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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
4
A chaotic spoof shows Vice President candidate John Worth Kern of Indiana in a mock ceremony with Jimmie in kilts and Davy as commissioner, plus King Mok counting cash amid printing powers. The scene includes bag pipes, crooks, distorted dialogue, and a chorus about Hollowmas as neighbors heckle outside while the curtain drops.
The piece argues county and state races hinge on representation for Natrona with emphasis on voting against gambling lobbyists and upholding Democratic principles. It notes party workers urging registration and turnout, cites Bryan’s platform, and mentions Judge Gibson touring Fremont county with planned stops in Lander Hudson Riverton Thermopolis and Natrona county for campaigns.
The 1908 National Rev meeting opened September 26 with Elgin elected temporary chair and Osborn as temporary secretary. The motion to make officers permanent passed. A three member resolutions committee was appointed. Credential reports listed delegates and apportioned Casper Alcova Bessemer Patn nuer Lone Bear Mundy. Rosters named J P Smith D A Robertson Ty 8 Steed and others as committee chairs. A ticket for local offices was proposed including Webber Smith Vandoren and others. John S Van Doren noted as a faithful public servant to be acknowledged.
Fragmentary OCR notes report vote tallies with candidates or districts named Bates Hole Pathfinder and Casper, indicating margins ranging from about 10 to 100 votes. No full names or dates are readable. Water Arrivals appears as a stray fragment.
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