Kemmerer elects Lester G Baker mayor by narrow margin
Lester G Baker wins Kemmerer mayoralty by 189 vote margin over Ivan Jones on Republican ticket. District results show Baker leading in multiple wards with 217 ballots in District No 1 and 180 in District No 1-B. Baker campaigned on better water and lights and streets and aims for a businesslike administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester G. Baker
Republican
Kemmerer
Ivan Jones
Citizens
Sua G. Baker
Ivan 3. Jones
eOlat
Setteon
John B
John B. Rizzi
Ed Sutton
Baker
Jones
Jeffron
Matthews
Sutton
Kemmerer Cave
Pai
Kemmerer Road Meeting Plans Finance of Project
A town hall meeting is held tonight in Kemmerer to discuss the Kemmerer Big Piney road project including financing options. Andrew Morrow notes local subscriptions of 10 000 dollars versus state estimates of 150 000 dollars and warns federal aid is hindered by red tape.
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Mmerer
Local mayoral race totals and sewer bond vote outcome
In Precinct 1 Baker led with 177 to 27 and Precinct 2 Baker 203 to 103 against Jones as the sewer bond issue passed by large margins. Several ballots spoiled and many voters skipped mayoral candidates, preferring council seats. The sewer plan authorizes 15000 for enlarging the system.
Murder trials loom in district court for Magnetti case
Judge J R Arnold returns as third judicial district court begins May term. Jury to be chosen Monday for Magnetti murder trial in Cumberland cabin 1919. Magnetti pleads not guilty by proxy. W Sammon counsels defense. Prosecution and defense prepare to present testimonies and interpreters in subsequent Kanakagi couple double murder case.
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J. R. Arnold
Third Judicial District Court
Juroua
Commonti
Louis Magnetti
Magnetti
W. Sammon
J. A. Christmas
C. L. Rigdon
M. Ogawara
Sublet
N. Kanakagi
Asai
Valor Honor For Jamun Vicars In World War I
Private Jamun Vicars of the machine gun company, 5th Infantry, received a high unit commendation for gallantry in action. He was wounded near Holsons, France, and praised as a credit to the division, exemplifying morale and service under fire.
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Jamun Vicars
Dir
Sth Infantry
Ani
Hha Jen
Haw
Frivate Vina
Jilloh
Holsons
Emerald Street Traffic Debate Prompts City Council Review
City council debated halting vehicle traffic on Emerald street after a delegation of property owners, the school board, and the council discussed the plan at Town Hall Monday night. Property owners argued Emerald is a speed test area and urged legal steps to curb danger while asserting property rights and constitutional protections.
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Emerald Street
H. R. Christmas
Buck Wright Named Manager of Kemmerer Team
Lincoln County Baseball League completes its organization at a Town Hall meeting. Buck Wright was unanimously chosen as manager for the Kemmerer club for the May 23 opener. Directors include Joe Siegel and Dr. M. J. Goldberg. captaincy to be chosen. Club aims to clear a $1000 debt and field a winning, well-supported team.
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Lincoln County Baseball League
Town Hall
Buck Wright
Tcam
Wright
Joe Siegel
Olaf Jeffson
M. J. Goldberg
Fred Humerich
J. W. Glasgow
Sublet
Glencoe
Cumberland
Kemmerer
Marshal Reynolds
Ut- Wost
Joe Siexel
Dr. Goldberg
P. J. Quealy
Wyoming Convention at Lander Honors Kemmerer Man
A Wyoming convention at Lander praised a local Kemmerer man for community service during a harmonious and enthusiastic gathering. The event featured remarks from residents and leaders celebrating regional contributions to civic life.
Wyoming selects six uninstructed delegates to national convention
At the Wyoming state Democratic convention in Lander on May 12 P J Quealy Kemmerer was elected national committee man by acclamation. Six uninstructed delegates at large were chosen to represent Wyoming at the National Democratic convention in San Francisco June 28. Delegates named include T C Diers Sheridan L A Miller Cheyenne L E B Laird Worland P I O Connor Carper Rt D Hawley Douglas and T J Carroll Wheatland. Alternates listed are M Taliaferro Rock Springs Andy McMicken Rawlins Earl Warren Riverton H W Darrah Cody Tim Dyer Cheyenne and P J Kinney Newcastle. The meeting was harmonious with a keynote urging party unity for a return to power and references to President Wilson sparking applause. D J Howell Cheyenne temporary chairman and T C Diers Sheridan permanent chairman.
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Democratic Party
Wilson
San Francisco
T. C. Diers
Sheridan
L. A. Miller
Cheyenne
L. EB. Laird
Worland
P. I. O'Connor
Carper
Rt. D. Hawley
Douglas
T. J. Carroll
Wheatland
Mia
Taliaferro, Jr
Rock Springs
Andy McMicken
Rawlins
Earl Warren
Riverton
H. W. Darrah
Cody
Tim Dyer
P. J. Kinney
Newcastle
D. J. Howell
Oil situation grows tense in Lincoln County field
Four major oil firms including Sinclair Corporation move into the La Barge Dry Piney field as a first 1920 well is anticipated within thirty days. Big Piney Oil Refining’s well near 900 feet shows oil and gas. Sinclair representatives in field, Standard Petroleum’s D A Whittaker notes acreage activity. General Petroleum and Associated Oil Co. expand holdings, Union Oil also active. Roy Zuver and Christian Wrang of Associated pass Kemmerer en route to Cheyenne.
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Sinclair Corporation
la Barge-Dry Piney
Lincoln County
Big Piney Oil Refining Company
Lincoln-Idaho
Big Piney
D. A. Whittaker
Standard Petroleum Company
General Petroleum Company
Standard Oil Co
Associated Oil Co
Southern Pacific
Union Oil Co
Roy Zuver
Associated
Christian Wrang
Kemmerer Sunday
Cheyenne
Fear floods threaten Kemmerer area as thaw worsens
The Hams Fork River swells and rages near Kemmerer amid spring thaw concerns though no major floods are reported yet. Residents fear the gorge below the city bridge could submerge if the thaw intensifies.
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Hams Fork
Kemmerer
Jbridge
Refinery proposed for Piney within sixty days
A plan to build a 100 barrel refinery at Dry Viney near Lincoln Idaho is under negotiation between A D Bardone and Tom Clinton. The project aims to serve local needs with initial output for local use, cost about 98000, and hinges on material supply and a pending St. Louis party decision.
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Dry Viney
A. D. Bardone
Oakland
Cal
Tom Clinton
Lincoln-Idaho Oil Company
Linccoln-Idehu Wall No. d
Davis
Clinton
St. Louis
Lincoln-Idoho
Davis Gi Shale and Refining Co
Idaho
Davie
Toolo
Bankers Refute Reports of General Disaster
Bankers in Kemmerer dispute rumors of broad collapse among cattlemen and sheepmen. They report some heavy individual losses but overall outlook remains hopeful with cattle and sheep losses limited. Local business steadier, oil prospects praised, and wool loans expected to rise as prices improve.
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Kemmerer
Joana
KE. L. Smith
Kemerer Buyings Bank
Frank Pfeiffer
Informatigentat
Star Valley
Benefit Bazaar and Dance at Cook's Pavilion
At Cook's Pavilion on Behlay of thie Week the Indies of the Alar Rosary Society host a fundraising bazaar and dance. Members of the Allecere Society will contribute. event features Taney work and a wide variety items for sale. The evening includes a dance by the Young Laasdina' oral fwelaty and opens at 8 o'clock Friday afternoon.
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Cook
Behlay
Benufica Evar
Komnerer
Karkana
Indhov Whoard
Allecere Society
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Quealy
Democratic National Committeman
Kenmerer
Big Iney Road
Uncle Sam
Vigars
Wyoming
Lander
America
Kemmerer Legion Post
Stow
R. B. Reasner
Maintenance
Mocatello
Eave Hlo
Lords
Mr. Reagner
Lincoln
Jackson
Navy
Jackson Hale Calle
Bhoek
Fee
Kenimerer
Yanges
Jackson Hole
State of Wyoming
Bisaeteat Survey
Leek End
Jackson's Lake
Leek
Wort
Charles W. Hedrick
Prout
Smith
Kemmerer Savings Bank
John Clay
Clay and
Robnso
Mr. Smith
Walt
Kermmerer
Weather Bureau
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Kemawrer
Heavid
Snow Finn
Mafarsen
Bern
Cook's Pavilion
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