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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1912
Page
12
The Park County Progressive challenges Senator Francis E Warren over alleged federal law violations for employing relatives on the government payrolls. The letter notes Collier's Magazine as corroboration and criticizes the Tribune for its Warren coverage while highlighting primary results in Garland and Cody and predicting Warren's November setback.
Vermont returns show Republican lead shrinking from 29 045 in 1908 to 6 909 with 18659 votes for Fletcher and 20250 for Howe plus 15500 for Motager. Bull Moose turnout suggests stronger progressive vote in key states, indicating Wilson and Marshall likely win nationally and Wilson may gain a record plurality.
An exchange pits S. G. Hopkins Wyoming Land Commissioner against Francis E. Warren as to land title ease. Hopkins says federal land laws make title difficult for homesteaders. Warren, via the Wyoming Tribune, argues titles are issued promptly and land is readily available.
L Westgald, AAA field rep, arrived in Cheyenne advocating opened park highways for cars. He noted a Gardnch Mont entrance sign reading For the Benefit of the People Only. Yellowstone Transportation Co. owns 2200 animals drawing vehicles free on park roads. Senator Warren faces pressure amid letters from Secretary Wilson praising courtesy.
The Tribune and The Leader align on backing a nonpartisan city commission plan and favor adherence to the law. They stress the initiative and referendum measure, essential to government by the people in Wyoming, warning that failing it could mean railroad and ring rule. They urge press cooperation to inform voters.
The piece describes THY BATTLE OF ARMAGEDDON as the last world war where humanity is divided between good and evil. It warns of false prophets and a period of apostasy preceding a universal worship demand, then asserts righteousness will prevail in the end. It notes signs of a future fierce struggle and warns of deceptive Christs and teachers.
Senator McCumber denounces a corps of special agents employed to arrest farmers on public land claiming they aim to steal homesteads. He urges that detectives act on behalf of the government at the expense of settlers, highlighting opposition to the measure during the Borah bill discussion.
Wilbur Emerson and his son stage a telegram hoax about a record-setting flight from the Pacific to the Atlantic. Mr. Emerson Sr. frets over the danger and the family’s duty, while aeHuar O. Emerson reveals the joke upon arrival in Denver and explains the prank to his father.
A long-serving assistant cashier from the encampment bank in days past had a broad circle of friends who expressed deep concern over the outcome of his daring and perilous act. The report notes his supported and remarkable involvement in the incident, highlighting the danger surrounding it.
James Townsend, long time special agent for Union Pacific, has resigned and plans to return home to St. Louis to join the secret service department of another railroad. Miss Katie Bennett returns from Carpenter after a visit to the Hegadorn ranch. Eastern Star members from South Cheyenne attend Grand Chapter events in Cheyenne.
Syracuse N Y Sept 4 Delegates gathering for the first New York Progressive party state convention were informed that the ticket naming will be left entirely to the delegates. The move comes as party organizers finalize plans ahead of the meeting.
President Taft delivered remarks in the East Room seated in a wheelchair after spraining an ankle during golf. He then returned to his apartments for rest as physicians advised. The president also faces gout and hopes a week on the Mayflower yacht will help him recover before leaving for Beverly tomorrow.
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