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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1916
Page
15
Published Wednesday of Bed Week, notices advertise per line insertions including Vote for Woman Suffrage. Mentions state questions last year and President Wilson’s trip to New Jersey to cast a vote for suffrage. References Mr. Hughes as a 100 percent candidate and his stance on suffrage.
Advocates of the death penalty face shock as Charles Steilow narrowly avoided execution after three stays. Two days before the scheduled execution, the true criminal confessed, sparing New York from a grave miscarriage of justice. The piece critiques police pressure and questionable third degree methods used to secure convictions.
An old-fashioned metaphor marks a critique of the Democrats and the rival candidate. The speaker argues that neither party can claim inherent superiority and that voters now demand clear, better principles.
The speaker suggests Mr Hughes advocates repetition of an idea to gain roles while noting his party does not back granting women the franchise by constitutional amendment. The remark implies political maneuvering rather than conviction on suffrage.
The speaker argues diplomacy should prevent war and questions what Mr Hughes means by failed diplomacy. He notes the United States avoided invasion and that citizens' rights were preserved by Germany's acknowledgment of the government's stance, suggesting arms would have offered little more.
In San Francisco Mr Hughes faced labor unrest as Union waiters could not be secured at the Commercial Club where an open shop was declared. Chester Bowle, a Progressive GOP critic, led a rival Palace Hotel meeting denouncing Hughes for betraying Progressive principles. Union leaders condemned Hughes for not aiding them in labor scraps.
Ruth Sneddon daughter of Thomas Sneddon married G. Nickola a mining man from Anaconda last Friday in a small St James Episcopal Church ceremony. The couple planned a Pacific coast wedding tour and will return to Anaconda where Nickola works for the Anaconda Copper Company. The Sneddon family hosts a nuptial dinner at the parents home and out of town relatives attended.
A letter from Bill Moreland of the Cold Cigar Company accompanies a $10 subscription for Kemmerer’s September 3 and 4 Labor Day celebration. He regrets missing the event but notes he could win races with a bit of cheating and jokes about entering the fat man and old man races.
The Metropolitan Orchestra conducted by Harry Marquis toured Sublet last Saturday delivering an exceptional concert praised by Subletites. Afterward a large dance featured the orchestra’s music with plans for another Kemmerer show later in September.
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Governor Kendrick designates Labor Day September 4, 1946, urging citizens to pause work and honor laborers. The proclamation lauds workers and calls for harmony between employers and employees, aiming to sustain productive relations and the state’s wartime gains.
Pred Chapin, Ernest Holmes, and W. J. Witherspoon oversaw releasing about a half million small trout, planted several miles above County Bridge on Hamefork. Wardens caution against dynamite use by poachers, warning that a few more blasts could ruin the stock and the river.
Forest Supervisor C A Beam reports excellent range conditions in Green River country due to ample rains and absence of miners. Cattlemen of Big Macy country plan first roundup September 17 with about one thousand head to be shipped. Forest office moves to Kemmerer. no action yet on Maller at Ogden HQ.
Mrs Tom Blyth of Aberdeen Washington was honored at a ladies afternoon hosted by Mrs C M Whitney last Saturday in Kemmerer. About 92 guests attended with Mrs BR Howe Mrs FE L Smith and Mrs R M Turner assisting in entertaining.
George Henson assistant mine foreman at Union Pacific Cumberland attended the First Aid Day in Rock Springs with his wife. The Union Pacific Companion organizes First Aid Clubs across camps and Cumberland hosts regular meetings to train miners to care for themselves and comrades during accidents.
J R K Whiston of Superior Wyoming arrives in Kemmerer after purchasing the Emporium stock from the First National Bank. He plans to operate the old establishment until a new building is ready. Mrs Whiston and Mrs L Peterson accompany him and expect to relocate here immediately.
Mrs. Woodhouse received a letter from her son George who recently went to Butte and has secured a responsible position there. She expects to join him in the near future.
Chance for Ball Game and Chrisman of the Flying W issued a challenge to prove knowledge of the national game. They invite any hay crew or local team to mix in. A purse of 26 dollars might be offered.
Daniel celebrated the biggest dance of the night last Saturday when Barber Pixley marked the store’s completion with a grand opening. Regular dance music by a trio and an Edison disc phonograph provided added entertainment for guests.
Deputy Sheriff Gudmundsen escorted Charles Underwood to Rawlins to serve 12 to 15 months in the state penitentiary just 44 hours after missing property tied to an estate was found. The case began with administrator Donald McAllister reporting the theft of multiple musical instruments. Judge Arnold, returning to Kenadar, saw Underwood plead guilty to grand larceny and immediate transfer to prison followed.
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