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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1912
Page
5
The piece notes Senator Warton’s petition count showing strong local support with 601 feigners and 1 172 in Cinta county. It mentions The Superior News, a new addition from Rock Springs edited by J P Harrigan, and criticizes the Cheyenne Leader for intruding into family matters and spreading discrediting stories.
Friends of Hon. Wm. Madden of Fremont county learn petitions for state senator were not accepted by the Secretary of State. This leaves Jack Chenery as the only Republican candidate for state senator in the county.
C Watt Brandon and L E Halbert, Brine, report a pleasant meeting with prominent coal men and miners in Cheyenne. They note the unexpected effect of their visit as editors being labeled as prominent coal men, and wonder how they will secure winter coal supplies amid the tag.
The Senate decision upholds the Monroe Doctrine against private foreign purchases of large tracts in North America for government use. It concerns Magdalena Bay in lower California where Japan has sought land for a naval base and coal station.
The agreement gave Uinta County one state senate candidate and two house candidates, but two Uinta hopefuls failed to qualify. The final Republican ticket lists seven Lincoln County names and one from Uinta, a division some feel could have been better planned.
Professor Burch arrives back from a seven week expedition with his horse Weil, traveling through Bondurant to Holyoke and Yalliwatane National Parks. Parley Smith joins but departs along the Snake River Canyon. family show camp is released. The trip is described as pleasant with Lincoln Vanhty land defense mentioned.
Fragmented OCR text hints at a Cheyenne Frvinter contest with multiple names and places. The readable portions mention Patud Tide Preble Wana Beer Girwr and SHker PG, unclear event details. The passage references Shoals and Malad VieWrue with scattered names, implying a local sports or event recap.
A Chicago meeting opened this week as the Progressive National Convention draws the largest attendance yet with delegates from every state. The Taft faction shows signs of concern as speculation grows about Roosevelt’s nomination, while Southern Democrats push free trade opposition and party leaders target reforms. Theodore Roosevelt is favored by many northerners for president, with Hiram Johnson seen as a possible vice chair alongside temporary chair Beveridge and permanent chair Parker from Louisiana.
Mr and Mrs Lewis Travis arrived from Los Angeles this morning and will depart tomorrow for the ranch near Big Piney. They plan to stay until after the election and enjoy fishing and big game hunting. Lew asked about the sage chicken health, regretting the delay in returning.
Lindsay Faddies, recently injured by a gunshot, returned to Kemmerer after an accidental discharge while pocketing a revolver. The bullet glanced upward, struck an obstacle, and entered behind the nasal cavity. He was taken to Salt Lake and accompanied by Peter S. Keenan. no visible scar remains.
The passage warns that mismanaged outgo leads to poverty regardless of income. It uses farm imagery to stress small, repeated losses can ruin a fortune. It emphasizes frugality, careful accounting, and steady, incremental savings to prevent financial drain.
The Kemmerer area saw residents travel from Opal for a boxing contest while plans announced for the new Kemmerer Theater opening next Sunday. Local schedules mention film programs, marriages, oil supplies, and weather boosting hay and grain as heavy rains benefit western fields.
A brief community notice lists an August 17 bachelor girl dance and related events. Details are partial, with emphasis on social gatherings and dates, reflecting a local social page listing.
The page blends rent notices, shop ads, and social notes from Kemmerer. It lists for rent signups, harness shop promotions, a new workroom at Hand Furniture, and upcoming visits by residents to Salt Lake City. It also covers hunting neighbors, family travels, and local business happenings with names like Hill Harness Shop and Mrs. McKay.
The city prepares a new hospital with a substantial basement and wards including eight private rooms and four bed wards. J G Kilstrom wins the erection contract at 15350 with a June 1 1918 deadline and a 25 daily forfeit. Plumbing and heating awarded to Mears Sullivan Pitt at 1000. other bids ranged up to 19000 plus. funding relies on local subscriptions and legal tender.
Local items note visits and returns from Kansas Salt Lake City and Montpelier. Residents include Mrs Ben Bagnell Mrs J P Rosenberg and family Willard Bell and family receive paint updates. Employment seeks carpenters and local theater feature The Battle at Kemmerer theater. Dr Connington at Big Piney for dental work. Various brief notices on repairs saddle shop business hotel ventures and social engagements among residents and visitors.
A skeletal find at Kemmerer theater on Sunday led investigators to the morgue where the body was identified as a theater employee. Foul play was not evident as officials prepared for a formal investigation and opened the venue for Sunday program previews.
James Maren of Cheyesna working on a new terrace roof fell from the second story Monday morning. He broke both wrists and suffered a head wound, taken to Avenue Hospital Monday evening. Mr Moran and Mrs Moran have occupied the Arthur Calverley home for some time.
The Town of Kewurerer invites sealed bids for reconstruction along Vine Avenue from Cedar to Garnet and for new sewer lines under Cedar and Garnet. Bids due by a stated date. plans and specifications available from town office.
Fragmentary text shows Mooss Moving On and a cancer fight involving Mitma, with unclear references to Fish as organizer and moments suggesting a future plan in Drenston. The readable items imply fundraising or awareness activities but specifics are missing.
A body was recovered weeks after a drowning incident in Lafarge Creek. The deceased is identified as Hurman Jumper and was brought to the coroner for official determination. Local authorities conclude the case as a drowning with no further details released.
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