Wyoming Legislature Makes Notable Progress In Session
With fifteen working days left in the session the Wyoming legislature pushes toward action on many bills. Key measures include the Americanization bill vocational education and state land settlement acts while a high priority prohibition debate unsettles progress. Senate and House actions on taxation, railroads and highway funding are noted with continued coverage on page four.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Mph
Wyoming
Senate
Senate 4
Hell a tame place compared to war says Kemmerer man
Ney N. Geer of Kemmerer Wyoming, a member of the One hundred and seventh infantry Rainbow division, recalls “thirteen months of hell” overseas. He arrived first from his division in this area and described a 110 day sector along the Sorel River front and the difficulties faced. He mentions injuries, desertions, and the regiment’s actions with Allied forces in France during World War I.
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Hell
War
Kemmerer
Denver
Ney N. Geer
Wro
Red Cross
Union Station
Geer
One Hundred and Seventh Infantry
Divisiam
House and Senate Agree Oil Leasing Bill Reached
The House and Senate reached agreement on an oil leasing bill opening over 50 million acres of oil gas and coal land to prospecting under a patent system. Interior grants permit rights near producing fields with leases after discovery and royalties. Naval reserve land provisions were adopted by conferees amid long standing disputes.
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Jvan
Jones
J B.kendrick
House of Representatives
Senate
Kendrick
California
Wyoming
Hose
Secretary of the Interior
Naval
Department
Big Banquet Planned At 7 Tonight By Chamber of Commerce
A lively Chamber of Commerce banquet is set for Odd Fellows hall tonight with music, comedy, and short speeches. Chef Bill Pitt will prepare a special dinner with Gertie Helts, Clay Whitney, and notable servers. Performances include songs, poetry, and readings by Prof. Burch, Roy Harrison, and H. E. Smith. Only seventy five seats, purchase tickets now to avoid being left out.
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Tim
Chamber of Commerce
Cafe de Ming
Odd Fellows Hall
Bill Pitt
Ble Corpe
Gertie Helts
Clay Whitney
wait‘Teese
Prankie Curtis
Matt Morrow Sublet Miner Dies by Own Hand
Despondent miner Matt Morrow of Sublet shot himself in his shack after heavy drinking with associates Louis Zabachichi and Steve Wunbal present earlier. He died Tuesday morning at Kemmerer hospital. No details on survivors or funeral arrangements available.
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Matt Morrow
Sublet
Morrow
Louis Zabachichi
Steve Wunbal
Goldberg
Kemmerer
Tom Thirty
Kemmerer Company
Expert from Cheyenne Restores Printing Office Press
An expert arrived from Cheyenne Monday morning to repair the Umotype machine at the Republican printing office. After a few adjustments the machine was put back in operation and left No. 18 running that same day.
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Repeblican
Ketsmerar
Cheyenne
Railroad men in Kemmerer yards praised amid layoffs
The Kemmerer railroad workers in various yard and shop positions are praised for their hard work while many other divisions on the state roads cut staff. In Kemmerer, several men were told the business would not require their current numbers, and some faced job loss.
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Kemmerer
Motive force to stay intact amid widespread layoffs
Reports from across the state indicate heavy job cuts with over 100 workers laid off weekly at C. B. and Q. division towns along the Darlington, as long‑time employees seek new work while Kemmerer residents prepare to employ soldiers who left posts to defend liberty and peace.
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Darlington
Kemmerer
Uttle
Drilling Operations Begin at Waterfall Well Site
Chas Clinton of Bubl Idaho, president and GM, arrives to oversee the Waterfall oil well spudding near Kemmerer. Tannehill secures 2000 foot test, using 12 5 inch casing to start and 10 inch for first 1000 feet, signaling a deep well. Coal cars are ready, No. 27 Sear Driller set, and buildings prepared. Perry Bowlsby and Jack Bowlsby of Daniel visited Kemmerer weeks ago.
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Chas. Clinton
Bubl
Idaho
Waterfall
Kommerer
Tannehill
Clinton
Popular Jap Fo Killed by Fall of Rock
Takagi Omasaka, a Japanese miner at Frontier mine, died after a rock fall last Wednesday afternoon. He planned to return to Japan soon and had saved about 10 000 dollars. His brother in Kemmerer will settle the estate for distribution to relatives in Japan. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Kemmerer cemetery.
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Takagi Omasaka
Frontier
Japan
Omasaka
Beaihes
Kemmerer
Border
Wyoming
Storment
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Lavedine
Geer Wets
Arter Corps
Peston
W. &. Gordos
Komaierer Coal Company
Ence
First National Bank
Bay W
House
Wires Kendrick
Matt. Morrow
Rnilroad
Jack
Perry Bowlsby
Daniel
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