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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1910
Page
4
Excerpts criticize campaign rhetoric and machine politics. The writer mocks Brooks allies and figures like Mullen and Wellman while urging reform and public engagement. References to artesian water, registration, and the Capitol crowd frame a broad critique of a political machine.
The article denounces rising state taxes in Wyoming during B. B. Brooks's administration. It claims a tax increase of 223,275.96 beyond the previous year, noting a near zero growth despite six years of dominance. It challenges taxpayers to consider the impact of mining-led government control.
A dated 1910 letter signed by Enmore Chatterton targets former Senator J M Garvey and Judge Garey. It criticizes Burdick and his state central committee while hinting at improprieties in Burdick’s correspondence with the OWR-L tag.
Fenimore Chatterton is named on a communication to J. M. Carey. The final letter contains the dictation symbol OWB-L. Gracious claims stenographers' mistakes can be embarrassing.
In an interview Johnston defends himself against uncharged claims and asserts he has not taken work from companies in the state since becoming state engineer. An August 4, 1906 affidavit listed him as chief engineer of the Wyoming Central Irrigation Company, implying earlier commitments forgotten.
The third installment of Framing a Stupendous Steal details how three Wyoming state departments aided a conspiracy to gain Wind River Indian reserve land at a low price. Future installments promise reveal of a fourth department and the plan to secure title, based on public records.
Democratic candidate Bresnaten is portrayed as Cheyenne’s rising political leader with a record of public service. The feature praises his past work and his stance on current city issues, calling him the taxpayers’ choice for strong leadership and prudent policy.
In Cheyenne Senator Warren and Governor Brooks faced audience questions about rising state expenses over the decade. Voters were urged to seek explanations for tripling costs, higher per day operating expenses, penitentary funding, and unexplained public funds used for a private trip.
Bresnahen presented by Democrats as mayoral candidate, described as a nonpartisan business leader with long Cheyenne ties. The piece highlights his 40-year career, three mayoral terms, state senate service, and role in water, park, and railroad projects including the 1876 government land deeds and the Cheyenne subway financing.
The article lauds Bresnahen for funding and supporting Cheyenne’s water system reconstruction and filtration upgrades since 1890s. It notes the Granite Springs reservoir change last summer and argues Bresnahen is the ideal mayor candidate amid current city affairs.
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