Wheeler's Wild Ride: Aspen's Silver Fever

B. Clark Wheeler, a charismatic editor, miner, and capitalist, became Aspens mayor in 1890, pushing for worker housing and building the towns first hospital. He took over the Little Annie mine, launching the Famous Tunnel and opening a Mineral Palace. However, his popularity waned after losing reelection in 1891, and his fortunes crashed with the Panic of 1893. Despite switching to the populist silver party and running for various offices, Wheeler faced lawsuits and personal tragedies, mirroring Aspens silver fever and leaving a lasting legacy. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c689405e38ad679f