Terrifig Powder Magazine Explosion Continues On Page One
A deadly powder magazine blast devastates a mine district. Eight men die after being transported to Lincoln County Miners Hospital where care is given. Scene shows wrecked powder house named debris scattered for miles. Funeral crowds overwhelm the cemetery as eight victims are laid to rest with flowers. Inquests and county records follow, detailing a formal debt and budget statement for Lincoln County from January to June 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln County Miners’ Hospital
Kermerer Coal Company
Farlier Fy
Cook's
H. Aarrison
B.S. Church
Lent Union No 488
State OF
Wyoming
County of
Lincoln
Board of County Commissioners
Coroner’s inquest probes deadly powder keg explosion
A coroner’s inquest heard testimony from miners and officials about the No. 6 mine blast that killed eight men while opening powder. Witnesses described methods used to open cans and a dying declaration from a Japanese worker, but the jury did not assign blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P
Fitzpatrick
No. 1i
Andrew Lupedo
Charles Vaughn
W. Daggin
Tony Girodo
Angelo Fini
Rio Kinne
M. Tuvener
Frontier Supply
Prank Tint
Louis Jarrick
John Mates
Bart Blackmore
Wm. Thomas
Robert L. Sneddon
No 6
Ace Mony
Sneddon
Kemmerer Coal Company
Ts Muuke Op
Tony Gbrodo
Fi Ming
Robert L Sneddon
Glentor
Wileyo
Kemmerer
Mr. Sneddon
Eye Witneses
Matt Weisniewski
Ford Turns Over Crossing Hamfork
Wm George of Diamondville attempted to cross Hamfork in a Ford when the vehicle overturned at the crossing. He was accompanied by his wife at the time, but no one was hurt. the windshield and rear were damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Diamondvilly
Hamefork
Legion Commander Visits Kemmerer
Franklin Dr. D Olier head commander of the American Legion visits Kemmerer. He speaks to local members aboard a train and addresses the gathered boys, outlining plans and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Kemmerer
Franklin
D’olier
Union Man's Place in Legion Paralleled to Churches
A union man questioned why membership in the American Legion should be forbidden, arguing that unions and churches are similarly organized like the G. A. R. Commander D. Oler led a tour west of the Mississippi river to assess status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
D.oler
Mississippi River
Lincoln Stockmen Protest Consolidation Move for Afton Office
Lincoln stockmen protest the consolidation or relocation of the Afton Forest office, weighing moving to Kemmerer or Montpelier and noting that Lincoln county receipts last year exceeded expenses. Afton residents favor keeping the office locally but prefer Kemmerer if moved. District Forest Supervisor Kavippe had not fully committed. A banquet at Kemmerer Hotel Cafe honored visiting foresters and featured remarks on forest conservation and county development.
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Afton
Montpelier
Lincoln County
Star Valley
Kemmerer
Forest Supervisor
Montier
Teaterday
Pinedale
Wyoming National Foret
Dintriet Forest
Kavippe
Kenimerer
Washington
Kemmerer Hotel
Forester
Beam
Afton and
Sanford
Ding Business
T. Hunter Salmon
District Fort Kneippe
Willis E. Reed
Omaha
Supervisory Beam and
Boer
J. D. Noblitt
Bloan
Oregon Short Line Railroad
P. W. Jenkins
Also Mentioned on This Page
Louis
Westholder
Florist
Evanston
Rock Springs
Treasury
H.R. Harrison
Board of the County
A. D
D. E. Ott
Eae
Agricul
Senan Penuses
Justice Court
Board of Rea
Arid Bridge
Board of Health
Seeeere Ee Sonra
Coeak Saath Om
Panos
Pisasant
Sual
Fred
City Drug Store
FORD
Hamsfork
Liggett & Mrens Toxacco Co
TM Avenue
Lincoln Stockmen
Oscar Peterson
Cokeville
W. Witherspoon
P . Quealy
Reed
Gulf Coast Oil Company
Banyguet
T. Hunter Salmon Dale Crain
Andrew Morrow
Frontier Supply Company
Lingoln Abstract & Realty
Te Mullings
Kemmerer Susan Bank Bldg
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