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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1912
Page
4
The Laramie Republican attacks state boxing coverage, noting a Friday night fifteen round bout on a United States Reservation outside Governor Carey's control. It argues the paper distorts facts and criticizes attention to events near home while overlooking fights outside the state.
The Massachusetts Legislature, Republican in both chambers, quickly passed a preferential presidential primary law signed by Governor Foss. The measure requires ballots to list presidential and vice presidential candidates with voter preference. Foss praised popular control while urging direct election of U S senators. Lodge and Crane opposed the bill amid the broader push for reform.
The New York World notes the Supreme Court held Congress possesses sweeping legislative authority in a rotary mimeograph case. Three justices disagreed on public welfare impact, but all concur the matter lies with Congress, not the courts, signaling a shift toward revising old penal laws as a public lease to displace.
City leaders urge unity to place Cheyenne on the permanent commercial map with a new convention hall. The initiative aims to attract future commerce and foster city progress through broad support.
Louisiana congressman M Garland Dupree proposes removing all applause and laughter references from the Congressional Record. He notes officials previously copied cheers not delivered in speeches, turning House sessions into a spectacle. The piece argues for censorship or a sensor to prevent unapproved mirth.
The Nebraska State Journal notes a worldwide coal shortage driven by a British strike. Price spikes spread to Hel lum and Germany as miners push for higher shares while eastern U S fields near two week contract expiry. Some fear a broader strike could halt global commerce and prompt state control proposals in Britain.
Frank Hadeell of Rawlins notes horses still fetch strong prices as autos rise in use. Despite forecasts of decline, draft horse demand grows with delivery and fine animal markets remaining robust. Denver sale of young Perchorong also suggests horses retain commercial value.
The notice reviews the Atlantic Advertiser published in Atlantic Iowa by Robinson and Lewis, noting EK BE Lewis of Cheyenne connected to local papers. It praises the eight page weekly aiming to become a daily and its Democratic politics while critiquing editorial silence on presidential primaries.
A jumble of political and cultural quips references Taft Teddy Roosevelt and Jimmy Garfield with mock precision. The piece muses on aviation, sports, fashion, and societal sayings while peppering old timey observations about conscience ambition and everyday curiosities.
An editorial argues the tariff plank is the true test of Republican sincerity but notes inconsistency in party pledge fulfillment. It praises co operation of county commissioners and Good Roads clubs for Wyoming highways from Natrona to Lander. It criticizes San Francisco court actions and recalls judiciary credibility.
Cheyenne's first made in Cheyenne exposition closed Saturday night after a three day run. The event proved eye opening for Wyoming and is expected to spur more local buying in the future. An organization will form to perpetuate Cheyenne expositions and plans call for enlargement next year under the Cheyenne Industrial Exposition banner.
Fremont county residents observe improving road conditions as steady maintenance and targeted projects address wear and bottlenecks. Officials emphasize ongoing effort, funding, and community input to sustain safer, smoother travel.
The article lists a flurry of Union Pacific and Pullman personnel changes and travel. B Groasland begins duties as yardmaster. F A Chamberlain of Pullman in Denver visits for official business. Jef fers of Union Pacific conducts westward inspection. E B Gregory assists in engineering trade work in the yards. Several conductors and agents report sickness, vacations, resignations, and new postings across the Nebraska division and Colorado lines.
CapitaL News reports two new incorporations in Wyoming. The Goshen County Mercantile Company of Torrington lists capital of 15000 dollars, while the Colony Commercial Farming Company of Colony lists capital of 100000 dollars.
Roy W. Schenck, Commissioner of Immigration, returns from Casper and notes it remains the liveliest town in the state as men crowd hotels and rooming houses waiting for winter to end so oil fields can reopen. State Veterinarian Davis travels to Douglas for a day or two then heads north to oversee interstate stock shipments for feeding. State Chemist Moody consults with Mr. Groshon on enforcing pure food laws.
Notice states the Wyoming Stock Growers Association will meet in Sheridan on Tuesday April 2 1912 at 10 am for officer elections and other business. Secretary Alice Smith signs the notice dated 4 12.
Four ho shorst priced at $2.50 at Kopald's, the listed rate for the item.
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