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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1916
Page
4
Quote from Woodrow Wilson asserts that the flag honors political liberty and self governance for all people regardless of race or heritage. He warns that abandoning these ideals erodes American traditions and universal rights.
Two men, Kendrick and Weld, are praised for decades of honest work in Wyoming. The piece attacks Republican opponents for dishonesty and chicanery in land deals while urging Kendrick Weld’s election as a stand against unfair politics. It argues the people favor square dealing and accountability over the entrenched three-party Triumvirate.
The speaker argues two charges against John B. Kendrick are false and says Kendrick was not guilty of any law violation. The piece contrasts Kendrick with Clarence D. Clark, alleging Clark has failed Wyoming and backed monopolies, urging Wyoming voters to opt for Kendrick.
The article argues for Kendrick to represent Wyoming in Washington citing his forty years in the state and diverse experience in land, highways, banking, and mining. It contrasts Kendrick’s alignment with citizens over special interests and notes the decision is made within a week.
The Republican press lauds Wyoming dry farmers and ranchers as pioneers, praising the Wilson rural credit bill for low interest loans to farmers. It questions Senator Clark of Wyoming for not voting in support, urging rural landholders to demand a representative who backs benefits saving millions for farmers.
The Wyoming Tribune attacks Governor Kendrick over a 10000 acre land purchase, claiming dishonesty, while State Leader proves no laws were violated and similar legal rights applied. The piece questions boosting motives, taxes, and legitimate investment as land leases generate income.
Democratic candidate Jack Clark advances as a strong public speaker with clear knowledge of state needs. Supporters praise his logical, convincing speeches and expect a winning campaign as Mondell's cause weakens. Clark will speak at the Atlas Theatre the night before the election.
The State Leader urges voters to elect Ed Jacobson for county assessor. He describes Jacobson as square honest and upright and capable of fair assessments for every taxpayer, pledging equality and justice in the office.
A reader declares that John J. Kendrick was legally entitled to purchase lands from the state of Wyoming just as any citizen, stressing constitutional equality in land sales and property rights.
An October 1916 letter from Cooper Wyoming criticizes the Wyoming Tribune for excessive campaign advertising for Gov Kendrick and Secretary Houx. The writer argues the paper harms public progress by dulling booster spirit and cites census growth comparisons between Cheyenne Sheridan and Casper. An independent voice insists Casper could become the capital within a decade if the Tribune continues its public opinion shaping.
New Jersey politics show a Wilson drift after early Republican optimism. The New York Evening Post notes Hughes supporters expected 35 000 to 50 000 vote majorities, but current polls indicate weaker prospects for Hughes and a growing, but latent, Wilson influence. A Paterson Republican club activist says the apparent Wilson swing is the silent vote surfacing as campaign heat rises.
In a rural exchange, Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge hints he will campaign for a Cross Roads post office if Wilson wins. He boasts a large family and strong connections, claiming top fitness for the role and a need for money, presenting his life as the proof.
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