18 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1918
Page
1
Article outlines Wilsons fourteen points as basis for peace with Germany. It emphasizes open covenants, free navigation, removal of economic barriers, armament reduction, fair colonial claims, and Russian settlement, noting the Paris discussions will test international goodwill and law.
David Llwellyn who died in battle left a 10000 life policy payable to his mother in Butte Montana. His will also left all estate to Elizabeth Stacey of Diarmondville. The War Community Service backs a challenge to Stacey as insurer arguing only dependents receive funds. Judge Arnold will hear probate and insurance contest, likely the first ruling on a nationwide issue.
A letter to attorney Ivan S. Jones reports Dr. Sanders arrived in France and notes French affection for American soldiers. He describes English use growing, a serenade by French children, and praises the Y M C A as a friend who improves soldiers' lives, urging support.
A report from Evanston states Frank Cashin of Bv anaton, brother-in-law of Miss Mina La Chapelle, went over the top the morning armistice was signed. Rumor of severe wounds proved unfounded according to latest information.
In Green River district court Judge Metzner questioned the signed property settlement in a divorce suit between Mrs. John Jamieson and her husband. He proposed a temporary order requiring the defendant to pay $1,500 immediately and $460 monthly, while delaying final judgment on ultimate property rights.
The Red Cross pushes a one dollar membership drive as 22 million joined last year. Miss Flora Chapelle leads Kemmerer efforts with Rose Angelo treasurer and Mrs. George Whitten handling advertising. Volunteers in No. 1 include Elizabeth Wood and Kathwine Platt Wilson among others.
About ten days ago Alex Mohaush suffered severe injuries in the Glencoe mine when his leg was crushed. Medical teams tried to save the limb but the knee was amputated yesterday.
At a Kemmerer city council meeting led by T Hunter Salmon a large turnout backed modifying the two month flu quarantine. Dr W A Hocker urged home isolation within each affected dwelling while supporting continued health enforcement. miners union rep William Roberts pledged cooperation. The council approved an ordinance to shift to individual home quarantines with county health input.
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