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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
4
An editorial denounces an Interior Department probe led by young eastern college men alleging charges against western leaders. It praises Judge Riner for action, condemns espionage, and argues the effort harms western trust in government.
A Wyoming Republican voter questions why the Wyomine Tribune did not print full reports of Sheridan Downey and Senator Hume speeches at the state convention. He accuses delegates of blindly following Taft opposition and asks if the event was canned and controlled from Washington.
Washington correspondents foresee a deadlocked Baltimore convention may elevate William Jennings Bryan as a presidential candidate. A looming clash pits Bryan and Governor Wilson against Harmon Underwood Clark faction loyalists including James Williams Pettigrew and Hearst. The expected duel between Bryan and Oscar Underwood, and Gore versus Olile James, could shape the GOP era.
The Omaha World Herald notes a charged political setup with a Nebraska delegate for Champ Clark amid mounting interest and possible dramatic scenes in Baltimore that will be watched from Chicago.
A New York Tribune analysis notes Wisconsin adopting nonpartisan mayoral elections after a three cornered fight. It cites Milwaukee Boston San Francisco and New York as examples where primaries weed out all but two top candidates. The piece argues nonpartisan systems reflect waning party lines in municipal races.
A Nebrask a State Journal editorial argues reformers split between orderly constitutional methods and direct action. It condemns anarchic syndicalist tactics while praising conservative reformers in Chicago and Indianapolis. It cites Vic tor Berger and labor leaders as advocating lawful change. It notes Arkansas Republicans sending two delegations to Chicago.
The writer attacks a Wyoming politician and his network, accusing dirty tactics by saloon and gambling operators and warning Roy Shank in the state capital. He hints at a planned conference with Tank Hankins, mentions the Republican party, homesteaders, and an election cloud with cartoonists and editorials. Doc Pixley signs.
Cody farmers consider flax planting this spring as the Cody club's secretary gathers data on profits. Fromberg Montana’s flax fiber mill will buy straw and seed at 13 dollars per ton, netting about 10.80 to the farmer. A Billings oil mill project could boost local freight savings, with flax culture seen as expanding in the Big Horn Basin. seed sources and growing methods are available at the Cody club.
The Lovell Chronicle notes a busy week as several outside real estate agents visit town. They urge prudent judgment, sane and conservative sales, and careful optioning to avoid undue land price rises. Indications point to a future uptick in activity around Lovell.
C. G. Ripley of North Redwater farms 100 acres of fall wheat and 180 acres of spring wheat using a steam tractor with a grilld attachment and drills. His large diversified farm includes dairy and beef cattle and hogs and he adopts modern machinery to farm extensively with profitable results. Engineer George L. Blakeslee and wife visited Cody on Monday.
Mr Blakeslee arrived at Powell to hire four horse teams and drivers for government drainage work but found no idle teams. An oil company paying $9 per day for each team, with reclamation service seeking teams from Montana and Colorado. Eighty mule transfers requested from Montana projects and a steam shovel and other machinery en route to Powell to finish the main trunk ditches in two months.
The notice highlights a fiction promotion titled Roasted Peanuts and urges voters to back Boggles as the People's Candidate. It also warns that many lots in a subdivision are selling fast, urging immediate purchase.
The Chicago Tribune notes varied society items including refined vaudeville acts, a playful poker aside, a minor road accident with few details, and a bride described as beloved in the city. It also mentions cautious steps to ensure passenger safety on the line.
In Pittsburg a student quips that their school will not have a delay chain at commencement, noting only rich girls would be included and declaring an orchid chain will be the alternative.
A Chicago Record-Herald quip questions public divide between Taft and Roosevelt supporters, noting intraparty tension and voter sentiment during the campaign era.
An advertisement touts Prof. Rembler as inventor of a “Genuine Hair Restorer” named Sagine. The offer guarantees hair growth and color restoration with a $5 refund if unmet, requiring a $1 payment to receive a written agreement and product shipping from The Siloron Mfg. Co. in Pueblo Colorado.
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