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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1913
Page
1
The United States Bureau of Mines reports 2360 miners killed in 1912 from a total workforce of about 750000, a death rate of 4.15 per 1000. The figures mark the lowest deaths since 1900 and the safest year since 1897, with coal output per worker at an all time high.
Campbell County becomes independent from Weston and Crook with liberal valuation of county property. Final proceedings in Judge Peprmalee's court use parent county assets and liabilities as basis, divisions made by assessed valuation. Lincoln County expected to claim allotment from Cin ta county in coming term, with a contested fight for every penny.
Waiver assurances flood dress goods channels as tariffs threaten price shifts. Distributors lock prices through August while others guard against spring declines, with dress and men wear lines showing cautious activity. Production curtailment and tariff fears drive buyers to seek immediate delivery amid market hesitancy.
In Horse Creek district near Cheyenne Calves and yearlings valued at a Wyoming range stock lot were offered a bid that was refused by Andrews and a ponchman. The proposed price reportedly hovered around four dozen dollars per head amid attempts to set a national reel of value. The Denver firm Wilh cons ty reportedly sought to secure cattle at about forty four dollars each.
Thornton estate and county officials prepare for the tax roll process with the assessor Tanner using a calculating machine to speed valuations. Officials expect a potential tax increase and outline timelines from June equalization to October notices. The unsettled Thornton estate involves court appeals and a delayed will, while relatives are traced after decades of separation.
A herd of 13 cattle found wintering along LaBarge Creek belonged to LaBarge ranchers. Oscar Henderson, Anderson McGinnis, and Herbert Dyer reported the animals, noting they were fat and in prime beef condition despite harsh snow depths of six to eight feet. Some carcasses indicate wolves' predation as others perished in the winter landscape.
The Diamondville schools schedule a Thursday evening program on May 22 under Professor Burgoon and teachers. The program features singing recitations and addresses, followed by a three act play Heavenly Pwise. The CAMERA will publish the full program beforehand.
Letter from Congressman Mondell informs efforts to place a commemorative handstone on the grave of the late Thomas J. Woods, an old soldier, with action discussed in Washington and local channels.
A blaze at the Reliance Mine last Wednesday night at 1 o'clock destroyed the metal house and outbuildings, with one worker reported dead. The fire caused significant damage to valuable equipment and materials, and authorities have opened an investigation into the incident.
A new bounty law provides specific payments for gray or black wolves, mountain lions, coyotes and cats, with set awards per animal. It requires intact pelts with jaws and paws and lists procedures for county clerks and auditors, along with penalties for releasing captured predators.
The dog catcher was very busy last week as the dog pound filled with canines awaiting owners. Some dogs were reclaimed by their masters while others remained unclaimed. Anyone seeking a dog could contact Marshall Brady for information.
The state mine board held examinations at the town hall last week with 25 candidates. Those passing with 79 percent or better received certificates and qualification for positions. list includes Sublet Fearn Cumberland Julin Martin Oakley John Brown Sublet George Smith Rock Springs Frank Steinhiern Proutier NT Bonnet Sublet Wy 1 Phin Thos Ik Jones Bomnerer Alfred Moxford Siblet Wii McLean Wan Goddard RS Pathies all of Cumberland.
The law defines estrays as any animal at large on public or private lands with unknown owner. A keeper must file a five day notice and provide animal description to the state livestock commission. Penalties include fines and possible imprisonment for failure to report and comply.
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