Three Days Left in Wyoming Legislature Session
Cheyenne Wy Feb 19 Three days remain before adjournment sine die as the Fifteenth Wyoming Legislature rushes to enact most laws for 1919. Major actions include highway funding through 1922 and the Hardin prohibition bill signing by Governor Carey though effective July 1 1919. Governor fills several appointive posts including state game warden and lands commissioner.
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Cheyense
Wyo
Carey
House
Senate
Frank C. Emerson
Worland
William Judkins
Riverton
A. Baker
Cheyenne
Wate
Governor Garey vetoes Kirk measure on Americanism
Governor Carey notified the Wyoming House he vetoed House Bill 16 Kirk’s measure. He said he supported the principle but counsel advised it was unconstitutional and unenforceable. The bill would require foreigners aged 18 to 86 to attend special English classes until they achieved language knowledge equal to a fifth grade public school student.
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Carey
House
Wyoming
Kirk
Funeral of Mother and Babe at Fontenelle Ranch
A double funeral was held Sunday at the Fontenelle ranch home for Mrs. Wm. Mason and her infant. Mason died after weeks of illness, with the baby born near Kemmerer and dying after a brief struggle. The mother was treated by Dr. Landenberger in Salt Lake City before passing. Mrs. Mason was well known locally, and friends mourn the loss.
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Herachler
Fontenelle
Wm. Mason
McLean
Mason
Kemmerer
Galt Lake City
Landenberger
Runaway Livery Team Spurs Chaos in Kemmerer Morning
In Kemmerer two runaways frightened a livery team near Pinestreet and Triangle. A child playing in the street narrowly escaped injury as the team diverted toward the Lincoln saloon, one horse fell and the wagon struck a curb. Milk spills accompanied the incident but no other injuries were reported.
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Kemmerer
Pinestreet
Tewes & Strede
Lincoln
Natron
Carollo
Memmerer Loses Switch Engine in Yard Shakeup
In Kemmerer the idle engines in the yards were moved after Cumberland mines closed indefinitely. The Cumberland run crew will handle Glencoe and Elliot runs, with one Kemmerer crew relieved. One engineer, a fireman, and three switchmen affected. Railroad business nationwide has slumped, felt first in Kemmerer.
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Kemmerer
Union Pacific
Cumberland
Cumberland Run
Glencoe
Elliot Run
Wyoming Ninety-First Division Ordered Home
The Ninety-first division, with hundreds of Wyoming soldiers, designated for return to the United States, will be ready to embark before the end of next week. Governor Carey received Major General Johnston’s letter noting Pershing’s visit and praise for the men, with details on billets, moves, and medals. Continuous coverage continues on page four.
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Wyoming
United States
Robert D. Carey
William W. Johnston
Johnston
John J. Pershing
Ninety-first
E. F
Cheyenne
Wyo
Scheldt River
Dunkirk
France
le Mans
Paris
Frontier Man Dies Near Hamalork River After Drinking
Frontier man Joe Kolaar was found dead in his home near Frontier after a day of heavy drinking. Friends reported a heart attack related to alcohol, with Kemmerer visits earlier that day. an inquest was held by Justice of the Peace J W Glaarow in the coroner’s absence.
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Joe Kolaar
John Kovich
Frontier
Aas
Kemmerer
Tragic Pneumonia Strikes Kempmerer Family
Lare Warner and E H Smith family tragedies unfold in Kemmerer as pneumonia claims Lare Warner in hospital and both Mrs E H Smith and Mr Smith die within days. Eight children left bereaved with funds depleted, siblings possibly bound for the children’s home. Community appeals for aid and support.
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E. H. Smith
Sublet
Wyoming
Mr. Smith
New Legal Rates For Printing Legislation Adopted
Both houses passed house bill No 84 and the governor signed it into law. The act sets printing rates at 10c per line for the first insertion and 8c per line for each subsequent insertion effective immediately.
Team Runs Away Kills Cumberland Boy
A Cumberland boy, 15 year old John Kobler, was riding on a wagon loaded with ice when the frightened team ran away. He was thrown to the ground and crushed by large ice pieces, dying instantly. Funeral arrangements were announced the City Undertaking parlors.
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John Kobler
Cumberland
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First National Bank
Wyoming Bay
Garey
Memmerer
Shash
Hamalork
LI. Warner
L. L. Warner
Marquis Hospital
Lara
F. M. Warner
Merritt
British Columbia
Warner
The
Camera
Republican
Lare
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