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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
12
An odd dispatch quotes the Wisconsin State Journal noting Mohammed Ali Mirza, former shah of Persia, fleeing Odessa under Russian protection, seeking Pergia, and later turning pirate on the Caspian Sea. It claims he robbed travelers and burned companions, illustrating zeal for power beyond political success.
The Tribune notes that three fourths of Wyoming Republicans favored Roosevelt and argues the convention at Chicago misrepresented them. It questions whether Taft backers will push Taft despite this dissent and the nomination dynamics between Taft and Roosevelt.
Hopkins travels to Washington to meet the Interior Secretary regarding the French Creek segregation under the Carey act. He reports a satisfactory resolution to divert water from French Creek, a Platte River tributary, to support upstream propositions while questioning government rights to river water use downstream.
The Leader Publishing Co. president Ohn A. Clark left for Baltimore to attend the Democratic convention. Senator J Rosa Carpenter recently received a letter from James T. Lloyd naming him as Wyoming’s member of the Democratic Congressional Committee. Carpenter left for Baltimore this morning and is expected to be an active participant.
The piece contrasts high prices for theater flowers rentals and carriages in Seville with very low wages for servants porters clerks and laborers. It notes food and housing are expensive while many workers subsist on beans and peppers. The tone questions how people manage.
Sheridan Enterprise notes Oklahoma Republicans push plans for a Bryan Roosevelt third party as a protest against Chicago treatment of their hero. The piece argues the pairing lacks alignment in principles and calls the effort unlikely to succeed, suggesting Bryan or Roosevelt may pursue other routes if Baltimore balks on candidates.
Allan Dawson, a New York editor, recalls being in the House of Commons press gallery during debates on creating five hundred new lords. He notes the discussion led to three proposed titles Lord Saveus for General Booth of the Salvation Army, Lord Deliverus for Mr Patterson a London express man, and Lord Pink owner of the largest jam factory in England.
Republicans in a Tribune window bulletin discuss Roosevelt bolting if Taft is nominated. Deming is described as fence sitting as the crowd mocks the notion. Douglas lags in Warren club organization while many progressive towns have formed clubs and others should act now.
A clipped wartime style note reports Taft's renomination appears probable as Roosevelt factions stall. The writer cites Senitor Warn warning Hold the Port and Mondell's death on the kredenshella committee, with Rosvelt supporters frustrated and Zionist talk fading at Zeke's store.
A reader quote portrays Hank Hankins claiming Warnz Guse was rigged, predicting the north word vote against a long senator, and forecasting a Progressive majority hurting Warn. The speaker vows to send an up to date man to the senate amid party sentiment, then ends in exasperation.
Supreme Court opinion outlines how elections and nominating papers are handled in unorganized new counties. It covers separation from original counties for primaries and general elections, duties of organization commissioners and clerks, filing timelines for party nominations, and the status of legislators as state officers under primary law.
Dated June 18 1912 county commissioners divide the new county into convenient election districts and polling precincts under statute 1910 sections 2139 to 2148. Districts avoid mixing voters of different parts for county legislative elections and enable proper ballot preparation by the clerk.
Democrats in Baltimore watch the Chicago Republican convention with quiet conferences to plan for uninstructed delegates. Former Judge Parker of New York may be temporary chairman as Parker and James emerge among leading contenders. Campaign leaders assign Gore and Palmer to second Wilson the nomination while Burke could be dark horse for president or VP. Manuel Quezon urges Philippine independence bill and plan adoption.
In a foreclosure suit over $100,000 Lakeview Irrigation bonds, Judge Riner allowed intervention filings by numerous bondholders aiming to join as plaintiffs on equal footing with Chicago Tithe and Trust Company. The court granted 50 days for reply. merits to be determined at hearing.
Cook Gros Company promotes sanitary ice at thirty cents per hundred with contact via phone 197. The brief ad emphasizes affordable ice supply and local service for households and businesses.
Edward G. Schorl announces candidacy for County Treasurer in the Democratic primary. Ray K. Olds declares for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff. R. A. Grace seeks the Democratic nomination for County Assessor in the August primary of 1912.
A 140000 volt transmission line in Michigan marks a step forward in high voltage usage. The project saves almost 50 percent copper compared with prior high voltage lines. A map in Popular Mechanics shows the line feeding Michigan cities and towns.
A colossal vertical electric sign features a smiling baby face with a widespread grin, claimed to be the largest of its kind. The towering display reportedly measures 85 by 106 feet, with a 40 foot high child’s head and a 80 ton frame containing over 4 thousand electric lights, drawing crowds along Broadway.
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