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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1910
Page
4
Reads like a 1900 Cheyenne public notice about second class matter status and postal subscription rates. Mentions Daily and Sunday year long, monthly, and three month options. Includes delivery details and office contact hints.
The piece attacks Governor Brooks and the Brooks administration, alleging tripled state costs in ten years, rising taxes, and expensive governance. It cites Independent Republican Thomas T. Tynan and criticizes plans affecting Carlisle’s mayoralty, urging voters to consider tax impacts and governance style at election time.
At a Cheyenne city council meeting Alderman Nimmo, now a mayoral candidate, again champions the Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company, arguing for concessions to the franchise while critics scorn the deal as placing corporate interests over taxpayers.
A harsh political note denounces a Brooks administration move to promote Attorney General W. Mull en as chief representative after the governor's term. The piece argues the plan reflects a predatory ring and criticizes the administration's choices and motives, calling for accountability.
An 18 month old editorial blasts Governor Brooks for vetoing the Swisher act regulating railroad interstate fares. It accuses him of siding with the Union Pacific to shield improper rate practices, undermining state constitutional authority and prioritizing railroad interests over Wyoming residents. The piece argues the veto remains unjustified and political.
In Carnegie Hall Irish-Americans cheer Irish MPs touring the United States to raise funds for home rule. Redmond declares persuasion failed and vows to use the Big Stick, while a broad English shift toward supporting home rule is noted.
B A Colburn from Kansas arrives in Greeley after forty years away claiming to be the first person to grow potatoes within the area now known as the city. He notes he and Ira Moss planted four acres near the residence district in 1869 for $180 in seed, but he left before harvest and lacks outcome facts.
Sergeant W. W. McIntosh of the Chicago department said the town’s proximity to Denver and many roads help explain Greeley’s good record. He noted there were no dives or places to dispose of stolen goods in the city yesterday.
A property sale on South Front LOY on 257th Street between Warren and House Streets is reported for 8650. Listing shows G. 8S. Oliver as contact through phone 574 with Sia Proof Pami at Skermin Co.
Improper installation may burn you out. experience claims span years with hundreds of satisfied customers. Offers complete line of supplies fixtures including Tangstert lamps motors dynamos and vacuum cleaners. All work guaranteed and prompt attention promised. Call or request a callback to save time and money.
A garbled OCR style summary shows a state ticket for Cheyenne with candidates for State Senate and county offices. Names appear: H. Be Lee, Charles Mrs, L. Mogh ron, Merl Wh-8, and others. Also listed are candidates for county attorney, county surveyor, court officers, and commissioners, plus a mayoral slate including L. Ke and others.
Summary of political platform items including direct primary the corrupt practices act and non partisan government. References to state labor commissioner eight hour day on public work labeling of prison made goods and initiative referendum recall. Mentions Oregon plan for US senators and Taft era policies.
Platform statements condemn double taxation and the convict leasing system, oppose the Payne Aldrich tariff law, and criticize political bosses and machine rule. They denounce corporate campaign contributions and the state land and state engineer offices' personnel while noting Republican alignment with state and central authorities in Wyoming.
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