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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1913
Page
12
A brief note from the Post Office in Cheyenne records the matter of second class mail status. The editor in chief confirms the official designation and related filing.
A Wyoming Tribune editorial targets two Republican lawmakers who joined Democrats to organize the house. It argues party loyalty is essential and warns that abandoning party lines could ruin the 1912 election outcome, urging readers to focus on the deeds of Manson and Pratt instead of the press critique.
Republican members elect meet in the Plains lobby to plan the organization of the house. Two Republicans shift to Progressives, signaling a possible alliance with progressive Democrats and the election of Speaker Praté. Warren faces likely defeat as Readrick backers surpass Warren's pledged support.
The Tribune denounces alleged disloyalty and conspiracy amid political feud. It notes critics accuse Manson of Sweetwater County and Pratt, a Powell merchant, of betraying party aims as the Twelfth Legislature faces trouble and possible fallout. Pratt reportedly expects no return to Sweetwater County.
The article urges Crook County to support Hon. John B Kendrick of Sheridan for the United States Senate for six years. It calls on readers to study legislation, communicate with their state senator and three representatives Nettle Truax W J Wond and A F Perry, and to demand honest, patriotic action for moral social educational and financial betterment. The piece notes the upcoming convening of the twelfth Wyoming legislature in Cheyenne and the high responsibility of elected officials.
A rough voiced speaker recounts entering the state house to hear progressives argue over reform. Pratt, the expected speaker, is opposed and defeated. lawmakers’ expressions show dismay as Warnan is mentioned and uncertainty looms.
An editorial in the Crook County Monitor appeals to citizens to discuss and decide important state questions. It frames participation as both privilege and duty for residents, urging thoughtful engagement.
The Tribune reports two state legislators refuse to wear a machine yoke and defend fellow small merchant Meserle Pratt of Powell and coal mine weighman Mannen from belittling efforts. The piece frames Pratt and Manson as representatives of merchants, miners, and other common people.
Sundace Jan 14 Sand creek canyon a premier Crook county resort draws attention from Hill City Belle Fourche and nearby states. Locals urge a well built county road from Sundance to Beulah to unlock its fishing camping beauty and boost tourism with cooperative funding and better access.
A weary traveler pushes on with tired legs and arms, noting that the work left at home now seems far easier than the discomforts of his pleasure trip.
New York reports from the district attorney show 162 murderers sent to the death house in 1912, with only about half of homicide cases resulting in arrests. The piece notes rising gang killings and shifts in wealth districts, plus social and financial upheavals affecting the city.
The 1913 edition of Busy Izzy a big musical comedy opens at Capitol Avenue theater tonight. Praises cite novelty attractiveness and an amusing farce built plot with Miss Carrie Webber and a lively chorus as highlights and promise lavish scenery and elegant costumes.
A historic Duane Street building once tied to the Tweed era is preserved as a mortgage is settled to accommodate a new skyscraper. The article notes rising violent deaths but reports 1912 mortality at 14 per thousand, the lowest ever, with birth rates at a long decline and marriages at a five year high.
H A W Wallace Cheyenne Light and Power general manager and receiver for the Denver Lar amie and Northwestern says extension from Greeley to Bik Mountain Wyoming is assured, with receivers certificates totaling 419000 and 177000 for extension and equipment. The line aims to reach coal fields near Bik Mountain and may connect with Saratoga Encampment railroad.
The Union Pacific project at Walcott is advancing, creating a direct route from the western region toward Denver. The new line is expected to boost stock shipping in the North Platte valley and is regarded as being in capable hands with encouraging prospects for early work.
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