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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1912
Page
9
A stylized patriotic piece features lines from the Star Spangled Banner about dawn, flags, and freedom. It repeats imagery of the banner waving over the land of the free and the home of the brave, invoking victory, peace, and national faith.
Chicago June 13 Roosevelt eight delegates Taft six from Missouri and Mississippi totals. National committee decisions give Taft twelve and Roosevelt twelve from Missouri North Carolina four and other states add up. Dixon, Roosevelt manager, declares Taft cannot secure nomination and pledges support for Roosevelt.
Washington June 18 The conference report on the army appreciation bill was adopted by the senate 27 to 24. It would retire General Leonard Wood as chief of staff next March and require ten years service below brigadier general for that position. The bill sets four year staff terms, a five member retired officer commission to advise on posts, and four year enlistments for privates. Debates grew acrimonious with Senators Warren and Du Pont defending the conference plan against Root and Lodge who argued it would damage army organization. Continued on Page 5.
Washington on June 13 reports the president entrusting his fate to Senator Root in Chicago before departure. The move places Root at the forefront of national policy as the city awaits further developments, with continuation promised on the next page.
The piece urges every child in Cheyenne to receive an American flag on Flag Day and understand its meaning. It argues for a respectful, earnest celebration of the Fourth of July tied to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, promoting quiet patriotism over noise and bravado.
Denver dispatch urges Cheyenne business leaders to seize opportunities from the Burlington and Chicago North Western agreement opening a Gulf to Sound rail link. The project will extend Wyoming and Montana trade routes to Denver wholesalers, with Cheyenne urged to attract factories and new industries to benefit from the expanded traffic and jobs.
Management takes permanent loan to fund a new weekly paper in Wyoming. The plan aims to cover former obligations, fund improvements, and deliver plain unsentimental news, pledging equal treatment by public officials and agents. The initial subscription and necessary papers were completed, with the new edition expected to launch once arrangements are made.
Basin Wyoming June 12 The Big Horn river reaches record high due to historic flood levels causing road washouts near Worland and concern over canal breaches. State Senator Haldwin drowns after fording Palmrock Creek. funeral held with many attendees as flood risks prompt warnings and traffic delays north of Chugwater.
State Veterinarian Davis issues a flood of warnings to stockmen near the Dry Fork of the Cheyenne River and Willow Creek area. Cattle infected or exposed to mange must be dipped or risk forced gathering and sale at state expense. Reports show infection rates down in Converse and Laramie, but officials urge compliance with federal dipping rules.
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