Tom Gibson Resigns from United Mine Workers Post
Thomas Gibson resigns after six years as district president of UMWA District 98. He takes a new role supervising Union Pacific mines from Cheyenne to Kemmerer, including Hanna, Superior, Rock Springs, and Kemmerer, with duty to inspect mines and improve safety standards. Headquarters Rock Springs. home Sheridan. Gibson’s Wyoming years began in 1906. he will head the coal safety bureau and the office shifts to Vice President Arthur Morman to cover remaining term.
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Thomas Gibon
Gibson
Giton
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Kemmerer
Hanna
Superior
Rock Springs
Coal Company
Giteon
Sheridan
Wyoming
Livingston
Mont
Montana
Washington
United Mine Workers of America
Western Federation of Miners
Mayo County
Ireland
Olbeon
America
Arthur Morman
Iant Lee
Auditors Call for Tax on Film Industry and Fraternal Insurance
The report notes printing standards and urges taxation of moving picture films entering cities, a class of property not yet taxed. It also proposes extending state insurance department oversight to fraternal insurance firms. The tabulations are thorough, and Forsyth and deputy Schunemas receive praise for the report’s quality.
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Foraythin
Forsyth
John Schune
Mas
Laramie Rapablican
Comer Promoted to Chief Clerk in Maintenance of Way
Pocatello transfer elevates P. W. Comer from Asst. Supt C J Husted’s Kemmerer office to chief clerk in the Maintenance of Way Department with higher pay. Comer, an expert stenographer, has also served as deputy county clerk, gaining strong regard from Kemmerer friends as he begins his new post. George W. Hammert of Sparks, Nevada, will assume Comer’s duties here.
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P. W. Comer
C. J. Husted
Kommeror
Pocatello
Comer
Folger
Kemmerer
George W. Hammert
Sparks
Nev
Mr. Comer
Kemmerer's New Bank Building A Landmark Of Solid Appeal
The 1900 First National Bank of Kemmerer presents a $100,000 strength profile and a two story Colorado brick structure with terra cotta trim. Inside feature marble wainscoting mahogany finishings six chandeliers private teller cages vaults with Diebold safes time locks and a county offices suite on the upper floor. The building includes steam heat a rear entrance to offices and a barbershop in the basement plus a spacious lobby and skylit hall for daylight access.
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Wyoming
First National Bank of
Kemmerer
Colorado
Nafes
Nafe
Rbd& H.R
Wyoming Industry Growth Report from Immigration Board
The state board of immigration reports 1912 figures for Wyoming showing four leading producing industries yielding about 107 million dollars, roughly twenty million annually at a rate. The state notes progress with notable population rise of 39,000 since the 1910 census, bringing total to around 900,000.
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State Board of Immigration
Wyoming
Miture
Bullion Market Mid Winter Excursion Report
A report from the Bullion Market Mid Winter Excursion notes travel from Balt Lake to Galt Lake and back, with a gold bar worth 1,471 moved to Denver. Manager Paine from Hidden Hand mine visits Lander for holidays. a standard tourist conduct plan is outlined for March 7 with transportation details and return costs.
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Paine
Hidden Hand
Lewinton
Lander
United States
Denver
Rede Reduction
Balt Lake
California
Galt Lake
Pumenger Department
Angie
Ta Piancleco
Gil
Portland
Oregon Short Line Expands Rail Network and Gear
The year marks major growth for the Oregon Short Line with about 18 million dollars in new work across Wyoming Utah and Idaho. 15 million funds added for branch and second tracks 2 million for equipment and rolling stock and 1 million for terminals and stations. 84.25 miles of main line new track opened while 4.70 miles of second track completed as budgets tilt toward branch expansion.
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Inet
Oregon Short
Oregon
Parcels Post Rules For Fourth Clans And Mail Matter
The parcels post directs mail matter and merchandise handling with limits. Perishable items like butter and rare fruits have short-distance allowances. eggs may be mailed locally when packed and distance varies with packing. fresh meats limited to first zone within fifty miles. salted dried and cured meats or fish unrestricted. fragile items marked. certain items prohibited including intoxicating liquor poivons matches explosives firearms live poultry and books. Weight limit is eleven pounds using a string 72 inches long to measure parcel size. Regular carriers deliver where possible. mail must be sent from post offices or branches with special stamps.
Strayed Mare and Colt Reported Near S Bee
A flea-bitten mare weighing about 1100 pounds is missing or stolen near S Bee. A hare colt is also reported with the mare. Reward offered for information leading to return. Contact J. O. or local authorities as noted.
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Abott OM
Rail line adds rolling stock and repair plans across Idaho Utah
Short Line reports new fleet additions including five baggage cars three mail cars five chair cars and 500 100000 pound capacity box cars plus 20 cabooses one pile driver one rotary snowplow and two steam cranes. It plans over 10000 in bridge rebuilding over six months to support heavier equipment and more than 100000 for extending passing tracks and sidings at stations in Idaho and Utah due to traffic growth.
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Ion Short Line
Stead
Idaho
Utah
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Tom Gibson
U. P. Coal Co
Auditors Report
Kemmerer's
Thin Bank
Thin
West
P. J. Quealy
Thos, Sneddon
Frank Pfeiffer
Roy A. Mason
Wa. Woods
First National Bank
Immigration Report
The
the Parcels Post
Pat
Rons
Kemmerer Savings Bank and Trust Co
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