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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1912
Page
7
The piece attacks Interior Department actions harming Wyoming irrigation and land use, alleging spies and agents block homesteads, with water rights disputed among Nebraska, South Dakota, Montana, Idaho, and Colorado. It calls for congressional change and leaders with higher ideals to protect resources and development.
A critical excerpt shows Warren leveraging power to profit Cheyenne officials and friends. The Cheyenne weather bureau rooms on fourth floor were leased at 06.33 monthly, while Warren’s own attic suites were funded by the government, leaving rooms vacant until filled by agents, with ongoing expenses cited as 400 dollars yearly.
The article contrasts John Kendrick and Francis Warren in Wyoming politics. Kendrick, a longtime eastern Wyoming businessman and public helper, is depicted as honest, frugal, and community minded. Warren is described as wealthy and self serving, relying on patronage and political machine power.
Wyoming citizens debate whether Senator Francis E Warren violated federal and state law. Charges include misusing Treasury funds, fencing public domain, perjury to obtain land titles, leasing Cheyenne post office space, pasturing sheep on Crow Creek Reservation, and false tax returns. The article notes the senator has not denied the charges.
Forecasts warn of high temperatures with Roosevelt delivering a speech tomorrow. A Tribune Office meeting is planned for the afternoon, noted by editors who dispute a certain public figure.
A reflective piece on Christian identity arguing that true believers must possess the spirit of trust pity forgiveness and love as embodied by Jesus. It stresses that Christians are imperfect and should show compassion and humility while striving to reflect the mind of Christ in daily life.
The passage compares the sun's role in fruit growth to Christ's influence on human life. It argues that just as sunlit sides of fruit gain beauty and flavor, Christ shines into the world of people, shaping character and purity of heart toward goodness.
A cryptic note from Rev. H. E. Purintop of Ep ia copallas Denver discusses an enigmatic subject described as an active nothing. He asserts no knowledge of its source and cites Rome denying its existence as air, framing a debate on unseen forces.
A letter from Josh Manlove to Hank details Democratic efforts in the Big Horn Basin during a Wyoming election. It praises Warren and his faction, lists local supporters and operatives, and outlines strategies to maximize Democratic votes and influence. The writer also jokes about salaries and political maneuvers.
In Reeport, US October 12 Deputy County Clerk Steffen struggled as Mike Papatheodorekonomdropolis, a Greek applicant, attempted to spell his long name. He asked if the full name would be used for citizenship, and the applicant said he would use a shortened form such as Papa or Papatheodore. The clerk noted the difficulty and accepted the simplification for his first paper.
Two classified rental notices describe furnished rooms with options for board at 2204 Carey Ave and a downstairs front room with furnace heat at 2016 Thomes. Both specify strictly modern furnishings and call for interested parties to apply.
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