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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1911
Page
4
The Wyoming debate on initiative and referendum features calls for a state railway commission, direct governance powers, and reforms to curb machine politics. The piece cites Oregon and industry figures while urging public action, noting divisions over county divisions and the need for nationwide visibility of Wyoming’s reform efforts.
A Wyoming case argues for a state railway commission to fix discriminatory freight tariffs. It cites brick shipments from Denver to Laramie and Cheyenne to Laramie at 12 cents per hundred pounds despite longer hauls, urging state action against intercity rate inequities.
A southern household nursemaid Aunt Jane dies during sickness while Ephriam and his wife Avot Jane stay loyal to their former mistress. Mrs Smith learns Aunt Jane died in the night with no doctor present, prompting reflections on care and loyalty.
Fragmentary OCR combines a ballad about blarney with scattered notes of a moonshine raid in Leslie and Perry counties. Mentions Wick sills destroyed, a heavy pine tree, and a trial in Roaveling at the Sherman Co with names like A 1 W. L. Bhort and Richmond men.
A secretary notes heated talk on county division schemes led by Laramie county and Pine Bluff, urging a county seat to avoid losing offices. Critics argue high taxes burden few residents, while proponents fear loss of influence if divisions fail. The meeting adjourned with calls to arrange future discussions.
Miss Vivien Gould and Lord Decies appeared with an attorney to secure a New York marriage license at the city clerk's office. The couple had prearranged documents and simply signed their names, with Miss Gould aged 18 of 857 Fifth Avenue and John de la Poer Beresford, Lord Decies, aged 44, an army officer born in Sefton Park Ireland.
Dialogue lines praise a newborn described as a perfect cherub with heavenly blue eyes and delicate features. A contrasting exchange follows about a candy temptation and a child’s craving, ending in a humorous mishearing about a deaf ear.
Quotation style exchange reveals a chaotic film trade moment with a push to attract attention. Alerter promises a method to lure audiences while a third party criticizes the quality of gear and plaster mishaps.
A Cumberland Gap bus ride features a hemp of humor as a rear door slams repeatedly and riders debate spurring the mare Spake to alight. The driver warns softly while locals joke about horns on automobiles and the mare’s stubborn ascent.
A transcript shows two suspects discussing a major jewelry house burglary and mentioning checking the newspaper for the assailant’s name. The dialogue hints at identifying the thief and using media coverage to locate the suspect.
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