Osborne as Congressman and His Record in Congress
The article portrays Osborne as a narrowly elected Wyoming congressman in 1896 who lost in 1890 to Frank Mondell. It credits Mondell with service since, notes Osborne’s wartime votes and opposition to several measures, and claims Osborne failed to pass any bill while in office. It describes his stance on the Spanish American War, the Philippines, Cuba, bankruptcy, civil service funding, the industrial commission, and navy spending, concluding his two-year record was a blank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne
Congress
Washington
Wyoming
Frank W. Mondell
National
United States
Spain
McKinley
Philippines
Cuba
Civil Service
Industrial Commission
United States Navy
Marine Corps
France
Osborne’s first act as governor a doorway burglary
After the 1892 election Osborne won by a small margin and, with a strong arm squad, entered the Wyoming state executive office by forcing a window just before dawn. He took the oath early and forced entry again, hiring Denver lawyer Tom Patterson to defend the unlawful act. The Wyoming Supreme Court unanimously condemned the actions, but he avoided prosecution for housebreaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne
State House
Denver
Wyoming
Tom Patterson
Supreme Court of the State
Judge Metz Brings Fine Deer Home from Big Horns Trip
Judge P. W. Metz and Guy Brill returned Wednesday from a hunting trip in the Big Horns above Tensleep. Metz had good fortune and secured a fine deer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Metz
Guy Brill
Judge Metz
Osborne the war dodger physician and cattle baron
A Wyoming doctor named Osborne, wealthy from sheep farming, is condemned for refusing to serve in World War II medical roles and to aid the Spanish influenza victims. The piece accuses him of selfishness and partisan politics as epidemics raged.
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Osborne
War Department
Public Health Service
Wyoming
Safe Board of Health
Record of Osborne in Primary Campaign
The account describes Dr. John E. Osborne’s Wyoming campaign for U S senate nomination. It notes his past roles as Wyoming governor congressman and Wilson administration aide and says he abandoned his platform after securing the nomination to hide behind President Wilson, alleging a lack of notable public achievements and many ill deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Osborne
U. S. Senate
Congress
Wilson
Wyoming
Osborne
Daughter Will Arrive To Live With Father
Miss Geraldine White of Mt. Ayr Iowa is expected to arrive next week to live with her father J. W. White of the Continental Supply Co. He has leased the Davis house west of the Baptist church for their home.
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Geraldine White
Mt. Ayr
Iowa
J. W. White
The
Continenal Supply Co
White
Davis House
Baptist Church
Notice of attachment in Big Horn County Wyoming
Writ of attachment issued against L A Anderson to secure debt of 63.85 owed to L A & A E Zane. appearance required before Justice J R Bonwell on November 16, 1918 at 2 PM. property may be sold if not appeared. Also Basin Hardware Co claim 11.75 against T L Anderson. first publication Oct 26 1918. last Nov 8 1918. Zela Murphy County Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Ranch
Burlington
Denver
Farris Poultry Farm
Michigan
John F. Rowell
Col
D. W. Rogers
AUC. C. A
Big Horn
L. A. Anderson
L. A
A. E. Zane
J. R. Bonwell
Said
A. D
T. L. Anderson
Basin Hardware Co
the Basin Hardware Co
Plaintiff
Big Horn County Nomination Paper List for 1918 Election
The county certifies a full list of nomination papers filed with the Secretary of State for the November 6 1918 general election. It names candidates by office and party, with home towns or residences and polling precincts, including Governor to County Coroner and related officials. The document is dated October 18 1918 and signed by Zela Murphy County Clerk.
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Big Horn
Wyoming
Secretary of State
Big Horn County
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Board OF Livestock Commissioners OF
Cheyenne
Robert D. Carey
Mr. Carey
P.S. Pleaza
Fred. L. Thompson
Thompson
Democratic State Central Committee
A Ay
Almi
Wyo
State of
State of Wyoming
Zela Murphy
Ford Trucks
Detroit
Automotive Company
Fordson Tractors
Lalley
Oliver
Frank L.houx
Cody
Careyhurst
Maurice Groshon
Ft. Bridger
William E. Chaplin
Laramie
Albert H. Stewart
Casper
Ishmael C. Jefferis
Newcastle
John L. Jordan
Undterwood
A. D. Hoskins
Kemmerer
Intendent of Public Instruction
Amie E. Hefferon
Katherine A. Morton
Rawlins
Francis E. Warren
Hayden M. White
Buffalo
Supreme Court
Charles N. Potter
Charles BE. Lydenburg
Columbus Wardlaw
Basin
J. T. Hill
Greybull
C. K. Mansfield
Kane
R. C. May
Lovell
Mercer
Hyatt
Ville
B. J. Sullivan
Edith C. Scott
T. W. Spratt
John Weintz
Nelson Jimerfield
Tom Olney
Shell
Bernice Dodge
Marl V. Rhodes
J. L. Murphy
B. F. Wickwire
Basin. Co
Gilmore Hartigan
F. A. Little
Hazel Lawrence
J. T. J. Jones
Democratic
Manderson
G. J. Schenk
M. H. Smith
mSrs
Pershing
Warren
Frank A. Little
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