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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
12
A United States Court against eight individuals, including Pearlstine, is hailed by supporters as vindication of a zealous Interior Department staff. Critics charge eastern college men with little Western knowledge harassing respected local leaders, calling Judge Riner's action a commendable stand against espionage.
A reader asks why The Wyomine Tribune did not publish full reports of Sheridan Downey and Senator Hume speeches at the Republican state convention. He alleges the event was steered by a Washington machine and seeks confirmation on canned proceedings and printed orders from the national capital. He challenges the paper to clarify the convention’s independence.
Washington correspondents see a possible Bryan bid for the presidency as Baltimore’s deadlock looms. A proposed triple alliance of Harmon Underwood Clark opposes Bryan and Wilson with prominent Democrats and Hearst backing the reactionaries. The forecasted clashes between Bryan and Underwood, and between Gore and Olile James, would draw wide interest if Baltimore alignment forms.
The account notes a Nebraska delegate for Champ Clark facing strong opposing forces and hints at dramatic developments in Baltimore, with sensational anticipation of events to be witnessed in Chicago as reported by the Omaha World-Herald.
The New York Tribune argues that non partisan municipal elections curb party labels. It cites Wisconsin’s adoption after a three cornered fight won by Socialists, and notes Boston San Francisco and New York trends toward two candidate outcomes. The piece links primaries to eliminating national party names from local ballots.
A Chicago and Indianapolis tension shows reformers embracing orderly, lawful change while radicals push direct action. Vic tor Berger advocates reform within socialism. labor leaders resist contract-violating strikes. Critics warn that anarchic methods threaten social progress amid party divisions. Globe-Democrat notes Arkansas Republicans sending two delegations to Chicago.
A harsh unsigned political letter from Ezra Tank Hankins in Wyoming accuses rival Democrats and reformers of dirty tricks. The writer names Roy Shank and a state cartoonist, warns of retaliation and plots ahead of an election, and cites party conflict and homestead intimidation.
Cody farmers weigh flax planting this spring as the Cody club secretary gathers data on profits. The Montana Flax Fibre & Cordage Co will buy straw and seed at Fromberg Montana for 13 dollars per ton, netting farmers about 10.80 a ton. A Billings oil mill line promises freight savings and broader markets, with Fairgrounds ideal for flax in the Big Horn Basin and markets likely to remain steady as U S imports bulk half of seed.
Lovell Chronicle notes a surge of outside realty men visiting Lovell last week with various tales to entice local landowners. The paper urges prudent, conservative judgment, warns against unreasonable price rises, and advises to consider fair offers and timely sales as market movement appears possible soon.
C G Ripley of North Redwater expands operation despite poor crops. He tills 100 acres of fall wheat and 180 acres of spring wheat with steam tractor, plows, grills and drills. His large farm holds dairy cattle beef cattle and hogs as he adopts modern machinery for profitable farming. Also notes Engineer George L Blakeslee and wife visiting Cody.
Night officer Blakeslee searched for four horse teams and drivers for the Powell government drainage system but none were idle. An oil firm developing the Oregon Basin field pays $9 a day for each team. Reclamation seeks teams from Montana and Colorado and requests eighty department mules be moved from Montana projects. A steam shovel and other machinery are en route as the department aims to finish the main trunk ditches within two months.
Read Roasted Peanuts and vote for Boggles the People’s Candidate. Real estate ads claim many lots in this subdivision are going fast and urge immediate purchase.
The Chicago Tribune notes refined vaudeville acts and light entertainment as well as a brief road accident with no details. It praises a well regarded bridegroom and a popular bride. The paper mentions precautions for passenger safety on the line.
In Pittsburg the Post notes a student joke about dalay chains at graduation. The dialogue contrasts a supposed delay chain with an orchid chain claimed by the girls at their school, reflecting local school customs and humor.
A Chicago Record-Herald feature highlights the ongoing 1912 presidential contest questions voters ask themselves. The piece contrasts Taft and Roosevelt as the public weighs party and policy choices amid urban voices and civic inquiry.
An advertisement touts Prof. Rembler as discoverer of a safe vegetable hair restorer named Sagine. The offer guarantees hair growth and color restoration or a $5 refund, with a written agreement included with every bottle. The Siloron Mfg. Co of Pueblo, Colorado, holds exclusive U.S. rights and endorses the claim.
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