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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1910
Page
12
A fragmented critique warns of machine manipulation in politics with references to Mr. Brooks and Burdick figures. It notes opposition leaders Seab Labor Hamlin and the Democratic ticket while urging Laramie county electors to favor party-aligned candidates. It also mentions a Chicago rainstorm and a prompt to revisit party platforms.
The text questions how Wyoming state government expenses tripled in ten years and notes President Taft and Roosevelt linked to a New York campaign. It implies a public concern over fiscal growth and presidential influence in state matters.
City court action enables the Women's Civic League to carry out a long cherished plan for a free public playground. A ground block in North Cheyenne donated by the municipal government may be farther from the center but remains usable and within five years of the civic league lease it will serve a dense residential area. The organization has about $500 available for equipment.
A local appeal suggests residents donate to a playground fund to enhance leisure for children. The article notes that even small amounts help provide mediums for play and that larger contributions would have desirable effects, urged as a worthy act valued by the community.
A Cheyenne dispatch reports that a federal appropriation of 250000 for railway mail clerks on duty is largely consumed by Washington office clerks. The remaining funds would grant Cheyenne clerks only 34 cents per round trip, far below the intended 106 per trip, as costs for travel and lodging over three days.
The Laramie Boomerang editorial appeals to women voters to study Republican and Democratic platforms in Wyoming. It urges taxation reform and a square deal through measures for popular government, arguing women must inform themselves and vote for candidates who oppose graft and corruption. It stresses the roles of sons husbands and brothers in public affairs and the duty to vote according to convictions.
Three veterans of the Civil War and three widows surprised Sestche by marrying in a collective ceremony. Ages listed include Curtin 70 Kate 4 00, Cole 66, Benjamin W 4%the FP Grover and others with total stated ages and funeral service meetings noted by the Mevnse office.
A blaze in St. Louis on October 21 damaged the Chicago and Alton freight house the BH and O freight warehouses a hotel and several boarding houses. The total loss is estimated above $500,000 with no lives reported lost as far as known.
Three Chinese detainees Leavenworth, Kansas. Lee Rong Ker Yo Kim Yoke and Charlie 800 were brought from El Paso, Texas and received eighteen months imprisonment each for violations of cross border entry from Mexico.
Woodrow Wilson resigns as president of Princeton University and John A. Stewart of New York becomes acting head. The nomination for governor of New Jersey follows this development with Wilson indicating he would proceed to lead Princeton.
Snow covers Wichita Falls and Giles, Texas, with Bath and other panhandle towns reporting flurries. Temperatures range from 34 to 40 degrees as a cold norther moves across the state today.
Sheridan Wyoming October 2 A prominent Sheridan county Republican senator backs Judge Joseph Carey for governor opposing machine bosses. He urges a large Carey majority to purge the state government of bosses and bring honest businesslike governance, praising Carey as highly capable and loyal to Republican principles.
The Cuba on Wheels exhibit, touring for seven years, showcases live alligator and monkey from Cuba with farm products and industry goods. It is set at the Burlington depot today and tomorrow under BR. Booth and I. Re. Wilson management.
A noted speaker delivers a fascinating talk about hundreds of car related articles, while a movement forms to bring Cheyenne school children and teachers to tour the vehicle today.
Keefe Hall hosts the third night of the Catholic Fair by St. Mary's Cathedral. Large crowds patronize booths as raffles prize bigger rewards. Tonight the fair ends with a popular ball and the grand prizes to be announced.
In Rome reports show 16 new cholera cases and 11 deaths in the last 24 hours across Italy. Authorities monitor spread as outbreaks continue to challenge public health measures.
Washington October 21 Robert E Peary Arctic explorer advanced to the rank of captain in the corps of civil engineers of the navy by reason of the retirement on account of age of Capt A G White.
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