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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1916
Page
10
Quote from Woodrow Wilson on the flag symbolizing human rights across races and origins urging political liberty and self governance. He warns that denying these ideals erases American traditions.
Editorial hails Kendrick Weld as a longtime Wyoming resident of forty years who has honest dealings in business and politics. It denounces Republicans for false accusations of dishonesty and theft, arguing his election to the United States Senate would prove the state favors honesty, frankness, and clean government over the dominant trio Clark Wartien MondeLl.
The piece argues two charges against John B. Kendrick are false and claims Clarence D. Clark has failed Wyoming by not delivering major legislation. It asserts Clark aided monopolies and Big Business while Kendrick stands for the people, urging Wyoming voters to choose Kendrick this fall.
A sympathy filled plea argues Kendrick can serve Wyoming in Washington by guiding land and highway policy banking and mining. After forty years in Wyoming his varied work gives him firsthand knowledge of the state's needs. Voters decide soon between a candidate aligned with Special Interests and one who has stood with the people.
The republican press lauds dry farmers and ranchers in Wyoming and praises the rural credit bill under President Wilson as a major achievement. It questions Senator Clark of Wyoming for not voting in support, urging local farmers to consider his stance and its impact on their finances.
A critical letter questions the Wyoming Tribune and its stance on Governor Kendrick’s purchase of ten thousand acres. It defends Kendrick as lawfully buying state land and argues the paper should support legitimate investment if taxes are to fall with increased revenue.
Democratic candidate Jack Clark gains praise as a logical, convincing public speaker. Reported from across the state the candidate will speak at the Atlas Theatre in Cheyenne the night before the election as Mondell’s support falters and Clark pursues a winning bid for Wyoming’s congress.
The State Leader endorses Ed Jacobson for county assessor calling him square, honest and upright. It argues he would ensure fair taxation for every taxpayer and deliver equality and justice in assessments if elected.
A historical note states John J. Kendrick was legally entitled to buy lands from the State of Wyoming just as any other citizen, countering partisan interpretations of the law.
An unsigned 1916 letter from Cooper Wyoming rebukes the Wyoming Tribune for free advertising for Gov Kendrick and Secretary Houx. It argues the paper wounds state progress by promoting Cheyenne over Casper, cites census growth in Sheridan, and urges boosting northern leadership to move Casper as capital.
New York Evening Post reports a Wilson drift in New Jersey reducing Hughes’ expected majorities. A Paterson Republican club member says the shift is not a swing but the silent vote surfacing as the campaign intensifies.
Mr Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge Ark muses on a possible election win and a bid for the nearby post office. He touts his readiness, number of children, dogs, and a claim of a wealthy father in law with Jesse James ties to justify his suitability.
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