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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1915
Page
15
The editor notes Wyoming lawmakers in Cheyenne discuss a raft of measures including Workmen’s Compensation Public Utilities and Farm Loans bills. Prohibition and initiative referendum are debated as party factions threaten unity while promises to the people push lawmakers to act despite possible political fallout.
The note comments on presidential questions and U.S. shipping protections while warning about dishonest shipper practices. It discusses the risk of foreign conflict over enforcement and notes egg price concerns and a potential poultry focus for home farmers as fall feeds.
In Washington a Democratic test period was discussed by party leaders who questioned the efficacy of a proposed remedy and its potential impact on voters. The report notes uncertainty and a split stance within the party about timing, outcomes, and loyalty to the party line as the country considers the political stakes ahead.
Cheyenne debates a bill to form Lake County from Green River parts of Lincoln and Fremont counties. Fremont delegates Memra Patterson Jenkins and Harve Scott push the plan while Big Piney residents protest a south boundary shift. Possible attachment of Green River land to Lincoln is discussed as an alternative.
The editor came back last Friday after a three week visit to the Middle East and said he was glad to be back in God s country. He noted revival in business conditions after a dull November and December with January bringing better prospects. He observed growth in Chicago Minneapolis St Paul and other cities including Clinton Dubuque Iowa Lavalle Wisconsin Libertyville Illinois Omaha South Omaha Denver and Cheyenne.
The piece muses on preferred winter conditions and deserts for winter range while criticizing President Wilson for vetoing the immigration bill with a literacy test. It notes peacetime shifts after the European war and suggests Congress reconsidering the veto, referencing past vetoes by Cleveland and Taft and contrasting their eras.
Country merchants anticipate a grand jury indictment against the millionaire head of a great mail over house for tax dodging. The unpaid sum totals 26 million dollars. King Emanuel of Italy issues a royal decree calling to arms first category Italian soldiers born in 1888 of the Seld artillery, signaling Italy’s entry in the European war and a potential future clash tied to Germany’s victory and the triple alliance fallout.
H. Hildreth, formerly with the Soda Springs and Blackfoot papers, plans to return to Bancroft Idaho to take a half interest in the Bancroft Dry Farmer and use his newspaper experience to elevate the Southeast Idaho paper. Friends extend best wishes for his success.
Denver Forest Service data show 4 474 predatory animals killed in Colorado Wyoming and South Dakota forests over four years. Numbers fall variedly 1914 1911 1918 show declines while wolves and coyotes reportedly increase. Livestock raisers press for stronger effort.
Sunday matinee drew a large audience as Frank Davis presented another reel feature, marking a busy weekend for the entertainer and underscoring his continued appeal to local moviegoers.
A rustic tale follows Panky the cat and her two kittens born in 1904 during the Pinedale Houndup. Gus Helbig, a butcher, cares for the cats after Panky’s long wandering years, returning to claim and feed them. The narrative recalls Panky’s fame in the local farming and animal-keeping community.
In Cheyenne citizens urge amending the current primary law to adopt a California style plan. They favor majority vote winners, easier candidate access with lower fees or petitions, and a later primary date to boost turnout. If reforms fail they prefer abolition or returning to the old method.
Judge Percy W. Metz, presiding in Cody, disposed of 7 cases in one day including 2 criminal and civil matters. Seventeen civil cases and five criminal ones remained pending. no jury had been called, and impaneling of a jury was not yet underway.
Former Governor Carey, in forcible language, argues against moving the capital. He says it would harm the state and that constitutional amendment would be needed to relocate from Cheyenne, urging Casper readers to oppose any change.
J E Burch returned from Cheyenne after meeting a State Teachers association committee pushing school legislation. He says the legislature is viewed as fair and just on bills from the committee. He also visited Pueblo and Denver during the trip.
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