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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1916
Page
12
A quotation from Woodrow Wilson affirms the flag as symbol of honor and universal rights. It asserts the flag defends political liberty and self government for all people, and warns against its opposite eroding American traditions.
New York reports Union Pacific head Robert B. Lovett declares support for President Wilson despite opposing the eight hour bill. He cites Wilson’s currency settlement and wartime diplomacy as outstanding achievements and notes Union Pacific workers in Wyoming favor the president without reservation.
The Republican candidate argues Wilson’s Mexican policy hurts US honor and raises distrust. He questions what Hughes would do, suggesting potential intervention, risk to lives, and conflict with South American nations if elected, while condemning current diplomacy in Philadelphia.
A Torrington Telegram reprints an article criticizing the Republican Party for its stance against President Wilson. The piece, headlined “Of the G. O. P. Elephant Could Speak the Truth,” accuses Republicans of being at wit’s end after nearly four years of Democratic leadership and questions their reasoning.
The speaker argues prosperity is widespread with high wages and strong business, blaming critics for doubt while endorsing Woodrow Wilson as a Democrat and urging voters to give the party another chance. The appeal stresses protection and government by influence, warning against perpetual federal control.
In Evanston Senator Harding assails Senator Clark as a do-nothing leader. He questions Clark’s Wyoming service and cites votes on Lorimer, anti trust, and federal acts to argue Clark failed to deliver results for state or nation.
Senator John Sharp Williams of Mississippi denounces the Republican Party as a party of negation. He ridicules them for denying pay-day payments and failing to affirm any policy. He also profiles Congressman Mondell and Senator Clark as persistently negative in conduct and stance.
The Casper Press endorses Republican candidates for county offices while praising Woodrow Wilson's national policy. It argues Wilson deserves reelection and Wyoming voters should reindorse his program by electing Clark and Kendrick to Congress. The Cowley Progress is said to praise Hughes, but Wilson is deemed to have shown national honor through consistent actions, unlike Hughes who merely talks.
Wyo ming citizens discuss Gifford Pinchet and the interior post amid references to Mr Hughes. The message stresses the need to register and vote today.
Dr Coolidge a full-blooded Apache from Wind River speaks in Wyoming lobby about citizenship ambiguities and land rights. He notes triple citizenship by birth federal law and Oklahoma state law and calls for federal action from President Wilson.
A signed article in The New Republic contrasts Wilson and Hughes, arguing for Wilson’s continuation. It questions Hughes’s firmness and competence, the GOP’s record, and the risks of changing leadership during crucial months before policy is settled.
War correspondent W C Shepherd argues Americans escaped war’s horrors and praises U S steadiness in Washington. He notes European leaders and voters question peace with honor, but the United States should keep government stable and continue with President’s policies.
The article reports Senator Penrose denouncing the war profits tax during a senate session linked to the war revenue bill. He argues many munitions makers suffered bankruptcy or earned little profit, while a few earned substantial gains.
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