Bloodless Revolution in Washington Declared by Railroad Brotherhoods
John Clay Jr writes in the Live Stock Report decrying congressional passage of an eight hour bill after railroad brotherhood pressure. He portrays the action as a bloodless revolution, asserting farmers will bear higher rates while labor leaders wield unchecked power and the public is ignored. The piece features a warning that revolution brings retribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clay, Jr
Wyoming
Clay, Robinson & Co
Chicago
Omaha
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Sioux City
St Louis
Denver
St. Paul
Buffalo
Kurt Worth
el Paso
J. C
Washington, D.C
Congress
Jedburgh
Scotland
Roxburgh
Catire
Jethart
Washington
Labor
Hughes Declares Policy in Philadelphia Address
Governor Hughes in Philadelphia on October 18 affirms a peacetime policy protecting American commerce mails life and property under international law. He rejects intrigues or secret understandings and pledges to uphold U S interests worldwide.
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Hughes
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
United States
Bear Lodge Pick Ups and Local Visits in Alva
Mrs G A Knowles visited Alva last week. Mr and Mrs Massie called on J J Nelsons Sunday. Miss Edna Kendall visits sister Mrs Clay Massie. Mr and Mrs Will Smith called on H L Sims Monday. EF S Tracy and wife visited at C J Derricksons Sunday. Mr Ford threshes about 3800 pounds of beans for Mr Hooker amid inclement weather. A partys hunt with bronchos begins, promising fun if luck holds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Knowles
Alva
Massie
J. J. Nelsons
Edna Kendall
Clay Massie
EF. S. Tracy
C. J. Derrickson
Ellendale Items: Moorcroft Weddings and School News
Fay Strong of Moorcroft marries Joseph Frank Barry in Ellendale on October sixteenth. Miss Ita Thompson completed a successful term at Ellendale school house and returned to Moorcroft last Wednesday.
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Ellendale
Moorcroft
Fay Strong
George Strong
Joseph Frank Barry
Ita Thompson
Road Supervisor Candidate Seeks Support in Hulett Precinct
John McHugh announces candidacy for road supervisor in Hulett precinct. He pledges to focus on repairing roads to a workable state and aims to serve a term to build better roads.
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Hulett
John McHugh
Brotherhoods Win Farmers Wives Lose
The article reports on Farmers Union leaders criticizing Congress for farm wage and labor policies. It highlights Henry N. Hope and Ai Pope denouncing eight hour laws, noting farmer incomes near a dollar forty seven daily and women field workers enduring harsh conditions. A call for wage schedules based on fairness and government oversight is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Henry N. Hope
Association of State Presidents
The
Farmers’ Union
Pope
Pepe
Pew
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure for $100 Reward
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh at all stages by acting on the blood through the mucous membranes. The ad claims constitutional treatment strengthens the patient and supports nature, offering a $100 reward for a cure and inviting testimonials through Fr. Cheney & Co. Ohio, sold by all druggists.
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Secience
Hall
Cheney &C
Ohio
Candidate for Sheriff Clem Good Seeks Support
Democratic sheriff candidate Clem Good asks friends to back him in the November election. He pledges full-time attention if elected and cites his record as a peace officer as a guarantee of a square deal under his administration.
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Clem Good
Qualification Limits for Congressional Candidates
The text states that no candidate for Congress or Senate may give contribute expend use or promise more than the lawful amount under the state laws where he resides. It prohibits any aggregate sum exceeding those legal limits in pursuing nomination and election.
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Congress
United States
Corrupt practices act limits campaign funds in Wyoming 1911
From Wyoming session laws 1911 the corrupt practices act restricts campaign expenses for any office holder or candidate. No sums may exceed twenty percent of one year's compensation or salary for the office sought, whether for nomination or election within the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
United States
Senator Salary and Cynthia Kendrick Campaign Expenditure
The sworn statement of John L. Kendrick filed in Washington under law on January 25, 1913 shows campaign expenses for the 1912 senatorial race totaling 8344 dollars and 66 cents.
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John L. Kendrick
Washington
Wyoming Statute Aims at Equal Election Play for the Poor
A Wyoming statute enacts a strict corrupt practices act to protect elections and ensure the poor have the chance to compete with the rich for political office. The measure imposes severe penalties for violations, signaling a push toward fairer contests in public life.
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Wyoming
Kendrick campaign ethics question in Wyoming race
The text questions Governor Kendrick's 1912 statute violations and campaign spending figures. It notes 20 percent of 7500 equals 1500 and states Kendrick acknowledges spending 8344.66 in trying for the U.S. Senate. It asks whether he will observe the law or risk disadvantaging Senator C. D. Clark by ignoring the corrupt practice act.
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Kendrick
Wyoming
United States
C. D. Clark
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Vr. K. Mespell
Carlileo
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Library of the Public
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A. J. Murphy
Hereford
Alva, Velereny
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Doteten
Beserty
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U, Office
Harry P, Illey
NOBLE
É. L. Bostwick
WY Ming
Paste
J. B. Hodges
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