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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1916
Page
12
A quote attributed to Woodrow Wilson asserts the flag represents honor and universal political liberty. It emphasizes equal rights regardless of race or origin and condemns forgetting American traditions.
The piece discusses WI Walker of Cheyenne and a thermos bottle case to illustrate how tariffs affect profits and consumer prices. It argues a tariff commission could balance costs and ensure fair profits for manufacturers while protecting American workers and consumers.
Senator Walsh notes shifting sentiment in the West with Wyoming leaning more Democratic. He cites Taft and Fairbanks campaigns in Utah and a strong Democratic push to claim the state’s electoral votes for Wilson, predicting a Democratic senator from Wyoming amid a changed national mood.
Republican papers praise Kendrick as fit for higher office noting his tenure as Wyoming governor proves his capability and understanding of state issues. They argue he should be promoted to national leadership and that his experience positions him to influence broader legislation.
Sheridan county letters reveal Col William Helpful Hantley criticizing the governor’s ballot path while endorsing Kendrick for the United States Senate. He predicts Kendrick will gain votes in Sheridan county despite lacking formal consultation, and notes Huntley’s support for Senator Clark.
The Democratic party presents a strong Lara mie County slate for fall voters. It highlights Pat Hayes for sheriff, Mrs. Tda PB Graham for county clerk, Sam Schuetz for treasurer, Sam Thompson for county attorney, Mrs. Hefferon for superintendent, Ed Jacobson for assessor, and Sidney FE Bartlett as a high standing civil engineer candidate.
Woodrow Wilson argues that many Republican supporters openly seek war so the party can win, dragging the United States into the European conflict and using U S forces to impose order in Mexico favorable to American investors. He frames the outlook as a choice between peace and war and condemns the push toward entanglement.
The passage of the federal eight hour law for railway trainmen sparked the greatest boom in U S railway stocks in years. Rail unions opposed safety measures and perks, yet prosperity followed reforms as railways embraced safer standards and efficiency.
The column endorses J. C. Nash and Ross P. Snyder for county commissioners as first-class men ready to manage county business. Judge Carey cites progress on the 1912 platform and predicts Wilson Kendrick and Jack Clark win by November 7 as Republicans face defeat nationally. The piece notes party dynamics and civic projects proposed by the Young Men's Literary club.
In a letter to The State Leader editor, Secretary William C. Reedfield defends Democratic foreign trade policy. He cites expanded Commerce Department efforts, new commercial attaches, eight branch offices, and six cooperating branches. He argues Hughes misstates facts about U.S. export promotion and bank expansion under Wilson.
A citizen tax payer questions the appointment of Snook from a neighboring state to an official post without tax payment ties. He asks why Snook was given a deputyship without bond and access to ballots, and criticizes county clerk practices that could affect election integrity while urging accountability before supporting the county ticket.
An unclear Washington Star fragment shows a person referencing rings in speech and topical remarks. The text hints at misunderstanding and confident but offhand responses.
Erwin W. Thompson, commercial attache in Berlin and The Hague, tells Boston chambers that America will not slump after the European war and will gain vast new markets. He cites Germany’s postwar needs, notes ship shortages, and urges U S producers to convert plants to peacetime goods while leveraging Commerce Department resources.
A 1916 Progressive Party line quotes President Wilson in his September 2 acceptance speech, claiming substantial progress toward the party and its aims over four years. The message emphasizes shared progressive goals and forward momentum under Wilson's leadership.
The fragment lists presidential electors for Woodrow Wilson and Thomas R. Marshall, with electors James P. Smith Casper J. L. Jordan Cheyenne A. M. Brock Buffalo. It names U S Senator John B. Kendrick and Representative John Da Clark, plus state senate and representative candidates including J. R. Carpenter Lee Moore William Landau Thomas Carroll Joe Gibbon A D Mitchell Oscar D Natwick Claude F Fulmer Lloyd Sampson Thomas Hunter M K Hemphill Charles D Beaver Ray K Olds. Also mentions Cepia 4 Years age for cinemas and notes no contests for coroner or clerk of court.
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