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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1910
Page
12
The piece recalls Walter Well ton and Chatterton while questioning silence on Mr Hamlin. It ponders whether Hamlin has returned to Colorado and hints at a governor’s forthcoming long statement about a 29 cent matter.
A serial feature begins in the State Leader detailing a sprawling conspiracy to strip Wyoming of its public and Indian property. The narrative asserts official betrayal for private gain and describes a vast land grab driven by financial interests and unfit public servants.
The article accuses Wyoming officials and the Wyoming Central Irrigation company of a vast scheme to grab 1,150,000 acres of Wind River ceded lands. It claims water rights fraud and official collusion to block settlement, driving settlers out and enriching behind a dishonest conspiracy. It urges independent Wyoming citizens to act now to prevent the scheme.
The article argues that Wellman will not persuade Americans he planned a real Atlantic flight in his dirigible. It notes long public belief he favors “successful failures” and doubts any intention to truly ride to Europe. The piece recalls a misreported coastward drift and mocks Wellman’s publicity stunts while suggesting he has enough material for further mockery.
The text lists a spectrum of reforms and political ideals such as direct primaries corrupt practices acts eight hour day public works convicts labeled goods and prison reform plus constitutional measures like initiative referendum and recall. It mentions labor laws tariffs land legislation and nonpartisan government as priorities associated with Taft era Republican discourse.
Platforms attack Democratic policy on taxation and tariff law. The piece condemns political bosses and machine rule, corporate campaign contributions, and state offices under the Payne Aldrich tariff framework. It notes the conduct of state authorities in Wyoming Central and related agencies.
The play Under Southern Skies comes back to our city, drawing large crowds as six year old favorite tours with new scenery costumes songs and dances. Audiences who missed it before have another chance to enjoy this Southern life epic noted for its popularity and strong reviews.
The fragment lists candidates for state senate representatives sheriff county clerk county treasurer surveyor clerk of court and commissioners plus road supervisor and justice of the peace races across Cheyenne precincts with several names and party designations included.
The attraction Southern Skies returns to Capitol Avenue Theatre this Saturday, with seating urged early to avoid crowding as the venue fills. An excellent hot supper at the Catholic fair runs 5 to 7 30 p m Wednesday through Saturday October 19 to 22. Sherman Co reports fine wallpaper.
The text suggests starting a saving account to preserve life worth living through financial security, contrasting money in the bank with monotony of being broke. It promotes prudent money management as a remedy to financial stress.
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