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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1910
Page
12
A chaotic set of political ads and opinions contests capitation costs in Wyoming. Walter Wellman backs Dr. Cook for a century's fairer championship while court rulings in Sheridan challenge machine supporters. Laramie County's state tax rose by 21 139.89 in one year amid claims of extravagance as Frontier Days drew widespread attention.
A broad slice of machine politicians nationwide expressed disappointment after Colonel Roosevelt flew in an aeroplane and its flight remained stable at its highest point. Hamlin of Colorado, long foe of organized labor, backs the Wyoming machine as the sole Coloradoan deemed fit to endorse machine candidates in Wyoming.
The county has spent 123000 on delinquent tax advertising since Luke Voorhees became treasurer. The delinquent list has nearly doubled in two years, blamed on incompetence in the Republican county assessor's office. From 1999 to 1910 the charges totaled 1098.41 while collections from delinquent property owners reached 1574.56.
County records show 1909 and 1910 delinquent tax advertising cost $123.75 due to assessor office errors. The State Leader and Laramie County Times charged $1,076.04 and $622.37 respectively, with property owners paying all but the erroneous $123.75. The county contends advertising should fall on owners, not the county, under the law. The publication accused by the local paper as favoring a rival outlet is criticized for misrepresenting cost increases.
The column rebukes alleged deception over Dunstan mileage claims. It cites Wyoming law Section 1180 M stating commissioners receive salary plus mileage for each mile traveled to and from board meetings. It argues Dunstan’s ranch location does not disqualify mileage and denounces the criticism as misrepresentation.
Denver reports Mr. James Reid Hardy and Miss Mike Antoinette Frances Foott wed at noon and plan a hunting honeymoon in Zacatecas Mexico. The couple, who met while fishing in Colorado, intend to pursue mountain lions and trout seasons abroad, with Mrs. Hardy joining all expeditions.
Telegraphic briefs report Rhode Island Prohibitionists nominating Nathaniel C. Green for governor. a Bleriot monoplane flight of thirteen miles in ten minutes at Kinloch aviation meet. William Barnes Jr. resigning from the state Republican committee. Pennsylvania railroad engineers and firemen due for about 10 percent wage increases. a Gilberta sale in New York where rare 1794 cents fetch high prices. a missing 1-year-old boy found after a three-hour streetcar ride. Seattle arrest of C D Hillman, a millionaire real estate employee, on a bench warrant.
Fragmentary OCR lists several state officers including auditor treasurer attorney general and public instruction with garbled spellings. It mentions names like Coramiss, You Govankon M durey, and Whedon plus locations Cheyreee Sheridan Cambrin suggesting a misread roster of state roles and districts.
A city ticket lists candidates for sheriff clerk county posts and ballots for precincts in Cheyenne. It includes names for clerk of court road supervisor and justices with precinct designations and a city ticket slate.
Judge George Dunworth faces charges alleging intent to use the malls to defraud. In Beverly Massachusetts on October 13 President Taft returned from Boston, had lunch with Representative Gardner, and wore a carpet slipper due to a lingering foot issue. In Salt Lake City on October 12 a burglar fired three shots at a 14 year old boy in his home before fleeing.
Receiver Fred Muller reports September entries in the Santa Fe land district reached 186 as part of ongoing homestead land activity across New Mexico’s six districts.
The rally at Capitol Avenue Theatre Friday evening October 14 will feature principal speakers former Senator Joseph M. Carey of Cheyenne, Dr. Earl Whedon of Sheridan, and Miss Rose Bird of Cambria, the Democratic candidates for governor secretary of state and superintendent of public instruction.
A fragmented summary references labor laws and reforms such as direct primaries and eight hour workdays, along with state conservation and prison labor labeling. It notes proposals like nonpartisan government, initiative and recall, and the election of U S senators by Oregon, tied to Taftism and related legislation.
The item notes platforms opposing the Democratic approach to taxation and convict leasing, criticizing the system and political machine. It mentions corporate campaign contributions and suggests reforms for fairer funding, with reference to state personnel and the land and state engineer offices involved in governance.
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