24 May 1911
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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1911
Page
1
An extract from Unapeer 108 Session Laws of Wyoming 1911 discusses levy limits for Lincoln County current expenses. It explains maximum levies by valuation brackets, noting recent assessments and potential changes to tax rates for roads bridges and other county costs.
A damaged fragment reports political shift in Geweny with a notable alliance of six men and rising regional leaders. It mentions Maney payments, a Gourches group rallying in Frontier Ka and a sealed deal affecting local governance. The piece also notes a medical detail about a jaw injury and procedures connecting to the events.
The fragment notes Clarence Holden and family in town. Mrs Holden plans to Kemmerer years ago. It mentions expected wealth from beef this fall, bright prospects for a good year, and Lincoln county residents benefitting from county dividend. The text hints at tax reductions and wartime grants aiding progress and hopeful outlook.
The report states George Smith of Cora is greatly improved and expected to recover from injuries recently sustained when thrown from a vehicle. His brother Ance left for Salt Lake City after visiting the road scene this week.
Judge Jemen P. Russaberg re assigned the commission from Worervor Carey and named him water commissioner for Districts Mo and Water Division Mo 4. The district includes the Hame Fork and White Creech areas and extends to the Short Line.
Examinations were conducted by the examining board including George Mlecker and others on May 4 and later periods. About eight candidates sought the work in the Guan, Wye, Kesemerer region.
Natives deny town in debt and claim a healthy balance, noting no special tax has been levied. Officials say tax funds fund permanent improvements rather than immediate spending, aiming to grow the town’s resources and interest earnings for public benefit.
A fragmented report warns of lower valuations for livestock and land causing a statewide tax reduction and a shift of heavier burdens to smaller property owners. Officials cite mortgage credit reductions and land value adjustments as primary factors. Local Republicans complain the burden will fall hardest on small property holders.
A humorous tale follows Casey and Pat as they take their inaugural automobile ride. The group struggles with the car, wobbling to a halt and later regaining speed as Casey jokes about the journey while Pat reveals Casey has not been with them for the last minutes.
Fragmentary OCR notes accuse Miretina in Butner of bread theft. The text references YRpoed behavior and possible partisan actions surrounding the incident. Names and specifics are unclear due to damaged wording.
Local venue in the city hosts an event called vicebe exhibition featuring dove imagery and large mall displays. Organizers invite visitors to view art pieces and shop at the adjacent stalls. The event runs this weekend with dawn-to-dusk hours.
A local argument compares Lincoln county taxes and Uinta county expenses. Proponents claim Lincoln paid 95 408 18 more than Uinta's costs and push for a three quarters mill tax cut by breaking away to fund roads and local government with salaries back to residents.
Senator Clark of Wyoming questions Secretary Fisher on federal and state roles in conservation during a Washington banquet. Fisher says federal government should do as much as possible, leaving states to handle the rest, prompting Clark to press the point with a Chicago household analogy.
James Buckley of the Wyoming State Federation of Labor leads a drive to form a national body of sheep herders based in Wyoming. The effort has drawn hundreds and aims to include 2000 workers, with organizers planned for Texas Mexico Montana and others to cover wages camp labor movers and shearers.
In a speech contrasting governance, western residents argue the federal government should set general rules but not govern local life. They say a board of aldermen could not grasp local conditions and urge self rule consistent with federal land policy.
Ulata County carries a bonded debt of 68000 with 29000 in the sinking fund toward repayment leaving 29008 owed. Property value is estimated around 75000 though some estimates cite 000000. After deducting 20000 from 75000 the county’s net position is about 26000 beyond liabilities, of which about 21000 would go to Lincoln County’s treasury, raising questions about Evanston’s reluctance to separate.
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