Lorimer Defies Pressure Over Senate Seat Fate
The piece argues Lorimer will not resign despite Senate pressure and a hostile political climate. It notes Vice President Sherman failed to persuade him and forecasts a divisive committee report affecting his standing. It frames Lorimer as unyielding and damaging allies in his effort to stay in office.
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Taft
Lorimer
Senate
Cullom
Mllinois
Crane
Sherman
Chicago
Baeg
Lorimerta
Tin
Clevalind Loader
Ington
Demokrats
Washington
L. Ross Karpen
Des Moines
Tribune
Laramie Republikan
John RB
Kendricks
Sean
Albany Horn
Schenk
Demokratic Press
Clark
Mondell
Doc Pixley
H. D
Roosevelt bolting or regular convention shaping 1912 GOP race
The Commoner reports Roosevelt moving to contest southern delegates to bolt or attend a regular convention while Taft leads the northern delegates. It foresees Roosevelt as a possible nominee if admitted or a bolting convention option. Clark and Wilson cited as leading progressive contenders who could defeat Roosevelt.
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Republican Nationat Convention
Roosevelt
Taft
Positon
City urged to extend street car line to Lake Minehabn
A local columnist urges the City Council to extend the street car line on 10th street to Lake Minehabn and the Cemetery. The Leader backs the extension as justice for the city and a better paying enterprise. When opened the line should add extra cars for theater patrons and Fort Hynsell commuters.
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Ite
Uteht
Treet Car Company
10Th Street
Lake Minehabn
Cemenery Te
Chayenné
Fort Hynsell
Hull
Water supply for Cheyenne and Fort Russell secured at last
Report states Cheyenne and Fort Russell will receive a reliable water supply from a shared reservoir. Officials warn to inspect dams and pipelines to prevent breaks and contamination. Fort commander Willams bans sleep or cattle on government watershed to protect the water.
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Roswell
Cheyenne
Fort
Col Willams
Primaries and Conventions Clash in Nomination Season
The Nebraska State Journal notes a split: direct primaries nominate insurgents like Kenyon over Lafe Young while state conventions, led by grandpatters, resist presidential endorsements and favored figures. The pattern shows popular government diverging from convention governance.
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OWA
Kenyon
Lafe Young
Standpater
Iowa
Nebraska State Journal
Wyoming illiteracy rate drops as population grows
The Natrona County Tribune reports Wyoming's illiteracy rate fell from 4.0 percent in 1900 to 3.3 percent in 1970, despite near doubling of the population. The drop outpaces many Western states and trails higher rates in the East and South.
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Wyoming
Department of Commerce and Labor
Washington
Woman Elected Dayton Mayor Shifts Drink Issue Vote
Mrs Wissler wins Dayton mayoralty, beating both major tickets on drink reform. Her administration promises traffic reforms while business groups warn of upheaval. The piece notes broader Western voter doubt about continued Republican rule and hints at a Democratic shift in state and national offices.
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Dayton
Wye
Susilo Wissler
Mra
Wisster
Wissler
Kincaid
Warren Club
Warren
Hose
Senate
Roosevelt Loyalists Promote Nomination Ahead of Chicago
The piece notes Roosevelt’s supporters claim victory for his nomination at Chicago, while Taft backers quietly consolidate votes and control the convention. It also casts doubt on leaders’ concern for others, focusing on personal risk and political maneuvering.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
Taft
Democratic Leaders Tout Candidates to Boost State Strength
A tribute to the high class of cc Vlum urging resource support for the state. Democratic Chairman Norman B. Mack says the party has several candidates for the nomination and any of them could defeat Taft or Roosevelt.
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Cc Vlum
Norman B. Mack
Democratic Party
Taft
Roosevelt
Warren and the Twenty Year Homestead Controversy
A puzzled observer questions what became of Senator Warren and the benevolent twenty year homestead plan. The piece hints at public gullibility and suggests scrutiny of the senator’s stance and motives.
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Senator Warren
William and Teddy in Hustle Land
A satirical tale portrays William Taft as a ruler pressed by trusts while Theodore Roosevelt returns as a moral force. The piece mocks taxation, progressives, and power politics around the White House and Taft’s alliance with Big Business.
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William
Taft
Teddy the Terrible
Africa
Teddy
David
Jonathan
Willam
Waite House
Potomac
Cincinnatius
Heven
Wiliam
White House
Land of Hustle
Hiustie
Superman
Cchoer
New York
Aldrich
Trusts
Andi Aldrich
T— Theo
Roosavalt
Wil
Plans of Republican Campaign Exposed in Shian City
A leaked 1972 letter chain reveals Hank Canains and allies plotting to woo workers, leveraging labor issues, bribery smears, and staged editor visits. The document mentions T. Blake Kennedy touring the countryside with editors and hints at covert Washington copies to sway voters.
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Waren Klub
Mister MiKinsty
Labor Organization
Lacey
Mistur
Trusts, Old Guard in Park County Enterprise Foreshadow Meet
The Park County Enterprise notes lingering trust veterans Crane of Massachusetts Lodge Cannon and the hostile Warren from rattlesnakes and sagebrush. A meeting is planned next Wednesday where William will read the Cody Enterprise report. The item promises readers coverage of conventions and a sharp rebuke of Progressives.
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William
Nolan
Sroat
Wiliam
William of
Aldrich
Crane
Massachusetts
Lodge
Cannon
Warren
Cody Enterprise
Trusts
Park County Enterprise
Candidacy announced for Laramie County Sheriff nomination
A message to voters announces a candidate seeking the Democratic nomination for Sheriff of Laramie County with primaries set for August 20. The notice mentions Peter R. Warlaumont and includes an unrelated advertisement line about Sherman Co. and a flour product from Peabody & Nelson.
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Laramie County
Peter R. Warlaumont
Sanitary Ice Price and Contact Notice
Sanitary Ice offered at 30 cents per hundred. Cook Bros. Co reachable by phone 197 for orders and inquiries.
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Sanitary
Cook Bros. Co
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