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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1912
Page
10
The Kemmerer Coal Company mine suffered a devastating explosion killing five and injuring others. General manager Pr Quealy faced personal grief as rescuers, volunteers, and mine workers risked their lives to save comrades, reflecting deep communal sorrow and bravery.
The report notes senator Cummins of Iowa will announce his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination and travel with the Iowa delegation. It suggests he may not expect the nomination but would help the party with broad support and campaign activity.
The text fragment cites land, acquisition, and restrictions but is garbled. It mentions acres for cabal, authorities, and a potential sale action with unclear names and places. The readable items suggest a property transfer context without concrete dates or parties.
Coroner T B Carnanan traveled from Cumberland to witness the disaster scene. With the mine inspector unavailable, the jury was postponed to Monday at 10 am and counted E L Smith F L Palmer and T R Jones as jurors. Testimony featured G L Black F A Manley Jamon Needham Wim Monay J M Faddies and John Mates, all experienced in mining. Tuesday saw James Buckley Thomas Sneddon J Beach and Bob McLain examined as witnesses.
A mining expert posits a winded shot in No 8 room as the explosion’s likely origin. He argues minimal dust and no fire damp, noting two heavy shots at right angles may have simultaneous ignition. The interior shows little blast evidence, supporting winded charge over dust buildup.
Wyoming coroner’s inquisition reports that six men died from burns and asphyxiation due to a mine blast at Kemmerer Coil Co Mine No. Four in Uinta County. The verdict attributes the cause to two blown-out shots mislocated in room No 8, with certification dated January 3, 1912.
President Thomas Gibson and Vice President A G Morgan attend the National Meeting in Indianapolis. The gathering will discuss matters of general importance to the craft and take preliminary steps to arrange a new scale for when current contracts expire in September of this year in this district.
At 5 o'clock last evening Dr. Stafford received a report from the Rock Springs hospital on several burn victims including James Doran Wm Sullivan James Bosworth R Soto Emays Simon Edwards W Kucep Matt Tonick and others. Most were listed in good condition with facial burns and hand injuries. a rib fracture noted for R Soto and serious facial burns for Simon Edwards. All but the last three men were up yesterday and expected to be discharged soon.
John Bainton and a mule team survived a blast that killed the animals while overviews show George, Sam Smith visiting injured workers in Rock Springs. James Buckley, head of the State Federation of Labor, was nearby and visited the mine. The Kemmerer Coal Co offices closed after the blast drew crews, with eleven injured listed and most expected to resume work soon. Andrew Morrow of the United Mine Workers arrived shortly after the scene. Dick Turner led the frontline volunteers into the mine and a number of horses and mules were killed, with one severely injured and euthanized.
Witnesses described the blast at location No 8 plot second entry and the ensuing funeral of Thee Devon. Dr. Stafford and Ira Haker testified after the adjournment taken following Devon's rites held that afternoon.
State Mine Inspector Blacker testified before the jury about conditions at the mine on arrival and described entry and travel inside the shaft. He asserted the accident occurred in a specific north entry and noted prior October observations and the company’s compliance with his recommendations.
The Nelson brought multiple remains to Kemmerer and undertaker Eebree prepared them for burial. James Hensen’s body shipped to Glendale Oregon for family. James T. Smith sent to Clay Canter in Kanne. Theos Deon’s brother led a Catholic service. burial planned in Kemmerer cemetery. Peter Hanlon’s cousin from Florence arranged interment. James Ward’s wife and children in Wyoming mourn. Funeral services to be held at ten o’clock with burial in Kemmerer cemetery.
A damaged, garbled passage mentions Rescue Car 11, people such as Posen and Prantier, and a five year period. It references diamonds, a huberte, a study of life and property, and various names in a confused urban setting with unclear actions or outcomes.
Fragmentary notes describe James Morgan visiting Kemmerer and meeting local officials. Names and places are unclear due to illegible OCR, but references to a treasurer and district interaction suggest a civic visit or inspection in Kemmerer.
Manager Lyon of the Boston Kemmerer Oil Company reported the well near Sublet was temporarily shut due to caving. Orders were sent to bring smaller casing and resume filling when it arrives. Early indicators are strong for oil flow, and a January thaw is anticipated. Gadmandeen and family have arrived to occupy the Cedar avenue cottage.
Kemmerer Wyoming is a railroad point and mining district hub with electric lights and a robust water and sewer system. Population 1,108 in Kemmerer town and over 8,000 in the mining district. Frontier hosts four coal mines and affiliated operations. The area includes Shalan and Lilamond Coke Co, with Amalgamated Copper and other mines nearby.
State Mine Inspector George Blacker arrived at Kemmerer and briefed reporters on the mine explosion. He urged dust control, sprinkling in entries and rooms, and supervision for handling explosives. He stressed worker accountability and the need to report hazards up the chain of command.
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