State Land Lease Ruling Impacts Homesteaders and Fees
The Supreme Court ruling in John Tinckfeldt versus the State Board of School Land Commissioners voids the preference to relieve under Sec 615 and limits leases to five years. It opens reappraisal for higher rents, affecting Warren interests and adjoining landowners, with broader implications for grazing land revenue and state taxes. The decision spurs debate over government agents and fair action for settlers while The Leader protests perceived hardships on homesteaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tinckfeldt
State Board of School Land Commissioners
Supreme Court
Warren
New Land Board
W. FP. Whitehead
Huckfeldt
W. E B. Mullin
C. W. Burdick
D. A. Preston
Prenton
Homesteader Questions U S Hearing After Charge
In a March 23 1912 Cheyenne Wyoming reply the answer discusses a homesteader facing a special U S agent charging failure to establish residence on a 1910 entry. It notes potential hearings and the possibility of losing a claim if unable to defend against charges while improvements and costs accumulate. The letter from John T Eaton of Hereford Colorado asks about hearings and remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Deming
John T. Eaton
Alihey
U. S
United States
John T. Baton
Cheyenne
Wyo
Hereford
Colorado
Taft Patronage Rumors Circulate Over Renomination
A discussion in the Senate centers on alleged misuse of Federal patronage to influence delegates to the Chicago conventions. Reports claim a Post Office Inspector helped tilt Taft supporters in Alabama, Texas officials pressured officeholders, and Oklahoma officials sought reinsertion of loyal postmasters. The New York World says strong steps are needed to prevent votes bought or coerced by patronage in a renomination fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Taft
Alabama
Texas
New York World
Economic strife in Congress over government expenses
The article notes clashes between Republicans in the Senate and a Democratic House over government spending. It describes House efforts to cut costs while facing Senate resistance, threats of drastic measures, and journalists accusing the House of failing to honor economic pledges. It mentions Meridian dispatches and Wilson's stance on peace treaties amid political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Boussete
World-Herald
Thomas Heaney on trip to the old country and Ireland
Capitol Avenue Theater president Thomas Heany recently returned from Scotland and Ireland after twenty years. He described land reforms and emigration shifts, praising Ireland’s new small-farm system, old age pensions, and improved living conditions while noting high English and Scottish costs, then expressed longing for America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Heany
Capitol Avenue Theater Company
Scotland
England
Ireland
Healy
Brittish Isles
Firat
Emerald Isle
Charles Stewart Parnell
Michael Davitt
Gladstone
Bob Stays True to Reform, Despite Tribune Critique
Basin Rulette protests a Wyoming Tribune dig defending Bob La Follette as a progressive reformer. The letter recalls his uphill fights, noting Badger voters twice backed him for governor and then senator. It argues the Tribune misreads his, and progressives nationwide, support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Wyoming Tribune
Tribune
Democratic Party
Httle
Badger
Min
Badgerlte
Senate
The
Basin Rueller
Notice of Base of School Lands Auction in Wyoming
Public auction set for April 13 1912 at 1 pm at Cheyenne Wyoming for 160 acres Northwest quarter Section 28 Tp 17 N Range 61 W with minimum bid 10 per acre and 1d per cent cash plus balance in 18 annual payments at 4 per cent interest. Purchaser pays ad cost and may buy improvements at appraised value. State Board reserves right to reject all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of School Land Commissioners
Commissioner of Public Lands
Cheyenne
County of
Laramie
State of
Wyoming
Towit
State Board of School Land
Poem on Tetons Echoes Awe at Grand Peak Reach
Henry Emil Joy writes of the Grand Tetons observed during a Wyoming tour led by Commissioner Schenk. The piece frames the mountains as divine and sublime, with Arcturus and Diana imagery, ending in reverent tribute to the peak and the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry MM Joy
Wyoming
Schenk
Grand Tetons
Mr. Joy
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Leader Publishing Company
Carey Ava Telephone
New York
M. C. Watson
A. W. Allen
School
John Muckfeldt
Gleason Mercantila Company
Thinvolty
Warren Live Stock Company
Kisck
M. 0. McEniry
Feld
Denver
A. Baker
Department
W. C. Deming
Yatem
Mere
Hereford, Colo
Merch
Harris
Oklahoma
Horilon
Stand
Meridian
Mint
Wilson
Themn
Thomas Heaney
Treland
British Isles
America
Board of School Land
Joseph M. Cary
State
G. Mopkins
Public Ly
Kopald's
Rockwell, the
TER
Walker
Teton Peak
Hephestus
Arcturus
Diana
Patriarcha
Henry Emil Joy
J. D. Wright Insurance Real Estate, Loane & Rentals
Black
Fitzgerald
W.ieah Mall
Western Junk, Bottle
Fredrick Coal
Louis Veta
Bent Street
Modesto & Pipitone
Capitol Ave
Stantial
Bergerson
Walt
Little Gost
Milatzo Eectric
Aj Kol Ave
C. Y. Clement
Marquardt
Das Moines
Lowa
Cheyenne Transfer CO
Rock Springs
W. 16Th St
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