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  1. Overview: Wyoming State Constitutional Convention 1889
  2. Full Record: Wyoming State Constitutional Convention 1889
  3. Committee:The Convention
  4. Session: 1889-09-11 10:00:00
  5. Event type: CREATE

Wyoming State Constitutional Convention 1889

The Wyoming Constitution Convention began September 2, 1889 without the authorization from an enabling act. The articles were individually voted on, creating the final Constitution of Wyoming on September 30, 1889. It was later ratified on November 5, 1889.

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Session 5658: 1889-09-11 10:00:00

Propositions were presented by members of the Convention and referred to their respective committees. Reports of the standing committees were then presented. The Convention then resolved into the Committee of the Whole to consider the article on Municipal Corporations. The committee reported their progress, and the Convention received more reports from standing committees.

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Resolution on Telegraph to Mrs. Cox

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Resolved, That the following telegram be forwarded to Mrs. S.S. Cox, New York City:

In the death of your distinguished husband we recognize the loss of an earnest and able advocate for our admission as a state. Permit us to extend our sympathies in this, your hour of affliction.

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