Our Two Newspapers Unite On Shopmen Strike End
The Leader and The Tribune endorse a united effort to settle the Union Pacific shopsmen strike and the streetcar boycott. They advocate prompt, fair adjustment to restore hundreds of city workers to duty and end the ongoing transit disruption. The Industrial Club is urged to take up the responsibilities.
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Union Pacific
Citiven
Seer
Tribune
Industial Club
Industrial Club
Illinois Central
City councils seek settlement in Harriman line strike
Readable copy shows Illinois Central cities adopting resolutions urging both sides to open negotiations toward a compromise in the ongoing Harriman and Union Pacific railway strike. The resolutions call for fair terms and instruct the city clerk to send copies to railway employee federations and the Harriman lines.
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Harriman
Illinois Central Railway
Ilinois
Federation of Railway
Flarrimnan
Aml
Counel
Bath
Frank L Houx 18 On The Job as Secretary of State
Frank L Houx 18 serves as Secretary of State, aiming to reform railway car liquor licenses. He highlights increased collection since 1911, noting $2,000 earned versus $950 in 1910. He argues licenses must specify number and description of cars to enforce the law.
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Frank L. Houx
Frank I. Hous
Mate Sehnitger
Schnitger
Houx
Waste Land Near Cities Could Grow City Veggies
The writer notes vast scrubby lands near New York that lie idle while the city imports potatoes from Scotland. Cheyenne and other cities ship vegetables from nearby states, showing nearby land could yield potatoes, cabbage, and beans for profit. The piece urges investigation into utilizing this land for local growers.
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York
New York City
Scotland
Mons Cies
Cheyenne
Colorado
Nebraska
New
Brooks Attacks Wool Growers Over Tax Dodging Sermon
Governor Brooks decries wool growers as systematic tax dodgers in Casper at the 1906 Wool Growers convention. He urges an Armstrong committee to indict and convict, prompting questions about mudslinging and political rhetoric during the campaign.
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B. B. Brooks
Wool Growers Annual Convention
Casper
Armstrong
Brooks
Wilson Attacks Tariff Policy in New York Speech
In New York the president condemned the stand pat high tariff as a system of favoritism and patronage. He argued American industry rests on skilled workers and capable managers, and that the worker’s efficiency and glory depend on moral and physical employment conditions.
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Woaodrow Wilson
New York
Fearless John Maill Targets Wyoming Tax Delinquents
State Tax Commissioner John Maill has aided the state by forcing thousands of untaxed sheep to be listed and by addressing coal barons. The Tribune concedes he is fair and aims to do what is right amid scrutiny of mineral land equities.
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Wyoming
Tribune
Medill Fair
Redchman
John Mglll
The Poultry Business and its Growing Scale
Census data reveal a vast U S poultry sector with over five million chicken farms housing more than 280 million birds valued at 140 million dollars. The report also cites about four million turkeys three million ducks four million geese and five thousand ostriches valued at 1.5 million dollars.
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United States
Taft’s Positive Stand Prompts Party Split and Possible Election
The article notes Taft’s strong pledge to fight for nomination, signaling a split in the Republican party. It suggests a Taft defeat would alienate his followers from Roosevelt or La Follette, increasing the chance of a Democratic victory in the election.
International Gleanings and Local Quips From 1911 Era
A collage of witty observations on politics, society, and daily life. Remarks include Taft and Taft party dynamics, King George and colonial dispatches, and a Kansas City kiss suit. Jokes touch on divorces, barbershops, dynamite accidents, and Denver’s notoriety in a brisk, humorous dated tone.
Army life notes and boxing calls at Ft Iussell
Garrison men issue three challenges seeking early opponents for boxing or fencing. Stephen Jackson invites 132 pound boxers to reply while notable fighter Jackson is praised for Philippines medals. The piece also criticizes pay bill No 11025, predicting likely passage and detailing potential losses for enlisted personnel and officers if enacted.
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Stephen Jackson
Jackson
Phillippines
Congress
Army
House of Representatives
Cascarets promise overnight cleanse and relief
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a nightly remedy to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels remove sour undigested matter and gas and deliver a clear head by morning. It claims children like the taste and a 10 cent box lasts months with safe use.
Arp & Hammond Hardware Announces Annual Meeting
The Arp and Hammond Hardware Company calls a stockholders meeting at its Cheyenne office on Monday January 15 1912 at 2 PM for election of officers and regular business. J H Arp secretary.
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Arp & Hammond Hardware Company
Chevenne
J. H. Arp
Classified Ad Brings 26 Cent Line Price in Leader
Fragment reads a three time repetition for a THKER LINE CLASMPIED AD with the price 26 cents, implying a lower cost insertion in the newspaper leader.
Chamberlaining Cough Remedy Promises Relief
Advertisement proclaims Chamberlaing Cough Remedy as best for colds, aiding nature, relieving the lungs, opening secretions, aiding expectoration, and restoring health. Sold by all dealers.
Denver Stock Show Promises Largest National Event
The Denver stock show set for January 15 to 20 will be the largest yet with unusual features. A cavalry troop from Fort D A Russell will perform drills, and horses from Fort Collins breeding station will illustrate carriage horse progress. Wyoming wool exhibits and many sheep will join, and the show aims to surpass Chicago and New York. Colorado and Southern Railway offers special travel rates for the event.
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Denver
Fort D. A. Russell
United States
Fort Collins
Wyoming
Chicago
New York
Colorado & Southern Railway
Colorado & Southern T
Natural Youth magazine ad for boys interests program
An advertisement urges parents to send 50 cents for a leading boys monthly magazine. It promises educational, sports, electrical, mechanical, camping, and Boy Scouts content for 52,000 boys, with delivery to three homes for a year. The ad lists contact at Kedrle Building, Chicago.
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Magazine
of America High
Manly
Boy Scouts
Natural Youth
Kedrle
Chicago
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Taft
Wickersham
San Francisco
George
Inndia
Teddy
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England
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Jonah
Doston
Kansas City
Los Angeles
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Sampson
Ft. Iussell
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Cash
Logan's Book
Carey Avenue
Cheyenne Transfer CO
Rock Springs
W. 16Th St
Lock Growers National Bank
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Ser Bergerson
Inid Eddy
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