City Government Under the Deming Mathews Commission
A lengthy message from city auditor A L Matthews criticizes Treasurer Swan and Mayor Bresnahen, claims South Side district overfunding, and attacks the council. The misnamed commission asserts control, hints at political motives, and derides city officials while detailing department costs and revenue allocations.
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Deming Mathews Commission
Cheyenne
A. L. Matthews
Swan
Bresnahen
South Side
Viadnet
Union Pacific Railway
Ritty
Saratoga Bun mocks The Cheyenne Leader in Trumpeting war talk
In a humorous yet biting exchange, Detor Crawford of the Saratoga Bun scorns The Cheyenne Leader and its attacks on Senator Warren and Mondell. The piece predicts the Leader will fire back with blunt, heavy shots while comrades on the opposing side show frustration and readiness for a fight.
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Detor Crawford
Saratoga
Remirka
Warren
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Saratoga Bun
Anxiou
Itching for a Good Old Fashioned Fight
A terse quip from the Lander Mountaineer cautions a rival about an upcoming confrontation. The line hints at looming pressure and readiness for conflict in sports or local rivalries.
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Crawford
No Legal City Auditor in Wyoming Says Office Lacks Authority
The argument contends that Orrick or the so called city auditor lacks legal authority and duties. It asserts the Wyoming constitution fixes salaries by Legislature and that the city cannot pay Matthews a salary regardless of the office, since pay must reflect service value and duty performed.
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Taft Seen Appointing Hook to Supreme Seat Burdick for Wyoming
Washington correspondence to The Boston Common reports expectations that President Taft will appoint Judge Hook of the Eighth Circuit to the Supreme Court seat left by the death of Mr Harlan and name C W Burdick of Wyoming as his successor. The piece cites Burdick’s political ties, past offices, and alleged graft connections, arguing the choice reflects machine influence. It notes Burdick would hear cases across 18 states and criticizes the contemplated appointment amid protests by progressives. Nat Baker of Lusk is named as new land office receiver at Douglas after pledges to favor the Wyoming delegation.
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Intermountain
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Massachusetts
Bay State
Arkansas
Colorado
Pexton Claims Insurgent Republics Are a Vimus Threat
Committeeman Pexton of Wyoming boasted to the Republican Committee that insurgent republics were a Vimus quantity in his state. The remark appears in a transcribed meeting report with colloquial sailor’s hints and surrounding chatter.
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Pexton
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Brother Pexton
Leap Year Reflections and Social Quirks Chronicle
A collection of humorous vignettes and social observations. Mentions leap year proposals, funny bones, notable figures like Tom Watson and Adlai Stevenson, and quirky local anecdotes. Notes on manners, autonomy, and a playful critique of fashion and public life with scattered references to modern topics.
Ezra Wyoming letter defends a local figure in unsigned tirade
An earnest, if rambling, 1912 epistle from H. D. Pixley of Ezra Wyoming defends himself against insults in Laramie and criticizes political opponents. He claims prominence and pledges party loyalty while lamenting misread coverage and promising future replies.
Jest and taxes in pre election row with Lorimer links
The piece rails at Warren Jest amid tax dodge claims and pre election tactics. It notes John McGill's assertions stirring fears, mentions Aldrich and Lorimer, and suggests Jest wavers on political compromise before voting.
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