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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1910
Page
12
A noisy editorial targets Carey and Democratic candidates as the path to better government and attacks machine-backed contenders. It warns of continued salaries amid campaigning, urges watchfulness at the Capitol Avenue theatre next Friday, and predicts a crushing November 8th defeat for machine candidates.
Voters in Laramie county Wyoming must register before the two sessions. Registration boards start today and run through the week with a final session on October 27 and 28. First ward voters register at Dinneen's garage Sixteenth and Eddy, Second ward at Industrial Club Seventeenth and Warren, Third ward at Court House Annex Carey and Nineteenth. Delay risks disfranchisement on November 5.
The Democratic state platform supports the Oregon plan to elect United States senators directly by electors. It argues the system gives electors a voice in the Senate and deters party machines from bartering senatorial positions, criticizing device as dominated by party interests and manipulative tactics.
Politicians have gained party control, making the Oregon plan unpopular with the machine. Adoption would reduce machine power in Wyoming and threaten the entrenched ring which has benefited from public funds, signaling an end to machine rule in the state.
The Herald denounces bosses who wield power, calling for a fight against railroadism, machine politics, corporate favoritism, and state resources misused for a few. It backs Judge Carey and frames the struggle as defending Republicanism for workers and future home builders in Wyoming.
An editorial in the Rawlins Journal rebuts claims that W. E. Mullen, Wyoming attorney general, revised statutes at no cost. The piece details legislative salaries and appropriations in 1907 1909 and 1909 noting $4000 was appropriated for statute revision in 1909 and argues many would work odd jobs for that pay.
Notice elegizes Bil Barrow known as Bill Barrow editor of Sagebrush Philosophy and a central voice in Wyoming journalism. The piece praises his original ideas and distinctive style, noting his broad reach among Wyoming residents and readers beyond state borders.
Local theatregoers will have an opportunity to see Starr in Eugene Walter's The Easiest Way at the Capitol Ave Theatre on Monday night. She has led the play in New York with Belasco's company, drawing crowds at the Be lasco theatre for over a year.
New York on October 10 faces imminent water famine as drought reduces reservoirs to near bottom levels and aqueducts fail to deliver adequate flow. Authorities warn of ongoing shortages as engineers monitor dwindling supplies and shrinking water sheets.
The document lists numerous state and county offices with candidate names and hometowns. It includes CONGRESS W B Ross Chercane, GOVERNOR Joseph M Carey Cheyenne, SECRETARY OF STATE rr J Hews Cody, and other officials across supreme court, superintendent of public instruction, county offices, and local city ticket. Names appear with cities like Cheyenne Cody Sheridan Laramie Cambria and more.
Reporters warn that the metropolis may suffer a supply squeeze as forecasts of storm danger trigger widespread alarm. Officials note surrounding communities already brace for epidemic risks and fire losses, heightening citywide urgency.
An advertiser with years of experience offers electrical wiring services and a full stock of fixtures in the city. He emphasizes safety, prompt attention, and guaranteed work with tungsten lamps, motors, dynamos, and vacuum cleaners. Calls are welcome or a return call is offered to save time and money.
The text outlines a broad reform agenda with aims like the eight hour day, public works protections, labor and convict compensation, initiative and referendum, non-partisan state government, and the election of U.S. senators by a state plan. It references Taft era policies, conservation, and tariff debates alongside calls for government efficiency and public welfare.
The report frames Republican platform items opposing Democratic tax schemes and a proposed Conguet leasing system. It cites campaign finance concerns, the role of party bosses, and machine influence. It notes involvement by corporate contributions and state officers including land and state engineer offices in Wyoming.
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