Cheyenne Pioneer Society Revived Amid Tax Debate
The Leader lauds the Pioneer Society revival and recalls Cheyenne’s frontier era as the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company faces tax disputes. Tax Commissioner McGill explains the cost basis for valuation at 2.07 per ton, with Secretary Houx proposing 1.60, while two Republican board members block compromise amid company ties to the United States Steel Trust.
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State Board of Equalization
John McGi Han
Board of Equalisation
Houx
Republican State Central Committee
C.F. & I. Company
United States Steel Trust
Republican Campaign Fund
Republican Party
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Cheyenne urged to adopt commission form of government
Opinion polls among Cheyenne taxpayers favor three capable men running city affairs on business principles. Supporters say the current council setup lacks paid positions and invites political ambition, harming municipal finances. They advocate adopting a commission form as used by over 100 U.S. cities, citing improvements in management and accountability.
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Wen
Colorado Fuel and Iron seeks higher Sunrise Chicago mine valuation
Tax Commissioner John Me derive adequate revenue from the Very Valuable mining plant as Colorado Fuel and Iron Co. presses to raise the valuation of iron ore produced at Sunrise and Chicago mines by CFJ Co. Last year the mines produced 566,052.90 tops.
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Colorado
Sunrise
Chicago
John Me
Warren plate campaign plan disclosed in Wyoming letters
A letter to Wyoming papers reveals Senator Warren plans a Washington press bureau in Cheyenne to feed dinners of favorable articles and deceptive interviews designed to favor his campaign while accusing Kendrick. The letter notes Warren will spend heavily, partly in improper ways, and urges voters to compare private lives and public records with moral scrutiny.
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Warren
Washingston
Senator Kendrick
Washington
Cheyenne
Campaiga
John B. Kendrick
City Council May Not Appeal McGarvey Case
The city hints at appealing the McGarvey case while bonds for execution stay in place. A new trial request is treated as a formality by both sides, with critics arguing the lawyers seek business and waste city funds. They note $5,900 already spent and warn against spending $6,000 more.
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McGarvey
Heaven
Oath
Ineg
Cubs
Democrats declare next president will be chosen by voters
Democratic commentators discuss the likelihood that the 2024 election will determine the party's next president through a broad voter victory, outlining implications for campaign strategy and party unity.
Raucous Political Row Over Kendrick Payoffs and Wilson Triumph
A heated dispute unfolds about Kendrick’s payments and newspaper influence. Hankins and Deming Sager clash over money, editorial leverage, and campaign strategy as Hank Hankins contends with party loyalty and looming Wilson victory.
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Kendrick
Ty Hill
Warren
Hiz
Republikin Party
Strate
Republikin
Gosh
Partin
Wuderow Wilson
Taft
Chawin
Wilson
White House
Hank
Demikrate
Pathfinder to Be Here Within a Week
A A A Pathfinder A Westgard travels with the American Automobile Association touring in formation to map a northern trans continental route. He will pass through Cheyenne soon after linking spurs from Livingston to Gardiner and Kalispell to Glacier National Park, praising Wyoming roads and scenery.
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A. A. A. Pathfinder
American Automobile Association
Touring Information Board
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Livingston
Gardiner
Mont
Yellowstone Park
Kalispell
Glacier National Park
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Democratic National
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas RB
Marshall
Chey
Dave
Pioneer Society
Tenderfoot
John McGill
McGill
the Tribune
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Ness
Colorado Fuel & Iron CO
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Independent
Union
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Bill
Amiles
Collyerz
Yurself
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John Harrington
Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power CO
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