carries a luck piece to bring luck, citing a newspaper advertisement for Solvent Soap. Rusty Ridgedismisses the idea, calling it foolish superstition as the pair argue over superstition and advertising in their scene.
Fragmentary quote shows a financer expressing doubt about funds to practice. The text indicates a conversation where one speaker asks if the other followed a course and the other replies that he has not earned enough money to practice. No clear names or dates.
Vague remarks mock a woman’s handling of duties with sly jabs about secrets. The comments imply harsh judgment of competence and character as rumors swirl.
A report urges creating a permanent vice commission to be set up by the mayor or similar authority. The body would control vice districts and supervise police within its boundaries, following disclosures noted by the district attorney and reported in Women’s World.
Vienna reports a ministerial reveal in Budapest delegations showing huge credits for the army and navy. The total extra credits amount to forty million dollars for the army and sixty five million for the navy.
The mintiatura stated that navy estimates will rise over four years with an annual requirement near 20 million dollars, doubling the previous average. Vice Admiral Montecucol, commander of the Austrian navy, announced aims to build a fleet of sixteen first class battleships.
In Collbran Colorado on Charles E Jones ranch a bushel of oats weighed sixty eight pounds twice the normal weight. The producer plans to send the giant oats to Columbus Ohio for entry in the national corn show with a $1000 Colorado trophy prize and later exhibit in Denver.
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