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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1916
Page
12
The document titled tien issued last week by Governor Vandrick is summarized here. It directs all readers to engage with the third page of the issue to access the information and benefit the community.
The text argues that Mexicans, as a class, cannot self govern and condemns seven years of bandit warfare in Mexico. It insists no withdrawal of American troops until a peaceful government is established, notingقتل against foreigners and Americans in particular.
Christie of the Snake River Sentinel says he will not back Teddy if nominated. Teddy appears the likely nominee while regular Republicans fear endorsing a heavy free trade stance. Reid expects many to support Roosevelt, who he believes will be next president if nominated.
The passage accuses the Wilson administration of failure in the Mexican pursuit of Villa, calling it a hopeless task from the start. It cites border unpreparedness and indecision in Washington as key flaws, arguing army officers bear no blame while the American people face humiliation.
The Riverton Chronicle reports that William Madden, previously described as gravely ill, is rapidly improving under Dr. A B Tonkin care. Doctors expect Madden to be up and around within a week barring complications.
At a Thermopolie meeting of the Waning Stock Growers Association last week Bob Carey was elected president. J C Slaw of Orin Junition became president emeritus. W Irvine of Ross was named treasurer and Miss Alice Smith of Cheyenne was chosen secretary. Four good attendance reported.
Fragmentary notice describes John Ward of Malynes Town facing throat illness. The report mentions a doctor’s treatment and hopes for recovery, with unclear rest of the details and names.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a local event with mentions of a church, people, and an incident causing concern. Named individuals or concrete details are unclear, but the text references a community setting and reactions to a disturbance.
Kemmerer reports all main auto routes open for travel with several visitors arriving. The Green River to Graham’s route opened last Saturday via Ford with minor mud spots. Open north west routes to Cokeville, Montpelier, and mining camps ease access while Star Valley approaches remain closed until early May.
General Pershing selected a Dodge car to convey him to the front as American troops crossed the Mexican border. An army officer noted the Dodge car’s rugged performance, saying it could climb a wall and go through mountain passes where roads had to be blasted for trucks.
George Thornton of Republic Washington, administrator of the large ranching estate on the Geren River, visits Kemmerer to dispose of the balance. Carl Warner and W J McGinnis plan to purchase. The estate is divided into three tracts. Frank Fear previously bought a portion.
A sequence of land deeds recorded with the county clerk over the past week includes transfers for parcels in townships and ranges, with dates ranging from 1912 to 1916. Notable entries mention Elizabeth Clark to W W Cranney and Amelia Jacobson to Laura M Craney, among others, with various parcels and prices listed.
A report by Kemmerer Schools superintendent Bureh for the Federal Education Department analyzes Wyoming school funding. It shows per child spending in leading districts, notes the Kemmerer district’s higher absolute spend but lower tax rate, and cites Lincoln county allocations from state funds and forest reserve revenues.
A Sunday night collision near Frontier involving a Ford taxi driven by Harry Worknall and an Oldsmobile driven by Frank Pirtz left two women injured with a wrist broken and a shoulder dislocated. Ernest Molinar helped transport the injured to the hospital. Witnesses report the Ford carried alcohol and careless driving. The Olds continued on, the Ford needed an ambulance, and Mrs. Albert J. Big Ph visited Kemmerer with her sister Mrs. Jahnson.
Mrs PJ Quealy came home from a month long trip visiting Boston and Chicago. She traveled from New York and plans to reach home by week’s end after visiting her son.
Platt Wilkow reports the sale of fifteen automobiles over three weeks from the Lincoln county garage. A future shipment lists a carload of Dearts and potential buyers including Haemens Chandlers J. M. Paddies of Cum writnd, Berrand Hall of Dates, Koane Heese of Voratier, O. Dunham of Iguiney, and several others such as Dr. Van Cutt of Diamond ville and Japanese Laborer Co. of Kewmerer.
Judge John R. Arnold visited Kemmerer, disposing of Friday and Monday cases including criminal matters and widows pensions. Pete Carras changed to guilty on petit larceny and drew thirty days in jail plus $126 in fines and costs. Several divorces and motions were continued or set for further action as Kemmerer prepares for a busy county court term.
Alderman J. E. Stinson of Ranger visited town for several days and reported good business. With logging and railroad work in view, prospects look prosperous for the coming summer season.
Hubert Meldrum, charged with killing cowboy Chick Bowen near Hayes Wyoming, likely to ask for a venue change at Rawlins district court. If granted, case may move to Laramie County. Meldrum previously was tried twice in Rawlins with hung or reversed verdicts and a twenty year sentence. The court reversed the earlier sentence and granted a new trial.
The Wyoming Press Association plans a July 20 to 21 meeting in Cody with a postmeeting excursion July 22 to Yellowstone via Camp Canyon, Tower Falls, Mammoth Hot Springs, Swan Lake, Upper Geyser Basin, Thumb Station and Lake Itch, returning the same day. Estimated cost per person ranges from five to twenty dollars, making it an affordable tour.
Harry McCracken of the Fifth Judicial District is named special commissioner to travel to Guriev Russia to obtain a deposition from Conrad Kerbert for a district court settlement. He will depart mid May with two lawyers and be met by Kerbert and the American consul. All travel expenses and a fee are covered by the Old Companies. the journey may last two months.
Land for sale offering 1200 acres irrigated and 10000 acres grazing land near Cokeville Wyoming. Prices to bargain with time and terms. Lands can be sold in whole or in cut tracts to suit buyers. Addressed by M. Covey Cokeville Wyo.
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