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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
8
A detailed defense of the Galveston plan arguing it centralizes power responsibly, enhances accountability, and improves efficiency. The piece compares commission government to aldermanic systems, cites budgeting discipline, and promotes electing fit leaders with broad public oversight. It also notes possible extensions to larger cities and refutes objections about democracy.
A discussion arguing that city government by boards can curb corruption and reveal inefficiency, though not prevent graft or incompetence. The speaker warns against concentrating power but asserts vigilant citizen oversight and the need for ongoing public accountability to keep cities from looting.
Boston May 15 One of the most concise interviews in memory was obtained from Charles M Schwab president of Bethlehem Steel as he left the Fore River Ship and Engine plant in Quincy. He said the Bethlehem Fore River combination is moving ahead he does not backtrack and they never stand still in business. He added Let Wilson go slow on the tariff and he has no time to discuss possible war with Japan. He would not offer opinion on woman suffrage or socialism and stated labor does not get enough proceeds. He criticized Massachusetts railroads and J P Morgan's ideas of combination calling them nonsense. He noted the steel business is already too large to expand further and that not all men are equal. He closed with Anything else The reporter answered No Good morning Come again.
A lyrical piece celebrates May with imagery of blooming flowers bees birds and sun. The speaker questions the purpose of worry or idle time as nature thrives and love shines, inviting carefree enjoyment of spring.
The Mexican loan of 25 million dollars for railroad restoration appears practically arranged in London and Paris. The report notes strong financing interest and confirms cross channel discussions as the deal nears finalization.
A model two room rural school with a basement workshop and an outdoor amphitheatre is planned for display at the National Conservation Exposition in Knoxville Tennessee next September and October. Dr F B Dresslar supervises its design for the US Bureau of Education with exhibits on manual training home economics and agriculture.
London observers quote Countess Krasicka denouncing American life as restless, feverish, and hard. She says money dominates, Americans lack calm and careless enjoyment, and European-style gaiety comes naturally to others while Americans toil at leisure and overstress thrills from symbols like the Statue of Liberty.
A provocative line jokes that Satanic majesty, a metaphor for brinkmanship, understood the craft of politics. The remark hints at manipulation and power struggles without naming individuals or events. It reads as a sharp cultural aside rather than a report.
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