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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1910
Page
12
The article questions a state signing on a $2 870.75 item and asks what Brooks earned for 29 cents. It mentions critics like Burdick and notes tripled state expenses over ten years. It cites a “slippery boss” and a confession amid Cubs talk, while probing higher daily government costs since Brooks administration began.
A sharp critique accuses public ity shysters of misleading voters as they attack an unnamed opponent. The remarks urge voters to See through the propaganda and favor honest candidates.
During the first eighteen months of Democratic control the county spent 149,797.67 dollars, compared with 161,340.07 dollars under Republican governance. The Democratic period reduced expenses by 11,143.40 dollars from the prior Republican level, a point voters should note.
The piece argues that grafters cry foul when exposed. It notes officials deny wrongdoing as they cry attacked and liar while character assassination is used by betrayers of trust. The column critiques the pattern in political campaigns.
Readers are urged to note the mounting backlash as officials linked to graft confront a sharp public repudiation. Critics argue the alleged misconduct undermines trust and demands accountability from those in power.
State Auditor LeRoy Grant jokes about prosecuting Judge Carey after the election. The remark follows Carey’s criticisms of officials in Wyoming’s administration, with Grant’s laughter at the idea of libel prosecutions. The piece treats the moment as more than humorous.
The Democratic state platform advocates using convict labor to build and improve public highways. It condemns the state penitentiary leasing system and calls for male inmates to receive a definite share of the fruits of their labor upon release.
A letter signed Mrs Citizen addresses an anonymous Onlooker, defending Judge Carey and urging party reform. She states support for voting rights regardless of party, urges independence, and argues a Wyoming faction needs fixing. The exchange highlights views on suffrage, party loyalty, and reform in Wyoming politics.
The Democratic state platform plank demands prompt changes in the state lands and engineers offices to ensure farmers ranchers and irrigators receive a square deal in land and water rights. It argues Wyoming Central outrage should be prevented if these recommendations are carried out via Democratic state candidates.
A Wyoming political dispute accuses Cr Wy Burdick of wielding machine politics to shield graft and misrule. The piece defends Judge Carey, cites state records, and calls for an honest administration and full investigation of government departments.
A fiery critique brands Burdick as a corporate lawyer and key Wyoming political operator. It alleges he fueled a major penitentiary contract for personal gain, with silent partners and outside corporations profiting from inmate labor while the state paid upkeep. The piece targets his residency, salary, and influence over legislation as a trusted ally of trusts and railroads.
Fragmentary OCR lists. Names include Lyon Charles F Mia D W Crouter G Catlin T J Nugent Kid Jacobson J L Jordan. No events or context provided to establish a clear news item.
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