Deadhead Baxter Denounced Over Cheyenne record
An 1889 Cheyenne op-ed accuses Geo W Baxter of never paying dues to the Cheyenne Board of Trade while seeking state leadership. It claims he blocks local enterprise, funds, and public projects, and refused to sign the viaduct agreement as critics urge voters to reject his bid for state governor.
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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
Mat Thie
Leader Fails to Give Reasons for Baxter Gubernatorial Victory
The article notes the Leader has not presented any arguments advocating George W. Baxter's election as governor. It questions the paper's stance and highlights lack of clear platform or justification for voters.
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George W. Baxter
Warren
Leader
Democratic Party
Evanston
Wyoming
North Carolina
West Point
Horace Maynard
Tennessee
Baxter
Democratic cabal tightens grip on Wyoming politics
A critical article accuses a small Cleveland‑aligned faction, led by Baxter and allies, of secretly controlling Wyoming Democrats to block any public disclosure of senatorial candidates. It condemns the southern cabal’s secrecy and factional plotting while praising past public works and exposing internal party strife.
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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 Indignant Over Leader’s Silence
The Democratic ticket nominees express anger at the Leader for not publicly backing them. They argue the absence of support hurts their campaign and public trust. This dispute highlights internal party tensions as elections approach.
Foolish Rookback Attacks Warren Treasury
The Laramie Boomerang and Cheyenne Leader accuse Warren of an inflated treasury balance and high interest use. Officials say the average balance was under half the claimed amount, funds stayed in bank, and Warren earned only a $400 salary plus 2 percent on collections.
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Laramie
Warren
Territorial
Treasury
F. E. Warren
Governor’s Organ Sparks Suspicion In Local Dispute
A partisan exchange questions a writer’s honesty over remarks about the governor’s organ. Allegations of malicious falsehood are raised, with threats to reveal the author’s identity if suspicions are proven.
Corkscrew Charges Dominate Governor Warren Sleaze Glare
Yesterday's Leader reprises two year old charges against Governor Warren in Judge Peck's screed, centering on corkscrews and ink bottles. The piece mocks Peck and Carroll while noting a single corkscrew bill of seventy cents and an alleged thirty five cent outlay on rubber stoppers.
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Coberscrew
Werin
Peck
Washington
Leeder
Carroll
Gov Warren
Unclear text fragment on political opinion and leadership
Fragmentary OCR passage discusses a governor, perceived extravagance, public opinion, and leadership claims. The readable parts reference cigars, executive behavior, and a potential second term, but no coherent event or clear entities emerge.
Baxter Attacks Warren as Democrats Err in Laramie
The text accuses Baxter of a scandalous assault on Warren during a political contest in Laramie. It portrays Warren as physically strong and intellectually capable, while criticizing Democrats for errors and missteps led by Baxter.
Prosecution Applies to Long-Standing Colorado Seat Change
The text describes turmoil in state politics with figures named Parede Morrison and others debating seating a new member, resignations, vacancies, and potential reforms. It notes a December deadline and a contested board decision, with attempts by Hoyt Dyer and Swan to resolve the vacancy.
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Parede
Cetorido
Darete de
Pena
Colorado
Mesere
Hoyt
Dyer
Fragmentary note on Albany county precinct voting
A garbled report notes that in one Albany county precinct forty two votes were struck out and the leading Republican candidate for governor, Francis E. Warren, could not win. The text suggests the precinct is dominated by West Point alumni and their associates, implying influence from a military-adjacent network.
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Lagemie Republicsa
Albany County
Pera Mare
Francis E. Warren
Becaues
Eoer
Site conference of the anti Tillmanites held last night
The gathering adopted resolutions condemning the August actions and endorsing the Ly mares. The anti Tillmanite faction declared there will be no further opposition to the Tillmanites and asserted that their case has been utterly refuted by many.
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Ant. Tillmanises
Couvmma
Ly Mares
Tillman
Maak
Governor Gesigns and Resignation Amid Arizona Ties
August 28. At the secretary of the interior Wolfley of Arizona has resigned after a request for explanation. Secretary Noble says Wolfley was an honorable gentleman and that personal or official questions have not been raised. Murphy governor will act as successor, unclear exact timing or details.
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Ariueme
Gesigns
Wasuiworon
Wolfley
Arizona
Wolf
Noble Osaid Wolfley
Murphy
Sary
Phat
Prohibition Convention Nominates Nebraska Slates
The Prohibition convention in Nebraska today nominated B. L Paine of Lincoln for governor and Charles Wells of Douglas County as governor, with A. Fite Hawley as treasurer, and L. P. Wigton named general auditor of state.
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Nebraska Prohibitions
Lamcous
B. Lpaine
Lincoln
Georg
Douglas County
Charles Wells
A. Fite
Hawley
L. P. Wigton
Local convention takes provisional steps in state race
A meeting held today between candidates Jo Eaves and Dr J Ta Way of the state sealed current contest. Mr Sml presided and a temporary pro du was reported as established as part of the proceedings.
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Jo Eaves
Dr. J. Ta
Republics and currency pledge amid August tensions
Fragmentary text notes a republic, Mircuntt, in August 38 discussing establishment of currency expansion and a disability pledge tied to a prohibitory measure. Names and precise actions are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Peuth Daket Republica
Mircuntt
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