Osborne's Scandal Shapes Wyoming Senator Fight
In 1893 Wyoming's fusion legislature failed to unite on a US senator. Senator James Kime was drugged and coerced into naming Samuel A. Corn as his choice, blocking a 25 vote majority. The plot, tied to Osborne and ally "Cocktail" Dodge, unraveled as officials investigated and a saline departure followed.
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Osborne
Wyoming
Little Doctor
House of Representatives
United States
Warren
James Kime
Fremont County
Kime
Senate
House
Kltne
Amos W. Barber
J. M. Wilson
Converse County
Samuel A. Corn
Inter Ocean Hotel
Dodge
Rawlins
John B. Osborne
Trinidad
Colo
Cheyenne
Scheemers
Houx Tax Dodger Accusations Stir Wyoming Campaign
Wyoming campaign managers accuse Houx Democratic candidate for governor of owning Park County property worth 35 500 while reporting 2 680 for assessment. They call him a 92 percent falsifier as he alleges their misstatements, while noting his high salary and use of state funds.
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Wyoming
Houxz
Park County
Houx
Frank L. Houx
Mondell Voted for All War Revenue Bills Says Editor
The article defends Frank W. Mondell noting he has supported every revenue and appropriation measure in the House since the war began. It also rejects claims of any link between former President W H Taft and the National Security League as falsehoods spread by Democrats.
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Frank W. Mondell
House of Representatives
W. H. Taft
National Security League
Peculiar Transaction Involving Candidate A H Stewart
Sworn official papers in Natrona County allege A H Stewart, Democratic candidate for state auditor, defrauded Henry L White of Casper of 60000. White, 71, says Stewart induced him to fund an option on the Barnett Sennet building, then sought to take White's property. White seeks equity to recover the money or property, citing Stewart's past business conduct in Wyoming.
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District Court
Natrona County
A. H. Stewar
Henry L. White
Casper
Ciy
Stewart
White
Barnett- Sennet
Sewart
Denver
Wyoming
State Auditor's
Notice of Attachment in Big Horn County Wyoming
State of Wyoming issues writ of attachment against Leo Anderson to secure a $60 debt to M. H. Smith. Justice J R Bonwell will hear on November 16, 1918 at 2 PM in Big Horn County office. failure to appear may result in judgment and sale of attached property. Public notices dated October 29 1918 with publications through November 6 1918.
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Big Horn
Leo Anderson
M. H. Smith
J. R. Bonwell
Notice of Sale of School Lands in Basin Wyoming
Pursuant to law and by order of the State Board of School Land Commissioners the Commissioner of Public Lands will sell at public auction on November 30, 1918 at 1 PM, at Basin Wyoming, the lands described as SE% SW% of Section 31, T57N R94W containing 40 acres, and several other parcels in Sections 29, 30, 31, 32, T53N R89W totaling 79.69 acres, with minimum bids deter mined by appraised surface values. Purchasers must reconvey mineral rights to the state. 10 percent cash and up to 18 annual payments at 4 percent interest. The Board may reject any bids. Dated October 23, 1918. Frank L. Houx President. Ray E. Lee Secretary.
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State Board of School Land Commissioners
Commissioner of Public Lands
Basin
County of
Big Horn
Wyoming
George W. Walker
Andrew A. Kershner
Arthur Flitner
State of
Secret Societies Schedule for Temple Lodge No 20
Temple Lodge No 20 A M meets second and fourth Wednesdays. The Order of Eastern Star meets in Fraternity Hall every second and fourth Monday. Basin Lodge No 36 meets every Tuesday evening. Basin Encampment No 15 F second and fourth Friday. Eliza Rebekah Lodge No 2 C F meets first and third Monday. Basin Camp No 686 meets second and fourth Thursdays.
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Temple Lodge No
A. M
The
Order of Eastern Star
Basin Lodge No
Eliza Rebekah Lodge No
C. F
Mond
Basin Camp No
Basin City Officials and County Posts Listed
Basin City announces its municipal officers led by Mayor E J Sullivan with councilmen Wam Gibson F Hime H Lamb W H Paulay and Clerk Jas F Ewers. County leaders listed include Sheriff B F Wickwire Assessor T J Jones and County Clerk Zela Marp with several other posts named.
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E. J. Sullivan
Wam. Gibson
F. Hime
H. T. Lamb
W. H. Paulay
M. V. Rhod
Jas
F. Ewers
C. A. Zaring
J. H. Hanlon
Basin Republicans
Big Horn
Pioneer Building Basis for Lawyer Office Move
A Wyoming case involves H. T. Harris Co. and the Pioneer Building as they plan to establish a lawyer office overlapping with Big Horn County Hospital and Residency arrangements. Authorities review the implications for local property and professional use.
Clyde W. Atherly Civil Drainage and Sewers Reports
Clyde W. Atherly submits reports on civil drainage and sewer projects outlining blue printing and general engineering work. The document highlights drainage systems, sewer design, and construction oversight for municipal infrastructure.
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Clyde W. Atherly
Civil Drainage Sewers
Blue Printing General Engineering
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Brothers & Moorhead
Union Stock Yards
Omaha
Basin Chamber of Commerce
Sec
Retary
the Clearing House
Chamber of Commerce
Boyd V. Osborn
Rexall Service
Dave Tuttle
Prop
Mountain View Hotel
Catherine Goodrich
Wyombag
A. D
Ray E. Lee
Morris Dailey Cattle CO
Hyattville, Wyo
Paint Rock and
Nowood
L Smith
Ghell Creek
Shell, Wye
Basin City Officials
DE. L. G. Vanslyee
Pioneer Building
Basi
Big Horn County
P. Arnott
DRS
H. T. Harris Co
W. B. Cropsey
Greybull
Thos. M. Hyde
Basin State Bank
Ing
William C. Snow
Oil Exchange
Irrigation Waterworks
Gilmore Hartigan
J. B. Thompson
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