Road to Big Piney Advocates Improved Auto Route
Senator W. Wi. Taylor from Big Piney supports establishing a new auto and wagon road to Kemmerer. Local leaders report progress on Willow Creek to Bullet, with plans forked routes toward Opal road and La Barge, easing freight hauling and offering good connections for farms north of the creek. Kemmerer residents urge a clear choice by the people and pledge full support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Wi. Taylor Wee
Big Pisa
Monmerer
Kemmerer
Willow Creek
Bullet
Jack Matthews
Matthews
Emgrant Springs
Jake
Eree Gna
Slane
Fontenelle
Pocatello Real Estate Promises amid Wildcat Schemes
Fragmented text describes a promoter scene in Idaho with talk of real estate investments and warned against aggressive land traders. Mentions risk of deaths and germs, a map showing wealth, and calls out questionable brokers and schemes. Names and clear events are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Shooting at Fossil Stirs Small Town Bad Blood
A wild altercation at a Fossil bar ends with a shooting injury after Charley Burns drew on Dick Cutner and was restrained. The bartender Joe Sullivan was struck in the leg during the scuffle, while J. E. Stinson narrowly escaped a bullet.
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Famil
Charley
Shorty) Burns
Whitney
Dick Cutner
Conner
Joe Sullivan
J. E. Stinson
Sullivan
Stinen
Gun incident ends with arrest and transfer
A man who failed to understand a gun he used caused a violent episode. He was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Rich McMinn and handed over to a guard awaiting a train to take him away. The fragmentary text notes the man’s alleged actions and subsequent custody.
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Duras
Rich McMinn
Ede
Ts Offi
Fatal Mine Accident at Sublet Claims Mike Shuita
The first accidental death at the Sublet Jet mine occurred last week when driver Mike Shuita was killed while handling material in the first south entry. A car’s spray and a moved prop caused the cross-leg to drop, striking him on the head and breaking his neck. Coroner T. B. Carnahan held an inquest declaring accidental death. The funeral was held at the Catholic church with services by Father Lynch, burial in Kemmerer cemetery beside a large union miners procession. Shuita, Hungarian by birth and 85, had worked at Sublet over three years and is survived by one brother in the United States. others remain in Hungary. A special train carried about 80 mourners from Kemmerer for Janesul observances.
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Mike Shuita
T. B. Carnahan
Sablet
Kemmerer
Chas. Vaughn
Erder
John Mato
Conect
George Whutia
R. H. Exubeas
Lynch
Sublet
Hungary
Idaho Wins Right to 400000 Acres for Public Schools
After a long dispute spanning courts legislatures and Washington the state of Idaho secures title to about 400000 acres within forest reserves to be located as surveyed sections 16 and 36 in every township under the admission act for public schools with both state land board and federal forestry agents to start surveys immediately. New books and stationery at City Drug Store and Kemmerer Bakery promotes pastries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Department of the Interior
Forestry Department
William H. Taft
Idaho
Land Board
Forestry Bureau
Montpelier
Coal Lands Policy Debate Aimed at Small Operators
A congressional debate centers on loosening coal land access for smaller investors facing high prices and strict rules. Frank Mondell advocates systematic leasing to unlock western resources, citing a letter to Interior Secretary Walter L. Fisher and a Congressional Record excerpt detailing unfavorable classifications. The discussion highlights local interest in affordable leases, reduced land costs, and government valuation impacts on consumers.
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Congress
Albany
Frank W. Mandell
Bon
Walter L. Pishor
Interior
Lyon
Mondall
Mountain States to Buy Kemmerer Pinedale Telephone Line
John Hay of Rock Springs National Bank visited Kemmerer to announce Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co will acquire nearly all stock of the local line and invest about 310,000 to rebuild and improve service. The old operators gave best efforts but limited capital hampered reliability. the change promises better communications for Kemmerer residents and area patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Kemmerer-Pinedale ‘Telephone Company
John Hay
The
Rock 'Springs National Bank
Wyoming
Kemmerer
Hoy
Kemmerer Pinedale Telephone Co
Iust
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co
Mountain States Company
Pine Marl
Wounded man in ranch shooting near Jal details emerge
A shooting at the Chet Chrisman ranch near Jal last Wednesday left Chet Chrisman hospitalised in Salt Lake with multiple wounds. His son was treated in Ogden. George Crosby, in a wage dispute, fired, then Chrisman returned fire wounding Crosby and aiding pursuit. Crosby remains at large.
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Chet Chrisman
Jal
Salt Lake
Ogen
Chrisman
George Crosby
Crosby
Chetawan
Chet
Crsby
Oregon Short Line Rail Road Home Visitors Excursions Notice
The Oregon Short Line Rail Road announces home visitors excursions to eastern points for Utah Idaho Wyoming and Oregon settlers and residents during fall and winter. Tickets are valid for return within tid days from sale with additional benefits for many people to visit a “home” region prior to western settlement.
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Oregon Short Line Railroa Company
Utah
Idaho
Wyoming
Oregon
Luvir
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Big Piney
Emigrant Springs
Herschler's
la Barge
Upper Bridge
Pocatello
Fucatello
Soy
Toe Bandit
Bank of
First National Bank of
City Drug Store
Kemmerer Bakery
Mondell
Jhet
Geo. Crosby
Lets
Christian
Afford
Hocker
Kemmerer Savings Bank and Trust Company
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