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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1912
Page
12
The article blames two poor harvests and high protected goods for rising living costs. It cites Lawrence Massachusetts workers striking after wage cuts at American Woolen and accuses tariffs of protecting abusive sweatshops keeping wages at starvation levels. It warns of hunger and deprivation fed by protected interests and calls for reform.
A fragmentary verse set lists names and lines with playful political puns and a chorus line. The piece includes sounding remarks about Taft Hastie Deming and Warren, presented as a satirical call to public attention with a promise to line up support.
The Leader denounces unfair practices used by the Tribune management in a public letter. It claims profits have risen since the new management began and vows a square dealing approach despite attacks. The column promises to explain the controversy and avoid dishonorable tactics.
The Cleveland Leader notes a strained political year with sharp divisions in party factions and deep public issues. It predicts hard fought nominating battles, bitter conventions, and heightened tensions that may affect business but foresees long term national progress through active civic engagement.
In October George E. Pexton, Wyoming’s Republican National Committee member, claimed nearly ninety percent favored Taft renomination. The passage notes changing opinions and accuses Wyoming editors of bribery via jobs and federal funds, with Mark Sullivan of Colliers mentioned as writing editorials for The Leader.
In a Tribune editorial the editor laments the Carey-Warren feud and urges Republican factions to unite. He urges fresh candidates and criticizes government interference and crooked acts, urging patience until young Republicans gain prominence.
Ezra Wyoming February 25 1912 Hank Hankins sends misdirected letters to The Leader and President Taft revealing a plan to influence Wyoming voters. He urges recruitment of press agents to publish pro RepublicanDemocrat rhetoric and hints at instigating a panic to sway the election while praising union pacific and noting strikes.
Denver leaders report rising hotel and travel costs in Baltimore push sentiment to relocate the Democratic national convention. Nominating officials discuss postponement or move while Denver’s bid remains, with talks about reissuing Denver’s invitation and avoiding Baltimore’s high prices.
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