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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1920
Page
11
Cheyenne May 5 Engineers from the state highway department inspect every road the state highway commission may designate as not part of the state highway system to determine needed reconstruction before establishing a permanent patrol maintenance system.
Subterranean flood at Mine No 1 of the Kemmerer Coal Co disrupts operations. Twenty five percent of 240 miners remain at upper levels while work shifts to Mines 4 5 and 3. O L coal sourced from Gunn Quewly mine. full force hoped to be retained though production will lag for months.
A historic 26 inning baseball game referenced between teams of the era, with mentions of Brooklyn versus Nationals and long-duration play lasting into May. The text notes record fatigue and enduring endurance, citing other lengthy games in early baseball history and legendary players.
Editor L. G. Baker led the Republican crowd at Town Hill as about forty Republicans endorsed his candidacy for mayor. Baker promised a cleaner water system and economy minded government though he offered no concrete plans. John Rizzi and Olaf Jefferson won council nominations while A McDougall steered motions and controversy remained subdued.
Lincoln County will have no official representation at the state Democratic convention on May 10 in Lander. Delegates were to be chosen that night but no precinct committeemen attended. after nearly two hours at the town hall, Chairman J B Rosenberg adjourned the meeting. Judge Rosenberg cites bad travel conditions as the cause. The time limit for selecting delegates had passed, and Judge Rivenberge says proxy representation should be allowed by law to ensure a county presence at the convention.
James R. Coxton, director of vocational training in Wyoming, lauded Kemmerer High for its modern vocational shop. He also noted Heald superintendent J. B. Hurds that Kemmerer is among the smaller school vocational departments and visited Garber Monday to inspect shops in Fort Bridger country.
P J Quealy of Kemmerer Coal urges a business like administration and end to bitter politics at a Citizens' Primary in the Town Hall. About 150 attend as nominations for council are made and a standing committee is formed to guide the two year term. Mayor nominees include Ivan J Jones with J B Matthews and Edward Sutton among taxpayers listed.
Wyoming is scoured for Laster Thornack aged 20 and Smailes age 25 both Oakley miners accused of abducting two daughters aged 14 and 16 from Diamondville and Oakley. The pair reportedly rode to Kemmerer and were seen leaving Oakley with the girls before spending the night at Cumberland. Authorities issued descriptions statewide with trepidation over potential escape toward Evanston near the Le Zeart mines.
The Kemmerer Miners open their ball season Sunday May 23 with opponents undecided. A 25 representative meeting in Judge Glasgow's office formed a circuit including Kemmerer Sublet Glencoe Cumberland and possibly Cokeville and Lyman. George Brown Cumberland mines superintendent was elected president Johny Martin Diamondville superintendent first vice president Thomas Hulland Sublet store manager second vice president and Judge Glasgow secretary treasurer.
The Red party was described as touring on a free ride with a one way ticket, sweeping through regions with guards and alleged operatives. The report notes aggressive pursuit and stepped up activity across the country with no details given on timing or outcomes.
Residents vow a vigorous fight against a high school petition to close Emerald Street between Beach and Sage avenues to curb automobile accidents. The council set May 10 for public discussion and election issues, while a $12 000 property tax ordinance was approved as an emergency measure. The city plans a Lincoln Park recreation area with playground equipment and a tennis court, and the treasurer reported a balance of 4385.70 with small fines collected for drunkenness.
Six candidates were initiated into Kemmerer Masonic Lodge No 33 Friday evening. A banquet at Kemmerer Hotel followed with forty nine Masons attending and the toastmaster Marshal 5 Reynalds presiding. Harry Crain delivered the featured Masonry address.
The fourth report of the workmen's compensation department covers the twelve month period ending December and details benefits provided through the compensation program. State Treasurer A. D. Moakinw compiled the document highlighting progress and presenting numerous figures on worker compensation in Wyoming.
Report states eleven individuals described as Mex are arrested and charged with gambling. Deputy Marshal Ed Johnson oversees the case. six inmates assist in public works. Five were fined. efforts aim to convert a location into a gambling den per authorities.
Washington on May 5 an official Interior Department opinion states that entry men under the Stock Raising Act do not have a preference right to oil or minerals in these areas. The ruling answers Congress man Mondell's question about Sec 20 of the Leasing Law and whether withdrawal or classification as oil or gas is required for preference.
Local and visiting Republicans met Tuesday at Town Hall in Kemmerer to choose state delegates. Names listed include A. D. Hoskins W. A. DeLaney M. J. Goldberg Fred Lovejoy Oscar Beck R. T. Sneddon M. S. Reynolds JB. Burch and W. E. Pitt. The state convention is set for May 10 in Sheridan.
We H. King and Fred Hart, both convicted felons serving life, escaped May from the Star Valley road gang. They were recaptured two days later at Cunper and expect to face district court this term for gunking away. King forged a $2745 Daly check and Hart broke into a Cheyenne store. both were imprisoned at Rawlings penitentiary.
Application filed for a review of water rates at Rock Springs with a hearing set before the Public Adlition Communion of the Green River Water Works Co on May 27. Report notes Kemmerer residents continue paying the lowest rate while Rock Springs faces higher charges amid ongoing water development and public scrutiny.
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