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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
12
A speech arguing for a bold local rule on water projects urges stronger local control, accountability for officials, and a mandatory, efficient water users organization. The speaker notes red tape and unclear responsibility, calls for consultation with users, and seeks a powerful, official body to act on project matters.
The governor of Wyoming designates Flag Day on Saturday June 1 to inspire patriotism. Citizens are urged to display the stars and stripes on flagstaffs buildings and homes nationwide, honoring the emblem of national power and unity.
The Bourne plan revived in the current Congress would fund a nationwide highway system. It would base state contributions on assessed values, require four percent state bonds and three percent federal bonds, with interest and a 30 year sinking fund. A Washington highway engineering school would train workers including women, with stipends and travel costs.
Citizens urge wholesome examples in every community to counter dishonest exchanges and deter hollow d-tracking. The call stresses personal conduct and shared values over exploitative practices.
The piece lauds Woodrow Wilson for challenging the tariff lobby and supporting the Underwood tariff bill. It contrasts the president’s influence with legislators who might align with special interests and urges lawmakers from Wisconsin and Nebraska to uphold popular demand for tariff revision downward. The Minnesota paper notes the public compares politicians to the president, favoring reform over lobbying.
The report notes Japan allocated six hundred thousand dollars for an exhibit in Frisco while California holds its stance and eyes Kyoto’s broader stance. The article hints at retaliatory rhetoric involving hardline policy toward Japan.
A garbled local digest pokes fun at editors and readers. It mentions moving picture houses pulling in over a million dollars, Fourth of July plans, a doughy newspaper, a marriage license issue, and political jabs about Theodore Roosevelt and the Bull Moose era.
A fragmented 1914 era report details Demin a dry farmer in Wisconsin resisting political pressure from Wardy Wilson and the Standpat party. The piece describes tensions over editorials, salaries, and a plan to relocate pastor land to drive farmers off the scene to support political ends.
June 5 1920s report says attorneys filed tentative dissolution plans for the Union Pacific Southern Pacific merger with the federal circuit court. June 12 set for hearing. Plan calls for sale of Southern Pacific stock owned by Union Pacific by public subscription at a minimum price and disqualifies stockholders from converting stock certificates into Southern stock.
Chrng Von derahe, owner of the old champion ball team, died today in St. Louis. Born in Germany in 1652, he came to America in 1870 and bought majority stock in the club for $1,800, later making a half million profit. The team were four-time pennant winners and he lent a fortune to the National League, though in recent years he was nearly destitute.
The Lyric baby contest standings after the second week end June 3 show top vote receivers including Buzzle Hanson with 11830 votes and Genevieve Hanna with 20450 votes, followed by Kathryn McHugh 1590 and Little Buby 7210. A long scroll lists dozens of contestants with varying vote counts and notes on late tallies and crossed-out entries.
Milwaukee report details Max Schuster courting Miss Safer for two years after meeting years ago. He finally spoke and followed her daily. police arrested him after a ride in a car where he said hello. The piece notes suffragette activity and student support in related social context.
In Springfield on June 6 the House defeated the rival and referendum amendment proposals amid final debate and unclear prospects. The session ended with officials signaling continued work on the issue.
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