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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1916
Page
4
Quote attributed to Woodrow Wilson praising the flag as symbol of liberty and self government. It argues the flag represents political rights and human rights, warning against forgetting American tradition.
Colonel Roosevelt endorses Republican nominee Hughes while declining his own party's nomination. The progressive committee votes to endorse Hughes, signaling a major division. fate of Roosevelt supporters could shift votes toward Wilson or remain with progressives, as roosevelt’s stance impacts the 1920 race and party loyalties.
A historical note extols the steadfast patriotic citizenry and endorses Woodrow Wilson while highlighting Roosevelt's rising influence in the Republican camp. The passage emphasizes achievement, progress, and the political weight shifting within party lines.
The article discusses general approval of city authorities closing a Saturday dance that barred state guardsmen. It notes management’s correction, examples of locals facing consequences for insults to guardsmen, and argues guardsmen deserve protection and support to bolster patriotism and enlistment.
Goshen county residents plan a preparedness picnic at Old Fort Laramie on July 4 to discuss selling the fort to the federal government for use as a military school. Promoters seek to inaugurate a monument marking refuge days of Indian wars and envision a western West Point with prominent state figures and Cheyenne attendees.
Political writer Sammel Blythe describes convention participants as patriotic Americans with visual displays. He notes Roger Sullivan in a red white and blue shirt, Tom Taggart shaving his mustache to resemble George Washington, and rumors Charles F Murphy bears Old Glory tattooed on his chest.
In a Natrona County Tribune editorial the phrase jawbone versus backbone is linked to November ballots. The piece alleges Democrats are the weaker side and cites Samson of Dilton fame as a historical analogue, while a dispatch claims Germany plans money to aid anti Wilson forces, not likely to fund Hughes or this nation’s reelection efforts.
A St. Paul Pioneer Press readers’ line reflects on a Wyoming case about a man who killed his wife and would have slept through his scheduled 3 a.m. execution had he been awakened ten minutes earlier. The remark laments the idea of a peaceful conscience for a killer.
Residents claim Cheyenne lies in a banana belt with McO and Drady's linew plant cited as local landmarks. The quirky assessment highlights the town's unique climate and industrial references.
A cautious defense emerges as critics accuse the president of copiousness in power. The piece argues blame by partisan newspapers lacks foundation, driven by desire to gain influence rather than facts.
The Baltimore Sun reports Admiral Frank F. Fletcher relinquished command to Admiral Thomas Mayo, now promoted to admiral. Mayo, a Vermont native born December 3 1856, has long served in naval science and command roles including Vera Cruz involvement in 1914 and leadership of the fourth division of the Atlantic fleet.
The piece argues that the question Do you follow me is often useless and cites the futility of over-clarity. It discusses church splits and potential reunions among Methodist, Presbyterian, and Baptist groups, noting changes since 1844 and hopes for closer relations among branches.
In Boston the scene features a local politician calling himself a statesman who hosts a gambling event. A payroll patriot prods a United States senator about a promised job. The senator replies there are no jobs and suggests a commission to investigate the job scarcity to gain a place on it.
Miss Irace Reed of Willard School objects to the term preparedness as awkward to pronounce and urges a simple American slogan. The column cites Admiral Dewey on readiness and hints at calls for a public vote on the issue as observers discuss religious unification plans from the Methodist conference.
The Boston Globe notes a new suffrage party hat to be worn by suffragists nationwide this summer. It is sailor style, bright white fiber, with a bow in the union colors purple white and yellow, and its cost is discussed for men.
A Hartford Courant essay defends a boy’s right to whistle at home and in daily life. It argues whistle blowing is a natural trait of boyhood, tied to heredity and humor, and urges charity toward whistles from boys and men alike rather than criticism.
Weather across the Upper Mississippi valley and Plains states will be generally fair with normal temperatures for the next three days. Local showers are probable about Wednesday, followed by fair and cooler conditions. The Rocky Mountain and Plateau regions will see generally fair weather, with showers possible in the northern Rocky Mountain area and Idaho in the first half of the week.
An office leader announces a program to pay a good price for clean cotton rag. The initiative seeks to collect usable cotton scraps for processing and reuse. Community makers and merchants are informed to support the drive through designated drop sites and dates.
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