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Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Sun

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1890

Page

2

Noted local figure Baxter accused of self interest in Cheyenne affairs

A Cheyenne editorial lambasts George W. Baxter as a deadhead who benefits from community projects while avoiding dues and contributions. It cites his refusal to pay board dues and subscription requests for church and civic funding, concluding he seeks office without supporting local causes.

Geo. W. Baxter Baxter Cheyenne Board of Trade Wyoming George W. Baxter Cheyenne Board of Tux Sun F. J. Nut F. E. Warren Father Nugent Cheyenne A.dt Viaduct

Leader Fails to Present Reasons for Baxter Gubernatorial Candidacy

The piece notes that the leader offers no clear argument to elect George W. Baxter as governor, leaving readers without stated policies or qualifications to justify support. The terse report emphasizes the absence of a persuasive platform from Baxter's campaign rhetoric.

George W. Baxter

Wyoming Democrats Quietly Gatekeeping Senate Choice

The piece accuses a Cleveland‑tied cabal within Wyoming’s Democratic party of banning public discussion of senatorial candidates. It claims Baxter and allies manipulate the party, suppressing rivals, while denouncing southern factions and urging loyalty to longtime leaders through a tense internal power struggle.

Cleveland Baxter Democratic Party John Charles Thompson F.H. Harvey Pgad Bryan Colin Hunter Cabal Democratic Wyoming State Democratic Committee National Congressional Committee Saufley Corn Thompson Bryan Harvey Hunter Tue Sun United States Senate

Democratic nominees Express Frustration Over Leader Silence

The nominees on the Democratic ticket are indignant at the Leader's failure to say a good word for them. The report notes rising tensions within the party as candidates push for stronger public backing from party leadership.

Foolish Rookback Over Warren Treasury

The Laramie Boomerang and Cheyenne Leader attack Warren’s tenure as territorial treasurer as false and sensational. The article defends that the average treasury balance was far below 75,000 dollars, funds were kept in bank, and Warren earned only a 400 dollar salary plus 2 percent on collections. The contingent fund covered stationery and minor expenses, not personal enrichment.

Warren Leader Laramie Territorial Treasury F. E. Warren

Governor H and lender referenced in disputed paragraph

The text questions the rhetoric about "the governor's organ" and accuses a writer of malicious lying. It notes Tae Sun has reason to suspect the author and vows to reveal the source, while denying Alec made the remark.

Péasing Tae Sun Wales Perm Alec

Corkscrew Charges in Governor Warren Screed

A two year old screed by Judge Peck and Carroll is recapped with mock review of corkscrews corks rubber stoppers and related expenditures. The piece skewers the corkscrew charge as the main claim amid political attacks.

Coberscrew Werin Peck Washington Leeder Carroll Gov Warren

Incomplete Text Leaves Questionable Political Note

Fragmentary OCR text hints at a political discourse about a governor and public opinion. It mentions extricating personal funds, accusations of extravagance, and references to leadership and a potential second term, but the garbled wording omits clear names, dates, and concrete actions.

Scandal in Baxter Campaign Faults in Laramie Fallout

The text attacks Baxter as a political foe in a Wyoming race, denouncing his attack on Warren while praising Warren’s strength and intellect. It references a contingent fund, congressional ambitions, and Democratic missteps, all amid a heated state political climate.

Melee Leader Faces Retrenchment Push in Legislature

The report outlines tensions within the Cetorido legislature as leaders press for reform. It notes Mr. Morrison’s residence in Cheyenne and the board’s vacancy decision, with Dyer Hoyt and others debating a successor amid political maneuvering and resignations.

Parede Cetorido Darete de Pena Colorado Mesere Hoyt Dyer

Albany County Precinct Records Show Republican Vote Split

A garbled report notes one Albany county precinct casting forty two votes for governor. It says Francis E. Warren led with three votes amid confusion caused by recurring quotes about veterans from West Point and advisers.

Lagemie Republicsa Albany County Pera Mare Francis E. Warren Becaues Eoer

Anti Tillmanites Hold Site Conference And Resolve

The site conference of the anti Tillmanites convened last night and adopted resolutions supporting the August action and criticizing Tillman’s party. The motion to withdraw from the Tillmanite group was rejected as refuted by many attendees, with no further opposition expected.

Ant. Tillmanises Couvmma Ly Mares Tillman Maak

Governor Wolfley Resigns Amid Interior Department Turmoil

August 28. At the request of the secretary of the interior Wolfley of Arizona has resigned from his office. The resignation follows a statement regarding the cause of retirement, while Secretary Noble O defends Wolfley as an honorable gentleman and longtime friend. Murphy governor will act as his successor.

Ariueme Gesigns Wasuiworon Wolfley Arizona Wolf Noble Osaid Wolfley Murphy Sary Phat

Prohibition Convention Nominates Nebraska Slate for State Office

The Prohibition convention in August nominated B. L Paine of Lincoln for governor and Georg? Wi of Douglas county for governor, with Charles Wells named auditor, A. Fite Hawley treasurer, and L. P. Wigton general.

Nebraska Prohibitions Lamcous B. Lpaine Lincoln Georg Douglas County Charles Wells A. Fite Hawley L. P. Wigton

Local convention meets to seal state race contests

A mate convention convened today to seal ongoing contests between Jo Eaves and Dr J. Ta Way D of the state. Mr Sml announced a temporary preliminary arrangement.

Jo Eaves Dr. J. Ta

Unclear fragment hints at currency policy and pledges

Fragment references a republic and Mircuntt in August with mentions of currency expansion and disability pledge and prohibition. Details are incomplete, offering no clear event, date, or involved organizations.

Peuth Daket Republica Mircuntt

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