Democracy debate echoes Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt
The piece contrasts Wilsons belief in individual initiative with Roosevelts paternalism. It cites a New York speech urging federal board regulation of monopoly, arguing concentration of power stifles independence. It warns that government control of industry harms freedom and urges Americans to govern themselves. It also discusses Wyoming politics and Kendrick as a preferred Democratic Senate candidate.
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Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wiem
Workinemen's League
New York City
Ted
Earth
Thomas Jefferson
Roosevelt
Roosevelt and Wilson on Monopolies and Government Role
The piece contrasts Roosevelt's private gain focused model with a public welfare system where monopoly could become public property. It argues Wilson exposed a stark clash between Roosevelt and his followers and the administration’s approach to monopoly and government power, urging readers to heed the warning against central control.
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Roosevelt
Perkins
Gary
Carnegie
Mornwitt
McCormick
Woodrow Wilson
Kim Calf
Theodore Roowevelt
Mr. Wilson
Monticello
World-herald
Our Candidate for Congress Fahey for Wyoming
Our candidate for congress, Thos. P. Fahey, publisher of the Wyoming Labor Journal, is praised for speaking ability and knowledge of political economy. The piece argues his experience fits him to represent Wyoming and its miners, ranchers, and farmers, presenting him as a trusted friend of working people.
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Congress
Wyoming
Fahey
Wyoming Labor Journal
West
Mr. Fahey
Thos. P. Fahey
Wyoming Republican chief as corporate attorney and lobbyist
The Wyoming state Republican chairman C. W. Burdick is described as attorney for the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company and as the legislative lobbyist for large corporations in the state. The report notes peculiar valuations and rebates in Carbon and Laramie Counties related to coal lands and grazing lands tied to the company, with discrepancies in assessed values and significant tax relief.
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Wyoming
Warren
Republican State Committee
State Committee
C. W. Burdick
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Rockefeller Corporation
Laramie County
Wyo
Carbon County
Wio
Colorado Industrial Company
Burdick
United States
Carton County
Sta
Coliler’s
Bept
Sheep Herds and Mexican Raiders Stir Quiet Town
Readable fragments describe a frontier scene with ranchers, sheep herds across a broad range from Chugwater to Greely, and tensions as Mexican raiders approach near the town. The piece notes cattle and sheep moving, settlers wary, and farmers dealing with the grazing impact and small caravan travel amid frontier tensions.
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Republigin Central Committee
Ilo
Chugwiser
Greely
Chuewater
Kolony
Hank Hawkins and the Sheep War Threats
A speech recounts a feud between Hank Hawkins and sheep herders in Guse Neck Holler. Threats of violence surface as cattlemen vow retaliation for damages claimed by a farmer. A warning gun display and local threats frame a tense rural conflict.
Betting odds show Wilson favored in Wall Street betting
Wall Street betting odds rise for Governor Wilson to four to one as Taft and Roosevelt money remains scarce. Democratic State Chairman Stuart W. Walker cites West Virginia 1908 results to project large vote increases for governor and president if trends continue into November.
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Wilson
Wall Street
New York
Governor Wilson
Taft
Roosevelt
Stuart W. Walker
West Virginia
Democratic
Bryan
Louis Bennett
Vermont
Miser’s Tale of Yesterdays Lost in Memory
A speaker laments losing all his yesterdays to time and memory. He describes hoarding days like a miser stores gold, then realizes the days slip away. The poem ponders grief over past moments and the ache of longing for what is gone.
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L. Pray
Clark Leaders Back Wilson Amid Convention Push
Senator Fred Dwbole, helping Speaker Clark's pre-convention campaign, claims Clark backers remain enthusiastic for Governor Wilson. A straw poll by the American Bar Association on uniform legislation favored Wilson 34 of 52 votes, Taft 17, Roosevelt 1. William Draper Lewis and Eugene Massin were noted voters.
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Fred T. Dwbole
Clark
Wilson
The
American For Association
Association
Milwaukee
Taft
Roosevelt
William Draper Lewis
Law School
University of Pennsylvania
Hugene
Massin
Richmond
Commission on Uniform Legislation Appointed by States
The commission on uniform legislation is formed after appointments by the various states and serves as a representative body.
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Commission On Uniform Legislation
Milk-fed catfish amused by inspectors in Mississippi spill
State inspectors condemned 140 gallons of milk shipped to St Louis from Illinois. After debate they emptied the confiscated milk into the Mississippi below Market Street where catfish fed and reportedly purred. Officials described the scene with a humorous note from inspectors.
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ST. Louis
Angiera
Missianippi
State Pure
Ilinois
Mississippi
Market Street
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Kendrick Por
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the Tribune
Harrington
Senator Warren
National House
John B. Kendrick
Kendrick
Howse
Politics and Taxation
Hank Bas Trouhe
Vin Warren
Hank
Hankins
Damidge
Hank Hawkins
Yure Pleter
Frank
Cattel
Astlested
Wood
Sherman Co
Ranitan
A. E. Roedel
West 17Th ST
Rexall
Urtain Sjept
Albany Hotel
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