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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1912
Page
6
A fragmented note mentions Warren, Clark, and Mon Hela, with kinship ties and several days of donation events. The text references Natrona County and a wish for the children to grow up useful to the state as gentlemen, though details are unclear.
A severe explosion at the Kemmerer mine results in five coal miners killed and many wounded. The event, under Hon Pr Quealy's management, shocks the industry. the company reportedly spared no expense to protect property. The News extends condolences to bereaved families and victims.
Secretary of War Stinson urges evitting excess army posts to cut costs and boost efficiency. He mentions Fort D. A. Russell in Cheyenne Wyoming, saying it should not be abandoned immediately but is cited for security economy and administrative savings. The report notes support for action benefiting Wyoming constituents.
A fragmented plea for general prosperity emphasizes fair treatment for all, condemning harsh measures and betrayal by distant interests. The text laments social divisions, calls for attention to farmers, workers, and local industries, and urges unity under national leadership and reform.
A garbled historical fragment mentions the Franti ier Sate le and references to people such as Alvin, Duane Westy, Antoon L Havel, and others. The text hints at a discussion of aliens, a bottle, and various names in a confused sequence with no clear events or dates.
A garbled text passage mentions telephoning between an engine cab and a caboose and lists numerous unclear names and fragments. The readable portion hints at a technical or railway related topic with mixed-in stray terms and nonsensical sequences. Further readable facts are unavailable.
State Mine Inspector George Blacker conducted a second examination on Friday after the disaster at Kemmerer Coal Co. The mine is reportedly safe and ready for workers, with previous inspectors employed and plans to add more if needed. Remains of Thomas Dixon were buried in Diamondville, the rescue car left for Sunrise, and injured miners in Rock Springs hospital were improving. Evan Jones, burned in the disaster, was treated at his home then taken to hospital in Salt Lake City as burns healed.
A miner died Thursday afternoon at Rock Springs hospital after a cave in near Wan Kusoop. Reports say a fellow miner was crushed by falling rock, while details from the Whee note remain unclear.
A local Valentine Dance is planned in Kemmerer with attendees including Heider Cube and Sahin Athe. The event lists entertainment by Blan Devinebangg and a selection of local figures, with concerns about crowd flow and timing.
Fragmentary text lists stage roles and individuals with disrupted spelling. Limited readable items include references to Opal Hitendale, Hoteliers, Cresta, Pikeman, and various implied roles. no coherent event or outcome is discernible.
Readable items list dances at Lyceum and Valentine Hall events, a Valentine Ball, masquerade and social notices, local job ads, theater plays, a basketball game upcoming, and various community updates featuring residents such as Eva Heurman, Chas Lancaster, Tommy Timmis, and Rev. Pierson plus local business activity and travel notes.
A scrambled report notes Jones, Mexerms Chas Peterson and Olaf Jetson visiting Green River on Sunday en route to Rock Springs, with a return to Kemmerer Monday. A desire for a warm reception sparked chatter, while travel mishaps and shoe mishaps drew glances from fellow passengers.
Evanston official Dave Thomas to fill title in ethil role at Ion Pacific Goal. Thomas will oversee quarter duties, while Joby Dikow serves as acting superintendent of Rock Springs mines until vacancy is filled.
A new Union Pacific ruling allows western residents to ride fast trains within state lines without buying an out of state berth. Passengers may travel from the western region to divisions such as Los Angeles Limited, with reduced restrictions compared to prior policies. The change promises faster access for travelers in the western part of the state.
A benefit dance was held at Fron hor hall Saturday evening for Teuntit of Mee Peter Stowers. The event honored the late husband killed in a snowstorm two weeks earlier. Local drivers KM Brown, Clark, and PW Det attended. funds were raised to cover medical and funeral expenses. Several attendees and visitors from Font Jodle and leads city were noted, with plans for future events and travels.
Crosby, who last fall shot and wounded Chet Chrisman at his ranch during a wage dispute, was captured in Washington last week and returned to Evanston where he is now held in the county jail. His capture followed a long manhunt. Chrisman was shot four times and his horse taken, with authorities pursuing Crosby for months.
Secretary Randy Ballinger urges selection of a southern route at Pueblo and Emporia meetings. Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, and nearby states fear loss of traffic and tourism if the northern route is chosen, while advocates claim a direct highway would boost commerce and access to Yellowstone.
United Mine Workers convened in Indianapolis to set wage scales for new contracts. Reports indicate a 1 cent per ton rise on top grades, a 20 percent increase for all day laborers, and a seven hour workday. A recall of officials may be proposed, and conventions would be held every two years. Wyoming contracts expire Sept, with joint talks ongoing in Indiana. owners split on demands.
Local listing from Hibde to Hibte Kemmerer Wyoming advertises white cockrels for sale at 250 to get face for wealthibway with two per setting. The notice mentions The lion Hunter dick eye and Mr CoH as contacts.
The Modern Woodmen vote approved a plan to raise life insurance rates, increasing net coverage by 60 to 100 percent. The measure includes twelve amendments, with members contributing annually from nine to eleven deronments. Thursday is Fish Day at the Ken morer Mont Market. come early.
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