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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1912
Page
12
A fragmented notice from Natrona County Trithaue references Warren and Clark boys and a girl named Mon Hela among three siblings with parents seeking to donate and travel homeward. The text suggests concern over their safety and futures as local citizens.
Five coal miners killed and many wounded in a Kemmerer mine explosion. The accident at Lily No. 1 mine under Hon Quealy’s management prompts sympathy from the Manville News as officials say it was an unavoidable tragedy despite precautions.
The Secretary argues for paring posts to raise efficiency and cut military costs. He mentions Wyoming’s Fort D. A. Russell in Cheyenne, saying it should not be abandoned immediately but is defended as a security and administrative economy measure. He appeals to Wyoming constituents and notes broad concerns about resources and governance.
Fragmented speech argues for broad prosperity funded by careful policy, criticizing waste and stressing national industries. It urges reform toward shared gains, warns against misallocation, and calls for legislative action to sustain growth and social welfare.
A garbled OCR text fragment lists names and places in a disordered stream. It mentions Alvin, Wily, Halatie, Duane Westy, Antoon L Havel, and Ath Tres, with references to dates and seats, but the overall content is unreadable and lacks a coherent story or clear events.
Fragmented OCR text discusses telephoning from an engine cab to a caboose and references multiple names and partial phrases. The readable content is limited and includes disjointed terms, possible names, and gibberish, yielding no coherent events or clear entities beyond the telephony theme.
Work resumed at the Kemmerer coal mine after the accident a week earlier. State Mine Inspector George Blacker conducted a second exam and approved conditions as safe for miners to return. Remains of Thomas Dixon were buried in Diamondville. The government mine rescue car departed for Sunrise, Utah, and injured workers in Rock Springs remained hospitalized with several slated for discharge next week.
A miner died Thursday afternoon at Rock Springs hospital after a fall at the mine. The incident was reported by local officials who noted a fatal accident and referenced the ongoing dangers faced by workers in the area.
Local listings announce a Valentine Dance in Kemmerer with community members including Heider, Cube and others mentioned in a gathering. The notice notes plans to arrange activities and welcomes attendees from the area to participate in the event.
Fragmented OCR passage references stage roles and names like Opal Hitendale and Cresta The Hijet. It appears as garbled notes or a theatrical outline with numerous misspellings and nonstandard phrases.
A lengthy docket lists upcoming events at the Lyceum and other venues, including Valentine dances, a social at the Pic ture Bea, and a basketball game. It also reports local job ads, staff moves, travel notes, and personal notices about residents and visitors in Kemmerer including a few names and addresses.
A scrambled account notes Ednard amd Wit tile Jones and Chas Peterson with Olaf Jetson visiting Green River on a Sunday trip via Rock Springs and Kemmerer. The group’s departure sparked amusement and a grand reception plan, though confusion and teasing comments followed the journey.
In a point change at Ion Pacific Goal company a new seis is created as Dave Thomas of Evanston fills the role of official. Thomas will serve through Springs 1 while Joby Dikow remains superintendent at Rock Springs until the vacancy is filled.
Union Pacific issues a ruling expanding fast train access within the state. Passengers may ride from designated division points to Los Angeles and return without paying out of state fares. The change allows residents to use the Los Angeles Limited for intra state travel, reducing the prior restrictions.
A benefit dance was held Saturday evening in Fron hor hall for Teuntit of Mee Peter Stowers whose husband was killed in a snowstorm two weeks ago. Guests included local drivers and townsfolk. expenses supported a van and other needs.
Crosby, who last fall shot and wounded Chet Chrisman at Chrisman’s ranch following a wage dispute, was captured this week in Washington and returned to Evanston, now jailed. He had fled after the four shots and theft of a horse, pursued by authorities. his capture eases the chase as he nears recovery from hospital injuries.
A heated debate on a transcontinental highway for automobiles pits Wyoming Colorado New Jersey Kansas Utah and others against each other. Delegates are urged to back routes via Emporia Kansas or Dearlwoods and to consider impact on Yellowstone National Park and northern routes within the Continent.
The United Mine Workers in Indianapolis debated wage scales for new contracts, seeking a 1 cent per ton raise on bests and a 20 percent rise for all day laborers. They also pressed for a seven hour day and a recall mechanism for officials, with recall initiated by 10 percent and a 40 percent petition triggering a vote. The constitution would shift to biennial conventions. Many Pennsylvania and Ohio operators did not join the countermes, risking delays. Contracts expire April 1. if a scale is adopted it would take effect, else unrest could arise in eastern fields. The Wyoming contracts run later, with a joint conference planned before September.
Local poultry listing offers Thorobred Orpingtons Binflote white cockerels for sale near Hibte and Kemmerer Wyoming. Prices stated as two per setting. Sellers include references to the lion Hunter Dick Eye and Mr CoH. Hibte.
Modern Woodmen vote approved a plan to raise insurance rates with a broad committee backing. The proposal increases net insurance from six to one hundred percent and adds twelve amendments. Members, aged twelve on delivery, contribute annually nine to eleven? deronments. Thursday is Fish Day at Ken morer Mont Market. attendees urged to come early.
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