Panic echoes in a dinner pail as campaign 1896 looms
The piece links past financial panics 1890s and 1907 to the 1896 campaign and McKinley’s election, arguing banks and trust companies failed, leading to four years of adjustment, retrenchment, and labor strife, and predicts a revival under Wilson with renewed economic policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Mc
Kinley
Cleveland
Wall Street
New York
Wm. H. Taft
Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
Call for Candidates to file petitions for primary ballots
Citizens urged to seek candidacy lists for Democratic and progressive Republican tickets. The piece notes the new primary system, urges county chairmen to ensure candidates for all offices are on ballots, and warns petitions must be filed with the county clerk by July 20.
The Leader attacks Deming and defends Warren Mondell
A Wyoming newspaper column defends The Leader editors against Deming and accuses Tribune rivals of mudslinging. It argues public service of Warren and Mondell and pledges to present reasons for opposing their reelection, asserting truth will vindicate the paper’s stance.
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Tribune
Brother Deming
Carpenter
Osborne
Kendrick
Alec
Wyoming
Mr. Deming
The
Warren
Mondell
Puble
Congress
Deming
Favorable Wyoming Wheat Reports Boost Farmers Hope
Reports from Wyoming note winter wheat 2 to 3 feet high and heading well. Spring grain begins to head, drought in the city easing. Farmers cut wild hay on uplands as teams and gas outfits operate. soil is in good condition and farmers remain optimistic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Ateam
Democracy and the masses in Bagehot as Wilson saw it
The Denver News cites Woodrow Wilson’s critique of Walter Bagehot, arguing Bagehot lacks sympathy for the voiceless masses and favors an instructed minority. It notes Wilson’s stance that democracy rests with the people versus a few virtuous rulers and compares Wilson’s past stance to today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagehot
Woodrow Wilson
Denver News
Blind Egotism of Taft and Roosevelt Divides Party
The publican party aims to heal Taft and Roosevelt rifts by a dark horse plan but both leaders show egotistical blindness. Roosevelt stirs a loud tumult believing he will sweep the country, while Taft thinks he won the nomination by speaking tours though managers stole it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Roosevelt
Progressive Republicans Back Wilson and Marshall Rise
A surge of support from leading progressive Republicans and newspapers signals broad backing for Woodrow Wilson and Thomas Marshall for the presidency. Independent voters nationwide show similar trend as party leaders align with the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Republiican
Wilson
Marshall
Fourth of July fatalities decline over decades
The crusade for a safe and sane Fourth of July celebration reduced fatalities after years of effort. The fourth of July numbers show 315 deaths in 1900, 1910 deaths 191, 1911 deaths 57, and the latest Fourth of July only 12 deaths in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Rank Hankins Harsh View on Schoolmasters and Presidential Hopefuls
A voice from a 19th century style speaker denounces schoolmasters and political figures. He ridicules teachers discipline, rejects voting for a certain presidential candidate, and mocks Taft Roosevelt and Wilson. He argues for supporting Taft to protect rural interests and warns of consequences if Wilson or Roosevelt win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank
Skule
Salt Lake
Guyner Wilson
Wilson
Taft
Sonny Jim
Basin Republican backs Taft as Roosevelt quits
Basil Rustler notes the Basin Republican shifts to Taft after Roosevelt’s withdrawal and predicts the GOP will lose in the fall. The piece claims party dissatisfaction runs deep among life long Republicans who will not support the ticket and foresees a sweeping new deal after the coming election.
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the Basin
Basin
Taft
Aldrich
Cannon
Basil Rustler
Two Platforms Contrast Republicans and Democrats in Tariff Debate
Washington dispatch notes a sharp contrast between Republican and Democratic platforms. Republicans offer a evasive, generalized tariff stance while Democrats promise downward revision, revenue tariff, trust prosecutions, and reforms including direct election of senators and presidential primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
Baltimore
Truat
Workers and shirkers in a community
The piece contrasts workers who contribute to the town’s prosperity with shirkers who do nothing and complain. It argues labor brings satisfaction and purpose, claiming it is easier to be a worker and better for all around.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green River Star
Policy Fragments on Governance and Civil Service
The text outlines multiple policy aims including river management, flood prevention, judiciary limits, Philippine independence, Alaska governance, indirect contempt cases by July, merchant marine support without subsidies, postal services extension, rural delivery, settler rights conservation, civil service extension, and protection of government workers' right to petition for grievances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Trini
Parcela Post
Postal Express
Far Western Republicans Consider Third Party In Washington
The progressive Republicans of Washington decide against a new third party ticket for state and county offices. They urge candidates to file in the Republican primaries while supporting a state convention to select delegates for Roosevelt aligned national progressives in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Washington
Chicago
Roosevelt
State Leader Want Ads Mediate Classifieds for All
The State Leader Want Ads acts as an intermediary for both buyers and sellers, offering a simple classified system. Each listing is priced at three lines for 25 cents, handled through the middleman service.
Clarence Darrow Bribery Trial Reputation Evidence Read to Jury
In Los Angeles on July 9 the Darrow bribery trial prepared to hear defense read depositions on Clarence Darrow’s Chicago life and public activity. Jurists and peers attest to his truthfulness integrity and high standing in the legal field as the jury awaits witnesses.
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Los Angeles
Clarence O. Darrow
Chicago
Ala Gronton
Darrow
Darrow Toy
Intergrity
Bin
120 IN THE SHADE In our kitchen
In our kitchen. Well Mary, let us take luncheon and dinner at the Inter Ocean Hotel Cafe.
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Mary
Inter-Ocean Hotel
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Clare Alex Hastif
Leslie A. Miller
Leader Publishing Company
Carey Ave
Cheyenne
Wyo
M.C. Watson
A. W. Allen
Democratic National
Thomas KR. Marshal
Chomr
Ter Bagehot
Teddy
Power OF the Press
SANE
Hankins
Kosensko
Korners
Pat Henry
Rozevelts
TL Taverner
Hanson
Sherman Co
Sherman
Phe Sherman Co
Eocl
A. J. Pring
National
the Stock Growers National Bank
Cheyenne, Wyoming
A. E. Roedel
Rexall Store
Sig West
Albany Hotel
Denver
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