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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1915
Page
11
A Wyoming census note prompts a political clash with Democratic officials denying alleged undercount claims. The piece defends growth in population and wealth while criticizing press framing and Uncle Alex Hoetio’s partisan remarks about the state’s demographics.
Speaker Champ Clark says he will introduce a bill in the next Congress to double the enrollment at West Point and Annapolis and to fund military education nationwide. He argues the country can raise volunteers in 48 hours but needs officers to train them.
The first issue of the Encampment Record in Encampment Wyoming is published by James HK and Lil lian Little. After three years without a paper the new non partisan publication seeks strong advertising support and community backing as The Camera extends best wishes.
Mr and Mrs F T Matthews traveled to Roch Springs late last week for the funeral of Mrs Croukatun a glotiner ranch owner. The Matthews family longtime resident of Pweatwater county for 30 years. His son is a Tull brother of the late Mee Tie Kingey. Higgs will attend a visitation this week and drive to Red Sprloee for a claim.
Fragmented lines describe Rock Springs scenes and people with garbled names and unclear events. The readable parts reference a mine, a trip, and local figures but lack full sentences or a clear narrative.
Fragmented text mentions Marta of the Lowlands and a production with multiple actors. It references a play staged on Thursday Aug 18 with characters and a nurse named Kaliin. The readable fragment lacks clear venues or full cast lists.
Speculation in Kemmerer about why a foreign Merry-go-Round can operate Sunday nights and take money from town while local picture shows are barred. The Camera clarifies it does not oppose Sunday amusement but questions outsider control and taxpaying residents' frustration.
W. E. Manen of Cheyenne W. L. Simpson of Cody and Charles E. B. Blydenburg of Rawlins, members of the Wyoming Committee on Uniform Laws named by Governor Kendrick, departed for Salt Lake City Monday to meet with similar state committees for several days. The conference aims to complete a set of uniform laws to be proposed to state legislatures in the upcoming sessions.
Mr and Mrs PF A Hadsell and Kleber Hadsell invite guests to an old time with fool and dance on August 21 at Green Mountain ranch. Attendees will enjoy hospitality at the Half Moon Ranch with a big barn dance and ample provisions.
A proposed expansion of the state capitol seeks architectural plans and a new levy to fund the work. Herman Korung is involved with the design and a formal commission review is noted as the project moves toward funding and construction timelines.
The country artist and illustrator Herman J Wall died Tuesday after exertion and a blood vessel rupture while carrying water at his mother in law’s mountain home near Merna. He was 39 and leaves a wife Jeannette Houston and a three year old son. Wall had studied under Howard Pyle and contributed to Ladies Home Journal, Saturday Evening Post, Scribners, Harpers and more.
The defense earned a not guilty verdict for Attorney Robert K. Rose after a trial in Carnahan court. Evidence cited included testimonies about alleged chicken shooting and errant feathers. witnesses disputed the accusations. State officials debated steps, and further charges against Rose were anticipated, with the game warden pursuing another violation.
Frank A. Manley and companions traveled toward Ideal Beach when their car ran dry. Water spilled from an open pit cock in the radiator, delaying their return. Jimmy Neil assisted by guiding them back to the car and discovering they were near a lake in the dark. The party drove home in daylight on Monday.
Chandler Platt Wisen of Lincoln County Garage traveled to Salt Lake Saturday to return another Chandler car. He was accompanied by Mrs Wilson and her mother Mrs Chas Rathban. The car is selling well and this company has now received four Chandler cars since taking the agency. The firm emphasizes prompt dating repairs and strong equipment for service.
Fragmentary text mentions inspectors and a debate over power to appear or inspect. It references a person named Merrily and a voyage for pleasure. The overall sense is uncertain due to garbled OCR and missing context.
A group from Bear Lake including Mahlon Quealy Frank Christmas Jimmy Mack and others traveled Saturday to Dearwaka for a dance at Ideal Beard but were turned back by rain. The following day they toured Montpelier and Hot Springs and stopped at the Arcade cafe where Jimmy Meek ordered a porterhouse steak amid general dissatisfaction.
Albert Pfeiffer camp mover was shot to death by Jack Kitchen a herder in the Forest Reserve area near Cokeville. Kitchen surrendered next day after the quarrel over horses and killing Pfeiffer. An inquest was held at Cokeville and Kitchen jailed awaiting further proceedings.
The State Federation of Labor gathered in Rock Springs for its annual conference with 14 branches and 49 delegates. President W W Gildroy reported 21 new locals organized, total locals at 98, and delegates supported Initiative referend um recall and abolition after two thirds votes. Several locals were listed, and officers were named for various committees. Returning delegates praised the Rock Springs hospitality.
An old classified item advertises cattle for sale featuring 150 head of young cows with calves. The note mentions potential buyers and a location hint, though the text is partially garbled.
Fragmentary 1900s text lists horses with weights and brands. Entries mention a mare or colt with white stripe face, blue mane or blue horse, brands Circke VE and others on shoulders, plus vague notes like seenas torbafor mation and Camere offer.
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