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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1912
Page
4
The piece argues that after two poor crops the United States faces rising living costs driven by protected manufactured foods and textiles. It cites Lawrence mill workers on a $5.50 week wage amid tariff shielded wool, with wives and children harmed and jailed to force wage acceptance, calling for reform and labor solidarity.
A humorous collection of doggerel lines parodying political and wartime themes. Names such as Taft Hastie Warren Deming appear in playful couplets critiquing public figures and media rhetoric.
The Leader publishes a letter from the Tribune’s business manager exposing what it calls dastardly unfair methods. The Leader pledges square dealing with competitors and patrons and predicts an unpleasant controversy will be resolved in a fair manner.
The article contends a strenuous year ahead in national politics with hard hitting, bitterness, and sharp divisions within and between parties. It argues such friction, while troubling, will drive progress and long term prosperity as national thought remains active.
In October George E. Pexton of the Republican National Committee claimed nearly ninety percent of Wyoming voters favored Taft’s renomination. The piece questions whether that statement held true over time and accuses editors of being bribed with jobs and federal funds to shape public opinion.
The Tribune comments on the Carey Warren feud within the Republican ranks urging harmony and for younger Wyoming leaders to gain a chance. It derides alleged government spying, payments, and political self-interest while urging patience and renewal. The piece mocks old leaders and suggests new voices should rise.
A readable fragment from Ezra Wyoming dated February 25 1012 presents Hank Hankins Dees misdirected letter to President Taft. The author vows political action supporting the Republican cause while criticizing progressive figures and urging party unity and a looming election impact.
Denver leaders report pressure to move the Democratic national convention from Baltimore amid rising hotel costs and party officials discussion of postponement or relocation. Denver’s offer remains, with calls to inform the national committee that Denver still stands ready to host.
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