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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1902
Page
5
Fragmentary notice from the Kemmerer Publishing Co mentions insertion, advertisement rates, time contract terms, and commissions. It references advertising classes and applications with unclear details and partial phrases about bills and offerings.
A Salt Lake crusade erupts over city vice after a murder in Victoria alley and calls to wipe out dives owned by local figure Snell. The Herald urges broader action against corruption tied to powerful trusts and wealthy interests in Salt Lake County.
In a report to Adjutant General Corbin General Bates notes higher fines after canteens closed as anti liquor policy spreads. He cites 62 698 in fines from 76 000 regulars before abolition and 632 125 for 70 000 men after, arguing the measure harms military discipline.
Marconi achieves wireless transatlantic transmission as Tesla’s aims become reality. The piece mocks sensational advertising by prominent inventors and notes postal delays east of Rawlins. It laments intermountain mail disruptions, calls for postal reform, and quips about Denver officials sentenced for contempt.
London reports Marconi representatives say they have received trans Atlantic messages for a week and a message to King Edward passed instantly. They estimate a capacity of 1000 words per hour and plan regular commercial service between Cornwall and Nova Scotia. King Victor Emmanuel also received a wireless message via Cornwall from Breton with congratulations.
In Butte Montana on December 20 James J. Jeffries lost a decision after four fierce rounds with Jack Munroe. The champion faced a $250 forfeit challenge from his manager for any man to stand up to him for four rounds, which Munroe accepted. Munroe remained ready to fight at the end, while Munroe is noted as the Pacific Coast amateur champion. Fitzsimmons posted a $500 forfeit to force Munroe out in four rounds.
Public auction set for January 6 1903 between 10 AM and 4 PM at City Drug Store Kemmerer Uinta County Wyoming to sell stock of drugs bottles notions shelving counters showcases soda fountain stove linoleum and mortgagor interest in the business all cash equal to the mortgage debt 1375 plus interest. Attorney H B Christmas represents the mortgagees and the notice dates December 13 1902.
Notice to all concerned that Bonanza Oil Company of Vine county Wyoming and Salt Lake City Utah is performing assessment work for 1902 on property in section 126 town 2 range 117. Partners must pay their share within 90 days or their interest will be forfeited. Secretary Hoades On Commasor Watt I. W. Lynch.
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