Our Ralph Burton and the Kansas Senate disgrace
A lengthy critique recalls Ralph Burton known as Our Ralph, detailing his charm and fraud in Kansas politics. It recalls his insurance connections, unpaid debts, and a public push to elevate him to the U S Senate before his eventual expulsion and imprisonment. The piece argues voters ignored clear evidence, reflecting on political gullibility.
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Ralph Denton
Kanan
Turin
Kanaan
Parton
Tims
Ralph Burton
Burton
Kanda
Ion
J. Ralph Burton
Ralph
United States
Kansas
Tim
Man
Hut Burton
Haver
Wyoming
United States Senate
Washington
Union
Senate
Congress Tells Of Hushed Plans And Land Deal
An old transcription details a tense congressional scene with Hana Hankins and Mundell discussing possible action. It notes a Wyoming representative and Speaker Kannon, a handshake of confidence, and rumors of a small land deal sparking debate before adjournment.
Speech Fragments on Rail Road Land Grants and Influence
Fragmented remarks depict a debate over a railroad land grant and settler access. A Wyomin’ delegate challenges a Mundell hearing, while callers urge appealing to powerful interests and influence. The passage highlights political maneuvering and favoritism toward trusts and moneyed interests.
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Mundell
Wiomiln
Leedin
From The Fast One Pampelus Speaks To Bocotians
An excerpt presents Pampelus addressing Bocotians with a cryptic remark. The dialogue hints at a clash of beliefs or conversion, framed in an archaic or stylized prose voice.
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Pampelus
Taft as Pilot of State Ship Draws Fire From Uncle Sam
A political cartoon portrays Taft steering the nation toward influence of big business magnates like Morgan Belmont and Rockefeller. Uncle Sam awakens to see corporate power steering policy and courts as Wilson looms as a new pilot.
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Taft
Uncle Sam
Samuel
Woodrow Wilson
Sheridan Post Promises Progressive News Coverage
The Sheridan Post announces it will support Progressive party candidates at national state and county levels. It pledges unbiased news coverage of Sheridan and surrounding areas, with editorials reserved for commentary and more political space during the campaign.
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Nilaaion
Sheridan
Newa
Progressive Party
Tte
Sheridan Post
Who Paid for It State Capitol and Public Documents
The Wyoming Tribune reports attention to who funded copying petition signer names for Francis E. Warren's U S Senate nomination. Elmer Lane, assistant clerk for the Senate Appropriations Committee, employed by Warren, is said to copy names from Secretary of State petitions and may have been paid by the federal government. The Leader offers to publish any affidavit naming a non federal payer.
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State Capitol
Secretary of State
The
Wyoming Tribune
5Omeone
Fartner
Tey Witt
Francis E. Warren
United States
Elmer Lane
U. S. Senate Committee On Appropriations
Senator Warren
State Houx
Messrs. Deming and Chaplin
Federal Land Office
Lane
Collara
Uncle Sam
Wash
McGarvey Pressured to Work by City Council
City officials deride McGarvey for living off a daily six dollar salary, alleging he favors idle praise while the mayor Bresnahen faces scrutiny. Larry from the East arrives, demanding the city settle debts and halt accruing interest, forcing Mac to earn wages by toil.
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McGarvey
Bresnahen
Mac
Stern
Larry
Council
Lost faith and party shifts in early political chatter
A speaker laments party divisions as Democrats struggle to push legislation under a new administration. References to Taft, Roosevelt delegates, and the shift of young men toward progressives and the Nemikrata paint a scene of internal party strife and concern for reform.
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Gol Dorn Demikrata
Taft
Ruszevelt
Shicango
Abel
Thors Green Peas Featured At New York Votes Sale
Voters encounter a quirky scene with remarks about peas and hungry patrons at a New York event. Participants discuss portions and prices while debating next servings and totals.
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New York
Riddle of the Sack Weights and Breadbread
A playful exchange centers on a pun about the letter B and weighs two questions. It asks which is heavier a sack of flour or two sacks, answering that a sack of flour is heavier than two empty sacks.
For Rent Two Modern Finished Rooms with Gas Range
Advertises two modern finished rooms for rent with a gas range at 18th Street, 25 Pure White Lead. Sherman Co. appears as the listing entity.
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Sherman Co
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