Creswell a Leading Democrat of Buffalo Wyoming
Dr George W Creswell of Buffalo prominent Democrat active in northern Wyoming politics. Born 1871 in Bloomington Illinois he moved to Buffalo in 1898 and has practiced medicine since. He served as Buffalo mayor twice and was in the state house of representatives. he led Johnson county democratic committee thrice. Married 1902 to June Holloway they have three sons. He is a member of Knights of Pythias Modern Woodmen and Cowboy Rangers.
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George W. Creswell
Buffalo
Bloomington
Hiinots
Wyoming
Rush College of Medicine
Creswell
Mexico
Texas
Cubs
Johnson County
Democratic Central Committee
June Holloway
Dr. Creswell
Knights of Pythias
Modern Woodmen of America
National Order of Cowboy Rangera
McNeese and Cook Slated for Johnson County Posts
Democratic nominees James McNeese for county clerk and Irene Cook for county treasurer are described as active, trusted workers with strong local roots. McNeese, Buffalo native and former U.S. land office clerk, and Cook, Buffalo raised and accounting expert, are portrayed as vigorous, capable candidates backed by prominent Johnson county Democrats.
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McNeese
United States Land Office
Buffalo
Johnson County
Niobrara County grows with oil prospects and towns
Niobrara County in central Wyoming near the Nebraska line has expanded from about 1,600-2,000 population to five to six thousand with 2100 net tax payers. The county plans to be debt free in 1917, with reduced general tax levy and rapid road work. Towns include VanTaseel Node Lusk Manville Jireh Keeline and Fairview hotel noted. Oil prospecting north of Lusk with five rigs may boost the economy. Irvine M. Jones seeks county commissioner seat as a Democrat.
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Niobrara County
Converse County
Niobrara
Manville
Bethie
Ure County
Wyoming
Nebraska
van ‘Taseel
Node
Lusk
Deversne
Jireh
Jireh College
Laet
Keeline
Fairview
Lunk
Edward Burnett for Legislature in Wyoming Race
Edward Burnett of Buffalo Johnson county is listed on the Democratic ticket for the Wyoming legislature. Born 1859 in York England, he moved to Wyoming in 1880, built a strong ranching operation, and previously served in the ninth legislature. His political influence and energetic democracy work are noted.
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Hdward Burnett
Buffalo
Johnson County
Mr Burnett
England
York
Wyoming
Burnett
Democratic Party
Pateh Expected to Win County Assessor Seat Again
Mary W. Patch, on the Democratic ticket, is slated for re election as Johnson County assessor. Born in Webster County in 1872, he settled in Buffalo and built a long, steady career in general business. His modest, industrious character and broad state support رغم cross party lines.
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Johson
Mary W. Pateh
Pateh
W Bout
Webster County
Buffalo
Sarah P.smith
Johpson County
Adams Seeks Wyoming Legislature Seat for Democrats
W W P Adams of Buffalo is named the Democratic candidate for the Wyoming lower house. Born in 1856 in Pennsylvania, he moved to Buffalo in 1880, built a grocery business, served a city council term, and led local clubs. Married Elisa Mather in 1887, with three children. An active Mason and Elk, he is praised for public service and community leadership.
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W. P. Adama
Buffalo
Mr. Adama
Pennsylvania
Wyoming
Johnson County
Adams
Adame
Elisa Mather
House of Representatives
Grant T Stahl Receivership Leader and Booster of Democracy
Grant T Stahl of Buffalo, long regarded as a top booster of democracy, serves as receiver at the Buffalo land office. Born in Illinois in 1856, he worked in California and Nebraska government roles before moving to Wyoming in 1902. A former Sheridan city official and treasurer, he is married with five children and active in fraternal orders.
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Grant T. Stahl
Buffalo
Democracy
Mr. Stahl
Gelena
Galins, Normal School
Wyoming
Stahl
California
Supreme Court
Kearney County
Nebraska
Sheridan County
LCL
Sheridan
Stab
Odd Feljiws
Rural credits pledge hides in party platform say
The Chicago platform voices support for an effective rural credit system while noting the Republican Party failed to enact such a law during its time in power. The piece mentions no action on rural credits and reflects on Democratic efforts to start a rural credits bill.
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Chicago
Republican Party
Democraty
Sapboyaville
Refuse to Swallow Hugites Telegram Supports Wilson
Snidor Jacobs of San Francisco a philanthropist sent a telegram to Washington asserting California will back President Wilson. He argues a Republican convention platform would unite independents for Wilson, casting the campaign as one of platform and principles. He says the independent vote favors peace prosperity and principled leadership and predicts California is certain for Wilson.
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Hugites
Snidor Jacobs
San Francisco
California
Wilson
Jacobs
Washington
James E Mayes for State Senate in Wyoming
In Lusk it is predicted that James E Mayes will be elected to the Wyoming state senate on the democratic ticket. Mayes, a printer turned merchant, has lived in Wyomleg since 1847 after moving from Missouri. He served as poolmaster in Luak during Cleveland's administration and is regarded as a pioneer and respected figure in the state.
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Lusk
James E. Mayes
Maylesa
Ninatate
Mir Mayes
Lynak
Wyomleg
Missouri
Grover Cleveland
Luak
Mayes
Wyoming
United States
Wilson
Samuel Gompers
Presa
American Federation of Laber
Notable Wyoming Lawyer John F Harkin for County Attorney Job
John F Harkin is described as a competent young lawyer of Niobrara County and Wyoming with strong prospects for the county and prosecuting attorney position. The piece notes Democrats chose him for an important post and cites favorable recent reports and a rising reputation ahead of the upcoming election.
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John F. Harkin
Niobrara County
Wyoming
Harkin
James P Sullivan For Sheriff
James P Sullivan is proposed as sheriff of Niobrara County. Born 1880 in Ohio, he moved to Wyoming in 1906, built a mercantile business, filed a claim near Manville, and lives at Koellne. Married Netta Fleming in 1904, with five children. Strong local support cited, voters urged to elect him for responsible protection of home and family.
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Niobrara County
James P. Sullivan
Mr. Sullivan
Ohio
Wyoming
Manwille
Koellne
Cleveland
Netta Pleming
Sullivan
Portland Woolen Mill to Add Capacity and Looms
The Pentland Journal notes plans to increase Portland Woolen Mill capacity by thirty three percent and to install six looms at the Pendleton woolen mills. The report laments opposition from detractors who shout about “freak laws” amid regular announcements of plant expansions across Oregon.
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Portland
Pendleton
Oregon
Pentland (Ore) Journal
Democratic Clerk Candidate Miller of Niobrara County
A. L. Miller, Democratic nominee for Niobrara County Clerk, is described as one of the county’s most capable and popular men. A Wyoming pioneer since 1875, he was born in Jackson County Missouri in 1861, has worked as a bookkeeper in Lusk for 25 years, and has served as county clerk since the county’s organization.
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A. Lo Mister
Niobrara County
Wyoming
Jackson Dusly
Missouri
St. Joseph
Miller
Lusk
Eutire States
Niobrara
Dudley Fields for Treasurer
Dudley Fields of Lusk, Democratic candidate for treasurer of Niobrara County, is described as able and well read. Born in Ohio he finished grade school and business college, moved to Wyoming in 1909, advanced from clerk to trusted position, and is predicted to win with broad Republican votes and party support in the November election.
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Dudley Fields
Lusk
Niobrara County
Ohio
Business College
Flea
Wyoming
Fields
Truth in odd device at party convention
Just before the St Louis convention opened its second day a placard read Woodrow Wilson Will Win. Charles Evans Hughes Can't Elect Him. Delegates were serious, insisting the sign stated a truth.
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St. Louis
Woodrow Wilson
Charles Evans Hughes
Uncertain Confidence in Leader Amid National Crisis
In a national crisis the country shows unusual confidence in the wisdom and courage of its leader, reflecting a paradox of trust and risk. The statement suggests strong public belief shaping policy and morale during turbulence.
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Tohnkon County
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Miss Cook
Mountain States Telephone Company
Gitchells Drug Store
Misa Cook
Trvinem, Jones
Irvine M. Jones
van Trasell
Mr. Jones
Mmé
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Afr
Jones
Stillman Library
Sr. Harkin
Shallsburg
Wis
Pro Nono College
Milwaukee
Marquette University
South Dakota University
Mermillion
Edward Burnett
W. Patch
P. Adams
Receiver Land Office
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Warkin
Spirit
Washington, DC
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