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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1916
Page
12
Editorial argues that the flag represents honor and universal rights, not advantage or political self interest. It laments neglect of American traditions when liberties are undermined and stresses Woodrow Wilson’s framing of liberty as a universal ideal.
A Wyoming Tribune critique questions Mondell’s defense of rivers and harbors funding and labels Democrats as grafters. The letter asks whether supporting the eight hour bill was right for Mondell and wrong for Wilson to sign, challenging the president and Congress's actions.
Governor Kendrick strongly supported a 40 acre grazing homestead measure. Secretary Lane consulted him for guidance as Kendrick, a longtime farming advocate, shaped the bill. Kendrick’s push followed the influence of major range interests in Washington, with Wyoming settlers recalling his early campaign emphasis on the section homestead.
The Wyoming Republican State Committee consolidates under Patrick Sullivan as chairman and J Nake Kennedy as secretary. An executive committee is chosen from loyalists who opposed 1912 reform, with no seats for progressives. The piece critiques the party’s return to old leadership and vows continued control by the old guard.
The piece notes Wyoming progressives returning to their stalls and resisting efforts to bend to past leaders. It draws parallels with California and Wisconsin, highlighting influence of Hiram Johnson and Rob Tabottette as power centers, and claims progressive voters stay true to their principles in triumph.
Wyoming citizens face a pivotal Cheyenne hearing on September 15 to decide district placement and farm loan bank location under the rural credits act. The decision will shape the state’s agricultural development and credit access for farmers statewide.
A large group of Interborough Traction Company workers walk out demanding better wages and conditions. The company rejects arbitration and warns the mayor and public service officials that mediation offers will not be accepted. The piece contrasts with prior railroad strike coverage and notes partisan reactions.
Judge Hughes broad attacks Provident Wilson and the Adamson eight hour bill while also targeting Congressman Mondell and a majority of his party in the House for voting in favor.
In a heated political moment, candidate Hughes attacks the president for not averting a major nine disasters and a nationwide eight hour bill crisis. The outspoken figure urges swift action and fiscal accountability amid public unrest.
Dr Sun Yat-Sen, head of the young China movement, returns to Shanghai after Yuan Shikai’s death and says he seeks compromise to unite north and south. He favors stable government, foreign relations, and industrial development while denying rapid upheaval. He may visit Peking for government reorganization and notes concern over foreign press views.
The author questions why World War I has not produced a unifying national song like the Marseillaise or Dixie. He notes Tipp erary’s early existence and wonders what tunes soldiers sing in action, mentioning Highlanders singing a local ballad and asking what other troops chant.
The Boston Journal notes Elbert Gary's Tokyo speech amid reports of a Japanese push in China and a campaign to expand influence in Manchuria and Mongolia. It argues the U S should resist jealousy while Japan gains loans, advisers, troops, and sway over Chinese policy and regional affairs.
The article argues that U S policy shows a repeated hands off approach and warns against official retaliation to any new power grab in China. It suggests U S rhetoric on Japan is hypocritical only in conscience, not in real actions or death tolls.
Frederick Palmer discusses the close working relation between Sir William Robertson and Sir Douglas Haig as leaders of the British army. He likens their bond to Von Falkenhayn and von Hindenburg and notes the strain of supplying the growing force in France. Victory would bring Robertson rare distinction.
A San Francisco Bulletin item discusses the war era debate on international labor unity. It cites Will Thorne's stance against German labor leaders and argues that peace and international fraternity offer the only hope for prosperity, warning that extremism by workers could sustain perpetual war.
A compiled set of August statements and actions attributed to Hughes and Wilson across multiple U.S. cities. The items reference the White House, Navy funding, tariff commission, labor bills, and speeches on agriculture and industry, with dates from August 6 to August 30. The list tracks political rhetoric and policy positions during a heated election period.
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