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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1912
Page
12
A dated call urges citizens to fund a people driven campaign against monopoly and corporate influence. Cheyenne organizer Peartatine is authorized to collect contributions for Senator Pontiatios, with promises to publish contributor names to prove funds come from the public, not big interests.
A political obituary style piece recounts three failed attempts by Wall Street interests and Tammany figures to bind Woodrow Wilson to corrupt influence. It credits Wilson with defying pressure, and asserts he is unfettered and pledged to serve the people without financial obligation, citing Baltimore and Syracuse incidents.
The York Evening Post summarizes Collier's Weekly charges against Senator Warren of Wyoming alleging perjury, improper use of government funds, and nepotism. It notes possible payola for his son, grazing on government lands, and promotion of a son-in-law, with court or Senate action expected to resolve the claims.
Reaton attorney and reformer Frandies, a longtime Republican, endorses Woodrow Wilson in a statement printed by the Casper Record. He urges Progressives across parties to support Wilson for the presidency, citing Wilsons leadership, democracy, and commitment to social justice and curbing industrial power.
T P Fahey, Democratic candidate for Congress, toured Basin last week and gained support from locals. The Big Horn Ranger praises him as sincere, earnest, and capable, arguing Wyoming would benefit from his faithful representation and a shift from the current congressional delegation.
A Wyoming newspaper letter argues Collier's reprints are old stories and questions if Warren committed the alleged acts. It asserts voters must decide if Warren is fit to represent Wyoming in the Senate or pursue legal action against Collier's.
The American Federation of Labor endorses the Democratic party and its presidential candidate, citing Woodrow Wilson’s success. The body, typically nonpartisan, declares support when labor interests align, while the Progressive Democratic party gains labor backing. Frank A. Munsey’s purchase of the New York Poet further strengthens Theodore Roosevelt and the Progressive coalition.
The article traces Truetha Van Orsdel’s rise from a Cheyenne attorney to a wealthy figure in Washington through political patronage. It outlines Ralph Esteb’s influence in early Wyoming GOP circles, Van Orsdel’s shifts among party factions, and the role of the Republican state committee in funding campaigns and distributing favors.
An old timer recalls Wyoming political history focusing on the money power and influence of the governorate and big corporations. The text notes G. O. PF as chairman, retained by major interests, with a mix of permanent and transient clients generating vast revenue.
The Mikado Yoshihito is proclaimed crown prince since 1888 and succeeds Emperor Matsuhito who died after a long illness. He is a naval and military officer with a modern education and three children, seen as a worthy successor.
Classified advertising divides readers into groups with one faction reading all Situations Wanted Ads as every person seeks staff. The other readers skip those ads, affecting how the paper presents employment notices and work opportunities.
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