New National Convention Plan Aims To Alter Representation
The Republican National Committee proposes a new convention plan that changes state delegation rules. Each state gets four at large delegates plus one per at large representative, with extra delegates for districts casting over 7 500 votes for the Republican candidate. The move seeks to balance voices between strong and weak states and reflects shifts in 1912 party dynamics.
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James B Reynolds
Republican National Committee
Congress
Repub
Loss to Railroads From Sanatum Canal Freight Shift
The opening of the San atum canal shifts transcontinental freight from rails to ships. Portland and northwest ports now load cargo formerly moved by rail, reducing train counts at Kemmerer from about ten daily to half. One modern freight weasel carries the equivalent of five trains, cutting transit time. refrigeration lines move shipments by water, with Capitol expansion seen as necessary.
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Sanatum Canal
Portland
Northwest Coast
Kemmerer
Muddled note spars on state capital and relocation
Fragmented text discusses a proposed plan affecting the state capital and its relocation. It references dates and names in unclear form, implying debate over moving the capitol and related political questions. The content remains murky and incomplete.
Kaleidoscope Advances Recorded For Textile and Wall Paper Design
A German optics expert has perfected a device to record every movement of kaleidoscope glass. The invention enables precise documentation of colorful patterns for textile work and wallpaper designs, marking a notable scientific achievement.
Wyoming Bill Seeks October 12 Holiday for Columbus Discovery
A House bill last week proposes October 12 as a legal holiday in Wyoming marking Columbus discovery. It mirrors the editor’s birth date and faced an amendment to also make March 17 a holiday, which was withdrawn.
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House of Representatives
America
Wyoming
Wyoming Mail Service Bid Sparks Contract Contention
The article discusses cattle disease fears and mass livestock culls in the East threatening Wyoming, while postal bids seek to renew Opal to Piney and Big Piney routes. It notes contractor uncertainty and efforts to improve parcel post service and mail delivery amid disputes over authority and costs.
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Pinedale
Tate
Big Piney
Chas
Bird
Bills on file at The Camera for interested readers
The piece notes The Camera holds copies of bills from this legislative session. It reports on Earth shocks in England causing coal mine deaths and narrow escapes near Yorkshire. It also covers county finances as Weston Crook counties create Campbell county with amicable payments and warrants to aid the new entity.
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England
Yorkshire
Uinta
Lincoln
Weston
Crook
Campbell County
Campbell
Isking Campbell
Prohibition Bill Withdrawn as Legislature Signals Dead End
Representative Alfred of Star Valley withdraws the second prohibition bill after the fate of the prior measure. A Cheyenne report mentions a new bill to curb bootlegging with penalties up to 1000 dollars or prison and talks of regulating saloons with 8 p m closing and 7 a m opening. The public utilities bill passed the Senate on second reading but faces a strong house fight and possible defeat.
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Alfred
Star Valley
Cheyenne
Senate
State immigration board fight over appointing commissioner
A debate over who should appoint the state immigration commissioner stalled when amendments to place the governor or a three-official board in charge were defeated. The issue centers on how best to promote Pew settlers and advertise the state's agricultural and other resources.
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Pew
Wolves Become Bold Near Kelly Village
The wolves grow bolder daily to the extent of killing cattle and threatening horses. Last Tuesday at dusk three wolves were seen killing a cow on the hill behind Alvert Nelson’s place. In ten days they attacked Tom Hanshew’s horses three times, once forcing him to intervene with a gun to save a horse.
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Kelly
Alvert Nelson
Tom Hanshew
Judge Craig Plans Evanston Home After Vacation
Judge David H. Craig arrives from Hollywood with his family for a short rest. He will base himself in Evanston in the future while Mrs. Craig and daughter Mary stay in California until June. He leaves today for Green River to hold an adjourned district court day and will go to Cheyenne before returning next week.
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David H. Craig
Hollywood
California
Craig
Green River
District Court
Cheyenne
Norman B Ream Dies In New York Banking Leader
Word arrived yesterday of the death of Norman B Ream in New York City. He was a prominent banker, father of Mrs John J, and long associated with many enterprises. A visitor named Louly Kastor was en route from Evansville earlier in the week.
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Norman Ff Hean
New York City
Ream
John J
New York
Emu
Mever
Louly Kastor
Evaneiou
Zangs Brewery Seeks New Location After Prohibition Spillover
A Zang Brewery representative visited Kemmerer last week as part of locating a new brewery site after prohibition measures in Colorado and Denver. Cheyenne is also considered but is near the prohibition border and not favored.
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Calorade
Denver
Kemmerer
Cheyenne
Zang
Gites Wamplay
Billy Milk and Charley Freeman Trial Summary
Local report details Billy Milk from Big Piney and Charley Freeman found guilty of beating a board bill. Freeman sentenced to county jail. The article also mentions a related Laberge shooting case and a catting affray at Sublet.
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Billy Milk
Big Piney
Charley Freeman
Ian
Sublet
Fire Alarm At Uisorge Fairchild Residence
A small fire started when clothes were placed near a moving pipe at the residence of Uisorge Fairchild. The odor and smoldering prompted a call to the department, but no further damage or injuries were reported.
Quarantine Delays School Opening Amid Scarlet Fever Fears
Officials warn schools may stay closed for a third week as new scarlet fever cases rise. Town remains under quarantine with restricted movement while parents urge cooperation and health authorities enforce home confinement to protect students and families. Reverend Hau th er noted amid local school changes with Mrs Amidon guiding Frontier schools.
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Anness
Death of Lotthe Lambertam Aged Nineteen
The death occurred last night of Lotthe Lambertam a nineteen year old daughter of Mr and Mrs who passed after sickness developed into spinal meningitis. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved parents and those who knew her praise her kind and loving ways.
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Ie Ae Sineteen
Lamberam
Lotthe
Notice of Lien Foreclosure Base
Notice that on February 11, 1916, at ten in the forenoon a public auction will sell the Mod-117 Buick owned by D. E. Irvine to satisfy a lien of 280 plus interest and storage charges from October 20, 1914, with Brezovnik dated February 6, 1915.
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Cougree
Lincoln County
Jackson Lake
Euppene
Wyeauog
Ute
Idaho
Desert
Baling
Sauke
Acruge & Publlic
Saakie
Betling
D. E. Irvine
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