Fractured Report From a Trainside Accident
A fragmentary OCR note describes a shocking accident involving a signal maintainer at Fouil on his way to work, with references to names like Ernest and T. B. Almld and a bridge foremast. The narrative is incomplete, with disjointed phrases about a speed of a tethered vehicle and an attempted stop, ending with condolences to Montpelier.
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Fouil
Ernest
Kemmerer
Fomil
T. B. Almld
Bridge
Speeder
Artnet
Ordination Service at St James Kemmerer
An ordination will take place at St James church in Kemmerer on Wednesday. Reverend Wel Maan Desbeun from the Church of England in Great Britain will be advanced to the priesthood. The service is open to the public at morning o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jame
Kemmerer
Wel Maan Desbeun
Wooing
Star Valley Honored Representative Receives Admiration
Fragmentary notes praise a Lincoln County official as Star Valley’s public figure and express admiration for their service. The readable text hints at a local celebration or recognition alongside mentions of seats and representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Oranney
Star Valley
Wells Howe
Rene
Fle
Fea
Return from Honolulu Prompts News of Recovery
Mrs Child of LimaMont returned from Honolulu where she was called by the illness of her daughter Miss Alice. They came back with her mother and are visiting Mrs Frank. Miss Alice, noted for a beautiful voice, has charmed many with her singing. Many friends in Kemmerer will be glad to hear of her recovery.
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Child
Lima
Mont
Honolulu
Miss Alice
States
Frank In
Mountain Home Hotel at Big Piney Burns to Ground
The Mountain Home Hotel at Big Piney was burned down Thursday evening after firemen fought the blaze. Proprietor Dennis lost about 100 in furniture and clothing while Walter Shiedier reported losses near 1eet290. firemen suffered minor burns as they attempted to save the building.
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Mountain Home
Big Piney
Mr. Dennis
Walter Shiedier
I.eer
Bigs
No. 4 Coal Mine Reopens in Rock Springs Wyoming
The Rock Springs Rocket reports No. 4 mine at U P Coal Co reopening after twenty years. Hoisting coal in a carway and dumping outside begun, with workers preparing to start operations. Coal expected on the market soon, locals may haul their own coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. P. Coal Company
Holsting
No. 4
Rock Springs
Wyoming
New Coal Strike Boosts Toward 1000 Ton Capacity at Prouder
Diamond drill work at Prouder mine under Kemmerer Coal Co oversight confirms substantial coal in No 1 vein despite a fault. Water management plans include a reservoir in the 15th entry and pumping to surface to keep the mine dry. The find promises employment growth and improved output for the local mining district.
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Prouder
Way
Kemmerer Coal Co
Frontier
Ee Cee
Rac
Mondell Opposes Federal Bird Protection Measure in House
In a Feb 7 House speech Hon Frank W Mondell warns against extending national authority for bird protection. He argues federal control could criminalize common rural actions, wrongfully punish farmers, and disrupt local bird conservation with broad penalties and bureaucratic overreach.
Death of Ernest Peckinpaugh Shocks Fossil Community
Friends mourn the death of Ernest Peckinpaugh at his Mrs Fred Snyder home in Fossil after weeks of illness and prior health problems. Born June 17 1887 in Central City Nebraska the 26 year old man died likely from a brain abscess following appendicitis and rheumatism. Funeral services were held in Fossil with burial in Kemmerer cemetery. he is survived by his mother two sisters and two brothers.
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Ernest Newtown Peckinpaugh
Fred Snyder
Fossil
Toy Batt
Central City
Neb
Foil
Kemmerer Seace
Reat
Kemmerer
Piney Booster in Town Golf Whitman Visits Piney
Piney booster from Big Piney, Kemmerer visitor, returned from Gokeville where he worked with Ford automobiles. He plans a new garage at Piney and a light plant to serve residents. He notes a $810,000 school house, an $18,000 new store building for Peney Mercantile Co., and a strong future for the town.
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Whitman
Big Piney
Kemmerer
Gokeville
Ford Automobiles
Piney
Tee
Peney Mercantile Co
New Turn Table Work Underway at Yard for Modern Electric Table
Work has begun to remove the old turn table at the yard and install a new electric model. The latest 100 r table will replace the old unit to handle large engines. The project, designed in two months, will modernize operations with an up to date system.
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Epee
Sheridan Women Enterprising in March Edition
In Sheridan Wyoming the Congregational church women will publish a March edition occupying editorial chairs. Mrs Scaridee Rater will edit while another wife pockets the proceeds to fund a pipe organ project. The effort aims to build a pipe fund and advance their charitable goals in a community effort.
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Congregational Church
Sheridan, Wyo
Scaridee Rater
Capensey
Andrew Carnegie
Protection of Bird Life Across States
Fragmented testimony argues many states protect bird life while urging stronger laws. It expresses faith in legislatures to act for bird preservation, warns against selfishness harming broader union interests, and asserts trust in public self government. The text reflects cautious optimism toward wildlife protection and regulatory duty.
Uncle Tim Kinney’s Palm Beach letter notes travel plans
A Cokeville Register item recounts Uncle Tim Kinney from Palm Beach sending a card book of Florida scenes and clippings. He plans to visit Havana and Cuban ports, Porto Rico, with Panama Canal fate delayed as boats are booked two months ahead. Return hoped by mid next month, weather and tropical life praised.
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Florida
Tim Kinney
Palm Pee
Dee Yee
Enimei
Mente
Palm Beach
Mr. Kinney
Ha | Yann
Porto Rico
Panama Canal Zone
Kinney
Cokeville Register
Austrian Signorita Oliva Brought for Inquiry at Court
A demented Austrian signorita, Oliva, appeared before District Court Commissioner Bob Christmas for inquiry into her vanity. A jury including Christmas, Clark, Hubbel, Curtis, Boyce, and Yates found alcoholic dementia as the cause. Once confined to an asylum for about two years, she was found with a knife, threatening to eat her infant, and was subdued by Marshal Con Brady. She was returned to the state asylum at Evanston Saturday.
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Signorita Oliva
Bob Christmas
Hus Vanity
Oene Christmas
H. D. Clark
A. Hubbel
F. E. Curtis
J. D. Boyce
John Yates
Asylum
Marshal Con Brady
Evanston
Freight Traffic Increases for Oregon Short Line
Freight traffic on the Oregon Short Line rises early this year signaling prosperity in the west. About seven percent of freight moves west to Idaho and coast points, with substantial coal handling both directions. Last week three car loads of Idaho potatoes passed through Kemmerer for points.
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Oregon
West
Concrete Work Finishes on Kemmerer Diamondville Bridge
Concrete work for the new double bridge between Kemmerer and Diamondville is finished despite cold weather. Some crews moved to other points while more contractors were relocated, and with spring arriving the project will be rushed to completion.
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Severn Inte
Kemmerer
Diamondville
Poer in Custody After Billings Murder Confession
Edward W. Poer, who surrendered to Montana authorities for the June killing of a Mexican sheepherder near Fossil, faced a justice court in Montana with $10,000 bail set for Feb 14 preliminary hearing. Poer claimed self defense, admitting the shooting during a camp quarrel and returning to Kemmerer to surrender. He was not represented at pleading as his case proceeds through H E H Rt Christmas prosecutions.
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Hanron
Billings
Mont
Edward W. Poer
Montana
Fossil
Standard Meat and Live Stock Co
Craig
Poer
Kemmerer
H. E
H. Rt
Christmas
Per
Evanston Prosperous County Sees Tax Changes
Deputy U S Marshal Jimmy Downs reported from Evanston that prosperity is evident in Uinta County despite a Wyoming blizzard. He notes division realignment toward the city, high taxes due to operation costs, and a move to minimize expenses likely lowering local taxes.
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United States
Jimmy Downs
Evanston
Wyoming
Downs
Uinta County
Noast
Engineer Hurt in Island Railroad Yard Accident
An engineer, H. H. Maguire, was injured last week while thawing a switch engine headlight. The mishap occurred on the railroad premises and will keep him from work for an unspecified time. no explosion occurred and the incident was non-fatal.
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Hurtens H. H. Maguire
Rland
Hime
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Foneil
Youllike Fe Kemmerer Bakery
Aera
Aucoenstal
Ataarto
The
First National Bank of
Kemmerer Coal Company
Mondell
Congress
Frank W. Mondall
House of Representatives
Lowa
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Civil Service Bureau
Bureau
Sheridan
Tim
Edward Poer
Killardo Luzanne
Aine
Ty J.B. Smith
Kemmerer Savings Bank & Trust Company
Kemmerer Savings Bank and Trust Co
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