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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1910
Page
12
Wyoming officials face sharp criticism as the text accuses Attorney General William T. Mullen of signing a deceitful bond to mislead settlers on ceded Wind River lands and aid land pirates in a large theft, with political allies described as publicity agents shaping votes for Carey.
A Wyoming report accuses the Republican campaign of arranging ballots to place Fr. W. Mondell’s name ahead of state candidates in violation of statute. It condemns the tactic as cowardly, deceitful political trickery aimed at masking unpopularity and ensuring machine control of Wyoming government.
The text accuses a machine of illegality and chicanery in pursuing its aims to influence official ballots. It argues that the machine’s methods mirror its corrupt character and that associated candidates cannot outrun their masters.
The Cheyenne crisis centers on choosing a new mayor and a majority council to replace four years of what supporters call mismanagement. Voters on November 8 will decide between L. R. Bresnahen, urging reform, and David Nimmo, aligned with the retiring administration.
A fragment condemns a shyster’s tactics in criticizing reelection candidates in Laramie County. It lauds Charles L. Rigdon as a valuable public prosecutor and Lewallen Hughes as a capable sheriff, claims Duke Voorhees and William Dunstan run honest offices, and accuses the opposition of misrepresentation and falsification.
Boston reports Miss Cora A. Johnson left a will disposing of three million dollars though dying penniless and burial costs were covered by friends. Santa Fe notes Dr Enos Andrews a former alderman and businessman died at 77. El Paso says the government will rebates importers of Mexican drawn work near one million dollars for excess duties. Atlanta reports William Williams jailed for a so called blind cure involving a tack in the skull and a charge of swindling. Pittsburg notes a land show with over 100000 attendees and plans for next year. New York coroner clears Adolph Berg in Charles Fisher death amid a gang fight. Pittsburg reports two locals found guilty under the new white slave act and sentenced to two years six months.
Notice calls all residents of the city and Laramie county to register by the October 27 and 28 dates to meet legal requirements for the November 8 election. An estimated 1500 to 2000 uncatalogued voters must register. Registration desks are listed: First ward Dinneens garage, Second ward Industrial club, Third ward Court House annex. 28 Collier's White Lead at Sherman Co.
Fragmentary OCR lists candidates for state senate and representative races with names J U Sow J Ross Cr Rey K Lee and partial party labels. The text shows unclear portions and possible race designations without full context or cities.
A herd of about 9 000 caribou formed an eight caravan along the trail from Fairbanks to Circle City Alaska in September. Captain KE J Barnett of Fairbanks calls it the most impressive sight he has witnessed and says the drive may be larger than any previously seen by white men. The pack train paused four hours as one wing passed, the herd extending for miles in a tightly packed line.
Toledo reports Captain Sealby, former commander of the steamship Republic sunk after a 1909 collision with the Florida, has been elected vice president of Michigan University’s Junior law class. He left seafaring after his ship was lost and entered the law department last year.
Meridian Miss October 26 Five hundred members of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks on the Queen and Crescent lines at New Orleans Shreveport and Vicksburg Jackson and Meridian Miss announce the failure of their month long strike for higher pay and better conditions. Many strikers will return to work tomorrow wherever they can find employment.
The Organ ized Labor of Cheyenne hosts a dance at Keefe Hall Thursday evening October 27 featuring Buchanan's full orchestra. Tickets cost 1.00 with ladies admitted free.
An inmate at the Pennsylvania insane asylum in Dixmont attempted to fly away in a balloon made from silk pieces stolen from the tailor shop. The plan unfolded in Pittsburg on October 26 as authorities reported the patient had long labored on the fragile craft to gain his freedom.
In New York on October 26 three women and one man, all said to be over 100 years old, were rescued when a fire alarm notified staff at the Daughters of Jacob home. The building housed 110 elderly women and 806 elderly men in the annex.
In Laramie County unregistered voters should prepare to cast ballots when eligibility is finalized. Registration books are located at multiple spots, including First Ward or District and Duneen's Garage.
Yesterday's weather noted with a maximum of 45 degrees and a minimum of 31. The south portion will be cooler Thursday, while Friday should be fair and warmer with trace precipitation. Moldings at the Sherman Go.
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