Careful Selection Sought for County Treasurer Seat
The Republican Central Committee will not rush to fill the county treasurer vacancy after J K Jeffrey's withdrawal. The Sun urges a candidate with integrity and proven ability to safeguard public funds and ensure accurate tax collection. E W Mann has been mentioned but may not run. if persuaded, he would win taxpayer support in Laramie county.
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Republican Central Committee
J. K. Jeffrey
Te Sun
E. W
Mann
Laramie County
Democratic ticket questioned for state legislative brains
A Leader glance at the democratic ticket reveals time worn candidates dating back to Mulallys death. Critics warn Coroner Chaffin may hold an inquiry as post mortem exam is suggested. If Laramie county supplies the best lawmakers, the ticket sparks doubt about party interests over state needs.
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Mulally
Chaffin
Legislative Council
Wyoming
Laramie
Democratic conflict over Libel suit threat in Natrona County
C C Wheat resigns as Natrona county Democratic chair amid claims The Cuevenux Son vilified him and threatens libel action. The Avening Tribune notes Democratic attacks on Republican leaders fuel bitter taste in Wyoming politics and predicts greater turmoil as Wright faces scrutiny.
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C. C. Wheat
Democratic Committee
Natrona County
Cuevenux Son
Wyoming
Democratic of
Mr. Wright
Trime
State Republican Convention Called for Cheyenne August 1 1890
Headquarters at the State Republican Committee Cheyenne Wyoming issued a call for a state convention to meet at the capitol in Cheyenne on Monday August 1 1890 at 11 oclock to nominate candidates for governor secretary of state state auditor treasurer superintendent of public instruction three justices of the supreme court a representative in the fifty first congress and a representative in the fifty second congress plus other business. Delegates from counties and districts will also place in nomination district judges. The secretary T L A Kelley signs the notice and a note mentions naturalization papers and women exercising that privilege.
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State Republican Committee
Cheyenne
Wyo
State Committee
Supreme Court
Wyoming Woman Suffrage Persists Against Backlash
The Rawlins Republican reports that Wyoming's early territory legislature, all Democrats, approved woman suffrage by party members and personal choice. A later session saw Republicans hold the council, and a Democrat bill to repeal failed without enough votes or the governor's veto. The governor, a Republican, refused to sign repeal.
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Rawlins
Wyoming
Wyoming Republicans vow to bury Democrats in 1890
The editorial claims the Wyoming Democratic Party must face its past and will be sent to the dustbin of memory on September 11, 1890, in a metaphorical funeral without mourners, as Republicans promise to lower them quietly.
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Rawlins
Poor Logic Critique of Carey Campaign
The Laramie Times notes the Democratic critique of Judge Carey as premature and ill advised. It argues the party leaders lack judgment and that Carey, if charged by the party press, would be a weak Republican nominee. The Democrats aim to defeat him before the legislature elects the senator.
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Laramie
Next Legislature Nominated As Campaign Opens In County
Both parties have named their tickets in this county and the campaign is now underway. The main fight centers on who will represent the state in the United States Senate, a consequence tied to the legislature's composition.
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United States Senate
Let Our Light Shine on Wyoming at 1892 Chicago Fair
The piece urges Wyoming citizens to promote the state’s resources ahead of the Columbian Exposition in Chicago 1892. It calls for practical action to attract investment, avoid wildcat schemes, and ensure strong Wyoming representation. It notes Hon. J. K. Jeffrey has withdrawn as treasurer candidate and the central committee has not named a successor.
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Wyoming
Union
Chicago
United States
Chine
J. K. Jeffrey
Central Committee
Silver and Prosperity From the Salt Lake Times
The Salt Lake Times argues that rising prices for eastern agricultural goods prove western calls for silver coinage. It predicts silver may command a premium soon and expects a free coinage bill before the president’s term ends, noting farmers’ influence on policy.
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Salt Lake Times
East
Democratic convention in Cheyenne outlines delegates and tickets
The Cheyenne county Democratic convention opened with chairs and secretaries appointed, committees formed, and delegates named. Officers announced included L. W. War ramont and A. Campbell. Balloting for state delegates produced nine winners, with turmoil over Nellie Dwyer’s party alignment and intense intraparty exchanges about future tickets and leadership.
Wyoming and Woman Suffrage in a Historic Era
The Boston Advertiser argues Wyoming's admission to statehood marks an epochal advance for self government as womanhood suffrage becomes a constitutional standard. It notes the significance to future history and mocks objections tied to popular sovereignty debates.
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Wyoming
Boston Advertiser
Company of States
Senate
United States
Union
Sweet named to fill vacancy in state assembly
Hon C W Sweet replaces Andrew Heenan who declined the nomination. The Republican central committee designates Sweet as a well known, popular and public spirited citizen and Union Pacific railroad agent. His long local residence and service on the road assure him strong support for election to the first state assembly.
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Andrew Heenan
Republican Central Committee
C. W. Sweet
Sweet
Union Pacific Railroad
Republicans win Oklahoma territorial legislature majority
Full returns from the Oklahoma election show Republicans will hold a majority in both houses of the first territorial legislature. Milton W. Reynolds, GOP delegate at large, was badly injured in a home incident and is not expected to recover. Reports also cite horse thefts on the Chugwater line about fifty miles north, with a search underway for thieves and stock.
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Oklahoma
Gurvaie
Milton W. Reynolds
Thie
Chugwater
Wyoming Democrats Nominate Slate Amid Rhetoric At Convention
The convention moved swiftly to nominate county officers and officials. John Hunton named for county treasurer, John Charles Thompson for county attorney amid fiery oratory. Evening session saw nominations for county commissioners assessors coroner and clerks with emphasis on party lines and reform debates.
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Henry Altman
John Hunton
Hunton
John Charles Thompson
Kentucky
John Charles
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