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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1917
Page
5
The speech asserts that Germany has committed repeated outrages, including sinking neutral ships and endangering American lives. It proclaims Americans defend rights with the sword, pledging victory and lasting peace by force if necessary.
The article notes two years of preparations for a large national defense shift. It records progress in coast defenses, a strengthened navy, and plans to raise a sizable army, with authorities stating readiness within months to meet any emergency.
In the passing of Richard Olney ends the career of one of the ablest lawyers and statesmen of the present generation. Mr. Olney, as Secretary of State under the Cleveland administration, was one of the leaders of the Democratic party. As an orator he ranked among the most eloquent men of our day.
The Austrian Hungarian Government’s move to break with the United States drew little comment and was viewed as broadly anticipated. German control in Austria appeared complete and would likely persist if the Central Powers remained at war.
The article suggests broad universal military training may be adopted in response to the ongoing war. It notes recent losses and argues that the wisest course is to prepare the nation through widespread preparation and readiness.
An archival notice describes ownership and management of the Kemmerer Camera weekly, listing individuals including Robert Mose, Chak Bo Brie, Robert Rose, and Walters with holdings of 1 percent or more. It records notary verification dated 1817 and mentions commissioners Hallie and other signatories.
Ernest Molinar the Diamondville postmaster reports arrangements with an eastern firm to install a full set of new post office fixtures. The building will be updated and modern in every way.
A number of Cumberland residents took advantage of Sunday’s fine weather to visit Kemmerer. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. Hinkle visiting the Ber Bagnell home, W. W. Williams external foreman, Lu Cibbe, Harry Matthews, Andrew Faddes, Wil McClean, Pete Martina, and two daughters.
Star Valley men including Bunker Lynch's son from Afton and Arthur Burton left law and college duties to join Company 1 in Kem tay. Orson Johnson also quit work to enlist while attending Utah institutions.
Tony Nort left recent days for Cokeville to launch a Lie Upto-Date Garage branch in the Stoker Brothers Building, with Join Walters and the local community backing the enterprise.
In Kemmerer readers meet a beloved mascot called Our Mascot, a talented young man linked with the local soldiers. He performs tricks climbs poles and fences, dances and boxes delighting uniformed crowds at Cook's pavilion. The piece playfully explains the circle of admiring faces.
The 29 year old immigrant from Italy was killed in a coal fall at 7 pm Thursday. He died instantly and was popular in his community. A large Catholic church funeral drew a special Cumberland train and Kemmerer band played for the procession. He is buried in the local cemetery and had saved several thousand dollars from mining earnings.
A local report states work will begin 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 used as a store room.
A tale of two suitors for a pretty young miss ends with assault and battery. The aggressor pays $10 and court costs after a failed plan to win the girl. County Attorney Rose and Justice Holland offer advice as boys will be boys.
The Lincoln Lumber Company plans a one week construction to extend the shop by about twenty feet. Sanding machinery will be installed in the addition as soon as it arrives, making the shop among the best equipped in the region.
A marriage license was issued by the county clerk on April 6 to George H Gumersal and Mise Alta Thomas. The couple do not reside in this county.
Ground cleared for the new Hrenowndle karage with brick hauled to the wire. Dagnel blacksmith shop demolished to permit the brick laundry building approved by the Kemmerer Troy Laundry Company part of city plans. Easter Sunday noted with local activity along the railroad and highway.
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