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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1911
Page
12
A fragment from a telegram received by the Camerd tat wight from Senator A. D. Hee. Wry items mock politics and theater fashion. The piece notes the Democratic push over Seuster Jardin de villioing to vote for United States Senator, and jokes about fashion fads, King George, a hibernation tale, a Nebraska divorce tale, and Bill Barlow’s Budget lampoon.
The one hundredth birthday of Horace Greeley was celebrated on Friday February 3 with twelve old residents of Chappaqua N Y who voted for Greeley dining at the Greeley homestead now occupied by his daughter Mia Gabrielle Greeley Clendenin Aviator McCurdy. His flight from Key West to Havana was the notable feat though fuel oil shortages hindered completing the full distance.
Joseph T. Booth has purchased the Wyoming Utes from George Ewer and will assume editorship. Ewer departs, to be replaced by Booth who previously edited the News-Heginter about five years ago before selling to Ewer. The paper will retain Republican politics and be guided by Booth's bright, progressive leadership.
Angus McLean of Cokeville writes to deny that Sheriff Ward and County Attorney Arnold saved the county from a three thousand dollar loss over a shooting near the Idaho line. He credits himself, Mr. Carnahan, and the county coroner for the clarification, noting the Times misrepresented officials’ roles.
A visitor from Viola, M. Telfenell, reported that most ranchers in the area intend to attend a Clark county gathering. They delay land and business deals until they require supplies, then undertake a single trip for multiple needs.
A late arrival by Pane to on tonsa movers slows pending division bills. Most items may be reported out of committees Tuesday and go to full committee without recommendation, setting up a floor fight. Movers of the original bills have defected from their stance and push toward defeat or victory. South and north lines of Chark county are kept strongly aligned, while Premont county may oppose western adjustments after the center county bill's defeat.
Diamondville reports a funeral for Mary Backman aged 67 with interment at the cemetery. A Mountain Trading Co sale drew many Diamondville residents and visitors, while lighted hours and a horse parade were outlined. Matt Carleou's wife was wounded in a Saturday leg injury during a street affray. A Times writeup praised the town gathering and warned about drinking drivers.
Clark announces a competitive examination for the nomination of principal and alternates to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. The test will be held in Cheyenne Wyoming at the State Superintendent of Public Instruction on February 21 starting at ten. Eligible youths aged between 16 and 20 may enter. highest scorer gets principal nomination and next two receive alternates, based on relative qualifications.
Fragmentary OCR text lists dates in February and related aviation terms with unclear names and items. Missing context prevents full identification of events, people, or organizations.
A jumble of town notices from Kemmerer and nearby, detailing visitors and residents. Mentions C. P. Crinwell visiting, Patrick Quealy's absence, and Alex Scott keeping busy with chores. Frontier Supply Co. ships ice to Kemmerer market. Blyth Fargo Hoskina Co. advertises spring garments. Community events include an Aid Society meeting and a supper with music planned by Puugh, with Dispatcher Washbeck transferring duties to Pocatello.
The text fragments discuss tariff impact on wool and textile production, referencing Wyoming Oregon and Washington, mentions of a senator and secretary bureau, and concerns about forestry and industry. It alludes to production, trade controls, and regional effects on livelihoods and markets.
A Washington birthday celebration is announced for Monday evening in the Kemmerer High School Literary Society. Proceeds will aid the society’s planned activities and cemetery memorials. The notice also mentions local deaths, funeral details, and upcoming events in Kemmerer including a dance and community gatherings.
A damaged OCR passage describes a chaotic scene with unspecified figures, a possible fight, and attention on a crowd. It mentions ore, a powerful stop, and unclear actions, all couched in garbled terms. Entities and specifics are largely unreadable.
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