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Davis Waite Demolishes a Corrupt Denver in 1893

by | Aug 23, 2017 | True West Blog

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When Davis Waite took office of Colorado governor in January 1893, the first order of business: drain the swamp that was the corrupt political system in Denver.  He tried to replace several city officials.  They refused to leave; the mayor put together an armed force to protect city hall. Waite called in the state militia and a standoff ensued.  But violence was prevente


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