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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1912
Page
4
March 27 report notes passage momentum for the three year homestead bill replacing the Borah measure. House support, Speaker Champ Clark’s strong defense, and broad cross party backing push the bill forward despite progressive Republican opposition. Senate action seen as unlikely to defeat it.
The Cheyenne Leader notes a clash between Governor Carey and supporters of military boxing at Fort Russell. Soldiers insist matches are internal boxing bouts with seven ounce gloves and no civilian participation. Military maneuvers will occur on government land in Albany County, raising questions about jurisdiction and civil law.
Wyoming plans a major publicity push to attract settlers by highlighting the state's resources. Invitations go to bankers lawyers editors teachers and locals across many areas to compete for substantial prizes and write letters promoting Wyoming to homeseekers and investors.
The article discusses a potential split in the Republican Party as Taft’s nomination grows likely. Roosevelt accuses the president of abusing party and government power, claiming the will of the people has been ignored. Some Roosevelt supporters may bolt to run as independents if he is decisively defeated.
A Washington special reports on congressional clashes over Interior Department policy and public land administration. Senator Lafferty criticizes agents and calls for reform to aid homesteaders, urging older surveyors to assist settlers in Oregon and Wyoming amid ongoing land disputes.
The account describes a Paria suburb bank raid where two watchmen were killed, vaults blown, and robbers escaped with treasure by car. It argues how modern invention shifts crime and detection, praising French advances in criminal psychology and forensic methods like registering a suspect’s pulse.
A Sheridan Post piece contrasts Colonel Roosevelt and President Taft as Republicans differing in methods and temperament. It defends Roosevelt’s policies, criticizes Taft’s campaign tactics, and questions party unity and democracy. The author urges caution toward Taft while endorsing Roosevelt for party vitality and prosperity.
Douglas Enterprise argues that bond-issuing laws shift the cost of permanent improvements to future taxpayers. It contends settlers benefit from highways and public works and should fund them, proposing road bonds totaling 100,000 with annual 5,000 interest and a sinking fund to redeem in twenty years.
The Casper Record notes a brutal winter that left stockmen with little range grass and insufficient supplementary feed. Early blizzards forced straight feeding as sheep died and pelts piled up. corn and hay shortages pushed men toward desperate measures to save flocks, risking numerous failures in the industry.
Wyoming Governor Joseph M. Carey proclaims Friday April 26 1919 as Arbor Day urging all residents especially students to plant trees shrubs and flowers around homes schools parks ranches and along irrigation ditches. The proclamation notes spring soil and water conditions and calls for widespread observance nationwide.
The Parish House concert by the Saturday Musical Club, directed by Mrs J L Rockwell, showcased a juvenile program and featured two pianos Schubert overture Rosamunde brilliantly performed by Mrs W K Hart Mrs J L Rockwell Mrs Wm Dubois Mr R N Grace Mrs GO Wilkins as pedal. Mendelssohn Sorrows of Death and Crescendo plus Second Mazurka drew strong applause. a carnation bouquet closed the evening though Miss Buchanan was absent due to illness.
The program opened with a fine Vie trola loaned by Mr. R. Ni Grace. The final number Mendela soins Tear My Prayer, a motet for soprano solo and quartet, featured Mrs Wilitina and Mr Tom Cobry with J. F. Meyer Moura John Hunter and Mr J L Rockwell. Mrs Wilitina displayed a well trained voice and strong performance in the number.
Immense anxiety over Asiatic Cholera arriving with European immigrants. A Valdosta Georgia woman, Mia C. MH King, recounts recovery from dysentery after one bottle of Vinci. Ad touts cod liver and iron remedy Vinci as a strength builder available through A BE Roedel, Cheyenne Wyoming.
A compact report notes the Molorminiy competition honoring pluck and perseverance, crowning champions of the Legendary nation competition amid a field of contenders.
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