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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1903
Page
12
A fragmented column discusses flood impacts in the prohibition states, labor strikes and boycotts, protective tariffs, and court conduct in Wyoming. It critiques court delays in Foley and Tom Horn cases, laments mob violence, and urges speedy, fair justice alongside labor and gubernatorial perspectives.
The Oregon Short Line will place an order with eastern builders for twenty five new engines of three types. Eight of the Athabul type will weigh 155000 pounds for rapid passenger service. Five will be DiQu pounds for yard service. One heavy class will weigh 40000 pounds for crane work. The engines will be of a covellite type with high speed and quick delivery promised.
A local road project item notes a massive purchase, stating engines will cost about 816,000 each, with a total outlay near 400,000 by the Short Line. Delivery is expected in early January 1904, signaling a major expansion.
Father Kress at St Joseph's in Pocatello says the Catholic church supports labor unions for improving wages hours and conditions but condemns violence and unjust methods. He calls Socialism the foe of organized labor and cites theft of ideas as key danger and urges unions to act with truth and justice. He notes many convicted murderers convert to Catholicism after death sentences as an argument for faith.
A fragment from a column laments the habit of threading in where not welcome. It mocks habitual interposers who disrupt others, noting their persistence, proposed remedies, and social missteps while weaving in ad copy about stomach medicine and a surplus typewriter sale.
Willian, a five year burglar sentenced prisoner in Uinta county, escaped from the penitentiary Saturday after midnight. He was in a separate cell area and fashioned a wooden leg to unlock a door. He used bed clothes to make a rope, climbed to the roof and descended to ground. Guards spotted the rope but he has not yet been recaptured. he faced loss of good time if caught.
Living far from civilization drives a family to desperation and burns in stories about cures and remedies. Kemmerer Drug Co. markets Bucklen's Amica Salve as the best on earth. Watches and jewelry repairs at the Kemmerer Jewelry Store emphasize making old items as good as new, insisting on superior final condition. F. EB Curtis, Prop.
Society items list lodge meetings and socials in Kemmerer and nearby towns. Entries name Worthy Pees Bee s, Thandle Camp, Manila Lodge, Ottawa Tribe Red Men, Sparta Encampment and more with meeting nights and inviting members. Officials Levi Ward and Abel Manson appear among organizers and secretaries.
Fragmentary text describes a ranch hut near a pond from Opal to Hig Piney and along Cireen River. Mentions applicants Sam, Marti, Oval, Wyomlig. NPR Ott.
Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim and that said proof will be made before Register and Receiver at Evanston Wyoming on Saturday June 27 1908 George Hankin of Diamondville Wyoming for the NW1 4 of section 10 township 1 range 20 west 6th principal meridian He names the witnesses to prove his continuous residence on and cultivation of the land Frank Hankin A P Roberts John Domain and Walter Hankin all of Diamondville Wyoming Kingaton Register Chai Kingston
The dates of sale for one way, second class settlers tickets from the East to points on the line have been extended up to and including June 15 1908. Rates are listed and further information can be obtained from D B Lowrie, Local Agent.
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