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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1922
Page
6
Earl Bell a Manderson precinct resident for years and Insurance businessman seeks the county clerk post. Described as a young man of excellent character and ability with business training, he pledges to meet voters during the campaign and to provide the best possible service if elected.
Surveyor G J Schenk the present county surveyor runs for re election on the republican ticket. A graduate engineer with years in the county, he is technically qualified and familiar with the county’s physical conditions. Cast your vote on November 7.
Democratic papers cheer William C. Irvine of Douglas declaring for Senator John B. Kendrick against Floor Leader Frank W. Kendrick’s political move signals a bold cross party alignment as the race heats up in a turbulent era.
In Cheyenne, oldtimers joke about Kendrick and Irvine forming the Kendrick Irvine corporation. The firm stands to gain over 543 750 from coal mine leases in Sheridan County to Sheridan Wyoming Coal Company, Inc., with 72 500 annual rent split 60 40. An agreement filed Feb 28 1920 increases rental terms after a four year term.
The Board of Commissioners of Big Horn County Wyoming announces a general election on November 7, 1932 to fill statewide and county offices including U S Senator Governor Auditor Secretary of State Treasurer Superintendent of Public Instruction and more. Voters will also decide on proposed constitutional amendments.
The amendment authorizes higher salary limits for county officers based on assessed valuation. For counties up to $2 million, Sheriff $1500, Clerk $1200, Prosecuting Attorney $1200, Treasurer $1000, Assessor $1000, Superintendent $1000. For $2–5 million, top figures rise to $2000, $1800, $1800, $1200, $1500, $1500 respectively. For counties over $6 million, Sheriff $2000, Clerk $2000, Treasurer $2000, Assessor $2000, Prosecuting Attorney $2500, Superintendent $2000. The County Surveyor earns up to $15 per day.
The Governor Secretary of State State Treasurer State Auditor and Superintendent of Public Instruction form a Board of Land Commissioners with power to direct control lease and dispose of state lands for public schools under legislative direction. Lands to be sold at public auction with minimum prices and delays required by Congress. The board also governs lands granted to the state now or in the future.
The Board of County Commissioners of Big Horn County Wyoming signs the notice and seals the document on October 16 1932 with Zela Murphy as County Clerk. First publication October 20 1922. Last publication November 3 1922.
County Clerk I Zela Murphy lists all state and county candidates for the August 22 1922 primary and certificates of nomination. It includes counties nominated for the Wyoming Tuberculosis Sanitorium site and names for major parties and nonpartisan offices with official signatures and seals.
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