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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1915
Page
8
Wyoming census notes three counties Weston Campbell and Park still to report. Lincoln County population totals 120 532 08 versus 120 972 in 1910, with many counties not credited in 1910 due to enumeration under a parent county.
An anonymous letter received at Governor Kendrick’s office accuses four Japanese physicians at Oakley Wyoming coal camp of practicing medicine without a license and of malpractice and murder. The state board of health opened an investigation into the allegations.
Obituary notes Robert Vance, a pioneer of southwestern Wyoming, died after eight days of illness from quincy progressing to pneumonia. He moved to Wyoming about twenty years ago, living in Cheyenne, Kemmerer, and Green River, where he was buried beside his daughter. His wife is listed as a beneficiary of $5,000, with further references to Abs Mandsen and Idaho Falls, and a remark on census accuracy.
Hon. John R. Arnold, Third Judicial District judge, arrived in Kemmerer to assume duties and review the clerk’s books after Judge Craig’s death. His first acts include overseeing cases from Cokeville and Sweetwater County, with decisions on grand larceny and elk killing, and he plans to appoint women agents to handle related matters. The Workmen’s Compensation act filings exceed 50 in the county. stenographer Laura K E Smith is retained to assist.
Locals in Southwestern Wyoming announce a two day Labor Day event in Kemmerer on September 6 with sports, dancing, races and a principal address by James T. Lord of the American Federation of Labor. A special train will bring attendees free of charge and a possible aeroplane flight is being sought.
In a divorce suit Violet Largh default was entered and a referee to take testimony was appointed. First National Bank of St Anthony vs J J Imeson and Cunningham had default, with judgment for the plaintiff. Judge Craig and Commissioner H R Christmas were reappointed. Workmen's Compensation allowances listed include Matt Day 12.83 John Ben gyteh 15.49 Frank Yerkovitch 4.52 Tony Sabeo 8.50. Widows pensions and county cooperation discussed. Arnold left for Green River to cover further duties.
Over 100 applicants were received for the house surgeon post at Lincoln County Miners hospital. A drafting committee was appointed to report at the next meeting as trustees could not fill the position that day, while physicians continue to cover cases.
G. Wy Gerwig secretary of the Board of Education and director of United States Coal Co with mines at Conroy, visited Kemmerer while touring mining interests and local schools in Pennsylvania.
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