15 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1911
Page
1
The piece records sharp, partisan talk over county division plans, with Evanston lawmakers opposing rapid split citing roads and courthouse costs. It notes figures like Clark Geamty and Hoskins backing the plan, while Democrats oppose, hinting at a broader anti division movement and future political strategy.
The governor announced several appointments approved by the senate. Named are Freeman of Boned, Board of Livestock Commerce. Hees of Buffalo, Underwood. Thes and Wall of Lusk. The notices reflect recent executive action on state boards and commissions.
A district news summary reports numerous bills moving through the Wyoming legislature this week. Measures include to condemn poles, regulate hay tonnage, ban tobacco sales to under 18, create an immigration board, form a state game preserve, limit campaign expenses, redraw judicial districts, and expand child labor protections. Public debate centers on ballot rules, predatory animal bounty funding, and initiative measures. several bills face Senate or House opposition and potential defeats.
Notes from the Capitol cover Senator Hyde s S F 74 deputy state salary debates and the Senate s activity. Bob Christmas is recovering and expected to attend brief sessions. The bill on liquor licenses may proceed in a penalized area. Madden is informed of a Portland reform recommendation and county bills return home. Wout stands a good chance for a state mission appointment. Delegation travel and Cheyenne discussions mark the adjournment mood. Uintas delegation members and county officials are noted, with social events and a class of 87 at Uintah county schools shaping the week.
In a Tuesday session Representative Cranny introduced a bill to create Wagner County including Star Valley Cokeville Jackson Hole and Green River valley north of Tips. House bills followed proposing Bridger Wyoming and Lincoln counties with similar territories to earlier Senate proposals, reflecting division opposition by Evanston interests and growing northern support amid frustration with Evanston dominance.
A truncated report notes the primary measure cleared both state houses and now awaits the governor’s signature to become law, marking a key political step in the legislative process.
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