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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
4
A commentary argues that municipal and government ownership of water, light, telephones, railways and related utilities could relieve taxation by replacing private capital with public income. It warns of inflated valuations, ballooning dividends, and suggests converting debt via public ownership to reduce private property taxes.
The Kapsoe City Star laments a split over national convention delegates and party honesty. It argues the leadership cannot be recognized if the national committee steals delegates, warning of a dangerous, dishonest political atmosphere amid internal protests.
Tammany Hall won the election of a temporary chair at their convention. The keynote address by the chair was a mediocre effort and failed to rally progressives, with Theodore Roosevelt’s legacy attacked but not energizing the room. The convention visibly lost control as the speech progressed. It is hoped the corrupt organization can be shaken loose from the Democratic grip.
The Wyoming Progressive Republican papers remain ominously silent about the outcome of the Chicago convention, withholding any clear report or reaction and leaving readers awaiting definitive news.
Wisconsin State Journal reports a chaotic National Republican Convention where prayers precede sessions and a steam roller caricature of motions sparks fans to laughter. Claims Roosevelt forces lacked legitimate delegates amid broad accusations of corruption and taint.
A Cleveland Leader critique cites a Richmond paper claiming four million dead flies counted by a girl and Boy Scouts, estimated to imply a national fly harvest of around forty billion. The item jokes that the fly population seems hard to overstate in a presidential year.
A reader urges Congress to create land offices with resident guides for homestead seekers. The plan calls for two or three responsible locals at each office to assist applicants, provide locating corners, and offer seed loans to attract settlers, aligning with Canadian methods.
The article emphasizes William Jennings Bryan challenging big business interests tied to Wall Street in the Baltimore convention. It notes that financial power has long tried to shape party nominations and platforms, and claims their efforts often succeed when they fail to defeat the offending party. The piece ridicules a Tribune columnist’s nationwide travels and hints at town politics.
The Tribune editorials show opposition to progressive Republican Jack Chennery’s bid for the state senate and imply favor for a candidate approved by Francis H. Warren, a New York financier linked to Tribune influence.
The era shows a notably independent public stance on political questions. Old party loyalties fade except for officeholders whose livelihoods rely on backing the administration.
A first person veteran narrator attacks Roosevelt’s progressive push and Borah’s bill while recounting Wyoming homestead policy, land values, and western settlement dynamics. He rails at Democrats blocking a favored plan, touts his decades building the state, and recalls Taft and Bryan footage stirring audience reactions.
Casper Record notes a live open air taft dispatch arouses crowd as taft supporters clash with Teddy roosevelt faction. The Casper Chronicle cites a Democratic victory chance and calls the Republican split wide before November 5 with a lukewarm verdict on taft and favorable odds for the Democrats.
Cheyenne wakes to news that Truckey Department store on Eddy street has closed under pressure from creditors. The St Louis Salvage Co takes over, marks down stock from men’s clothing to groceries, and prepares a ten o'clock reopening for a bona fide bargain sale promising dramatic price cuts and orderly crowd handling.
The city ordinance in Cheyenne forbids selling or giving aquibs crackers or powder devices except on July third or fourth each year. It also bans toy cartridge pistols dynamite torpedoes and dynamite canes. Violations carry a $10 to $100 fine, per Police Chief Edward G. Schoel.
In a lively pub discussion, two men debate a book you never wrote a book yourself, says the publisher and retailer. John retorts he never laid an egg but calls himself a better judge of an omelet than any hen in the state.
A candidate announces seeking the Democratic nomination for sheriff in Laramie County subject to the upcoming primary. The notice references a people’s primary date in August and names Frank B. Roach as the key figure.
Colorado and Southern Ry announces July 3 and 4 fare sale to all stations north of Denver with a third fare round trip. Tickets valid until July 6, 1912. Agents listed include C H B Dyer in Denver and G P Fisher.
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