New National Convention Plan Aims for More Equal Representation
The Republican National Committee announces a revised convention plan by Secretary James B Reynolds. Each state gets four at large delegates plus district delegates, with extra delegates for districts casting over 7,500 votes for the Republican candidate. The change shifts influence toward stronger Republican states and districts while reducing per-state parity with non Republican states. The article notes current vote totals and argues leaders must heed public demand to sustain the party.
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James B Reynolds
Republican National Committee
Congress
Repub
Railroads Hit By Sanatum Canal Freight Shift
The opening of the San atum canal shifts transcontinental freight from rail to ships. Portland and northwest coast ports load cargo previously moved by rail, cutting Kemmerer freight trains by about half. One freight weasel carries the equivalent of five trains, and water transport reduces transit time from days to weeks while increasing refrigeration needs. The piece notes a $10,000 two year assessment and hints at Capitol expansion needs.
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Sanatum Canal
Portland
Northwest Coast
Kemmerer
Incomplete Text Raises Capital Move Questions
Fragmentary OCR passage references debate over moving the state capital, with unclear dates and names. No firm details or outcomes are readable, leaving the main issue and participants unspecified.
Kaleidoscope moves recorded by German optical expert
A German optics expert has perfected a device that records every movement of kaleidoscope pieces with precision. The invention enables detailed capture of the glass and stones patterns for potential textile and wallpaper design applications.
Wyoming Bill Seeks October 12 as Legal Holiday
A House bill introduced last week would make October 12 a legal holiday in Wyoming, marking Colum bus discovery of America as a state holiday. An amendment to add March 17 was offered but withdrawn.
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House of Representatives
America
Wyoming
Contagion Fear Impacts Wyoming Cattle and Mail Contracts
The article discusses foot and mouth disease spreading in eastern cattle and the risk to Wyoming. It notes government culling of millions in the east, quarantines, and concerns of overreach. It also covers bids for Opal to Pinedale mail service and Big Piney to Pinedale routes, with contractors seeking four-year terms and improvements.
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Leto
Pointe
Wyoming
Opal
Pinedale
Tate
Big Piney
Chas
Bird
Legislative bills on file at The Camera
The Camera holds copies of bills presented this session. Earth shocks in England last week caused coal mine deaths and narrow escapes near Yorkshire. Uinta county opposes Lincoln payments. Weston Crook counties agree on Campbell county sharing and pay warrants for its benefit.
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England
Yorkshire
Uinta
Lincoln
Weston
Crook
Campbell County
Campbell
Isking Campbell
Prohibition Bill Withdrawn by Star Valley Representative
Representative Alfred of Star Valley withdraws the second prohibition bill as doomed to fail after the fate of the prior measure. A Cheyenne report notes a new bill to curb bootlegging with penalties up to 1000 and imprisonment, plus talk of regulating saloon hours. The public utilities bill cleared the Senate on second reading but faces a strong house challenge and possible defeat.
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Alfred
Star Valley
Cheyenne
Senate
Partisan intrusion in state immigration board debate
The article notes concern over party influence in forming the state immigration board, a key driver of growth by attracting settlers and promoting resources. A bill on appointing the commissioner faced amendments to grant gubernatorial, secretary of state, and auditor control, which were defeated.
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Pew
Wolves Grow Bolder Near Kelly Village
The wolves have become bolder, seen by Kelly residents last Tuesday near dusk as three wolves killed a cow by Alvert Nelson’s hill. In ten days they attacked Tom Hanshew’s horses three times, with Hanshew arriving with a gun to prevent a horse loss.
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Kelly
Alvert Nelson
Tom Hanshew
Judge Craig Opens Westward Journey After Visit
Judge David H. Craig arrived from Hollywood California with his family for a short vacation. He plans to make Evanston home in the future though Mrs. Craig and daughter Mary will remain in California until June. He left for Green River today to hold an adjourned district court and will go to Cheyenne before returning next week. He is weighing several home offers in the city.
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David H. Craig
Hollywood
California
Craig
Green River
District Court
Cheyenne
Norman B Ream Dies Prominent New York Banker
Word came yesterday of the death of Norman B Ream in New York City. He was a prominent banker and partner of several enterprises and the father of Mrs John J. Ream. He was connected with leading businesses and is mourned by the city and its financial community. Louly Kastor visited Evaniiou from the bo
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Norman Ff Hean
New York City
Ream
John J
New York
Emu
Zangs Brewery Seeks New Location in Kemmerer Cheyenne
A Zang Brewery representative visited Kemmerer last week seeking a new site amid prohibition pressure in neighboring areas. Kemmerer and Cheyenne are listed as potential locations though Cheyenne is warned as near the prohibition border. The brewery firm explores options beyond Calorado and Denver where a large brewery exists.
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Calorade
Denver
Kemmerer
Cheyenne
Zang
Gites Wamplay
Billy Freeman Found Guilty Overboard Bill Case
Report says Billy Freeman from Big Piney was found guilty of beating a board bill. Deputy Gherts and Charley Freeman were involved. Sentencing listed as two days in county jail, with references to related incidents and a shooting case in Laberge context.
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Billy Milk
Big Piney
Charley Freeman
Ian
Sublet
Fire Alarm Sparks Call to Department
A resident reported a small fire after a bed clothes ignited from a moving pipe. Smoke filled the room prompting a call to the fire department. No further damage or injuries were noted.
Quarantine Keeps Schools Closed as Scarlet Fever Cases Rise
Scarlet fever quarantine remains in place with schools and public gatherings likely closed for another week. No cases reported recently in town. cases may delay reopening. Parents' mixed views on restrictions, health officers urge continued home confinement and compliance for safety. Rev. Hather and Mrs Amidon are noted figures connected to Frontier schools and Hubbell home in Kemmerer.
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Anness
Hauther
Amidon
Frontier Schools
Hubbell
Kemmerer
Death of Lotte Lambert, 19, noted in local notice
The death of Lotte Lambert, aged nineteen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lambert of Frou-Her, after a sickness that developed into spinal meningitis is reported. Sympathy from all who knew her is extended to the bereaved family for her kind and loving nature.
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Ie Ae Sineteen
Lamberam
Lotthe
Notice of Lien Foreclosure Base
Notice of lien foreclosure to D E Irvine unknown residence and all concerned. On the 11th day of 1916 at ten oclock in the forenoon I will sell at public auction for cash a Mod 117 Buick automobile owned by D E Irvine to satisfy a mechanic’s lien of 9280.00 plus interest and storage charges from October 20 1914 through sale date. Dated February 6 1915 F A Brezovnik.
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D. E. Irvine
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