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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
5
San Juan authorities report two new bubonic plague cases with no additional deaths. Goods cannot leave the city, and thousands of rats have been killed under a government bounty. Stray dogs and cats are ordered destroyed to curb the outbreak.
A farmer testifies after ten years of stomach distress from coffee and tea that switching to Postum restored appetite and weight. He quit coffee entirely, stopped medicines, and now eats any cooked food. His family followed suit, and all use Postum. A Ten Days trial is urged with The Road to Wellville as a guide.
The Chicago convention shows Roosevelt’s followers scattered as Crane and Penrose push a “third candidate” strategy. Hadley’s Missouri delegates pledge loyalty, blocking bolt threats while Taft and La Follette factions press for their preferred leaders. The scene foreshadows a baIlot that may end any open third candidate talk until Taft ballots.
The article details Republican platform discussions on strengthening anti trust enforcement to curb monopolies, and outlines conservation plans opposed to the Gifford Pinchot idea while allowing resource use under government supervision. It notes a forthcoming suffrage plank appealing to Taft members and hints at revising federal monetary laws.
The report notes the Be Follette platform will be submitted at the convention on a minority report. It will include a preamble declaring money trusts exist and cites crimes and nets. The committee worries over the plank and a demanded anti currency clause.
Baltimore dispatch reports national committee members say Jude Afton Parker of New York will be temporary chairman at the Democratic national convention. Bryan allies plan to canvass arriving committee men to challenge Parker and push a progressive platform including tariff reform and income tax.
Baltimore report signals a split among party leaders as telegrams and talks hint at opposition to Parker's bid for temporary chair. Spokesmen await word from Clark, Wilson, Foss, Baldwin, and Gaynor with Tammany's Charles Murphy meeting allies amid fading hopes to avoid a fight.
Supreme Court Justice Charles Hughes says he is not a candidate for the Republican nomination and will not issue further statements. He remains secluded at Placid and declines interviews, while telegrams from Chicago pour in seeking comment.
City warns against drawing water from premises during a fire alarm or while pressure is on the water pipe. Violations incur a one dollar fine for first offense and arrest and prosecution for a second offense. Public urged to monitor conduct to maintain safety.
Chicago June 21 The Republican national convention may last into next week Col Harry B New chair of arrangements said he notified Stuart Spaulding that the Coliseum will be kept for the event through the week The delay may push adjournment to Tuesday afternoon and the Coliseum could be used into Christmas if needed
Due to Taft veto and resulting funds shortfall the National Guard may cancel the Pole Mountain Wyoming encampment and federal troop hike from Fort Russell to New Mexico. If Wyoming camp is dropped the summer maneuvers move to the Golden Rifle Range.
A secret gathering at the Grand Pacific hotel in Chicago discussed uniting Taft Roosevelt and La Follette delegates. About 250 Taft Roosevelt delegates and 36 La Follette supporters were said to back La Follette as a compromise on the first ballot, with more backing anticipated after initial votes.
There will be a special meeting of Cheyenne Lowe No 1 on Saturday June 22 1012 at 8 00 p m. Work in the third degree. L B Garry Noble Grand Fred A Procyon Secretary. Dyeing and blotching at Mrs G igler s 411 W 19th phone 617 W
Cook Bros Co advertises sanitary ice at 30 cents per hundred, with phone contact 197 for orders.
In Mammoth Springs Arkansas on June 21 Sheriff Caruthers and deputies surprised three robbers who had forced the bank cashier into a vault. Ben Jones was killed, Otto Burrow and Lisia Divia surrendered. Judge Meek and John Cunningham were wounded, Lee Burrow was later brought in with a deadly abdomen wound. Residents fired during the chaos and a neighbor shot the informer. The Sherman Co. varnishes?
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