Progress vs Retrogression in Wyoming Party Platforms
Wyoming Democrats praise the current administration and advocate federal land reform, direct Senate election, income tax amendment, water and highway protections, eight hour workday limits, convict-made goods labeling, and Australian ballot restoration. Republicans endorse Taft, Warren, Mondell, and progressive measures, urging good roads, rail of park access, and united party support for reelection.
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Oregon
Office of State Labor Commissioner
Carey
Atavs Land Board
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Wyoming
William MH. Taft
Republican Party
Warren
Mendell
Congress
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Commonwealth
Francia B. Warren
Frank W. Mondell
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Harmony seeks to split Lusk Carey in Converse race
The piece critiques Republicans slam at Robert Carey son of the governor as he eyes a Converse county state senate seat. It notes dissent within the party and contrasts 1910 tensions with current calm while warning that nominating Carey would insult Senator Warren.
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Robert Carey
Converse County
Democrata
Warren
Greybull grows as sewer plan funds raised and water system expands
Tulett Globe notes Carroll's praise for Greybull Wyoming. He mentions Big Horn county weather, busy farmers, and a bumper crop outlook. An election to fund a sewer system via subscription is reported as likely successful, while water works serve a town of about 400. Sheridan Post covers the remarks.
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Solon Carroll
Sheridan
Greybull
C. G. Carroll
Carroll
Sheridan Post
Party splits and a dark horse hope in the Roosevelt Taft rift
A distressed rally in the Grand Old Party tests Theodore Roosevelt and President Taft as factions split over leadership. The piece foresees bolting by both sides, rails at alleged reformers, and suggests a dark horse may be needed to heal divisions while noting Democrats gain time to consolidate.
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Theodore Roosevelt
President Taft
Colonel Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Wyoming Democrats Endorse Carey Administration Amid Debate
A Wyoming Democratic platform statement praises Governor Carey and state officials, asserting continued governance based on past pledges. The remarks include a response to Republican criticisms about the party’s endorsement of the Carey administration during a contentious convention and recount context.
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Leramic
Carey
Wyoming
Popular Vote for U S Senators Gains Momentum
The House and Senate have agreed on a constitutional amendment to elect United States Senators by direct popular vote. The proposal now goes to the President, and if he signs, state legislatures must ratify by three fourths. Public opinion in most states supports the change, ending the era of Senate selection by state legislatures and making Senators as directly elected as Representatives.
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House of Representatives
Senate
United States
Cleveland
When One Falls Another Rises in Public Life
A column reflects on the passing of Judge C C Goodwin of Goodwin's Weekly Salt Lake and notes that successors will rise to fill vacancies. It praises Goodwin as a leading public thinker and editor and suggests his absence will be felt in journalism. It also cites editorials from the Thermopolis Reco rd and Look Standard criticizing political maneuvering and party strategies in Iowa.
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Judge C. C. Goodwin
Goodwin
Salt Lake
Judge Goodwin
Goodwin's
Hia
Thermopolis
Platforms and Progress in Wyoming Politics
A speaker critiques Republican platforms saying no peg exists for Democratic critique, praising stand partism. He argues Wyoming voters seek progress and that progress requires alignment with the Democratic party, echoing a broader party strategy.
Three-Year Homestead Law Sparks Public Outcry
STATE PRESS COMMENT condemns the three year homestead policy as arbitrary and a blow to home builders. It argues the contract concept is breached by new rules on residence, additional homesteads, and surface rights, stirring bitter resentment and urging public protest against conservation-minded changes.
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Bol
Beira
Cnstitutes
Nte
Inter
Yellow Journals
County Commissioners Lauded As Road Builders By Voters
From across the county citizens praise the board for road work with strong endorsements from a prominent Democrat and major taxpayer, highlighting the board members as essential to community progress and infrastructure.
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Board of County Commissioners
County official urges road supervision reform in legislature
Sheridan Post reports a speaker argues that county authorities have done more permanent road work recently than before, calls for a new act granting full oversight, and notes that a county commissioner is the least paid yet most important official, proposing adequate compensation for enhanced inspection of county roads.
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Thorous
Sheridan Post
Kipling a Wizard and His American Bride
Rudyard Kipling, the New York Evening Post, married Miss Balestier, an American whose Brattleboro area family estate drew friendly curiosity from a neighbor. The friend noted the match was advantageous and added a wary quip about Kipling’s rumored ability to make $10,000 from a 10-cent bottle of ink.
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Rudyard Kipling
New York Evening Post
Miss Balestier
Brattleboro
Miss Baleatier
Ryan and Socialist clash over luncheon in New York
A reported exchange between Thomas F. Ryan and a Socialist in New York centered on a luncheon, with Ryan gaining the retort as the socialist ended his digression. The encounter closed with a wry remark about rogues and Ryans, while mention of The State Leader Want Ads framed an ad line.
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Thomas F. Ryan
New York
Ryan
Ireland
Mr. Ryan
Bowels Support Child Health Promoted Medicine Ad
An ad explains that regular bowel movements are key to a child’s health and recommends Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a gentler laxative and tonic. It touts advantages over salts and strong laxatives, notes user homes in Utah and Colorado, and offers a free sample by mail from Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Indiana.
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E. S. Griffin
Sandy
Utah
Mia
Clara Mcintosh
Masonville
Colo
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Gosta
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