Elections Committee Picked Amid Racial Tension Threats
The Democratic and Republican parties agreed to hand the majority of the elections committee to Republicans to avoid bloodshed and speed up settling contests over the United States senator election. Members named include Sibley Sullivan Mason and Gray Republicans Metz Kindler Sproul Democrats. Rumors suggested both parties might unite to oust Pratt from the speakership, but no decision was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Elections Committee
Sibley
Sullivan
Mason
Gray
Metz
Kindler
Sproul
Pratt
Committees Named as House Struggles Over Power
Pratt seeks total control of the house appointing committees to favor his allies. He names both Democratic and Republican members selectively on Privileges and Elections and Rules, drawing criticism for ignoring party recommendations and shifting balance of power.
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Pratt
House of Representatives
House
Clete
M. L. Pratt
Metz
G. B. Kindler
Pratt Figs in with Party Changes and Ring Tactics
Readers learn of Martin L. Pratt from Park County entering the Twelfth Legislature as a representative. Progressives Democrats and Warren machine vie for his allegiance while a Republican senator mocks Pratt as an educated flea in a tale illustrating political manipulation.
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Martin L. Pratt
Pratt
Park County
Ratt
Oaid
Rederick
Frederick
Warrenism Responsible for Disgrace
The legislature in Wyoming witnessed a disgraceful display driven by Francis E. Warren and his Republican machine. The piece accuses Warren of personal gain, corrupt influence, and suppressing direct democracy through a manipulated primary law that blocked Kendrick’s direct vote amendment. It argues independent voters should reject his continued influence.
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Wyoming
Francis E. Warren
United States Senate
Senate
John B. Kendrick
United States
Oregon
Warren
Kendrick
Cheyenne
House of Representatives
John Ab. Kendrick
Unis
Irwin and Railroad Agents in House Floor Turmoil
The article alleges Charles Irwin and other Union Pacific agents have shifted to Warren forces. It says Irwin led floor activity near the Speaker’s desk and urged aggressive moves, with threats overheard about shooting, while the sergeant at arms was instructed to bar nonmembers from the floor. It also notes Irwin’s lobby presence as a feared sleuth and intimidator targeting Republican legislators, amid broader railroad political maneuvering.
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Charles Irwin
Union Paelic Railroad
Warren
Irwin
Plaine Hotel
Tt le
Waton Pacific
Riot and Pandemonium in Wyoming House Over Contests
In the Twelfth Wyoming Legislature the House devolved into chaos as Pratt of Park county appeared to switch sides. The session saw fists raised, spectators pushed, and attempts to adjourn blocked as Republicans and Democrats clashed over election contest referrals and committee appointments. The melee culminated in procedural fights and tense votes amid a charged floor and gallery environment.
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United States
House of Representatives
Wyoming
Pratt
Park County
Lincoln County
Warren
House
State of
James Budge
N.C. Allred
Louis C. Jensen
John T. Field
Joan L. Bynon
John L. Bynon
B. F P. Fisher
EL O P. Fisher
J. T. Fisher
FD P
Cranney
al Brock
Pred Schmidt
Floor Leader Sullivan Resigns Amid House Turmoil
Floor Leader Sullivan resigns from the Republican post citing conflicts over legislative matters vital to the state. Reports say Sullivan faced pressure and opposition within his party as a machine influence grows and party lines shift in the House.
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Kr. Sullivan
Wig Horn County
Sullivan
Cavelle
Mer
Pratt Misreads House Rules In Amendment Controversy
The article reports Speaker Pratt misinterpreting parliamentary procedure by accepting what was framed as an amendment to Mete’s resolution on elections. The alleged amendment, proposed by Sherman, aimed to appoint a five member committee on privileges and elections and refer all contests to that committee, a move described as flawed and unauthorized under Reed’s Rules.
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Sherman
Laramie County
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Pratt
House
Sibley
Mets
Metz
Sullivan
Wyoming
Committee On
Unita
Mete
Reed
Mrr
Syelor
Ty Pratt
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A. L. Brock
Fred Schmidt
C. & Kindler
William Booker
B. MH. Manson
R Mason
W. G. Metz
J. T. Bullivan
H. J. Wendt
Jacob Sherman
Wyomin Legislatu
Wromine
Senator F
Denver Post
Charlie
Jewin
Republican Ring
Uinta County
Davidson
Thorsday
Sheridan County
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