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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1903
Page
1
A stream of Kemmerer items covers marriage notes, new positions, and business moves. A fatal switch-yard accident kills James Adams, with an inquest exonerating the railroad. burial arrangements follow, and residents discuss insurance, health, and civic matters amid ongoing community life.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a product claim about a potent pill that allegedly delivers pleasure and health benefits. Mentions names like Will's Little Barley and Medicine, plus fragmented phrases about early risers and effects. No clear event, dates, or verifiable entities.
A sixteen man bridge crew on the Oregon Short Line at Opal faced a 32 ton girder failure when a pulley broke. John Ramsey died at Pocatello hospital after injuries from the falling beam. Bert Farney and Hamney were injured and taken to hospitals in Salt Lake City and Pocatello. John Hausey Wis is noted as a 15 year old worker from Michigan.
A circus train collision near Durand Michigan on Friday morning caused the deaths of twenty three people. The wreck involved multiple sections of railcars, with one section telescoping into another and a derailed engine. Investigators report air brakes failed to operate, and the engineer’s statement cites brake failure as a factor.
Fragmentary note describes distress over taxed organs and various ailments. Mentions names and places in garbled form, referencing death and a plea for relief. The legible content hints at a troubled, possibly fatal outcome and vague references to individuals and locales.
The Town Council met in regular session with Mayor William O Connell present. Absent: Gayou. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Bills approved include salaries for police justice, town clerk, town treasurer, town attorney, and payments to Kemmerer Publishing Co, Frontier Supply Co, and others. Meeting adjourned.
The Daniel area reports widespread haying activity and crop optimism. Local residents deal with illnesses, travel to Rock Springs for hospital care, and market hay, wool, and horses. Notables include Sam Small, Lizzie Small, George Haddentam, and Andy Coalman amid regional farming and stock trades.
An OCR fragment lists travel details for Oregon Short Line R R to Ogden Utah for the Eleventh National Irrigation Congress with round trip fare options and September dates. It includes stray lines about antelope requests and a typewriter for sale, plus a note to call at The Canwera office.
A Michigan woman, named Mrs Aurora Hodge or Aurora Fisher, allegedly confessed to shooting and killing Ryan while traveling with him near Murray Utah. Reports trace her movements from Green River to Evanston and Ogden, including a stay at Motel Marx and a later attempted suicide.
Geologist Wilbur Clinton Knight of the University of Wyoming and longtime Wyoming state geologist died after a productive life. Born December 18 185S in Fischelle Illinois he studied at Nebraska and rose to prominent roles including assistant geologist for Wyoming and state geologist. He served in many professional societies and married Wilbur Knight and Beva Howell had four children Florence Howell Everett and Oliver.
Notice from Clark of School District No. 10 inviting bids for an addition to Frontive School, Keneien Wyoming. Bids will be received until 6 a.m. on Wednesday August 5. Plans and specifications available by contacting Frank Pfeiffer at First National Bank or D. Lowele, clerk.
A special morning excursion to Vellowat Fark will operate August 7 from Rat Ketmerer 81425, limited to Lali yonier No.7 passengers. The trip derives from Maidat uf Mignat lth, Fijal Mal Avupet V1. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a guided ride with a planned departure times and restrictions.
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