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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1913
Page
4
The Leader now carries complete AP wire service from worldwide sources. The paper offers the same day’s news as major San Francisco and Chicago dailies, delivered by a special operator in the Leader office for Wyoming readers.
The piece accuses Congressman Mondell of Wyoming of acting for the Colorado sugar trust during a lobbying inquiry. It claims Mondell aided a sugar monopoly by serving as an attorney or mouthpiece while Wyoming bears high prices for sugar, funded by water- and rail-linked interests across neighboring states.
The piece argues that the Philippine Islands were not forced on the United States by fate but pursued by big business interests. It criticizes Taft and Wilson for claiming inevitability and notes the 20 million payment to acquire the islands, the Paris peace treaty vote, and GOP opposition as evidence of a costly, unclear motivation.
The discussion questions whether the Philippines should be ceded to Japan and weighs consequences for U S interests. It argues Dewey's victories, U S imperial reach, and the risks of a shift in control amid rising Japanese power and regional tensions.
A Wisconsin Journal critique argues the Frisco railway receivership resulted from management greed and debt, not wages or government meddling. It contends inflated stock, land grants, and rapid expansion left 11 states with 7,544 miles undercapitalized as debt rose while revenues grew modestly, condemning public blame.
The text debates selling the Philippines to Japan or leasing it with an option to purchase as a means to ease tensions with Japan and reduce Western immigration friction. It weighs humanitarian guarantees, governance, and the potential future withdrawal once the Philippines can stand alone.
In a sweeping meditation on wealth and power, a young heir is urged to resist avarice as he confronts bonds, gold, and the lure of the mart. The verse cautions that riches tempt and faith may waver, asking how he can preserve his soul amid vast privilege.
Congress and President Wilson face a tariff debate on free sugar with cane and beet sugar interests lobbying in Washington. The article outlines the basic principle behind removing sugar taxes, noting sugar as a key food energy source and tracing sugar production from cane and beet origins to its global and American development.
St Louis June 1 Eddie Murphy lightweight from Chewelah was awarded the popular decision over Harry Tredall of St Louis after eight rounds of fighting. Art Magirl of Oklahoma and Eddie Revolt of Phil welters fought a good if uneven bout.
Phoenicians attending Samu Con pers admitted today that their patient was in a critical condition and that they could give no assurance of his recovery. Compere lies at the Episcopal Eye Ear and Throat hospital where he recently underwent an operation. Either take things as they come or turn your back and let them go.
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