Cox Nominated After All Night Ballot Clash
At the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco Governor James M. Cox of Ohio won the nomination after forty-four ballots. Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York was nominated for vice president amid a band wagon support push. The fight, described as one of the party’s longest deadlocks, ended when Palmer withdrew on the fifth ballot and other rivals withdrew in favor of Roosevelt.
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James M. Cox
Ohio
San Francisco
Palmer
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Navy
Tammany
Roosevelt
James Hamilton Lewis
Aietss
Stewart
Montana
Edward L. Dohaney
California
Hawley
Idaho
L. D.tyson
Tennessee
W. T. Vaughn
Oregon
David R Francis
Missouri
Bainbridge Colby
Cox
Preas
Negro thug still at large after railway assault
The assailant who struck an elderly watch repairer on the railroad tracks near Kemper is still at large. A description matches a man seen at a roundhouse headquarters, with hobos seeking shelter in the depot area and workers threatened by marauders. Also, George Sanderson, the Dark Horse pitcher, was chosen by the team for Sunday’s game.
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Kem‘ierer
Lant Weel
Kuileuad Bien
Mana
Yarda
Dark Horse
George Sanderson
Buss
Prats
Carnival Girl Will Be Held at H. R. Leaper's Court
A seven year old carnival dancer described as the ake dance girl faced a court hearing after a claim of theft. J A Christmas held the County Attorney requested action while Miller pleaded all her statements. The accused were linked to larceny involving clothing and other articles, with three men allegedly involved.
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H.R Leaper
Isilier
J. A. Christmas
Plank on League Reads Endorses Treaty Ratification Stance
The Democratic convention committee on resolutions adopts a League of Nations plank amended by Senator Walsh. It endorses the President's view of international obligations, criticizes reservations that would undermine Versailles, and supports ratification without reservations that impair integrity, while allowing clarifying reservations.
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League of Nations
Walsh
Massachusetts
DADS PUT DAMPER ON SPEED DEMONS
Kemmer town council and mayor address speeding on the triangle. A $6 fine is set as remedy with strict enforcement of the speeding ordinance. Marshals and deputies to nab truck drivers and other offenders to curb reckless driving and prevent accidents.
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Kemmer
Marshal Scott
Bishop Performs Fourth Nuptials In County Clerk’s Office
County Clerk Harold Harrison, in a light moment on Monday, officiated a spontaneous wedding at the county office while dealing with a license matter. Joseph Barrett of Mountain Home Idaho and Maud Edith Mac Donald of New York City were united, with witnesses Harrison and Jacob Waterpon present, before the couple departed for Mountain Home to establish residence.
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Harold BR. Harrison
Joseph
Barrett
Mountain Home
Idaho
Maud Edith MacDonald
New York City
Harrison
Mry
Jacob Water
Harris
Church of Jesus Christ
Cnlyple
Health officer misses scheduled report in June update
An official health department note shows the health officer did not report as required for the June health forecast. The omission prompts scrutiny of the city health office and its reporting timeline.
Cokeville Citizens Protest Forest Boundary Change
At a mass meeting the Cokeville Commercial club and citizens of Lincoln county voted to oppose the forest department plan to transfer part of the Wyoming National forest to Idaho's Caribou National Forest. They argue the Wyoming forest belongs to Wyoming and warn the change would harm local schools and funding.
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Citizens and Commercial Club of
Cokeville
Forest Department
Ogden
Utah
Department
Wyoming
Wyoming National Forest
Idaho
Commercial Club
Lincoln County
Cooming
Idaho Reserve
Schual Fund
Mullings Seeks Lincoln County Attorney Post
Attorney J. L. Mullings of Melvin and Mullings filed his candidacy for Lincoln county attorney. He is the first to file. Mullings, a Kemmerer resident and Missouri native, previously practiced in Denver and Colorado, with earlier work at Springfield High School.
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J. L. Mullings
Melvin & Mullings
Lincoln County
Mullings
Mulling
Wortner
E. Melvin
Caribou Sounte
Idaho, Jr
Melvin
Idaho
Mullina
Ingall
Kemmerer
Wyoming
Howthwest Missouri
Springfield
Lm BP
Tank
Teller
Colorado
Kommerer
Denjver
HOOCH Fatal Incident Tied to John’s Roll
A garbled report describes a fatal incident linked to alcohol use and a person named John, with unclear roles and incomplete details. The fragment mentions John W. Bamumon and Shands, and a vague offer or settlement amount.
Kemmerer Fourth Of July Celebrates With Local Parade
The Kemmerer Fourth of July celebration drew a moderate crowd and featured a parade where the firemen won first prize and the Boy Scouts took second. John W. Sammon gave a patriotic talk warning against entangling alliances with Britain, citing autocracy in King George and British rule. A baseball game ended Kemmerer 17 Diamondville 3, and an informal prize ring exhibition ended without arrests.
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Kemmerer
Sublet
Cumberland
John W. Sammon
Mr.Sammon
League of Nations
Diamondville
Sammon
George
Great Britain
Britain
Nuta
Maurice Groshon Visits Kemmerer Board of Equalization
Maurice Groshon of the Public Service Commission visited Kemmerer last week, sitting with the county board of equalization. A Lincoln County pioneer, he resided in Kemmerer for about thirty years and now lives in Port Bridger.
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Maurice Groshon
Public Service Commission
Cheyenne
Board of Equalization
Kemmerer
Mr. Groshon
Lincoln County
Port Bridger
Garbage law to be enforced after council rebirths ordinance
Due to widespread noncompliance during Clean Up Week the Kemmerer council revived a garbage ordinance. Councilman W L Paulson urged strict enforcement while the mayor noted city effort and crews wasted without resident cooperation. The measure requires owners to clean up within ten days or face action.
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Paulson
W.L. Paulson
Kemmerer
Reynolds
K Curtis Returns for Visit to Ranching Community
Local history notes show K Curtis, an elderly rancher from Japsala county, visiting the area. Community members recall his long tenure in the region and his activities supporting local farming and ranching traditions.
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K. Curtis
K. K. Curtis
Japsala
Kemmerer Barber Shops Implement New Price Scale
Barbers in Kemmerer set a new pricing scale with a shave at 35 cents and a haircut at 65 cents when bought together. A standalone haircut costs 75 cents, reflecting a regional trend of price increases.
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Kemmerer
Sheriff Oakley Files Re election Notice In Lincoln County
Lincoln County official Sheriff D. Oakley formally files to seek re election next fall becoming the first local official to announce. Others have not yet filed with County Clerk Harold R. Harrison who notes the July 28 deadline for declarations of intention. The August 17 primary in Kemmerer will shape county races while Republican contenders for commissioner seats have not yet filed petitions. County Clerk Harrison is not seeking re election. no clear opponent has emerged against Oakley.
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D. ©. Oakley
Lincoln County
Harold R. Harrison
Kemmerer
James Davison
Charles Johnson
Smoot
J. L. Eynon
Acknon
J. A. Christmas
Oakley
O Dowd Best Man After Referee Decision in Pocatello Fight
Mike O Dowd of St Paul, former middleweight champion, was awarded a referee’s decision Monday in Pocatello when Gordon McKay, northwestern middleweight champion, refused to answer the bell to begin the thirteenth round. O Dowd led after twelve rounds, McKay rallied, crowd swelled throughout the Intermountain region, with ticket sales run by Dan Bacsity and local organizers in Southern Wyoming.
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Mike O'Dowd
St. Paul
Pocatello
Gordon McKay
North
Weal
O'Dowd
McKay
Intermountain Toreroan Dan Bacsity
Tana
Wyoming
County Dads Meet to Name Election Judges and Clerks
County fathers convene to assign judges, clerks, and precincts for the November election in Lincoln County. Routine annual road naming matters also on the agenda as the group meets for business.
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Lincoln County
Cox Has Strong Record In Ohio
Governor Cox of Ohio is portrayed as a dynamic yet steady statesman with a six year Ohio administration record. The piece highlights his editorial leadership, business and farming background, and three-term governorship. It cites labor reforms including compulsory workers compensation, full switching crew in rail yards, eight hour day on public contracts, and sweatshop elimination.
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James M. Cox
Ohio
Democratic Party
White House
Cox
Adinistration
City to hold special session on curb and hill improvements
City engineer I E Robinson presented estimates for curb and gutter work on Church Hill High School hill and Smith Hill. Mayor calls special meeting for July 10 to consider costs. Robinson notes first class materials and workmanship. Total city expenses projected at 1 060 360 and 375 dollars with interim council review ahead of July 16 session.
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I. E. Robinson
Sehure Hill
Victor Smith Hills
Robinson
Tiche
Church Hill
How Celebration of 4th Started in Kemmerer
A loud dawn roar shook Kemmerer as Bill McAlister offered a booming Fourth of July opening from the hill across the tracks. The noisy display, described as TNT in the songy explosions, served its purpose in starting the celebration.
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Kemmerer
Bill McAlister
T N. T
Mr. McAllister
Road drive results to be reported after Good Roads Day
In the wake of the volunteer effort labeled Good Roads Day, it will take several weeks before definite outcomes are reported. Andrew Morrow and Ro Mey till Sliering arrive from the southern state headquarters, with L. L. Newton and Graham's branch noted in the progress update.
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Lincoln
Andrew ‘Morrow
Wal
Cody
Cansinion
L. L. Newton Ie
Graham
Ara Gap
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Battle Franklin D. Roosevelt
Jim Cox
Exformer
San Franchsco
I. Reserve
Ty Clerk
John Poskik
Curnum
Polloe Eer
John W. Bamumon Hale
Council
Church
High School
New State Creek
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