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Newspaper

The Kemmerer Camera

Location

Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1916

Page

5

Publishers Suffer Under Anticompitax Law Debate

Senator Culbertson of Texas has introduced an amendment to the anticompax law allowing ill funds to pay publishers with transportation for advertising. The piece argues Wyoming rates favor publishers, criticizes railroads for not providing transport in lieu of cash, and urges the Wyoming Press Association to push for legislative action before the next session. It calls editors to inform candidates in the primary about these issues.

Culbertson Texas Congress Wyoming Public Utilities Idaho Wyoming Press Association Boen

Henry Ford Endorsed by Te publicans of Michigan

Henry Ford gains backing from Michigan Republicans for the governorship over Senator Smith. President Wilson remains unopposed on the Democratic ticket.

Henry Ford Automobile Fame Tepublicans Michigan Geals Smith Wilson

Advertising plan cited in Watton paper raises questions

A fragmented ad plan appears in the Watton issue, noted as a unique advertisement in the paper’s pages. The document shows repeated scans for advertiser mentions, prompting scrutiny over its legitimacy and intent within the publication.

Watton Cotme Firme

New Cylinder Preny Arrives and Installation Delays

A new cylinder preny has arrived and was installed in the building with difficulty. The type tu he aed hae been delayed, affecting the transfer and overall execution of services. Inter eating features Undoor Wabty tha terprine.

Denver visit and hotel events outlined in March notes

The fragment mentions a March visit to Denver and a trip to New York featuring Waldorf Astoria hotel events. It references The National Publishers Association and a person named Hung Epeeld planning evenings of work combining base and operation while away. The text is fragmentary and uncertain.

Bette Denver New York Waldorf-Astoria Nathohal Publishers Hung Epeeld

Fragmented note on editing and advertising in a 19th century paper

A garbled editor’s column fragment describes editing a Virginie issue and pondering superstition. It references “Correpondente” and “Reterprise,” mentions a spider and a merchant advertisement, and ends with a stray name.

Virginie

Randolph News Owners Pledge Nonpartisan Policy

Messrs Charles Christensen and Arthur McKinnon announce in the Randolph News first issue that the plant will be nonpartisan in politics, signaling a commitment to impartial reporting and lack of party allegiance.

Charles Christensen Arthur McKinnon The Randolph News

Ink supply prices rise sharply for pigments and dyes

From Our Printer's Ink Supply House reports pigments used in ink manufacturing have surged from 100 to 2000 percent, and original dyes show steep cost increases. Ink prices advanced 25 percent since January 1, with orders subject to acceptance and prices liable to change without notice.

Roosevelt Emerges as Possible Republican Nominee

Wyoming Republican papers fret over November race and give notable prominence to Theodore Roosevelt. Though not yet officially a candidate, Roosevelt is viewed as the likely compromise option at the Chicago convention in June, a prospect Democrats dread.

Wyoming Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Chicago

Colonel Leads Fresh Forces at Wilson Center

The report notes reinforcements with fresh ammunition arriving for the firing line. The Colonel rapidly deploys his battery and opens heavy fire on the Wilson center, targeting the Mexican sector which endures galling fire. The enemy front in this sector is described as leveled as troops fall back.

Wilson Center Sheridan Post

Roosevelt name on state ballots raises doubts and hopes

The text notes Roosevelt may be a candidate this year but has refused to allow his name on official ballots in Michigan Nebraska and Minnesota. It suggests the GOP may seek a party reorganization for better conditions and that a Chicago convention would nominate him if he permits ballot placement.

Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Michigan Nebraska Minnesota Chicago

Mayor Painter Visits Kemmerer From Evanston

Mayor Tom Painter of Evanston visited Kemmerer in the late part of the week, greeting many friends in Lincoln county. A notable Wyoming figure, Painter is a prominent veteran supporter and a recognizable name in boxing circles, with decades in local politics and service as a county commissioner.

Tom Waiater Evanston Kemmerer Tom Lincoln County Mr. Painter Warvetern Wyoming Am ‘Hae Etrogaly Tinculs Unita County

Auto Trucks for Star Valley Mail

Mayor J Noviitt of Cokevville visits Keome to discuss Star Valley Mail auto trucks. He notes Comeville Afton Transportation, of which he presides, plans an auto truck fleet this summer to support mail and passenger service. The matter likely will be addressed at the April 18 stockholders meeting.

J. Noviitt Cokevville Keome Granger Comeville Afton Transportation

Snow depth report from Handalph News garden rise

A March 1 report notes 126 inches of snow at Handalph News Garden Cyve area, elevation 6200 feet, with solid drifted prospects and deep accumulations. The fragment mentions ML Bhow and a ranger, but details are unclear.

Handalph News Tur St

Women in Public Affairs Spark Civic Action

The Women of the West club and petitions to the council led to a swift ordinance banning selling tavern beverages to minors. The author argues women’s involvement in municipal affairs benefits public welfare without compromising domestic virtues.

Women of the West Club

Election called for May ninth in Kemmerer contest

Mayor Marquis issues proclamation in the Camera announcing the municipal election to be held Tuesday May 9. Little candidate naming has occurred but a Citizens or Independent ticket is expected to avoid partisan campaigning. Mayors term and two council seats at stake with Hibbs and Dr. Cannington up for re election. Cannington states he will not run again.

Kemmeter J. R. Marquis Kemmerer Citzens Independent ‘Peoples Marquis C. H. Hibbs W. C. Cannington Diring

Antelope Reports Busy Freight Run From Half Way Gunday

John Herrod arrived from Half way Gunday with freight teams to supply Harry Munns store at Cottonwood head. He notes the Grahams to Willow Creek gap road in good condition with light snow drifts and expects autos to pass by week’s end. He also reports Antelope herd increases with a spring sighting of about 200 in one hand and several bands of 25 to 75 nearby between Cottonwood and Green River.

John Herrod Harry Munn Cottonwood John Grahams Willow Creek Gap Green River

Printing Office Robbery at Green River Star

Green River Star proprietor C. C. Davis visited Rock Springs last week leaving a hobo printer in charge. Two tourists later worked there and the Orat man claimed ownership. A short time after, the printer received a summons and departed, Davis returned and found the office missing a typewriter and composing sticks. Davis warned other offices to watch for a printer carrier under his area.

C. C. Davis Green River Star Rock Springs Davis

Brand Books Ordered for 1916 Publication Contract Awarded

The state board of stock commissioners awarded the contract for publishing the 1916 brand books to Smiths Bracks Company of Denver as the honent bidder. Bid was $1 per copy for the first 580 copies and 61 cents for each additional copy, with a minimum print of 1000 copies. The bid $200 lower than Wyoming competitors. James Ballorw, a visitor from Cokeville, was noted.

State Board of Irestock Commissioners Tus Smiths Bracks Company Denver Wyoming

Senator Madden Hurt in Riverton Incident

Senator Madden suffered a serious fall last Friday near Boov when his driving bones broke loose. He was rushed after a deep head wound, treated by Dr. Clark until Dr. Tonkin arrived, and remained under care at M. J. Mar ip home with his family monitoring recovery.

Wat Madden Boov M. J. Marip Clark Tonkin Sali Nowe

Foreigners' School Proposed in Lincoln County Mining Camps

Charles B. Bruce reports that Lincoln County Central Trades and Labor Union backs foreigners' schools for mining camps. A committee studies demand, with possible summer start. program outlines include English, government, voting, domestic science, and three grade levels. Washington diploma offered after completion. hundreds may enroll.

Murch Geo. Woodhouse Lincoln County Central ‘Trades and Labor Union Mr. Woodhouse I Cnapeen Paul Armstrong United States Salt Lake City Kemmerer Central Trades and Labor Union Burch Naturalization Authorities Washington Raymond Crist Sureh Department I Fe Washington Auxiere Eivery

Cokeville Visitors Attend The Nation Event

Cokeville visitors including Mayor J. D. Noblitt and postmaster George Bourne joined others such as Dr. J. B. Edwards, Jobe Larson, Claus Kroeger, Axel Johnson, Les Olson, Billy Hanks, Charley Dean and Ted Morgan to attend Sunday activities tied to a local gathering.

Cokerlte of 4 Nation J. D. Noblitt Mra. W. (. Marley George Bourne de. J. B. Edwards Basher Jobe A. Larson Claus Kroeger Axel Johnson Les Olson Billy Hanks Charley Dean Ted Morgan

Public Land Sale in Lincoln County This Week

Nine parcels of state lands will be offered for sale Friday in Lincoln County under the guidance of the State Land Sineare office. Advertised individually, the parcels include five in Cobberille and four in Keusmarer areas, with notices published for interested bidders.

Lincoln County Hich Glete Land Sinaere Oles Vhoinky Coberille Keusmarer

Gas grand master visits Casper area

Harry Hynds, manager of the Plains hotel, spent days on a business trip to Casper to pursue securing a natural gas franchise for fuel and lighting. He is a stockholder in Pine Mountain oil, drilling planned for more wells, with pipeline potential to Casper. Kemmerer Lodge hosted a meeting with Grand Master W. Dickinson of Lander and a social hour with tea, coffee, and cigars afterward. Dickinson, a prominent state figure, was the visiting officer.

Harry Hynds Plains Hotel Casper Re Hynds Wyoming Kemmerer Wo Dickinson Lander Crand Hartjvet Dob Christmas Dickingon P. P. Dickinson Dickinson

New Wyoming Official Directory Issued by Secretary Haus

The 1916 Official Directory of Wyoming, by Secretary of State Frank J. Haus, serves as a handy reference listing all state officials both elective and appointive, including judges, county officers, national guardsmen, landowners, and other general interest information.

Frank J. Haus Wyoming United States

State Land Commissioner Hopkins to confer on land matters

State Land Commissioner Hopkins plans talks with Washington officials and senators to amend land legislation. He will present a bill introduced through Warren and Meadel to allow reclaiming large areas of worthless land from the state to the general government and to demand a guaranteed sale of $16 per acre.

G .Hopkins Washington Francia Warren Frank W. Moo Dell Hopkins Senate House Amater Warren Meadel

Birth of Nathos and Tar in Mine Examination Note

Fragmentary report describes miners and a birth or birthlike event tied to a mine examination. Names and dates are unclear, but the text references a mine, miners, and a potential incident or observation recorded on a Saturday. The piece mentions sharing, a combination, and a referenced price or cost.

Iberland

Big Picture Dme of The Birth of Nations at Lyceum

A large audience in Kemmerer Sunday enjoyed a “Birth of Nations” showcase at the Lyceum, with two performances drawing many locals and visitors. The 26-piece orchestra delivered a strong, lively accompaniment, and attendees praised the production though some seats remained unsold.

Lyceum Ne Ion Kemmerer

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Kemmerer Camera C. Watt Brandon Oregon West Ie Tom Painter Star Valley Mail Eee Brand Books James Ballorw Wars Cokeville Riverton Chronicle Foreigners’ School Nccent Chas. B. Bruce DaeRe Harry HW. Dickinson Kemmeree Lodge of Masons New State Directory Phil Kirk Prop
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