Wyoming Awakening Against Lorimerism and Political Bosses
The Wyoming Tribune notes a rising public anger against powerful senators linked to Lorimerism and machine politics. It argues Wyoming voters will reject entrenched influence, endorse independence, and repudiate promises of federal pork in the upcoming November election. The piece cites past actions and presses for continued reform.
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An Annanias Club Formed by Editor Chaplin
The editor of this paper forms the Annanias Club with charter membership for Chaplin of the Laramie Republican. Wyoming editors are urged to prove that Warren's sheep tax reduces it to join. those who publish such proof are welcomed as responsible journalism. The club rejects editors with federal sinecures and those who claim Wyoming is ruined and Warren and Mondell must save it. All hail the Annanias Club.
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Leader suddenly shown as a machine in Tribune headlines
Leslie A. Miller, newly returned home, is amused to see front page headlines claiming he dictated state and congressional tickets. The piece notes his short time in newspapers and contrasts him with Deming, a veteran in the field, who is labeled a tool of the Republican machine.
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Ingrate label sparks clash over Wilson and Chaplin
The piece cites CHAPLIN branding WILLow 18 as an ingrate and accuses Editor Chaplin of ingratitude toward Roosevelt and Teddy Roosevelt. It notes Harvey opposing Wilson and hints at political feuding amid Harper’s Weekly excerpts and Democratic support for Wilson.
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A Gruesome Proceeding Editor's View
Cheyenne editor laments public display of a crime head in court calling it outrageous and unnecessary. He questions legal rights of officers exposing remains and fears cruelty and unlawful conduct while noting the city may face scrutiny again.
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Kendrick Entering Wyoming Senate Race for U S Senator
The Hon John H Kendrick of Sheridan will seek the Democratic nomination for United States senator at the state primaries on August 20. A longtime Wyoming resident, he began as a cattle outfit foreman in Converse County about thirty years ago and later built a noted Sheridan county business. The News endorses his candidacy.
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Mondell Lines Up Speech In Defense Of Taft Nomination
The Tribune reports Congressman Mondell will address the House in defense of Taft's nomination. Democrats cheer the move as it may boost Roosevelt opponents. Mondell’s Chicago credentials committee role upset Roosevelt supporters and could cost votes next November. He plans to defend delegates’ actions and faces strong backlash from Roosevelt Republicans.
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Debate over Union Pacific workers choice in Wyoming race
A Cheyenne Tribune item from May 13, 1904 questions whether workers on the Union Pacific line can vote freely in the gubernatorial contest and accuses authorities of pressuring them to back Brook. It also notes the paper will report on Warren and the Kent Bank failure and whether Warren paid his debt in full.
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Aged Corners of News and Nonsense at Pioneer Park
A rambling letter from Hank Hawkins mocks political machines and support for Senator Warn, touching on Democratic farmers, newspaper influence, and party loyalties. The piece ends with a baseball listing: Sunday, July 21, 1912, Bird's Rounders vs U. P. Clerks at Pioneer Park at 3 PM, admission 26 cents.
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Journal notes on Wyoming politics and public affairs
The excerpt discusses Senator Warren and Democratic activity in Jackson Hole, a claim about a $50,000 jam jar, and mentions the Wyoming Farm Board’s demonstration farms. It also covers political maneuvering around T. B. Catlin and Patrick Gill, reactions to election contests, and a Canadian trip by International Farm Congress President Harcourt. Additionally, it references a Cheyenne court case about a murder and calls for decorum in proceedings while noting U.S. Senate scrutiny of expenditures.
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Coroner Clears Woman in Self Defense Case
The coroner's Jury exonerates Mrs. Jonnie Tranto after she shot an assailant while defending her honor during an attempted overpowering in Fremont County. The report notes the killer was killed by the woman and the jury found no wrongdoing by her. The piece also discusses local political maneuvering and candidate petitions in Fremont and surrounding counties.
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Bird's Rounders Meet U B P Clerks at Pioneer Park
A 3 inning game at Pioneer Park between Bird's Rounders and U B P Clerks drew a crowd at 3 PM with admission set at 25 cents.
Parsonage Building Bids Sought By First Methodist
The parsonage building committee of the First Methodist church invites sealed bids for a complete parsonage construction contract. Bids due by 3 p.m. July 27. A satisfactory bond is required. JOHN F. ROSSMAN, Chairman. Also an unrelated sale ad for Switches and Half Goods and Mrs. Clara A. Ligler’s Beauty Parlor at 411 W. 19th St listed.
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