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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1912
Page
4
The article cites Wyoming cases where compliant homesteaders faced long delays and costly legal fights to obtain patents. It blames overly aggressive spies and opaque land office actions, recounting Beckwith and other settlers forced to hire attorneys and spend large sums to secure titles amid investigations and hold ups.
The article questions President Taft's pledge to defend the courts and their decisions in his bid for a second term. It contrasts alleged injustices from prosecutions and penalties to the protection of trusts and elites, asking if he will defend a justice system seen as biased and unequal.
The piece contrasts Lincoln’s belief in popular sovereignty with Taft’s doubt that all people are fit for self government. It notes Taft’s stance on protecting an independent judiciary versus majority rule, highlighting tensions between constitutional amendment rights and judicial independence.
Carbon County Journal reports the Cheyenne Tribune used underhanded methods to pressure advertisers to stop supporting the Leader. The letter suggests sustained efforts to organize a boycott and mentions distributing copies to others, indicating troubling editorial conduct.
A letter condemns a six to eight week strike at Lawrence Massachusetts textile mills subsidized by federal tariffs. It argues wages fall below living standards while authorities shield subsidized employers and even ban strikers' children from relocation. The piece questions tariff protection and calls for Congress to investigate why workers do not profit. It also notes a Dos Molinos pastor opposing a city policy of sending drunken men home instead of arresting them.
A garbled tale features Hank N Hankins discussing secret agents and a crackdown on subversive elements. He recalls a confrontation over alleged disloyalty and a plan to protest a claim, urging allegiance to the government and mentioning an inspector and the U United States Secret Service.
Reports on Mr Dixon post paymaster's clerk recovering from appendicitis at the post hospital under Dr Thompson. The hospital corps social club hosted a bi monthly dance in the amusement hall of the Hospital school of Instruction. The Jolly Stars defeated Ft D A Russell 204 to 194 in a pool match at Company PB quarters. High run by B Beem. The Post Dramatic Club plans the farce A Bundle of Errors rehearsal. A Holmstrom of Denver visits, with old time medicine notes and Lydia E Pinkham reference.
A. A. Holstrom, representative of command, now in charge of Ambulance Company records. The sergeant finds office duty monotonous until he handles a pay or muster roll. Corporal John W. Walsh, formerly the ambulance company clerk, now heads the field hospital and stables to ensure all horses receive proper government care.
Last Friday night at Jolly Stars alleys the Battery A bowling team defeated the Jolly Stars of Cheyenne by 49 points. Cassidy starred with 45 points as fancy shots powered Battery A to victory. The win is a challenge to any battery company or troop team in the post.
Color Sergeant Conac and Lt A cavalry filed an application on March 4 1912 for forement from the army. Sergeant 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.
At the 11th Infantry Exchange gym on Saturday evening March 2, 2013 the Infantry defeated the 4th Field Artillery 46 to 14. Players listed include Kiapp Adame Butherworth and Diumeng from Company H 11. The contest drew a full crowd and featured a decisive infantry performance.
A merry party of about fifty Sunday school children gathered at the Presbyterian church Saturday afternoon. They were entertained and chaperoned by Mrs Hills Mrs Spraig and Miss Plumb. The youngsters played games and enjoyed light refreshments.
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