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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1914
Page
13
The speech recalls the Civil War battle at Gettysburg and honors fallen soldiers. It calls for renewed dedication to liberty and a government of the people, seeking a lasting, national rebirth of freedom.
Cumberland local head Mesars and Sublet local representative Smith report 1120 delegates from coal districts and 100000 union miners at the gathering. Wyoming district 22 sent 7 delegates. Changes to the constitution were proposed including representation based on 2000 members per delegate. A possible general strike looms if joint talks with operators fail to yield an agreement.
Mrs Eugenie Cleophas, longtime Green River ranch resident and blind for three years, intends to leave for California for eye treatments. The couple’s log cabin reportedly houses valuable heirlooms and furniture from before Louis XV’s era, many brought from Pennsylvania decades ago.
A severe winter storm on Saturday brought zero degree winds and deep snow drifts, with no thaw since December. Hoek Springs Lodge No. 62 plans a grand ball and banquet at the Mascule Temple in Rock Springs on Monday February 1, invitations already issued.
Fragmentary text notes possible changes to mine conditions and a looming deadline at the end of August. References to district representatives and a convention remain unclear and incomplete.
Thorax V. Davis steps down as Evanston Land Office register after years of service and passes duties to Mr. Nisbet Sandy Nisbet a Scotsman with long Wyoming ties is named as successor. Nisbet’s background includes coal mining work in Scotland and various Wyoming public posts including deputy county clerk and town treasurer. He qualifies January 31 and begins duties immediately.
Reports from Rock Springs and Green River describe a severe two week snow event across southwestern Wyoming leaving feed scarce. Flocks near the railroad are fed, while those inland suffer. hay costs rise to 10.50 per ton and corn to 1.60 a bushel. A loss of about 1200 sheep occurred as cold and deep snow smothered them.
At noon Saturday last Fames Fisher of Susie married Clara Srortat of Glencoe with Justice K Lee Craig officiating at the home of Mrs Hf Nelson in Kemmerer. The bride and groom will reside in Susie where the groom works as a miner.
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