Official Council Proceedings at Kemmerer October 7 1912
Town Hall Kemmerer Wyoming October 7 1912 Council met in regular session. Present Mayor J P Folger and council members Libbs Cannington E L Smith D J Brown. Minutes Sept 2 and adjourn Sept 3 read and approved. Reports cover Aug 10 receipts from Haddenham Crone Mire Denton licenses and fines. Treasurer records show balances and disbursements including street and alley fund warrants and salaries. Bills presented and approved. payrolls listed for police justice marshal clerk atty and others. Meeting adjourned with signatures of mayor and town clerk.
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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 Outlook on Lincoln County Races and Sneddon
A discussion with a Republican ally analyzes Lincoln county election mechanics and Sneddon’s hold. It argues there should be about 4,400 votes cast with roughly 1,450 Republican and 1,050 Democratic state tickets, implying Democrats gain if Republicans defect. It claims defeating Sneddon is easy if Republicans vote the Democratic ticket, noting few Democrats will support Sneddon unless on payroll.
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Lincoln County
Sneddon
Railroad Building at Jackson Hole Coal Project Advances
The Utah Construction Company begins work on the second main track roadbed of the Oregon Short Line from Diamondville to Fossil near Jackson Hole. About 90 stock are at Moyer Junction, a 45-ton steam shovel and track materials arrive, and four more teams head to Fossil and Moyer Junction. Bridge crews started Saturday and masonry will begin across Ham's Fork River between Kemmerer and Diamondville within days. A.C. French leads the resident engineering team reporting to Salt Lake City.
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Utah Construction Company
Oregon
Diamondville
Fosail
Moyer Junction
Fossil and
Mover Junction
Fossil
Voters urged to choose officers free from private obligations
A letter argues that electing men under duress or personal manipulation undermines democracy. It notes a figure switching parties, delivering votes to both sides, and warns readers to vote for Democratic candidates for Lincoln County offices this fall to ensure officials serve the people rather than private interests.
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Tom Hoskins
Lincoln County
Jay A Quesly Heads to Columbia for Mining Studies
Back at school Jay Aquesly departs Sunday for New York City to attend Columbia University where he will study mining engineering. He spent a couple months at home on vacation and has long gained practical mining experience assisting his studies.
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Jay A. Quesly
New York City
Columbia University
Jay
Afternoon at 500 Mines Entailed House Guests
J B Doles and L E B Halbert hosted guests at 900 Toomlay after noon last week at Mrs Doles home. A pleasant afternoon occurred with Mrs Chapin winning honors. Present were Muss Stafford, Embree, Hout, Bagwell, Palmer, Yost, Strine, Holland, Halbart and Des, among others.
Candidate Thos H Roberts visits Kemmerer for sheep shipment
Afton Democrat Thos H Roberts, candidate for a two year county commissioner term, travels through Kemmerer on his way to Canada with livestock. A pioneer of Star Valley, he has 23 years in the county and a background in mercantile and livestock business. He has long been linked to Lincoln County’s public administration and Salt Lake City journalism.
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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 slaughter safeguards
The U S Bureau of Animal Industry released its annual inspection report for animals in interstate packing houses. It notes thorough pre and post slaughter checks, condemns diseased meat, and highlights tuberculosis as a major issue though 14 million sheep inspected showed no TB. Cattle hogs and sheep totals and condemnation figures are summarized.
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United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Founders Day Fund Drive For Progressive Party
Mrs Ruth McCormick of Chicago at LaSalle Hotel organizes Founders Day on October 27 to celebrate Colonel Roosevelt birthday. A special badge will be issued for saloon patrons who contribute any amount, funds go to the Progressive campaign and remittances will be acknowledged.
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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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