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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1912
Page
2
A blurred classified style notice promotes Leonard the clairvoyant offering help with marriage, lawsuits, health, and influence. It claims to overcome difficulties and guide to success with private consultations at Lyric Rooms above the Lyric Theater.
Sheridan police seek George Roberta who passed a worthless check after buying a suit. Sheridan county fair dates set for September 16 week. James F Burns longtime resident dies at age 88. Rev Edward Evans to marry in Grand Island. Mrs Emma Curtis of Worland dies at 66 from paralysis. Farmers near Worland to receive telephone service with 126 farms to be connected. Big Horn Apple Co buys land near Worland and plants 160 acres. Low Line Hanover canal delayed by labor shortages. Seven liquor cases fined 150 dollars each in Sweetwater County court. Charles Young, Green River youth, breaks wrist and collar bone in hayloft fall. Lee Piclda and Lulu Bethke wed at Upton last week. Upton farmers sow flax. seeding nearly complete. Rev Frank J Medford takes post at Basin Presbyterian Church.
In a Wyoming Republican convention speech, Sheridan Downey denounced Taft and argued a large majority of Wyoming Republicans favor Roosevelt. He cited primary results across ten states as repudiation of Taft and urged delegates to resist a Taft nomination. The hall showed mixed reaction as anti-Taft factions applauded.
A list of candidates for mayor and councilman in Upton Wyoming outlines choices from the Citizens party and the Peoples party. Mayoral contenders include C A Harmon and R A Watt both residents of Upton. Council seats feature C P Meek Fred Hangon John Popham and Juan Jenkins all listed as Upton residents under their respective parties.
Mr Downey and Mr Fred of Sheridan county report speaking briefly to Wyoming Republicans. Blume says Taft is not favored by Sheridan County Republicans who back Theodore Roosevelt, while he admires Taft personally and would work to elect him if nominated. He urges delegates to Chicago to vote freely and not bind to Taft. Resolutions instruct delegates to push Taft’s nomination.
Daley of Carbon Stone of Laramie Usherman of Uinta Deffel der of Fremont and Clark of Sweet water were noted. John Higgins of Converse was declared elected. Secretary Wilson read the resolutions committee report briefly. The document mentions a request related to the resolutions.
The Wyoming Republican convention endorses President Taft and urges delegates to pursue his renomination. It lauds Senator Warren and Representative Mondell, pledging party unity for progress and the building of permanent highways while thanking delegates for good roads advocacy and Yellowstone access. A State Publicity Association notice invites delegates to a Capitol briefing tomorrow.
The platform demands firm state water rights, anti espionage stance, proposed federal income tax amendment, highway construction, Australian ballot restoration, initiative and referendum, recall of public officers, employer liability law, state labor commissioner, convict-made goods labeling, eight hour day for public works labor, and restraint on corporate excess.
The document urges Democratic state officers to support irrigation development and oppose Republican actions. It instructs National Committee members and convention delegates to vote as a unit for majority decisions, and to back Champ Clark if possible, with自由 abstentions after. A minority report proposes delegates not be bound by instructions on presidential candidate nominations.
In a Wyoming party convention, Governor John Osborne was nominated for the national Democratic committee and elected by acclamation. Osborne pledged to support a progressive Democratic administration and advance state interests. Albert J. Brock and Thomas J. Carroll were unanimously elected as presidential electors.
Ex-Governor John D. Osborn of Carbon county calls the state Democratic convention to order using a pine staff as a gavel. W. L. Bimpéon of Park county is elected temporary chairman amid vows to restore Jeffersonian principles and win strong support this fall. Committees on Credentials and Resolutions are named with members across Albany, Carbon, Natrona, Fremont, Big Horn, Crook, Park, Uinta and related counties.
At a Wyoming Democratic convention in Cheyenne delegates debated binding instructions for the national convention. The minority report was defeated 49 to 39, the majority report adopted, and several delegates selected by acclamation for the Baltimore meeting.
The Wyoming Republican gathering opened with C. W. Burdick presiding. M. O. Brown nominated ex Governor B. B. Brooks, who was unanimously elected. Brooks drew a contrast to 1896 and highlighted current business conditions under Republicans. Committees on credentials rules and resolutions were named. Adjournment set for 2 PM.
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