12 May 1913
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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1913
Page
1
The column defends Casper's water system and electric plant against political attacks by the Citizens' ticket. It argues against targeting utilities for motives, notes the value of a new hotel funded by local backers, and suggests future streetcar needs while praising N. B. Wilson Henning and L. L. Gants as ahead of competitors.
A campaign piece urges Casper voters to back Midwest Oil’s N S Wilson for mayor and W F Henning for city council, citing business experience and growth focus. It also endorses L L Gantz for council, highlighting long residence, integrity, and steady effort to advance the town. The platform calls for progressive administration, fair utility regulation, taxpayer focus, and a dollar of work per dollar spent.
A fragmented call urging Casper voters to back Newton and Wilson for mayor. It attacks E P Rohrhaugh and Frank Wood while praising business administration and progress, arguing for capable leaders and resisting past issues with the Wood and Foshay incident.
A local dispute attacks the Midwest as Casper contemplates growth and mayoral change. The message argues corporations cannot run Casper and endorses Mr. Wilson for mayor while noting potential railway concessions if needed.
The quote identifies N. S. Wilson W. F. Henning and L. L. Gantz as the men Casper will rely on during the next two years highlighting a critical period in the city’s history.
City officials warn ten demands per dollar of funds over two years due to growth and new tax laws. They call for qualified leaders and credit to keep progress moving until revenue returns in January. The article notes pressures on the Citizens ticket and reactions to B M alignment with Casper as a rail hub.
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