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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1917
Page
4
County commissioners vote to deny a saloon license to a Dancing Bear saloon keeper in Diamondville if women remain admitted after 2001. Board warns renewal only with women excluded, praising a local push to curb perceived vice and restore public decency.
The article reports President Wilson’s calm stance and resolve to avoid war with Germany. It notes his belief that the German government does not intend real hostilities unless an overt act forces war and that the American people back him in seeking to avert conflict.
A new Greek Letter Fraternity at the University of Wyoming revives worries over student life and democracy. Faculty and students have long opposed Greek societies, arguing they undermine the university spirit and loyalty to the institution. Notable voices include Richard Cleveland and others who link campus clubs to excess and factionalism.
Ambiguous reports indicate strain between Germany and the United States as naval actions and wartime diplomacy unfold. A Swiss mediator is discussed while officials evaluate potential impacts on allied relations and the broader war effort.
The article argues that patriotism is strong in the United States amid tensions with Germany. It notes broad public willingness to back the President, and highlights German Americans showing loyalty and outspoken support despite natural sympathies with Germany.
The district marked Lincoln's Birthday by closing public schools, the post office, and county offices while flags were raised. The piece notes growing respect for the Emancipator and the endless supply of interest stories about his life and impact.
Word from Cheyenne sources tip the 1918 U S Senate contest toward a Democratic bid by ex governor Osborne and a Republican challenge by John Hay of Rock Springs to replace Warren. Osborne downplays politics but Democratic pressure could bring him in. Hay is seen as a strong, younger choice.
An editorial tone favors bipartisan support for President Wilton amid GOP critics. It urges editors to avoid public squabbles and to present a solid Republican front, noting Democrats and Republicans alike risk public scrutiny if infighting continues during the current political Storm.
A Cheyenne missive warns auto owners to obtain the 1917 license for five dollars as authorities threaten arrest and fines for those who drive without it. Officials say license funds support county improvements and better roads.
Attorney General Preston says county funds may aid only fairs run and supervised by the county. Lincoln County used aid last year, but Uinta County promoters may not have received actual appropriations. Several counties face potential repayment for illicit appropriations. no Wyoming county hosts a legally funded fair under county control.
County Assessor George Tanner and assistant Rosenberg expect to start assessment and poll tax collection soon. The tax schedule shows few changes, with sheep valued $1 higher per head, certain Thoroughbred cattle up $10 per head, and hog valuations slightly increased.
The Amar society of the Catholic church hosts a card party at St Patrick’s Hall tomorrow evening to mark the new hall opening. Refreshments provided, admission 26 cents includes access to card tables and refreshment table plus a chance on a prize for the best player. Public invited.
Mr and Mrs H A Lewis welcomed a baby boy as family and parents fare well. The father bears the strain of business but shares in the joyful arrival with good health all around.
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In Winter quarters Utah a mother of German heritage sends her two daughters Molly and Matilda to Diamondville to earn money. The girls enter a saloon life as bear dancers, struggle with hardship, are rescued to Kemmerer, and face local taunts. The story urges Kemmerer children to understand and support Matilda and Molly.
Dick Brown hosts a Bay straina music moment near the Triangle at the Combination Bar. The Violano-Virtuano combines piano and violin via electric control. Invented by Henry Sandell, the device reportedly costs $600,000 per unit and is hailed as a top modern invention with only a few machines in the region.
Ed Crandley leads a sacred cantata titled Nazario to be performed at the Catholic church in Granger next Sunday. It is billed as the big musical event ever held in Granger, with Briandiey as noted musician and conductor for the occasion.
Edwin Rogers Embree, longtime Yale alumnus and university official, was elected Secretary of the Rockefeller Foundation at its New York meeting. The foundation, with a 100 million dollar endowment, aims to improve human well being worldwide and has worked on eradicating hookworm, medical training in China, and postwar relief. Embree will assume immediately while completing Yale duties, traveling to New York several times weekly.
The State of Wyoming Lincoln County To the District Court In the Matter of the Estate of Sarah Wood Notice is hereby given to all creditors and other persons interested that James Wood administrator has rendered and presented for settlement his final account and petition for distribution with the Clerk of the District Court Lincoln County within thirty days after last publication Date of publication is March 14 1917 If objections are not filed the administrator will make final settlement on April 14 1917 at 10 oclock A M in the court room Town Hall Dated February 14 1917 James Wood Administrator Ivan S Jones Attorney
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