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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
4
A Wisconsin State Journal item mocks Mohammed Ali Mirza ex shah of Persia, tracing a rambling career from Odessa to the Caspian Sea. He flees, borrows a fleet, becomes a pirate king, robs travelers, and burns companions, illustrating relentless ambition and defiance of throne and law.
The Tribune questions which choice would win the Taft Roosevelt split, noting Wyoming Republicans favored Roosevelt. It argues three-fourths were misrepresented at Chicago and asks if the party will back Taft despite that.
Commissioner Hopkins travels to Washington to meet with the Secretary of the Interior and secures approval to segregate French Creek under the Carey act. The decision would allow water use from French Creek, a Platte River tributary above Pathfinder Dam, and may influence downstream projects asserting government rights over the river.
Ohn A. Clark president of The Leader Publishing Co. left for Baltimore to attend the Democratic convention. Senator J Rosa Carpenter received a letter from James T. Lloyd naming him as Wyoming member of the Democratic Congressional Committee. Carpenter departed for Baltimore this morning and is expected to be an active participant.
The excerpt notes Seville’s high costs for theater and flowers while wages stay low. It gives examples: household servants at $3.60 a month with board, wharfmen 36 cents daily, mortormen 54 cents, bank clerks $12 a month. People subsist on beans and peppers.
Sheridan Enterprise notes Oklahoma Republicans push a Bryan Roosevelt third party in protest of Chicago treatment. They doubt the plan will work as Roosevelt and Bryan differ in theory and method. A Baltimore convention may still pick candidates.
Allan Dawson, a New York editor in the press gallery, recalls the heated debate in Parliament on creating five hundred new lords. He notes three proposed titles Lord Saveus for General Booth, Lord Deliverus for Mr Patterson, and a third for Pink who runs England’s largest jam factory.
Republicans in the Tribune window discuss the chance Roosevelt bolts the ticket if Taft is nominated. The crowd laughs at Deming wavering on which side to jump. Douglas and Warren clubs are noted as underorganized while many progressive cities have formed groups.
The telegram from Senator Warn signals strong Taft support and calls to hold the port while Roosevelt struggles to gain traction. Mondell’s death at the credentials committee clarifies nothing for Roosevelt as delegates align with Taft or stay undecided. A farmer’s talk at Zeke’s store hints at ongoing political maneuvering in the party.
A speaker, Hank Hankins, blames Warnz for political woes and predicts shifts in the senate. He cites family ties and a leery view of northern towns, arguing for a modern up to date senator. Several observers debate party loyalties and threats, ending with personal disgust.
Supreme Court outlines election framework for unorganized counties in 1011. Organization commissioners and clerks conduct primaries and general elections, canvass returns, and certify abstracts as in organized counties. Nomination papers for county and statewide offices filed with the designated officials within set deadlines.
A 1912 directive outlines county commissioners dividing a county into usable election districts and polling precincts under state statute. It requires arrangements ensuring voters vote for their rightful county representatives and that clerks can prepare ballots accurately for each precinct. Dated June 18, 1912.
Democrats in Baltimore monitor the Chicago Republican convention with quiet talks to craft plans for winning uninstructed delegates. Former Judge Parker of New York may be temporary chairman as leaders back Wilson, Gore, and Palmer. Burke touted as possible dark horse for president or vice president. Manuel Quezon promotes Philippine independence bill.
Judge Riner allowed a petition of intervention in a foreclosure suit over $100,000 Lakeview Irrigation bonds. Lakeview and the Chicago Tithe Trust are named parties with Ridgeley Kinkead Mentier representing the interests. Intervenors seek to be parties plaintiff with equal priority, merits to be decided at a hearing. plaintiff has 15 days to reply.
Sanitary Ice promotes a rate of 30 cents per hundred units with contact for Cook Gros Co via phone 197.
Edward G. Schorl seeks Democratic sheriff nomination after two years as deputy. Ray K. Olds announces candidacy for County Treasurer. R. A. Grace runs for Democratic County Assessor nomination with August 20 1912 primary date.
A new 140000-volt transmission line in Michigan marks progress in high voltage power lines. It saves copper by about fifty percent compared with earlier lines and serves Michigan cities shown on a map in the July Popular Mechanics Magazine.
A massive advertising sign described as the largest electric display in the world towers on Broadway. It features a baby’s face that smiles as it enlarges to reach 12 feet in height with a sign measure 85 feet by 106 feet and a total area of over 9 000 square feet. The display weighs 80 tons and uses 4 060 electric lights.
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