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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1912
Page
4
A Boomerang column argues La Follette likely withdraws from the presidential race due to health concerns and shifting progressives toward Roosevelt. It asserts Roosevelt’s record is mixed, praises Taft’s trust busting, and predicts the colonel may secure the nomination, leaving Democrats to energize voters.
The CUWY council debates a proposed ordinance creating a water commission to run the city’s water system. The plan would include council members Shingle, Trosile, Snow, the treasurer and the city engineer. Critics warn about mayor exclusion and potential costs while urging careful oversight of the large water fund and meter system changes.
The author argues the costly waste of water must be checked and proposes that effective reduction can proceed even without adopting a nationwide meter system.
A historical reflection quotes the Tribune on January 27 and last night about segregating Wind River lands to the state. The texts discuss the state land board first application made May 27, 1919 and a potential ten year delay if segregation occurred.
A Wyoming banker H B Henderson argues Warren would win easily in Cheyenne on the xenatorial issue quoting broad support from Republicans and Democrats. The piece questions Henderson to be the same official who accused of conflicts of interest as state bank examiner and deputy county clerk during Osborne’s election.
A column of social commentary contrasts pardons for two wealthy tankers with harsher punishment for poor prisoners. It critiques selective mercy and highlights economic bias in justice, noting public figures and political tensions.
The city council appointed J. C. Argesheimer to succeed Al Matthews as auditor and assessor in Cheyenne. A progressive Republican with 25 years in newspaper work and experience as secretary of the Wyoming Senate, he is praised for exactness and affable manner. He has lived in Cheyenne for 36 years and is viewed as capable and knowledgeable for the role.
General James Bl Weaver died recently at an advanced age. A Civil War veteran, he rose to brigadier and then general of volunteers. He later entered politics as a Republican Iowa governor candidate, led the Greenback party, and served in Congress from Iowa’s Sixth district. He also sought the presidency. He was known as a strong debater and persuasive campaigner.
The piece recalls T. Jon Too and T. Jo aeoph Fisher urging an end to feuds. It notes public disinterest and calls for ending agitation over corruption and the stalled appointment of Judge Hook, reflecting Laramie county judicial tensions.
A humorously biased note recalls Senator Warren owning a vast fenced pasture near Shian city. The writer jokes gates block access, claiming fences shield sheep and upset townsfolk and ranchers amid vague politics about land and law. The piece mocks power and local views of state authority.
Capitol notes report a letter from BH Mihalyl of Clayville seeking European financiers and Wyoming buyers for mineral lands including timber, coal, metals. Visitors at the state house included W H Taylor of Carbon County and A W Augepurser of Laramie. Immigrant farm workers letters arrive from eastern states seeking Wyoming jobs for men and wives. Schenck invites ranchers and farmers to request such help.
Officials warn the city faces financial difficulty with a general fund balance around 35 000 dollars and potential risk of bankruptcy if revenues do not improve. The note highlights looming deficits and the need for urgent cost controls and revenue measures.
Curtis Griffin of Phillips is appointed Water Commissioner for District Number 1 Division Number 1. Eli A. Vickery of Clark is appointed Commissioner for Water District Number 10 Division Number 4.
Reports from Peking say a complete armistice is arranged but Yuan Shikai and Republican leaders will clash for weeks over abdication terms. The Empress Dowager’s plan prompts fears of continued instability in Manchuria with a battalion moved to Mukden and questions over future governance.
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