Laramie Boomerang in Wyoming Progress and Pride
In a Wyoming newspaper page the State Leader is teased for overusing historic references to Laramie and Will Nye. The writer recalls Laramie's past fame with the Boomerang and praises the modern city as a center of learning and manufacturing, noting the Daily Boomerang remains vital to Cody’s Plains city life.
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Laramie
Will Nye
Rherly
Cody
Bill Nye
Hogey
Wyoming
Plains
Stone in the Bag No More in German Farmer Tale
A Pennsylvania conservative farmer family clings to tradition until Johannes defies an old custom by balancing grist without the stone in the sack. The father rebukes him, reminding generations kept the stone in place. A humorous anecdote from Alfalfa Hours with Humorous Authors.
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Pennsylvania
Johannes
Wyoming Nation cites Burdick as Taft pick for vacancy
The Wyoming Nation reports that Taft favored C W Burdick of Wyoming for a vacancy created by Judge Hook's elevation to the Supreme Bench. It accuses Burdick of graft and ties to Warren, noting alleged profiteering from convict leasing at the state penitentiary and political influence in land matters.
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Illiam Leavitt Stoddard
Wyoming Nation
Dan
Vth
Washington
Taft
C. W. Burdick
Wyoming
Judge Hook
Hook
Burdick
Renator Warren
Alve
Jndan
Debating Juror Examinations and Public Insight
The writer argues juror exams demand denial of case familiarity, risking ignorant juries in major trials. Reading news should not disqualify capable readers, for honest citizens decide by law and evidence, not by prejudices easily swayed by clever lawyers.
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McNamara
Only Envied Youth in Town Impresses All
A 17 year old boy stands out with freckles and casual attire. He highlights his independence by walking on ice without rubbers, running for cars in quick slides, and possessing no fear of temperatures or fashion. He is admired, unlike famous financiers.
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John J. Rockefeller
J. Mierpont Morgan
Andrew Carnegie
Tie
Prominent American George Emerson Heads West on Mining Plans
Willis George Emerson, famed author and orator, is in Wyoming on business for a major mining project. He plans to travel to New York via Denver to finance the venture and chase an eastern proposition rivals Cripple Creek. The piece recalls his influence in Wyoming politics and business.
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Illes
George Emerson
Wyoming
Emerson
America
Mr. Emerson
New York City
Denver
Flo
Befuddling figures and political jabs at Cheyenne
The text muses on Willie delivering befuddling financial figures for Cheyenne, scorns consumer robbing by Republicans, and predicts a nationwide chill against Taft. It mocks Willie’s credibility, mentions Dora Thorne as a fallback, and suggests slander against the Republican council if their organ endures it.
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Willie
Cheyenne
Dora Thorne
Quips and Quotations on Society and Politics from January Thaw
A mosaic of wry observations on weather politics and social habits. References include Horace Greeley nomination remarks a judge declaring cucumbers fruit a pun about cantaloupe and a Cheyenne girl and a Colorado arid humor thread. The satire touches prohibition drinking vanity and royal pure truth ban with lighthearted irony.
Hank Hankins and Warren sheep politics debate poll influence
A rustic dialogue discusses Warren's sheep over grazing and water disputes at Oro Creek. The speaker mocks political figures and asserts Warren's influence affected local land and water issues, noting the ranchers’ grievances and a temporary absence of sheep until after November.
Mantell and Miss Hampur Secretly Wed in Pueblo
Pueblo, January 17. Actor Robert Mantell was secretly married today to Miss Hampur in a hush hush ceremony. The informal union binds Mantell to G Detroit, described as a novice actress, with details kept private.
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Pueblo
Colo
Robert Mantell
G Detroit
Wilson Refused Supront of Harperer’s Magazine
A New York report from January 17 notes Woodrow Wilson turning down a request related to his presidential candidacy and a proposed piece in Harper’s Weekly. The item hints at tensions between Wilson and the magazine’s stance during the quasi campaign period.
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Wilson
Harperer
New York
Dimrper
Woodrow Wilson
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Baltimore
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Auichile
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Doc
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Hank
Hankins
Fellera
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Cheyenne Transfer CO
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