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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1916
Page
12
The Tribune cites Senator LaFollette's editorial asserting the eight-hour day is no longer debatable for railroad workers. It argues shorter hours improve health, efficiency, and safety, noting government and state precedents and urging nationwide adoption for all workers.
The Imaginative Tribune argues Judge Carey leans progressive and favors Hughes for the presidency. It claims misreading of Carey's statements and accuses the paper of dramatizing mere interest into a declaration, noting Carey’s potential to back Hughes over Garfield or Ryan in the race.
A fragmented editorial fragment discusses backing Kendrick and Clark for governor and endorsing Woodrow Wil l. It mocks opponents and references authority, credibility, and political caution amid uncertain campaign support.
The Tribune argues truth favors Governor Kendrick for U S Senate and brilliancy favors Senator Clark. It praises Kendrick as knowledgeable, capable, and faithful to Wyoming interests while noting Clark’s perceived brilliance and clashes with constituents.
The Highest Tribute notes a western listener who heard Hughes saying the speech was fine but Hughes would vote for Wilson if he were not a candidate. The remark, printed by several papers, is described as the most flattering thing yet said about Hughes.
Railroad engineer Phil Liston of 4652 Russell Avenue laments missing a chance to blow his whistle in salute to President Wilson after the speech engagement was canceled. He recalls blowing for Wilson in St. Louis years ago and notes engineers across the nation would now whistle for Wilson during his train passes.
The passage argues Mr. Chaplin’s Republican allies in the state push to disqualify Governor Kendrick as ineligible for the United States Senate, citing constitutional inhibition. It cites Carey, Walsh, the Trumbull tribunal, 1890 Wyoming legislature, and Warren as precedents. The speaker questions whether opposition to Chaplin is justified.
The report notes at Republican headquarters a plan for a week free from questioning for the candidate. It recalls eight years earlier Roosevelt gave Taft similar political character certificates, which he later shared with Hughes.
The statement suggests Judge Carey showed interest in Hughes' election but did not declare Hughes should be president. The Tribune claims otherwise, while noting Carey as progressive and noting Hughes' place in the Progressive program remains disputed.
In Natrona County voters from all affiliations will stand Pat with Democratic nominee Pat J. O'Conner for the state senate. Hudeon Miner is not indicated as opposing.
The opening game of the World Series will take center stage Saturday while politics, the European war, the New York strike, and Villa’s whereabouts are pushed to a back burner in the day’s news priorities.
The note recalls Mr Hughes opposing the eight hour law warning that without bees to office a terrible catastrophe could strike the gallon and damage the measure at critical moments.
A Sheridan man cites Governor Kendrick as a nonpartisan public servant who strengthens Wyoming in Washington. He argues Kendrick’s experience with land, agriculture, and federal agencies makes him best suited to be U.S. senator and predicts broad Republican support statewide.
A Cheyenne opinion letter argues the 1872 Wyoming constitution barred a governor from serving as U S senator to curb patronage. The writer cites the national shift privileging voters over legislatures in selecting senators and defends the framers logic in simple terms. J Ross Carpenter signs the submission.
A letter from Evanston Wyoming dated October 4 1916 criticizes Congressman Mondell as a demagogue and suggests public figures like Woodrow Wilson should be trusted to lead. The writer compares Mondell to a quack and calls for a cure rather than more advice in national politics.
A survey of work and wages in major American industries shows 02,887 workers in fifteen cities across thirteen states for July, marking a 50.5 percent rise from July 1911. Payroll totals climbed 65.7 percent due mainly to higher wages, though one large firm reported a decrease.
Water and dirt entering gasoline tanks cause misfires and engine stoppages. Use a chamois filter and funnel to strain fuel, drain water from carburetor float chambers, and clean fuel lines regularly. Steam cars vs gasoline is discussed with public tastes and flexibility defined for varying speeds.
The report notes a ten day shop vacation four years ago with no such event this year and shows average worker pay rising by over three dollars. Of fifteen firms, nine are tariff affected, six are not, with the latter group’s business tripling in four years and employment increasing from 10 347 to 30 945. War orders have only a light effect, highlighting overall strong U S business conditions and optimism for the future.
In twilight the detachment engages near enemy trenches as heavy artillery pummels two field batteries. The assault pushes through mud and wire, with Canadian defenders resisting fiercely and surrendering not. Our troops press forward amid grenades and close combat, honoring fallen comrades.
In the trenches the bayonet and mines forged a costly victory with both Canadian and German soldiers buried in the ruins. Canadians and Germans faced heavy losses as fallen fighters were laid to rest side by side in the long grim aftermath.
A clipping discusses taste versus manners with anecdotes from Philadelphia receptions and Lincoln's cabinet. It notes bad taste in inviting cards with a portrait and a rude wedding toast, while good manners can arise from tactful restraint in a difficult social moment.
A fragmentary note recalls poets using graceful similes to evoke a British warship. The snippet mentions a hot of floating Matvans and a vivid maritime image, suggesting a描描 scene of battle visual.
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