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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1912
Page
12
The piece contrasts Democratic and Republican platforms as presented at Cheyenne conventions. It praises the Democratic plank for tariff for revenue, direct election of senators, income tax, eight hour work for women and children, and public road programs while noting the Republican platform endorses Taft, favors protectionism weakly, and omits many progressive ideas.
John Wallie and R. M. Brewer report extended travel through western Canada, surveying Alberta and Saskatchewan lands. They claim a western boom, settlers flocking, and easy homestead filings with minimal residency rules, urging reform of U S land laws and Interior Department policies.
The State Leader defends its practice of delivering up to date news even at high expense and inconvenience. It notes breaking coverage including securing reports from Rawlins on the hanging of Joseph Leng at the Rawlins state penitentiary. Subscriptions rise rapidly in Cheyenne.
The Wisconsin State Journal accuses Wall Street banks and financiers of manipulating coffee and cotton prices to profit at the consumer’s expense. It calls for action by Uncle Sam and presidential candidates to curb foreign influence and market rigging amid rising costs.
The Nebr aska State Journal notes a proposal to defer voting on Lorimer’s seat until after the next session and possibly after the election. Delaying action would be counted as cowardice by Lorimer supporters and affect the six year term context.
The retirement announced by Senator Crane at the end of his term underscores the rapid changes sweeping the old political order. He is among the late additions to the Old Guard that has long dominated the Senate and is now fading as a New York World expose accelerates reform.
Brandon Sticks notes friction at the Republican State Convention over Taft support. The Sheridan Post favors machine endorsements while the Kemmerer Camera criticizes them, highlighting contrasting stances within local press coverage.
The Douglas Enterprise responds to a recent Laramie Republican editorial criticizing convict work on the Converse County road and the Governor's handling near his ranch. The Enterprise, a Republican paper supporting Taft and Warren, urges fair play and asks the Laramie Republican to reprint its article.
State Press comments Borah’s pledge of no adjournment until land bill action. conservation group tied to restricting homestead titles to cloud land claims and limit prospecting. Western backers press for title as strong as current laws, stretching to far aims. Also notes Rock River farming boom with Metho party repairs and migration to Greeley, Colorado.
Dr A D Melvin chief of the Bureau of Union Industry in Washington defends federal meat inspection from congressional charges. He cites a 1907-08 commission and 1907-08 confidential instructions as safeguards, insisting the regulations protect the public and that critics misinterpret the system and motives.
St Agnes Guild invites the public to a serial dance at St Mark's Parish Hall on Saturday evening May 25. Admission is soc. Proceeds support parish activities.
The author declares candidacy for the Democratic nomination for County Treasurer in Laramie County, subject to the August primaries, addressed to the voters of Laramie County, naming Ray K Olds.
On Saturday afternoon May Sith the Hake Salm event at Bt. Mark's Marieh Howse offered a variety of delicacies for Sunday dinners, drawing broad anticipation among attendees.
Wive Watch Repairing offers expert workmen for trials at Elholm and Akon Go. Restless and Bleepless Jewelers operate from Plains Building at 10th Bt.
Washington dispatch notes the Democratic House has nearly completed its legislative program pledges from the party platform. Speaker Champ Clark stresses promises kept as proof of party fidelity, citing tariff revisions income tax pension readjustment and direct election of senators. The piece argues Republicans blocked some measures, urging voters to endorse the record this November.
New York May 24 Andrew Carnegie his wife and daughter sailed for Europe en route to Skibo castle. He refused to discuss politics saying he would never despair of the republic and that Roosevelt erred in opposing Taft for a second term. He plans to lecture at Aberdeen then return in time to vote.
The speaker claimed ships after the Titanic disaster would be faster than those built so far and would follow longer, safer courses. He noted the journey would not take longer than the shorter route, signaling confidence in gradual improvements.
Washington May 24. The commerce and labor department reports that fiscal year 1912 will close with exports near 2.2 billion dollars, about 150 million higher than 1911, while imports reach about 1.0 billion, surpassing 1910 by over 40 million.
Six deaths from heat were reported to the coroner in the twenty four hours ended at noon today in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. Officials noted the extreme temperatures as the cause and urged residents to take precautions.
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