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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1910
Page
4
A historical notice lists Edmiston Publisher Co as proprietor of a local publishing firm. The brief item notes ownership details and the company’s public listing within the community directory.
The Wyoming Democrats adopt a pro progressive platform nominating an independent Republican for governor while Wisconsin Republicans back an independent Republican leader. Both platforms endorse direct primaries, initiative referenda recalls, anti lobby laws, child labor and women work hour limits, and oppose corporate campaign funds.
A fragmented list shows candidates for state senate and house of representatives, including J T Snow J Home Carpenter K Lee Lyom Karren Frederick Merc W Crouter and others. Also named are positions for superintendent surveyor attorney and county commission roles with unclear spelling.
The piece decries a retrogressive Republican element tied toressiam and special interests. It argues the Wisconsin platform signals a divide between right thinking Republicans and Democrats amid distrust of long abusive government power. It warns that politicians who pirate party power risk the party's doom by usurping proper government functions.
John Hunton, Democratic candidate for the two year term on the county board, is praised as a desirable representative. The piece highlights his pioneer status, business experience, public insight, integrity, and potential to bring efficiency and knowledgeable leadership to county affairs.
An analysis argues that Wyoming’s Republican ring fears the Oregon direct election method for United States senators. It claims the system would empower voters, weaken party bosses, and remove control of patronage, portraying the Oregon plan as a threat to the political status quo and the machine.
The Democratic state convention nominated Miss Rose A. Bird for state superintendent of public instruction. The article highlights the historic significance for Wyoming women voters to elect a woman and for men to support women’s rights in this major official position.
Mise Bird, a Cambria High School graduate of 1901 and University of Wyoming normal school alumna 1904, has spent years in Crook and Weston county schools. She led Weston county as superintendent for two years and farms locally, saying she will bring knowledge and ability to the state superintendency.
The Encampment Herald argues the Wyoming Republican machine opened the door for Democratic control, criticizing the Rawlins state convention and party leaders for aligning with corporate influence. It accuses the machine of ignoring the will of voters in Union Pacific coal camps and predicts a Democratic sweep.
In an authorized interview, Omaha mayor and Nebraska governor candidate James C Dahlman admits he shot a man in Texas over twenty years ago, fled under an assumed name to Nebraska, and later learned the man survived. The piece ties his career to Texas and Nebraska development while noting rumors of the past.
The fragment lists reform themes and political items tied to party platforms and state governance, including labor laws, direct primaries, anti bribery measures, public works, prison reform, ballot methods, election reform proposals like the Oregon plan, and references to Taft era policies and figures.
Platform statements denounce Democratic tax policies and convict leasing, criticize Payne Aldrich tariff, and condemn political bosses and machine rule. They oppose corporation campaign contributions and critique state land and engineer offices, outlining Republican alternatives in Wyoming.
Trains of the Colorado and Southern will arrive and depart from the new depot starting Saturday October 1. The notice lists the route adjustment affecting customers and timetable updates.
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