Elections Committee Chosen After Party Concessions
The Democrat and Republican parties reached a settlement to form a bipartisan elections committee. Republicans secured a majority with Sibley Sullivan Mason Gray as Republicans and Metz Kindler Sproul as Democrats. The move aimed to prevent violence and expedite settling election contest cases before the U S Senate election. Reported talks of ousting Pratt from the speakership were not decided.
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United States
Elections Committee
Sibley
Sullivan
Mason
Gray
Metz
Kindler
Sproul
Pratt
Committees Whose Appointment Was Cause of Trouble
Reported turmoil over committee appointments in the house as Pratt, seeking control, named a mix of Democrats and Republicans. Critics say he ignored Democrat and Republican requests, placing himself as power broker on elections and rules panels. Metz's substitute offered an alternate slate with further Democratic influence.
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Pratt
House of Representatives
House
Clete
M. L. Pratt
Metz
G. B. Kindler
Pratt Allegiance Shifts Amid Party Power Plays
Readers recall Martin L. Pratt of Park County who traveled to the Twelfth Legislature as a representative. Progressives claimed his support, Democrats anticipated cooperation, and Warren machine influence swayed Pratt back home. A Republican senator compared Pratt to an educated flea in a banquet allegory as the Ring solidified his loyalty.
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Martin L. Pratt
Pratt
Park County
Ratt
Oaid
Rederick
Frederick
Warrenism Responsible for Disgrace in Wyoming Legislature
Editorial attacks Francis E Warren and his Republican machine accusing them of political corruption and control over Wyoming politics. It claims the primary law and indirect tactics shield Warren, urging independent voters to reject the entrenched interests and reclaim the state’s integrity.
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United States Senate
Senate
John B. Kendrick
United States
Oregon
Warren
Kendrick
Wyoming
Cheyenne
House of Representatives
John Ab. Kendrick
Unis
Irwin and Charles Irwin accused of stirringMachine actions in Legislature
The text alleges Charles Irwin and other Union Pacific detectives were moved to Warren forces and acted openly on the floor and in lobbies. It claims Irwin led floor activity near the Speaker’s desk, cursed officials, and proposed violence to disrupt opponents. It notes House security aimed to bar outsiders, while railroad influence from Union Pacific and Washington positions is described as diverting from legitimate channels.
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Charles Irwin
Union Paelic Railroad
Warren
Irwin
Plaine Hotel
Tt le
Waton Pacific
House of Representatives
A. D
Riot and Pandemonium Mark Wyoming House Fight
In the Twelfth Wyoming Legislature House proceedings dissolved into chaos as Pratt and the Warren faction clashed over adjournment and contested elections. Fists flew on the speaker's rostrum, outsiders pressed toward the floor, and a roll call debate on committee appointments ended in abrupt rulings amid widespread disorder.
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United States
House of Representatives
Wyoming
Pratt
Park County
Lincoln County
Warren
House
Floor Leader Sullivan Resigns in Wig Horn County
The article reports that Republican Floor Leader Sullivan of Wig Horn County resigned yesterday afternoon. It states Sullivan told the cavelle that vital legislative matters and the House leadership faced strain from the machine and public criticism.
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Kr. Sullivan
Wig Horn County
Sullivan
Cavelle
Mer
Speaker Pratt’s Ignorance of House Rules Highlighted
A debate over an amendment shows Speaker Pratt misapplying Reed and Housere Rules. The proposed Sherman amendment to Mete’s elections committee resolution was presented as an amendment and triggered questions about proper form and parliamentary procedure.
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Sherman
Laramie County
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Pratt
House
Sibley
Mets
Speaker Pratt
Mete
Reed
Mrr
Syelor
Ty Pratt
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Fred Schmidt
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J. T. Bullivan
H. J. Wendt
Jacob Sherman
Wyomin Legislatu
Wromine
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Francis E. Warren
Charlie
Jewin
Republican Ring
Uinta County
Davidson
Thorsday
Sheridan County
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State of
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N.C. Allred
Louis C. Jensen
John T. Field
Joan L. Bynon
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Pred Schmidt
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