Man of the People William E. Mullen for Wyoming Governor
Republican candidate William E. Mullen campaigned for governor highlighting his connection to ordinary voters. The feature framed him as a people’s candidate seeking Wyoming’s highest office.
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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1910
Page
13
Republican candidate William E. Mullen campaigned for governor highlighting his connection to ordinary voters. The feature framed him as a people’s candidate seeking Wyoming’s highest office.
William Edward Mullen born July 26 1866 in LaSalle County Illinois rose from farm labor to Sheridan Wyoming where he settled in 1895 He married Prisilla Lafferty in 1898 His diverse career spanned drugstore work railroading advertising telegraphy and law He studied at Ann Arbor and Mullen finally established a thriving Sheridan law practice gaining public trust He served as mayor and then attorney general succeeding J A VanOrsdel under Governor Brooks and proved a capable lawyer and public official.
The article details attorney general W. E. Mullen's duties across state boards and courts, noting 268 opinions and extensive legislative drafting. It highlights his busy workload, statewide experience, and strong training, portraying him as a capable, people-centered candidate for governor.
A series of 1910s era notices announces candidacies for county treasurer assessor sheriff clerk of court county commissioner clerk and surveyor. Names include E. Wakeman J. L. Bostwick A. W. Storm L. Mauch Tama Fox T. L. Fox and A. A. Fox with towns Moorcroft Hulett Sundance Carlile Wye Farrall.
For a four year term I seek the office of County Surveyor subject to the will of the Republican county convention. Jane Hejde of Aladdin announces candidacy for county surveyor pending the convention's action.
The text lists candidates for county offices, noting Ed Port as Supt of Schools seeking Republican support for County Treasurer, Nettie Truax as Democratic candidate, and Walter E. Bramel announcing potential nomination for County Clerk at the Sundance convention on October 8.
Miss Cleo Richardson of Sundance is noted in connection with the republican county convention's action regarding the superintendent of schools.
G. B. Shaffer from Carlile is the Republican convention chosen candidate for county surveyor in Crook County subject to party action.
Ella E Schloredt of Sundance submits her declaration to run as a can clerk candidate subject to the will of the democratic county convention in a local party process.
The Devil's Tower Land Company of Hulett Wyoming showcases land prospects at the exposition booth in the fair grounds. E C Raymond, formerly of the city, promotes western real estate with land product photos and literature. Wyoming crops including wheat barley oats potatoes alfalfa corn and fruit are praised with many bumper yields reported. People from the middle states are buying Wyoming land and moving west to farm.
The list names teachers granted various Wyoming teaching certificates after review of certificates and diplomas. Included are Misses Reta Thain Edith E Buss Ella J Henderson and a broader group receiving Second and Third Class Certificates such as Ella Lull Willora Box Leal Osborne Daisy Davis Lilian Brigham Edna M Sthuart Grace Daley Sylva Pecht Jennie Progrey Barbara Rathban Mrs E O Hibler and Miss Gertie Willigan Netlie Truax County Supt outlines the 1911 Reading Circle books to be used in the November exam.
Lilva Putnam born Sept 28 1852 in Ohio grew to womanhood there married Robert Bridges May 16 1875. Bridges died July 11 1891. Three children. She married George W Jones Feb 6 1893 and survives by him and her three children. She suffered long but faced death with faith.
Joe Farrell fixes fences to keep Republicans out of his hay field this week. W J Wood travels to Laramie for the Grand Lodge of the I O O F meeting next Tuesday. J W Clark shows improvement, a relief to friends. Many seek leave of absence for winter. Read our Globe.
Hulett residents express interest in meeting Republican gubernatorial candidate W E Mullen. They expect a campaign stop to size up the man in person and hear his voice and handshake. Cheyenne readers may not know Crook County or Hulett, but they welcome the candidate to become acquainted with the state.
The remark questions candidate Carey’s integrity and party alignment as the race for governor intensifies. The speakership warns independents will scrutinize ballots amid talk of cross party affiliation and potential bloodly rhetoric.
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