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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1912
Page
4
The Cheyenne industrial exhibit is praised for showing how home industries boost wages and city growth, urging residents to support local production and invest in diversifying the economy. A call for political reform follows, advocating a presidential primary and party unity to revive trade and west development, led by Robert D. Carey.
A Kemmerer WY letter to editor outlines that the CAREY writings deny forming against or for any state candidate. It emphasizes for a free press, non domination by a few editors, and that primaries should allow party members to nominate candidates without interference from old leaders.
A New York World excerpt attacks J. P. Morgan and United States Steel for labor exploitation with workers toiling 72 hours weekly and more. It notes Carnegie’s wealth, rail prices, and the steel tariff debate amid high export figures and global steel dominance.
The piece argues for removing courts from corporate sway and recalls as a check on judges allied with public service corporations. It cautions that judges shown as sympathetic to corporate interests risk biased rulings, urging retirement for those fixated on corporate prerogatives over individual rights.
A candid letter from a miner expresses frustration with progressives and outlines preferred delegate choices for a state convention. He debates appointing Hankins or Dor Pixley, cites Roosevelt and Longstreet analogies, and warns against unlikely picks while urging loyal support for the Republican ticket in a turbulent nominating process.
Albert Evans writes from Chugwater and Bear Creek asking Governor Carey to provide seed grain for eastern Wyoming homesteaders on the Iowa and Bordeaux Flats. He cites two extreme dry years, asks state help or private club–driven seed programs, and notes parallel efforts in Colorado, Pueblo, Denver, and Santa Fe to aid dry farmers.
Company Q of the Wyoming National Guard hosted a banquet last evening in the armory. About fifty members attended with Adjutant General Barkwell, Lieutenant Steever, and Seret Garthwaite as guests of honor. Captain Rhodes served as toastmaster and speeches were brief and engaging.
Salida Colorado March 8 Warren Davis, suspected of stealing a registered package worth five thousand dollars from the local post office, was found tonight with a bullet wound in his head. He left a note claiming innocence. A warrant had been issued for his arrest yesterday.
Advertisement copy markets Williams Kidney Pills from Williams Mfg Co Cleveland Ohio. It urges relief for nervous system strain, kidney and bladder pain, flank ache, facial pallor, frequent urination and general weakness. Also includes local shop promos for 60 cent hats 2.00 shoes and cigars at Wilsons.
Office of City Clerk Cheyenne Wyoming invites sealed bids for tapping the city water main and installing wet view pipes for one year from contract date. Bids due March 19 1912 at 5 pm with 25 guarantee. bid must name price per tap for long and short taps. City furnishes materials. bidder provides labor tools and appliances. right to reject all bids reserved.
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