Italian laborer dies on Oregon Short Line in Kemmerer
Baste Marcanti a 56 year old Italian section laborer collapsed on the Oregon Short Line track last Thursday afternoon in Kemmerer. He was rushed to medical aid and died of heart failure as Dr. J R Marquis arrived. His son Wan was by his side. The two had arrived from Colorado the day before and the high altitude is blamed. No relatives were known except the son, and burial was arranged at the county's expense.
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Baste Marcanti
Oregon
Marcanti
J. R. Marquis
Wan
Kemmerer
Colorado
Con
Nim Bee
Optigian Charged With Optometry Practice Violation
State law charges allege improper optometry practice by Dr. Alexander in this city. Dr. Alexander admitted guilt in the local justice court last Thursday and posted bond to appear for further hearing. He must hold a medical certificate and pass examinations before practicing locally.
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Alexander
Stafford
Outlaw Hugh Whitney Reported Captured in Denver
Rumors spread through Kemmerer that outlaw Hugh Whitney has been taken into custody in Denver. Authorities have not confirmed the capture while offering several thousand dollars for his arrest. Whitney’s alleged past linked to a bank robbery in Wendover and a train conductor shooting and his ties to a years old Cokeville incident are mentioned in gossip.
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Kemmerer
Hugh Whitney
Denver
Wend Ree
Whitney
Dan Hansen
Cokeville
Michigan Mother Seeks Lost Son In Detroit Letter
A Detroit couple Charles and Mrs Charles Van Overberg appeal through Marshal Con Brady for news of their son August Van Overberg who left home six years ago at age nineteen and has not written since. The letter, postmarked Kemmerer, asks city or county residents to contact the Marshals office with any information and notes a photograph is available at the Camara office for identification.
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Hawe
August van Overberg
Manly
Devid
Tim
Ibeft
Moth
Amd Slaters
Marshal Con Brady
Charles van Overberg
Durand St
Detroit
Mich
Kemmerer
Camara
Miner Killed by Massive Rock at Number 3 Mine
Russian laborer Joe Drack died at the Number 3 mine in Fronter when a sixteen foot long rock weighing several tons fell on him yesterday afternoon. His partner, William Pavalic, was spared thanks to a coal car nearly beneath the rock. Drack’s family and local miners mourn the loss amid the shared grief of the community.
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Joe Drack
Number 3
Fronter
William Pavalic
Atyr Union
Iso & Local Minin
Cem
Frai
Drack
Rechristening Scheme Renames Rathbun Hotel to The French Hotel
The Rathbun Hotel was rechristened this week as The French Hotel by Schwalber Sanderson. The building received no paint initially, but a coat of paint later improved its appearance.
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Ok Rathbun
Schwalber Sanderson
Democratic ticket strong in Lincoln County race
The article argues the Democratic county and local tickets are unusually strong this year and aims to present the full local, county, and legislative slate to voters with reasons for each candidate’s qualifications.
Harrison Seeks Re-Election as County Clerk
The record of H R Harrison shows four years of efficient service, with no criticism heard. He is urged for re election by Republicans and Democrats alike, backed by the Republican County chairman who praises his honor and integrity in office. The party supports Harrison as a leading candidate for the county ticket.
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H. R. Harrison
Himes
Steels
Harrison
Republican County Committee
Kemmerer Steam Laundry Announces Major Plant Renovations
The Kemmerer Steam Laundry announces extensive improvements. A larger boiler has been ordered and a basement will be excavated beneath the building.
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Kemmerer Steam Laundry
Governor Kendrick and John D. Clark: Tales From Public Life
Governor Kendrick’s life story and a character sketch of John D. Clark unfold in a stark portrait that reads like a western novel. The piece blends public duties with personal detail to reveal motive, resilience, and community impact.
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Kendrick
John D. Clark
A Good Candidate for the Office of Clerk of Court
Miss Flo La Chapelle, a Democrat, seeks the Lincoln county clerk of court post. A long time resident, she has served as deputy in Lincoln and Uinta counties and is presented as eminently fit for the office. Wyoming's pioneer suffrage history is cited to support women’s election.
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Flo la Chapelle
Lincoln County
Miss la Chapelle
Evanston
Wyoming
Mise LaChapelle
Omess
Lincoln
Uinta
Old-Timer Seeks Justice of the Peace Office
Tom Holland a Democratic candidate for Justice of the Peace, born in Wyoming and long time resident, is praised for sound judgment and integrity. The piece argues the Justice Court handles more cases and serves as the poor man's court, needing a capable leader. To be continued.
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Tom Holland
Office of Justice of the Peace
Wyoming
Justice of the Peace
Justice Court
Holland
Christmas Tea Honors Chicago Guest at Gray Crest
A Friday afternoon tea at the Gray Crest featured Mrs. Chas. A. Christmas entertaining in honor of her mother, Mrs. Marie E. Schultz of Chicago, visiting briefly. Mrs. Roy Mason served as dining room hostess with help from Miss Margaret Christmas.
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Chas, A. Christmas
Gray Crest
Marie E. Schultz
Chicago
Roy Mason
Margaret Christmas
Registration drive urged for towns and precincts
Residents in incorporated towns and precincts with more than 100 voters at the last election are urged to register this week. Registration ends Saturday night. In Kemmerer Precinct 1 at the Lincoln Hotel upstairs and Precinct 2 at Fitzpatrick's drug store.
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Kemmerer
Lincoln Hotel
Fitzpatrick’s
Register Today For Election Participation
A call to action urging every American citizen to register and vote on November 7th. The message emphasizes civic duty in choosing local and national leadership and directs citizens to participate in the electoral process.
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Washington
Must Register to Shape Local and State Roads Funding
A civic message urges MR and MRS Voter to register now to influence who controls immediate local and state affairs and to decide on a good roads amendment and related federal funds.
Died Unattended in Sublet Coal Cabin
Joe Toucer, a Sublet coal miner of Austrian descent, was found dead in his cabin last Saturday afternoon. A coroner's inquest attributed death to heart trouble after he had complained of illness and retreated to his bed. Funeral services were held in Kemmerer Monday at the Catholic church with interment in the local cemetery. a large number of countrymen attended.
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Joe Toucer
Toucer
Frank
Kemmerer
Warren Visits Kemmerer on Wyoming Road Plan Campaign
United States Senator Francis Warren of Cheyenne arrived in Kemmerer Friday morning. He plans to tour Star Valley and Big Piney country while promoting road improvements and Wyoming State appropriations from national funds. He cited interest in supporting Senator Clark and discussed his affable nature and interest in local independent press.
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United States
Francis KE. Warren
Cheyenne
Kemmerer
Star Valley
Big Piney Country
Nater Warren
Wyoming
Clark
Democratc
New Bank Prospers With Baldwin Interest
Word from Parley Bald win of Freedom by E. L. Smith notes a new bank started there with Baldwin holding an interest is rapidly becoming established. Deposits now amount to 31000 dollars.
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Parley Baldwin
Freedom
E. L. Smith
Baldwin
Salt Lake millionaire buys 18 000 head of sheep in Wyoming deal
Dan Mackay of Salt Lake City, a seasoned Wyoming sheepman with ranches in Lincoln and Uinta counties, closed a major season purchase from Standard Meat and Livestock Company for about 18 000 sheep at 125 000 dollars. He now holds the largest share of the region's sheep, after earlier deals with Star Valley Livestock and Atton Livestock. Mackay has 27 years in Western Wyoming sheep business.
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Dan Mackay
Salt Lake City
Lincoln
Uinta
Wyoming
Standard Meat and Livestock Company
Denver
Ckay
Haa
Star Valley Livetock Company
Atton Livestock Company
Mackay Haa
Two Negroes Bound Over In Cumberland Robbery Case
Deputy Sheriff McDougal arrested four men after a Cumberland robbery of William F. Johnson. Rich Jackson and James Baines were bound over for trial, Gus Ross and Frank Meyers were released. Johnson identified the two as the culprits. bond set at 3250.
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McDougal
William F. Johnson
Cumberland
Daniels
Rich Jackson
James Baines
Gus Ross
Frank Meyers
Johnson
Nekroes
Emmerer
Jackson Hole Visitors Appy for Citizenship Amid Harvest
Citizens from Jackson Hole and Grovont appeared in town Sunday to file naturalization papers. Witnesses included Murphy of Grovant and Bark of Kelley. They cited regional prosperity despite unfinished grain harvest and urged readers to register to vote.
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Jackson Hole
J. G. Reynolds
Jackson
D. J. Vanderrook
H. Hartheorn
Levit Hardeman
Grovont
F. E. Murphy
Hilmer Bark
Kelley
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