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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1917
Page
15
The speech condemns Germany for acts in World War I including Belgium invasion, sinking neutral ships, deportation of citizens, and alleged efforts to provoke strikes. It warns Americans will defend rights with war if necessary, stating neutrality has failed and victory must be complete.
The piece notes two years of preparations for defense and asserts coast defenses, a strengthened navy, and plans to raise a large army. It claims authorities say the army and navy will be ready within months to meet any emergency.
The passing of Richard Olney ends the career of one of the ablest lawyers and statesmen of the present generation. Olney, Secretary of State under Cleveland, was a leader of the Democratic party and an orator ranked among the era’s most eloquent men.
The Austrian Hungarian government’s severance from the United States drew little comment and was anticipated. German dominance in Austria is complete and would likely persist if the Central Powers remain at war.
The fragment suggests a discussion of universal military training and wartime needs. It references losses and the idea that total mobilization will be most effective, though the text is garbled and lacks clear details about dates places or responsible bodies.
The document lists ownership and management details for the Kemmerer Camera publication, including names such as Robert R. Mose, Chak Bo Brie, publisher, and Robert St Rose, owner, with notes on bondholding thresholds and notary attestations dated 1817. It records party holders with stakes of one percent or more and mentions officers like Walters and Bruce, Munn, Ker worn.
Postmaster Ernest Molinar arranged with an eastern firm to install a full set of new post office fixtures in the Diamondville building. The office will be modernized and up to date in every way.
A number of Cumberland residents spent Sunday enjoying warm weather in Kemmerer. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Hunter, Mrs. Hinkle visiting the Ber Bagnell home, W. W. Williams the outside foreman, Lu Cibbe, Harry Matthews, Andrew Fad dies, Wil McClean, Pete Martina and two daughters.
Star Valley natives including Bunker Lynch’s son from Afton and Arthur Burton from Star Valley quit studies at Utah institutions to enlist with Company 1 in Kem tay. Orson Johnson, son of a Star Valley rancher, also left B Y University in Logan to join.
Tony Nort departed recently to Cokeville to inaugurate a new branch of Lie Upto-Date Garage in the Stoker Brothers Building, owned by Join Walters. The venture secures quarters for the gar ter heriearters in the local site.
Locals describe a humorous scene around a pole with a man nicknamed Our Mascot at the center. Circles of faces surround him, one inner and one outer of uniformed soldiers, as he shows affection, climbs, boxes, dances, and performs. He is praised as talented and bear-like.
Toe Chrisphon, 29, a Cumberland miner born in Italy, was killed by a coal fall last Thursday around 7 pm. He died instantly and had few relatives in America. A large Catholic funeral followed in the city, with a special train from Cumberland and music by the Kemmerer band. He is buried in the local cemetery after saving several thousand dollars.
Reportedly work will start soon on a two story building beside the round house. The upper floor will house offices for foreman G. H. Ross and others, while the lower floor will be converted to a store room.
A quarrel over a pretty young miss leads to a fight after a rival, then a secondary suitor, each seek to win her. The assailant faced a case of assault and battery in local court, ordered to pay $10 and costs. County Attorney Rose and Justice Holland offered guidance.
Lincoln Lumber Company will add a new extension to the shop at the start of the week. The expansion will add about twenty feet to the building and accommodate sanding machinery. The new equipment will bring the shop in line with the best equipped facilities in the Wyoming area.
A marriage license was issued by the county clerk on April 6 to George H. Gumersal and Mise Alta Thomas. The applicants do not reside in the county.
Ground cleared for a new brick laundry building in Kemmerer as the city council approved the project and work is set to begin. Volunteers remove a portion of the Dagnel blacksmith shop to make space, with Easter Sunday noted in local events.
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