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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1916

Page

3

Wyoming Good Roads Drive Urges State Constitution Yes

James fh. Tree reports on Wyoming road conditions and funding prospects in a state with 100000 miles of roads and 25 000 miles of public highways including the Lincoln and Yellowstone routes. The piece highlights tax sources for road work, upcoming frontier events, and the chance to gain federal aid worth about a million dollars over five years if the Good Roads amendment passes. It notes diverse terrain, rising auto travel, and growing towns benefiting from improved highways and irrigation potential.

Yellowstone Highway Hwaye Arthent of Interior Forestry Ser Pristabo Pria State Board of Ehar Wyoming Yellowstone National Park Park Wyoming-Yellowstone Highway Cody Buffalo Bill America Cheyenne Yellowstone Jackson Hole Wind River Congress United States Wyoming Good Roads Alliance True

Dry Farming Prospers in Laramie County Growth

The article notes successful dry farming in Laramie County with rising farm values and modern improvements. New residents buy land, expand holdings, and non-irrigated prairie settlement boosts Cheyenne's growth. State farm board efforts at Archer and county agent work under Smith Lever funding aid farmers.

Archer Ia Laramie County Cheyenne

Isidor Jacobs Defends Federal Reserve in Tariff Debates

Isidor Jacobs, president of the California Canneries company and Wilson delegate to the Washington peace conference, denounces Republican ta rift charges linking prewar hard times to the Underwood tariff. He argues Wall Street interests planned a panic to maintain banking control, and credits Wilson’s federal reserve act with averting a deeper crisis in 1914.

New York Isidor Jacobs California Canneries Company United States Gov. Johnson California Washington Tod Jocuba Taft Great Wall Street Wilson Woodrow Wilson

Republicans Question Runway to War After Provocation Remarks

The passage questions Republicans who shouted antiwar slogans like On to Mexico, arguing that they now must support the American government amid provocation. It notes unprecedented national confidence in the leadership and the country’s willingness to act, highlighting a debate over accountability and resolve.

Mexico Ite

Governor Kendrick Residence and Early Wyoming Years

Governor John B. Kendrick, likely to be elected U S senator by Wyoming voters, has lived in the state since 1879. He arrived from Mata Gorda Bay Texas along the famous Texas trail with a herd of cattle, landing at Running Water 1500 miles from his start, and later worked for C. W. Wolfsen, whose daughter he married. He subsequently founded the Ula ranch in what is now Niobrara.

John B. Kendrick United States Wyoming Matagorda Bay Texas C. W. Wolfsen Ula Ranch Niobrara

Kendrick Family Leader Moves Through Wyoming Politics

The subject, president of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association and vice president of the American National Livestock Association, is widely recognized as a national stockman. A member of Fike and Mason lodges, he and Mrs. Kendrick have two children. He began political life in 1910 as Sheridan county state senator and faced a 1912 electoral defeat.

Wyoming Stock Growers’ Association American National Livestock Association Fike and Mason Lodges Kendrick Sheridan County

Wyoming State Leaders and Political Figures Profile

The passage highlights Governor Kendrick as a prominent Wyoming figure with deep ranching ties across Hanging Woman creek Powder river Crazy Woman and Clear creek and notes his long service toward state progress. It mentions O H Hopkins born July 5 1862 Castle Rock Wisconsin later education in Iowa law degree and public lands commissioner roles plus Democratic Party leadership and Wheatland Times influence in Platte county.

G. Hopkins Castle Rock Wis Cherokee County Iowa Law Department University of Iowa Kansas Mr. Hopkins

Frank L. Houx Named Wyoming Secretary of State to Succeed Kendrick

Frank L. Houx, secretary of state of Wyoming, slated to take over when Governor Kendrick leaves to join the United States senate. Born near Lexington Missouri on December 12, he built a career in law commerce real estate and irrigation projects before serving as Cody mayor in 1901 and as secretary of state since 1911. He is a Mason and active in civic and fraternal groups.

Frank L. Houx Wyoming John B. Kendrick United States Senate Houx Washington Lexington Missouri Kansasity Montana Cody Royal Arch Masons Ely l Olal

War era shifts to enlistment of boys in Europe

London reports the conflict edging toward youth as 17 year olds are eyed for service next year. General Sir Douglas Haig allegedly favors 18 to 25 year olds, with older men moved to supply roles behind the lines due to trench illnesses and fighting strength concerns.

London Douglas Hilg England

Hunger in Capitol Rivaled by Lobby's Appetite for Hughen

The piece sketches hunger among Republicans and a fierce, all-consuming lobby, praising Wilson era progress and Republican backers in Congress. It notes the awkwardness of lawmakers supporting their candidate while criticizing their own party, comparing it to a return of progressive leadership after a convention.

Wilson Capitol Hughen Congress

Major R Anesun and John McGill Wyoming figures in 19th century notice

Biographical sketch fragment outlines Major R Aneseen Adjutant General of Wyoming and veteran of the Spanish American War detailing early life in Nebraska and Montana, service in the Wyoming National Guard, and recent appointment. Also references John McGill born Scotland 1846 who settled in All Lang county and served as Wyoming state tax commissioner with multiple public roles.

R. Anderson Deming Wyoming National Guard Denmark Nebraska United States Montana Philippines Wyoming Anderson Flest John McGill Scotland Lang County Eines Loet Senate

Painter Martin Glivue Praised For Eloquence In Oratory

The Pacs of Kentucky reports Martin H Glivue as not slow in painting the dale jes of oratory. The article suggests he is a talented speaker, possibly reflecting strong facts he presented, described as eloquent and noteworthy in the News Democrat from Paducah, Kentucky.

Martin H. Glivue Paducahk (Ky News Democrat

Nate Wilson Praised as Local Democratic Booster in Lauder Me

The text extols Nate Wilson as a prominent Democrat in the state of Wreming and a loyal supporter of party principles, claiming he embodies a natural booster for democracy in Lauder while noting continued discussion on the matter on the next page.

Wreming Nate Wilson Wilson Wuld Lauder

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