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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1912

Page

2

Wyoming Pair Wed in Greeley Beauty Parlor

Oliver Williams aged 20 and Anna Priggs age 18 from Chugwater Wyoming wed in a beauty shop after Judge J. Preesly halted a court recess to perform the ceremony. Six local women witnessed as Williams and Priggs, who arrived from their ranches, chose romance over traditional settings. The couple returned home the following afternoon.

Greeley Colo Oliver Williatie Anna Priggs Chugwater Wyo Vitalbony Ho Eh Williams Miss Priggs J. Preesly Wihiple Denuts

May Finish Laying Rails By July 1

Casper reports progress on Burlington track construction with rails being laid rapidly. A large crew works toward connecting with the Northwestern at Powder River by mid July or August. Rumors indicate Marry Strague, tied to a Colorado railroad trader, may bring grading outfits to Casper, while a map filed with the county clerk signals planned yard and side track improvements.

Casper Hurlington Thentvy Oley Steo Ulaya Powder River Marry Strague Plate Colorado McArthur Brox Berlin Cretihawe

Republican Split Blamed in Taft Era Senate Speech

Senator McCumber of North Dakota blamed the Republican split and press opposition for the Payne-Aldrich tariff bill's unpopularity and the Democrats winning a House majority. He argued free newspapers backed the bill while taft era loyalties caused GOP discord.

Washington Senate McCumber North Dakota Payne Aldrich House incurKenia Cummins Iowa Taft Wis Winona Sheech Ux Ali Payne-Aldrich Alt

WoW club hosts large gathering in Thermopolis

One of the largest aduial gatherings for collethic was held last Saturday at Mrs A K Lee's home. About seventy ladies attended the WoW club meeting with light refreshments. The program included a piano solo by Mrs Frank WeManigal and talks by Mrs J M Gay and Mrs J H Vecek on topics of interest.

Thermopolis Wyo Mra A. K.lee Wow WeManigal Mre

Community club events amid social rounds described

A blurred account notes Mee LC presenting on club work with Jane Addome’s followers and a postponed gathering in Mia. Mrs T. W. Marti hosts a Monday social at her Bill residence with cards and conversation while other local teams, games, and a forthcoming circus and fair are mentioned alongside a hypnicopal gist and a needlework tea at Fhoop's hall ending with a dance.

Mia J. Calm Mea L. Simmons Vhermepolla Jovery Aimialg

Taft and Roosevelt Criticized as World Laughing Stock

A lengthy political tirade denounces President Taft and Theodore Roosevelt, arguing their clash harms the United States' image. The speaker contrasts Democratic restraint with Republican stridency, predicting dire consequences for the party and nation.

Accusations Against Van Deventer and Senators Rise

The text alleges Judge Van Devanter and Senator Warren led a vast coal land theft scheme with claims of fraud perjury and disregard for rights. It cites Interior Department roles, land patents obtained via soldiers' ribbons, and protests ignored by the General Land Office.

Ton Clark Supreme Court of Wyoming Senator Warren United States Juationg Vin Devanter Interior Department Bia Warren Justin van Deventer Ooldiers Nerip Wtertate Isalon General Land Office John W. Latey Justine van Devanter Union Pacific Coal Company Interstate Commerce Commission Eighth Credit Supreme Bench Walter Hi. Sunbern W. C. Honk Lawcon United States Mining Company Cpinion van Pevanter Iie Intermountain Regi Wndee Alonzo Sawyer Manny Sranta Duttico van Deventer Ceteryit Wien Stndard GU Auprense Ftr Connelly van Devanter Federsia MacPherson Iowa Lewis Colorado Hook Kluras Pollock Nebraska Lanvern Minnesota

Interior seals 04 percent land deal amid homestead bill push

The Interior secretary and private landowners sign for four percent of private lands in the unit. Report expected Monday as the conference report on the three year homestead bill moves to the Senate for passage. The bill then heads to the House with a likely early vote despite opposition from conservationists over Fisher amendments.

Secretary of the Interior Senate House

Methodist debate over temperance report at conference

Dr Samuel Dickie president of Albion College assailed a report backing the anti saloon league and a plan to move the church temperance society headquarters from Chicago to Topeka the report was adopted after a brief clash in the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Minneapolis Minn General Conference The Methodist Episcopal Church Samuel Dickie Albion College Committee On Temperance TL Am Church Temperance Society Chicago Topeka Anti-Saloon League Anti-Saloond League

Roosevelt rejects discredited politicians for GOP convention

Rosevelt declared he would not permit discredited politicians and bosses to control the Republican national convention. He said professional politicians accustomed to power won’t stand it, and warned opponents plan to use defeated state committeemen to shape the convention agenda.

Teddy Rouse Elizabeth N. J Roseevelt Een

Conflict Near Cuba Sparks U S Intervention Talk

May 25 reports say Medieta forces near the insurgents under Vollet and Ketenoz. Congress debates intervention under the Platte amendment law as two Atlantic Fleet divisions are set to Key West with 14 000 troops ready for possible Cuba campaign.

Havana Medieta Vollet Ketenoz Washington Cuba United States Key West

Edna Goodrich to Star in Vaudeville Tour in Fall

London May 25 Edna Goodrich plans vaudeville in New York starting September after finalizing a divorce settlement with Nat Goodwin. She will return to her old quarters on Jermyn Street and her new manager Benjamin Harris is seeking a suitable sketch in London.

London Edna Goodrich Nat Goodwin Jermyn Street New York Benjamin Harris

Three-Cushion Billiard Tourney Opens Monday

The three cushion billiard tournament begins Monday at the Brone amid rising national interest. Top local players compete for three prizes with matches at 8 oclock each evening, inviting public attendance as the field includes the best in the sport.

Keon

Last charges against SuhmitA Arm dismissed

Former mayor Eugene Sehmite is entirely freed from graft prosecutions as Judge Lawlor dismisses twenty seven indictments. The decision ends a long case history and reflects the failure to convict despite extensive indictments in trolley case graft.

Fon William P. Lawlor Eugene &. Sehmite Lawlor

Opinion on Drunken Haste and Faith in Shelter

Fragmentary dialogue from the Boston Transcript features Mrs Maleahey admonishing a drunken rush home and another speaker named Faith reflecting on the trouble and reception received. The excerpt hints at moral concerns and the social response to intoxication.

Maleahey Boston Transcript

Diamonds and jewelry offered by local shops

The State-Reader Want Ads note a range of diamond and jewelry offerings from Edholm and Aken Co Restle and Sleepless Jewelers in Plains Building Central area. The ad mentions pemounted items and a general middle man service in the market.

Edholm & Aken Co Plains Building Léthst

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