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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1912
Page
12
Soldiers at Fort Row end a year long boycott over ten cent fares after a four day free ride offer failed to sway them. The City’s merchants suffered losses while editors and the industrial club sought a settlement. a plan via a conference and possible governors’ action aimed to resolve the railroad shopmen strike and boycott.
The National Organization of Traveling Men began a boycott of tipping on New Year’s Day. Members stopped tipping waiters porters hotel staff barber shop taxi and dining car crews, while some readers doubt any immediate effect. Washington officials called tipping a borrowed European practice now seen as a costly burden on travelers.
The Ricky Mountain News urges selection of a continental highway route through Wyoming and New Mexico with Colorado backing, advocating a Denver to Bee line as the preferred path. The piece supports strong advocacy for a westward transcontinental road.
Patterson argues for unifying Colorado routes to benefit the state while acknowledging traveler concerns. He notes tourists seek the shortest, easiest path and would favor the Union Pacific corridor with scenic mountains ahead. A leisurely detour could visit Yellowstone Park, passing Cheyenne, Laramie, and Mormon Temple in Utah.
Wyoming readers flock to oppose Charles W. Burdick for court posts amid rumors of Taft and Warren reshuffling. The piece blasts Burdick as unfit for judicial office and warns political debt appointments threaten the state’s judiciary and Francis E. Warren’s Senate seat.
The Tribune reprints from Rawlins Republican a piece supporting Pat Sullivan for Republican State Committee chair, noting his progressive stance and a past vote against tabling a Warren transaction, while hinting Willie Deming may still be a candidate. It also mentions whisker growth for Delfelder and predicts a cold snowy winter brings crops and protection for winter wheat.
A collage of humorous snippets on politics, weather, and daily life. Notes on a preacher’s impact, Lone Los Angeles anecdotes, domestic strife in St. Louis, and playful verse about snow and future crops. Includes Uncle Cline’s musings and whimsical observations.
Hank Hankins stood at the Seventeenth and Capitol corner last evening wearing the same suit and puffing a cob pipe. A bystander asked about his Tri U Tribune questions and answers contest, and Hank blamed a desk clerk for a misdated paper while denying a fifteen dollar payment. He said a Washington dispatcher Barrow would handle prints and settlements, then walked toward Goose Neck holler.
Lt Erlenlotter departs Battery D for F Battery. Shadwell becomes D Battery Guidon bearer. Moeller promoted to Q M sergt from corporal. Putnam of Battery F to South Carolina. will re up in cavalry after finals. Fleury to Ft Riley. Henry to E Battery. cook requested for 1st Sergt Colvin. Sgt Casey serves as Firat. Shine Wright sharpens men at Batteries quarters. Jones discharged to Buckeye state. Groff seeking news at quarters. Knickerbocker quartet entertained Battery D. Joe the Blacksmith opened a keg. In Company K Sheeney Mike to Ft Riley. Mike Milch plans Baker's trade. Houghkirk of Co I hospitalised. Mertz furlough to Rockyford, Colo.
Citizens seek street car service to Fork L A Muswell for a major athletic meet. The note asks Mr Manager to confirm transportation arrangements so attendees can plan their visit.
Centerville announces Richard Olson Richards as a progressive candidate for United States Senate subject to the Republican primary to be held next June.
The C and 8 road failed to reach Orin Junction yesterday due to track conditions. A snow drift fifteen feet deep and about 1,500 feet long blocks the line beyond Wheatland, forcing removal work for three days with several engines out of service. A rotary plow is expected to clear a path today.
A garbled meditation hints at political figures and moral themes. The text weaves casual lines about ends and authority, referencing a paradox of meekness and command without clear events or names.
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