Wyoming Editorial Confirms Gubernatorial Outlook and Appointments
The piece notes upcoming political shifts in Wyoming with references to William Ros as a representative, Frank L. Joux as secretary of state, George Forsythe as state auditor, Carl Sackett and Charles Blydenburg as judges, and Earl Wheadon as state treasurer. It mentions Miss Rose Av Bird as state superintendent and comments on Mondell’s illness and a shift of executive affairs to the governor's office from the First National Bank building.
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Earl Wheadon
Carey
Wyoming Executive Office
Governor's Office
First National Bank
Cheyenne Publicity Medium and Republican Patronage Para
The fragment cites a Cheyenne publicity organ tied to the vicious Republican machine and mentions patronage practices in a period marked by political machine activity.
County Ticket Names and Local Officials Listed
A fragmented list shows county ticket members and local officeholders including roles such as public attorney, treasurer, superintendent, and court officials. Names are partially legible, with several entries referencing supervisors, attorneys, and clerks.
Taxation figures in Wyoming show mixed gains and red flags
The 1910 assessed property value rose from 595,678,806.49 to 188,660,916.30, about 8 percent, while taxes levied jumped from 222,267.64 to 502,467,666, a levy percent drop of about 49 percent. The machine’s journal mocks the discrepancy, noting the paradox of rising valuation yet lower levy percentage.
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Wyoming
City politics stir over alderman nomination
The piece questions Mr. Gweet's renomination amid Republican opposition and party machine influence. It notes Mayor Peter Cook and other workers backing Sweet while The Tribune endorses his candidacy, prompting calls about qualification and partisan bias.
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Gweet
Republican State Central Committee
Weonilty
Union Pacific
Peter& Cook
Counell
the Tribune
Sweet
Mr. Sweet
Council
Tribune
Houx Nominated for Wyoming Secretary of State
The Democratic state convention chose Frank L. Houx of Cody as secretary of state, praising his size of character and leadership. Born near Lexington Missouri, Houx built a career in mercantile work ranching and real estate, served five terms as Cody mayor, leads Shoshone Milling, and has strong support from voters who expect him to perform well if elected.
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Frank L. Houx
Cody
Wyoming
Houx
Degert
Lexington
Ieneas
Montana
Big Horn
Rocky Mountains
Shoshone Milling,company
State Auditor Reveals Rising Wyoming Government Costs
LeRoy Grant releases figures showing steep growth in state government expenses over ten years from 1899 to 1909. The records list annual disbursements, noting dramatic increases and questions of official extravagance.
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LeRoy Grant
Wyoming
Why This Plotline Prefaces a Borough Council Strife
A murky snippet shows a political conflict inside a Republican machine, criticizing Alderman Henry Fweet amid party scrutiny. The fragment hints at internal blame over handling council representation and public portrayal during a tense period.
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Jacobi
Republican Machine Bay Bel
Henry Fweet
Grant's Statement on Wyoming Insurance History
TeRoy Grant, after twelve years as state auditor, releases a statement detailing the insurance business in Wyoming. He emphasizes the long presence of life and fire insurance companies, noting reports to the contrary are not accurate.
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TeRoy Grant
State Autdtor
Wyoming
Corruption Alleged in Wyoming Republican Convention Seats
The piece alleges delegates to the Wyoming Republican state convention in Rawlins received free railroad tickets from a ring of corporation representatives. It claims bribery occurred as delegates accepted passes, with railroads and ring agents implicated. It calls for a corrupt practices act to be enacted and enforced.
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Rawlins
Cheyenne
Rawling
Wyoming
County slate lists candidates for county offices
The document names M. M. O Malley for Clerk of Court and others for constable surveyor coroner and board roles. It urges continued Democratic control of the board, cites experienced nominees like Luke Voorhees and Dr C Beard, and notes two-year terms and concerns about public duties and past conduct.
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M. M. ‘O'Malley
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Fourth Judicial District
Third Judicial District
Charles E. Blydenburg
Thomas A. Gibson
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Sheridan
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Vonteat
Roy Piet
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Ron J
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Door Ev Seishergyse
Grant
Laramie County
Luke Voorhees
Mamie Brown Heffron
Thomas J. Walgh
Charles Healey
W. T. Kelley
A H. Dillman
C. ¥. Beard
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William PB. McGinn
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Eb, J. Walters
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