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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1910
Page
4
The piece blasts political ring influence in Wyoming, accusing Burdick and allied state candidates of corruption while praising upright candidates. It notes inflated state expenses under the Brooks administration and argues for accountability, tying editorial tactics to the broader fight against the machine.
The article notes Mr. Enterline’s pointed critique aimed at Mr. Chatterton but argues he misreads the Chatterton letter. It highlights that the letter carries the symbol CWB-L, suggesting Enterline addressed the communication to the wrong man.
The piece argues that state taxation rose under the Brooks administration from 1905 to 1910, totaling about 503,457.65 in 1910, with an estimated annual increase of 223,275.96. It warns voters that W F E Mullen would continue the perceived misgovernance and private profit at public expense. It notes Laramie county saw a 21,131.89 rise in 1908 to 1909.
The piece satirically chronicles Machine Manager Burdick failing to remit $2,870.75 owed to Wyoming for four months. It contrasts perceived pathos with calculated chilliness as Burdick defends himself, while critics accuse him of evasive deflection and public embarrassment.
A Sheridan dated note appears in the News Columns of this issue, containing a letter written to Panimore Chatterton, formerly insured by Be Beterline of Sheridan, a Republican strong enough to defy and defeat the ...
The second international aviation meet at Belmont Park highlighted American daring with altitude trials by Drexel and Brookins and Moissant’s cross country flight. Despite no new world records, Americans showed cooler nerve and calculated daring, surpassing foreign aviators in perseverance and risk taking.
The article notes growing interest by women voters in the present campaign as a sign of improving governmental affairs. It argues women vote more on conviction than party lines and are helpful in correcting unfit candidates, citing Wyoming examples. The piece predicts female influence will shape statewide and local elections on November 8.
Chicago reports reveal graft in the Illinois Central management prompting calls for federal ownership. Rail officials argue private enterprise resists graft while shippers seek price inquiries to explain rising costs. Illinois Central shows higher expenses than earnings in the year ending June 30.
Fragmentary OCR lists T. Sumer and J. Roan Carpent for state senate and Ray EF. Lee for representatives, suggesting candidate roles in a local election notice.
Organized Labor of Cheyenne hosts a dance on Thursday evening October 27 at Keefe Hall with Buchanan's Orchestra. Tickets priced at 1.00 dollars. ladies admitted free.
Voters in the city and Latanie county are urged to register before the November election with dates set for October 27 and 28. An estimated fifteen hundred to two thousand residents have not yet registered and must comply by registering at designated locations: First ward at Dinneen's garage, Second ward at the Industrial club, and Third ward at the court house annex.
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