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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1912
Page
12
The letter details Wyoming homesteaders who complied with law yet faced protracted delays and costly litigation to obtain patents. It cites cases where agents and local land officers obstructed titles, forcing settlers to hire attorneys and endure long waits. The piece blames overzealous spying and delays on the system, noting repeated expenses and inequities for ordinary settlers.
The piece questions President Taft's pledge to defend the courts and their decisions as he runs for a second term. It casts doubt on whether he will uphold justice across cases from wageers to tax judgments and corporate prosecutions, criticizing the current system and its outcomes.
The text contrasts Abraham Lincoln’s insistence that government belongs to the people and they may amend or overthrow it with President Taft’s doubt that all people are fit for self government. It notes the bar’s call to defend judicial independence against majority rule.
The Carbon County Journal condemns the Cheyenne Tribune for using dirty methods to stop advertisers from patronizing the Leader. The letter supposedly circulated to eastern advertisers signals an attempt to coerce readers and undermine the Leader through underhanded means.
A Lawrence Massachusetts strike at textile factories highlights federal tariff subsidies and alleged wage theft. Critics question tariff protection as keeping wages below living levels while profits stay with employers. The piece links wage cuts to subsidy misuse and calls for Congress to investigate Berger’s resolution. A separate note cites a Dos Molinos pastor opposing Golden Rule policy of sending drunken men home rather than arresting them.
A long monologue recounts tensions between agents and authorities over alleged evidence suppression. It claims a kiss of secrecy and scrutiny of a reporter, with references to the Tribune and a supposed inspector general. The speaker demands protest against claims and a salary raise for superior activity.
Ft Russell Reveille reports Mr Dixon post paymaster's clerk recovering from appendicitis at the post hospital under Dr Thompson. The hospital corps social club held a bi monthly dance in the amusement hall. The Jolly Stars beat Ft D A Russell 204 to 194 in a pool match at Company PB quarters. High run by B Beem of Company D. Jolly Stars lineup listed with players and officials. The Post Dramatic Club schedules the first rehearsal of A Bundle of Errors for Tuesday night at the post hall. A Holstrom representative visits Denver. Old time tonics and Lydia E Pinkham referenced as enduring medicines.
A. A. Holstrom takes charge of the Ambulance Company records while the sergeant finds office duty monotonous until a pay or muster roll is tackled. Corporal John W. Walsh shifts to head the field hospital and stables, with Nash responsible for keeping all government horses in line.
Battery A defeated the Jolly Stars of Cheyenne by 49 points at the Jolly Stars alleys last Friday night. Cassidy starred with flashy shots as Battery A claimed victory in a post game bowling challenge.
Color Sergeant Conac and Lt A filed an application on March 4 1912 for a forement from the army. Conas has served one month and twenty five days over the required thirty years with all service except his first entratment in his present regiment.
In the 11th Infantry Exchange gym on March 2 2013 soldiers from Company H faced the 4th Field Artillery in an exciting basketball game The Infantry squad led by Kiapp Adame Butherworth and others defeated the artillery unit with a decisive score of 46 to 14 The event drew all personnel present for an evening of competitive play.
A pleasant party of about fifty children from the Sun day school gathered at the Presbyterian church Saturday afternoon. They were entertained and chaperoned by Mrs. Rev. Hills Mrs. Spraig and Miss Plumb. The children played games and enjoyed light refreshments.
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