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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1912
Page
12
In Wyoming the progressive wing pushes against Taft’s renomination and Warren support. The state party faces a split as independents may run, shaping the contest for governor and Warren opponent.
A survey crew near Convoy county uncovered a grave marker reading Ade daughter of C W and N C Magill died June 1 1844 aged 1 year 5 months. The crude inscription recalls settlers facing Indians dangers and isolation on western trails to Salt Lake or California.
Wisconsin State Journal calls Roosevelt to fully disclose pre convention campaign costs totaling 950000. It urges publication of all contributors and names of funders, arguing Deeds speak louder than words and demanding a full transparent accounting of money raised before the convention.
A letter to the World from Hopewell Jurvetson, dated May 10, urges Republicans to abandon Taft and Roosevelt. He argues their quarrel disqualifies them for the presidency and says he would vote for William J. Bryan over either man. He invites fellow Republicans to demand new nominees who prove character over party name.
The writer comments on hides bringing more money than before and critiques tariff politics. He cites ranchers harmed by handling losses and notes a local editorial stance from the Sheridan Post criticizing Republican convention dynamics and the party line as influenced by leaders like Weeks and Mondell.
The State Press urges the Senate and House conference committee to promptly resolve differences in the three year home stead bill. It warns delay could push the measure to a new congressional session or defeat, and calls readers to contact representative Mondell to press for an amicable settlement of non vital disputes.
Northern Albany residents back Champ Clark as the next president while Cleveland area traders report quiet business but hopeful signs. Farmers fear corn delays but overall crops show good prospect. Sheridan merchants note strong local business despite broader gloom.
Mild week weather melted snow filling streams and boosting the North Platte Valley Irrigation Co storage reservoir to within 14 feet of spillway. Water backed up to John Jones ranch and covered portions of land, causing inconvenience but assuring ample irrigation water for lands under the project this summer.
The Poll party, including Minya Williama, returned from Excelsior Springs Missouri after three weeks for health. They say spring irrigation is backward in Sheridan county and much corn remains unplowed in town and northern Missouri. Conditions are best from fifty miles east of Council Bluffs to Lincoln. The spring has been very wet.
An Altoona reader touts Vinci as a cure for weakness and pale blood. The letter asserts long illness improved after taking Vinci, claiming renewed vigor and urging others to try it with a money back guarantee.
The speaker addressed voters in Laramie County announcing a candidacy for the Democratic nomination for County Treasurer ahead of the August primaries. The message emphasizes a formal party nomination bid and notes the candidate is Ray Olds.
Saturday afternoon event at St. Mark's Varish House offers a wake sale with a variety of delicacies for Sunday dinners. Crowd expected. organizers promote a wide selection for attendees.
The Courier-Journal drolly notes that fanciful names like Algernon and Reginald are preferred by “meat Women,” while the stock of Wills and Tome appears unaffected. The column mocks names and social trends in a lighthearted style.
Agnes Culld invites residents to a social at St Mark Parish Howe on a Saturday evening in May. The notice mentions The Sherman Co and Pure White Lead products in a brief, non-committal advertisement style.
A letter from Hon. P. J. Quealy to the Kemmerer Camera argues that Wyoming coal lands have seen significant sales, contending more land was purchased in two years than in any similar period. He cites Evans ton Office entries from 1909 to 1911 and urges broader federal ownership and investment in eastern coal lands.
Elholm & Aken Co promoting expert watch repair services at Plaina Building 16th Street with claims of skilled workmen and a trial offering to customers.
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