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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1914
Page
9
An old issue of Progressive discusses possible fusion with Republicans at Cheyenne. Editor Tit Hefeitrate argues open Republican meeting showed progressive undercurrents and calls for reunion on a strictly progressive platform.
In Denver the editor and Mrs. Brandon attended La Tosca with Mary Garden in the title role. The narrator notes the Italian presentation, reads the synopsis, and describes Tosca's dramatic killing of Scarpia and the tragic finale where Tosca discovers Cavaradossi is dead, leading to a powerful curtain drop.
After a Cheyenne meeting the Republican delegates face choosing a governor candidate. Names floated include Carey Sullivan Deming and Matson with discussion of Dowing as a strong contender. The outcome hinges on party platform decisions and local political dynamics.
A garbled OCR passage presents a fragmented story line with unclear names and events. It reads like stray notes or a letter fragment with incomplete phrases and nonsensical sequences, lacking coherent facts or identifiable subjects.
Governor Joseph M. Carey designates Friday May first as Arbor Day and calls schools and public institutions to observe it with tree planting. He urges planting about one million trees nationwide and stresses community involvement to advance the effort.
Fragmented report portrays our minor position in a Republican mass meeting as embarrassment and mortification. It notes observers Brandon and Wo Hoey in front rows, with Forsyth presiding and questions the coverage from Cheyenne reporting.
A garbled notice suggests transport firms push cheaper parcel post options to New York and other venues. The fragment mentions express companies advertising lower rates and public reaction, with unclear references to travel or delivery services and potential promotional campaigns.
Sheriff Hansen appeals removal after the January hearing where he pledged to repay $50 to Mr Holden for chores but has not returned it. Commissioners took no action on naming a successor. the case resumes at May term with bond set at $590. Also notes a tariff suspension on rail freight and a cheeky political feud involving Cheyenne Leader editor Uncle Alex Hastie.
The piece notes no strong calls for changing the state auditor's office this year unless a Democratic challenge arises. It praises Hob Forsyth, an incumbent Republican, as an excellent official who has implemented reforms and maintained solid performance. Forsyth is the sole Republican contender mentioned from southwestern counties for any state post.
At a Kemmerer Socialist Local meeting a ticket was set for the town election on May 1. Mayors candidate Thomas Kywan. Councilmen Arthur Mablasun Prank Norman. Kywan has long resided in Kemmerer and worked at Frontier White Me. Tobinson lives in Kemmerer Hinsky near Frontier. Lew is employed by Kemmerer Coal Co and has lived here for years.
A meeting was held last Saturday to consider cement walks for Cedar Avenue between Emerald and Agate streets. The petition from property owners urged sidewalk improvements with planned crosswalks and nearby work to proceed. Residents expect substantial work and traffic adjustments as authorities prepare the project details.
County Treasurer Bell reports a state land income tax check of 25091.38, bringing total receipts to about 10000. The funds will be apportioned by the county superintendent among school districts by dividing the total by the number of teachers that year. Larger districts with high enrollment gain more, while smaller districts receive the same per-teacher amount. Checks to district treasurers are expected next week. Also notes a marriage license for Frank M Hansen and a companion in Bondurant Wyoming, and Jane Jones’ Evanston county business visit.
Calvin, vice president and general manager of the Oregon Short Line, visited Kemmerer in his private car with Calvier. He was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Quealy for a day of business and pleasure, including dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Calvier aboard the car.
A national committeeman of the United Mine Workers of America recently reviewing Chas. Gildea's appeal has sustained the local district officers in their decision against him. The visit supports the officers' prior ruling and closes the appeal process.
The report notes foreign wool in selling, with not as much as in prior weeks. Demand for the best selections is moderate while domestic wools are slow due to scarce top grades and buyers resisting higher inferior prices. Market remains firm with advances in manufacturer prices supporting raw wool.
On Monday Lews Kastor son of Mayor Kastor of Hvane ton bought C W Petersons interest in Kemmerer Clothing and will run the business as L Kastor and Co. Kastor, well known in Kemmerer, has friends there and plans to continue the store’s local presence.
Notice of sale by H. K. Christmas as Special Commissioner in a District Court action in Wyoming, involving Benjamin M. Fox and Mary McNish McClure Guardian of Nora Venice McNish and Ellis Clayton McNish. Sale follows a 1914 order, to be conducted publicly at the county courthouse at 2 pm on May 14, 1914, subject to court confirmation and partition of described property.
The Kemmerer town council debated a claimed May 27 1901 franchise for Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company amid missing records. The ordinance appears drafted and voted on yet lacks clear terms or county clerk corroboration, prompting legal review and potential court action to determine the franchise’s legality and future steps.
Due to multiple Edison performances at the New Kemmerer Theater this weekend, audiences may catch the inventor's talking pictures. Two showings Saturday at 7 and 9 pm, plus Sunday matinee and evening, feature Magay McGraw and scenes from Tamour opera and dramas. An improved mechanism allows 10 minute reels and shorter intermissions every seven minutes.
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