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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1912
Page
4
The text contrasts Democratic and Republican platforms on public land policy, conservation, and development. It emphasizes trust in preserving natural resources, preventing monopolies, and promoting broad access to forests, waters, minerals, and coal deposits, while cautioning against excessive withdrawals and private influence.
The Tribune exposes a letter from Leslie Miller to a progressive U.S. Senator requesting the senator's views on the attitude of Benator Warren toward discussed progressive measures and tariff legislation. The missive seeks public information without asking for criticism or confidential details. The Tribune questions what is known about the matter.
The Tribune uncovers that a letter by Ler Kay to U.S. Senators reveals worries about power held by Lewis A. Mill. Willie notes the issue rests on the letter content, not just its existence.
The Leader discusses advocating a commission form of city government in Cheyenne. It claims to expose corruption in the Republican Machine, to back a nonpartisan referendum, and to urge voters to adopt the commission system next November.
A Wyoming Tribune critique catalogues Old Timer’s verbose style as meaningless noise. It notes a lack of a clear subject, mocks metaphors, and warns the writer against associating Kendrick Warren or Kendrick with journalism insincerity.
Senator Borah denounces the land titling system as un-American brutal and tyrannical while Senator C D Clark of Wyoming argues the land laws deny due process. Both men attack the system in a discussion in the United States Senate.
The Tribune editorial denounces rumors about political candidates and alleged scandals. It cites a letter from a Democrat pleading for help and criticizes distortions in editorial commentary, arguing the publication has misled readers too often.
Washington dispatch reports a farmer rally in Vermont where the speaker accuses the third term of raising tariffs to boost trust profits. It cites price hikes for wool goods, lumber, and steel under the administration and notes George W. Perkins backing the third term with cash.
OMANA Neb Sept 5 Stock man reports alfalfa crop fine in southern Wyoming due to ample rain. Last weeks brought good hay weather after a slow start. Beet growers warn rain damaged tops more than roots but Holtsma expects a strong yield. Ditches are now in good working order though at half capacity. Ranchers seek young cattle as market shows supply strain with Holisma selling three loads of steers.
In New York two largest buildings rely on 16 cent insurance and 5 cent stores. Cleveland plans direct city burial of destitute deaths, bypassing outside undertakers. Coffins to be made by prison labor and graves dug by prisoners at Highland Park Cemetery.
The text notes a Tet benefits and health conservation obligation for employers under the Typographical Union. It cites rising life expectancy and pension fund status with figures: in 1900 average death age 44% years and in 1911 40% years. The old age pension fund balance on June 1, 1912 was $57,289.
Asa Patton of Auburn Va valedictorian at Springfield High School class of 1910 says he did not deserve the honor. He admits to cribbing in his work and, now studying for the ministry in Chicago, believes another student was rightly entitled to the honor. He is 22 years old.
In East Liverpool Oho Sept 5 Richard Burrows a paring contractor was found murdered in a barn after a confrontation at his home Monday evening John Cobourne an employee who lived with the Burrows and Mrs Burrows will claim self defense and defense of Mrs Burrows Cobourne fired several times after Burrows allegedly attacked his wife and the body was later hidden near the home.
Sam Norwood known as Red Mike, who fled Fremont county jail, has been captured in Sweetwater county. Both counties seek him on horse stealing charges.
Local ad notes Sherman Company offerings including wallpaper materials and wood products. It references Sanitas and stabine as listed items with possible catalog names, highlighting a small business inventory and pricing hints.
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