05 Feb 1919
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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1919
Page
1
As the session nears its end with fifteen working days left, both Wyoming houses advance numerous bills. Important measures passed include an Americanization bill and vocational education funding, while debates linger on prohibition repeal and fiscal waivers.
Ney N Geer of Kemmerer Wyoming recounts a year of combat with the 107th Infantry Rainbow division at the Soeralae front and in France. He describes 110 days in a sector and the toll of desertion, withdrawal, and injuries while resting at a Red Cross canteen in Denver.
A telegram from Senator Kendrick reports both chambers have agreed on an oil leasing bill opening over 50 million acres of oil gas and coal lands to prospecting under a patent system. It details permit areas 640 to 2460 acres near fields and a 20 percent royalty prior to lease, with a twenty year term and $1 per acre rental, plus naval reserve provisions and disputed land titles unresolved by conferees.
The Chamber of Commerce hosts a lively banquet at Odd Fellows hall with music, comedy, short talks, and a chef prepared dinner by Bill Pitt. Aimed at privacy, the event promises continuous entertainment by a quartet, Roy Harrison, Professor Burch, and H. L. Smith, with limited seating for seventy five. Tickets urged to avoid missing out.
Matt Morrow a miner from Sublet shot himself at his shack after heavy drinking and despondency following a harsh remark. He died at Kemmerer hospital the next morning. Two associates present at the home were not involved, neighbor witnesses and doctors confirmed. Funeral details unavailable.
An expert arrived from Cheyenne Monday morning to repair the Umotype machine in the Republican printing office. After a few adjustments the machine ran in fine order and No. 18 was left running the same day.
The railroad workers in Kemmerer yards and shops are praised for full time employment while other divisions report layoffs across the state. In Kemmerer a man was told his job was no longer required, but most employees remain working.
The report says motive force will stay intact while numerous layoffs hit the state including over 100 men at each division point of the C B Q. Veterans who left for service face unemployment. Kemmerer residents prepare to reemploy soldiers who quit jobs to serve liberty.
Chas Clinton of Bubl Idaho, president and general manager, arrives to head operations at Waterfall six miles east of Kem merer. Contractor Tannehill aims for a 2000 foot test with 12 1/2 inch casing to start and 10 inch for the first 1000 feet, signaling a deep well project with ongoing supervision. Coal on hand, casing ready, and a No 27 Sear Driller set to work. Bowlsbys from Daniel visit Kemmerer.
Takagi Omasaka a Japanese miner was crushed in a rock fall at Frontier mine last Wednesday afternoon. He planned to return to Japan to support his parents and relatives with about $10,000 saved. His brother in Kemmerer will manage the estate and return the funds to Japan. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon with many friends in attendance.
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