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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1920
Page
11
A smooth con man posing as a traveler charmed Cheyenne locals at a hotel and in meetings with an attorney and oilman. He forged checks and swindled about $66 at a drug store and smaller sums from merchants, then vanished by train amid reports of his capture that proved false.
Railroad owners through B T Whiter told the conference committee of managers today they are willing to support a wage raise for railroad employees. They did not specify the amount, leaving it to the labor board. Whiter said owners will accept the board's decision and favor a system tying wages to company costs.
Ralph Embree was struck by a car in an accident near the Lincoln area. Eyewitness reports indicate he was injured and transported to a hospital, with others receiving minor injuries. Police are investigating the incident.
Fragmented OCR states a wedding between Potter and Mrs MMinn with odd phrasing and garbled names. It mentions Lag of counts, Konimaeey, W. Puls, and Fae 4, plus a Saturday ceremony at an undefined location. Text is heavily garbled and lacks clear facts.
Applause from Boston women greeted Gov. Calvin Coolidge's praise of Jackson Wy in naming the country's only complete women’s ticket. Coolidge lauded the good sense of Jackson voters and their decision in the recent election.
Local talent presents the breezy playlet Coming Up as the main feature of the high school program marking class night. Commencement exercises follow tomorrow in the high school auditorium with Sumner Burrage delivering the address.
The Osage field well on section 19 near Newcastle produces 72 barrels per hour at 1335 feet. Reported by News Journal Newcastle the item notes the price of 3.95 dollars per barrel hints at large future returns for the owners whose name is not disclosed.
A Kemmerer good roads delegation inspected the Dugway and Waterfall roads on Sunday as spring campaign begins to improve travel between Big Piney Kemmerer and connecting points. The movement plans vigorous action and aims to settle Lincoln county highway problems, with an Evanston Kemmerer highway co operation goal.
Patrick's Cathedral hosted historic services with Bishop P A McGovern presiding. Morning First Communion included 110 children and a breakfast for the tots. Bishop McGovern confirmed 120 in the evening. A special train from Sublet carried attendees. The Rosary Altar Society served the breakfast, with Father Shillinger at the head.
Local fans boast Kemmerer will win as Sublet hosts Sunday at 3:80 oclock in Sublet Wyoming. Moon Captal Dave Moon leads lineup with Joe 1 at first base and Levi Flenkine in right field amid a robust turnout. Fans urged to attend an early exhibition of baseball amid town enthusiasm and police presence.
The Ladies Altar Rosary society fundraiser raised 1100 at a bazaar last Friday under church auspices. The event drew an overflow crowd with the Young Ladies Choral society giving a dance in the evening. A gold out sign appeared before the bazaar ended and various goods were sold with ice cream and cake served. After expenses, the society will have a substantial sum to support church work.
Two baby girls arrive Sunday night at the Waldo residence in Kemmerer. Mrs. Waldo is recovering well and the newborns are said to be thriving. The story notes a local shop manager circulating smoke offerings.
W D Newton Seattle oil operator acquires controlling interest in Green River Petroleum in the La Barge Dry Piney field, Kemmerer sees an intensive drilling campaign this summer. Green River owns 640 acres with 1000 foot hole and 10 inch casing. three eminent gasl yists favor acreage. Newton reports plans to sink three wells, citing unlimited capital and expectations of a major Wyoming oil field this year.
Under Mrs Myra Geer supervision vocational movies will be shown at a free matinee Thursday at 2 p m. The principal feature is a four reel film titled Thomas Jefferson Morgan P J G.
Local Legion Post No 17 centers its Push Week on union labor men as part of a broader membership drive. Judge J R Arnold recently disposed probate matters and granted three divorces amid references to labor and law. Samuel Gompers and a Needles California letter are cited in a discussion on labor relations and civic duty.
A wartime government bond primer notes that Liberty Bonds yield interest at set dates and should be held to maturity. It warns that selling now can fetch less than purchase price, while buying more at current low rates strengthens future returns and safeguards the investment.
In Cumberland a jury in district court found Louis Marnetti guilty of manslaughter in the November 1919 killing of James Colletti after a dispute over Marnetti’s cornet playing. The defense claimed self defense amid a drunken brawl, with witnesses noting Colletti mocked Marnetti. The verdict came at 3 10 p m after deliberations begun at 1 07 p m. The case drew Italian community attention and featured testimonies from Colletti’s brother and others who described the fatal confrontation outside Marnetti’s cabin. Additional testimony described severe injuries to Marnetti preceding the incident. The defense argued the shooting followed a heated exchange during a drinking party. The state’s case centered on a grudge and the immediate cause being the attack with brass knuckles prior to the shooting. The jury’s panel included Olaf Jefferson and several others. arguments followed the state’s closing and the verdict awaits potential post trial actions.
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