Official Council Proceedings Town Hall Kemmerer Oct 7 1912
Town records show Mayor Folger presiding with Council members Hibbs Libbs Cannington Smith and Brown. Minutes from Sept 2 and Sept 3 read and approved. Reports include Kexton Aug 10 licenses and police justice, and treasurer for Sept 1 1912. Bills presented and approved. salaries and street work listed. Town Clerk Mason signs.
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Kemmerer
Wyo
Connell
Smith
Cannington
Hibbs
Cummington
Almer
Police Justice
Young
I. Christmas
John Mason
Whitney
Knox
Fd Jones
James Matthews
Stafford
Hay
Frais
Keinmerer Camera Nila
Heston
Muale Ce
Vote strategy in Lincoln county race against Sneddon
A discussion with a Republican insider suggests Sneddon faces weak odds as Lincoln county voters prepare for county officer elections. The piece argues Democrat gains depend on Republicans voting for Democratic ticket, noting each Republican vote against Sneddon helps the opposition. It predicts wide Democratic support unless Republicans stay united.
Railroad building at Jackson Hole coal mining progress reported
The Utah Construction Company begins work on the second Oregon Short Line main track from Diamondville to Fossil with 90 head of stock at Moyer Junction. A 45 ton steam shovel and equipment arrive as grading and bridge work start, with A C French supervising from Salt Lake City.
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Utah Construction Company
Oregon
Diamondville
Fosail
Moyer Junction
Fossil and
Mover Junction
Fossil
Electing men under obligations to a manipulator
The writer questions voters about choosing officials tied to a man who would rig elections for personal gain. He notes past party shifts and votes and argues to back Democratic candidates for Lincoln County offices as unbound by such obligations, urging support for county commissioner, clerk, and treasurer candidates who serve the people.
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Lincoln County
Sneddon
Tom Hoskins
Jay A. Quesly Heads to Columbia for Mining Studies
Former resident Jay A. Quesly left Sunday for New York City to continue studies at Columbia University in mining engineering. He spent a couple months at home on vacation and has years of mining experience, which aids his academic pursuits and practical understanding.
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Jay A. Quesly
New York City
Columbia University
Jay
Afternoon at 500 Mines Hosts Noted Guests
J. B. Doles and L. E B Halbert entertained at 900 on Toomlay after noon last week at Mrs. Doles home. A pleasant afternoon was enjoyed with Mrs. Chapin winning top honors among guests including Dire Kas tank he and others such as Muss Stafford Embree Hout Bagwell Palmer Yost Strine Holland Halbart and Des
Candidate Thos H Roberts visits Kemmerer for sheep shipment
Democratic candidate Thos H Roberts of Afton travels through Kemmerer on Sunday en route to Canada with a shipment of sheep. A pioneer of Star Valley a 23 year resident in the county he has built a mercantile and livestock business and long tied to Lincoln County public life. He is noted as a capable administrator and has 20 years in Salt Lake City newspaper work. he is not related to Wm Roberts of the town.
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Thos. H. Roberts
Afton
Kemmerer
Oanada
Roberts
Star Valley
Lincoln County
Pyle
Salt Lake City
Wmn
Roberte
Government inspection report on animal packing houses
The United States Bureau of Animal Industry publishes annual inspection results for animals in interstate packing houses. The report notes condemning diseased meat, with tuberculosis largely absent in sheep. It lists totals for cattle hogs and sheep, including numbers of whole carcasses and parts condemned.
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United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Founders Day Planned by Mrs Ruth McCormick in Chicago
Mrs Ruth McCormick of Chicago at LaSalle Hotel plans Founders Day for the Progressive party on October 27 to mark Colonel Roosevelt birthday. A special badge will be issued for saloon patrons who donate any amount, funds to support the Progressive campaign. McCormick seeks Indies and others interested and promises prompt acknowledgment of remittances.
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Ruth McCormick
Chicago
LaSalle Hotel
Progressive Party
Roosvelt
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Kemmerer Hardware & Furniture Co
Official Council
Kexton
Geo
Haddenham
Chas. Crone
Denton
Marsnal
Hana
Saangit
P. Folg BB
Tous Mason
Kansas
Blyth-Fargo-Hoskins Co
Jackson Hole Coal
Cashle Creek
Jackson Hole
Jake Jackson
Cache Creek Canyon
Jake
Shorty Crail
Whale Valley
Burma
Trou
Dundee
Andrew Morrow
Lauckey Young
Kemmerer Mercantile Co
Morrow & Youngs
C. Hy. Hibbs
Frontier
Kemmerer, Wyo
Frank E. Curtis
Jewehor
M. W. Dones
Kemmerer Hide & Fur Co
Harry Krupp
Kemmererk
Thos. D. O’neil
Big Piney
Democratic
Lineal County
Wyourlig
Demcratie
Lingala
Thos, D. O'Neil
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