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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1916
Page
4
A quotation attributed to Woodrow Wilson extols the flag as a emblem of honor and political liberty for all people regardless of race or background, warning that abandoning this ideal erodes American traditions.
New York report quotes Robert B. Lovett head of Union Pacific saying he supports President Wilson despite a disagreement over the eight hour bill. Lovett lauds Wilson’s currency reforms and European diplomacy, predicting further major achievements and broad corporate backing for Wilson.
A Philadelphia audience heard the Republican candidate attack President Wilson over Mexico. The speech questioned intervention and the cost in lives and money, challenging Hughes to state what he would do beyond protecting American lives.
A disputed Torrington Telegram piece lampoons the Republican Party over its stand against President Wilson. The derisive article questions GOP strategy and calls out alleged impracticalities during four years of Democratic rule, touching on political tensions in Goshen County.
A political editorial argues that despite prosperity and peace under Wilson, the country is unsettled by global tensions. The piece urges voters to trust Democratic leadership and to overlook past promises, calling for turnout to influence future policies and the balance of federal power.
Senator Harding in Wyoming labels Senator Clark a strong man yet questions his record. He notes Clark as judiciary chair due to seniority, cites votes on Lorimer, antitrust, and federal trade commission bills, and asks if Wyoming should reelect a do-nothing senator.
Senator Williams of Mississippi brands the Republicans as the party of negation in a Senate speech. He mocks their reluctance to affirm policies, calling them a great big negation. He also cites Representative Dell of Wyoming and Senator Clark as examples of persistent opposition and negative conduct.
The Casper Press endorses national support for Woodrow Wilson and re election while backing Republican county candidates. It praises Wilson for four years of national honor and contrasts Hughes unfavorably, noting the risk to soldiers if Mexico worsens and urging continued policy.
Reading incoherent remarks, Wyoming citizens discuss Gifford Pinchet and Hughes in conservation context. Vague references imply a political contest on interior matters with emphasis on voter registration today.
Dr Coolidge a full blood Arah? Apahoe Indian from Wind River reports to the State Leader lobby that Indians would vote if enfranchised and cites land and citizenship issues. He recalls education at Hobart College and Shattuck, notes land held under government grant, and cites conflicts with state law and federal status. He spoke after returning from the Society of American Indians meeting Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Walter Lippmann argues for Woodrow Wilson's continued presidency, contrasting Wilson with Hughes and criticizing the Republican campaign. He questions Hughes' firmness, leadership, and policy knowledge, warning that a March election brings months of inexperience and risk in formulating national policy.
War correspondent W. C. Shepherd argues the United States escaped European war traps and preserved honor. He warns against political upheaval during the crisis, urging stability and a simple reward for the president to carry on.
The article notes Senator Penrose opposing the tax on war munitions profits while arguing that many manufacturers faced bankruptcy or modest gains and that some earned substantial profits. The scene reflects political contention on war revenue measures and property claims tied to wartime sales.
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