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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1915
Page
10
The Lincoln County Wyoming item from Wadnester dated January 6, 1914 notes many laws that are inoperative and unsupported by current practice, signaling legal reform concerns. The fragment references a broad review of statutes and the need for repeal or amendment to restore enforceability.
The 1914 U S wool figures show Wyoming with 28 476 000 pounds and Montana 30 171 000 pounds, far in advance of others. Editor Wendt of Wind River Mountains in Lander opposes a local Republican candidate for speaker, cheering Hon John M Hench as a rising statewide figure and Fremont’s return to the GOP fold boosts the delegation of solid men.
The Cheyenne Daily Tribune cites the Chicago Tribune stating no million workers are out of work nationwide. It argues that even two million unemployed would imply at least six million dependents, a sixteenth of the population, lacking livelihoods.
The speaker argues that people must pay out of pocket to fix tariff-induced deficits while facing reduced wages and lost work opportunities, so foreign products and producers can enter the market.
A Terre Haute jury last week issued 127 indictments leading to the imprisonment of nearly all major city officers including the mayor, the sheriff, and the district court judge amid election law violations.
The public resists the peace time stamp tax aimed at closing the deficit treasury and signals a push to alter how government is run in Washington.
Readers are invited to spot gift neckties as a lighthearted holiday game. The Canper Record notes the pastime centers on finding a fancy boxed necktie, a habit of giving rather than buying for oneself.
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The Cheyenne Shrine Club will start its pilgrimage at the Masonic Temple on December 31 at 8:20 PM, traveling via the Panama Canal and returning next year. The commissary will provide refreshments en route and membership cards grant wives and companions no uniform lodging.
The Gladstone Entertainers billed at the New Kemmerer theatre for Thursday Friday and Saturday bring a top class act from Seattle Potatello and others with a change of program each night. The company is highly recommended and the show promises clean entertainment worth seeing.
Mrs James Dodge of Sublet died of peritonitis after a stomach disorder. she was hospitalized last week. Her remains go to Wisconsin for interment with Mr Dodge and their two young daughters. Mr Dodge, manager of Frontier Supply Co. in No 4 Ming, faces community sympathy.
A Jackson Hole Courier note reports wolves have killed two spring calves and a yearling, with elk carcasses found nearby. The brief hints at wolves threatening livestock and calls for legislative action, referencing Governor Kem and veterinary and legal responses.
Hayden M. White praises C Watt Brandon editor of the Kemmerer Camera for a superior Christmas edition. He notes Brandon’s sharp writing, deep intellect, and efforts to provide an attractive instructive issue for readers.
The Big Piney Examiner notes the annual Christmas number of the Kemmerer Camera arriving this week. It is filled with writerups and boosters for Lincoln county and surrounding territory. A copy would make a fine Christmas present, with congratulations to Watt for the best Camera edition yet.
The old board led by T. D. ONeil and John B. Erwin meets to finish business and approve bonds for new members. Peterson elected chairman as ONeil and Papworth organize. Reynolds, Carnahan, and deputies named. Treasurer Bell reports funds cover indebtedness. public memory of campaign issues lingers.
The Hamilton Garage name has changed to Lincoln County Garage with J. G. McKeana as proprietor. He remodeled the facility into a well equipped shop west of Cheyenne with skilled machinists ready to service automobiles. They offer Ford parts and carry a full line of Ford machine components. The building now features steam heating and a paint and store area converting the overhead space for car care.
J B March departs at period end for Cheyenne to join the legislative committee overseeing introduction and passage of bills for state school affairs. Mr Burch, former member, is credited with solid work on the committee.
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EB Barch and Prof Creager visited Star Valley with reports of strong parent interest in advancing schools to the high level. Four meetings were held in Fairview Atton and Thayne and there is talk of consolidating eleven school districts in the two valleys under a single superintendent like the Kemmerer district.
Ted Wilkes and A Buckfeldt travel to Marbleton for a two bout card at the Athletic Carnival. Early round between Muckfeldt and Bill Thompson ends in a draw to applause. Main bout Pete Sullivan versus Ted Wilkes ends in a draw after a strong 10 rounds. Sullivan injures a finger, then a dance and supper cap the day with a Big Piney Hall dance to close New Year festivities.
Christal Waphhuret announces she will resume campaigning in England as soon as the war ends. Old J. Bull prefers direct confrontation with Germany over remaining on the sidelines.
Local notes show F B Curtis returning from a winter visit while J O’Brien travels to Linwood Utah and John Griff visits his Rupert Idaho ranch. Several others return from holidays in Denver Los Angeles and Casper with news of illness, death, and community events including a poverty social at the Methodist church and planned settlement moves to Portland and the Lava Hot Springs area.
George Gortat, 16, while removing shells from a 32 calibre revolver, caused an explosion that grazed his sister’s head and left a scalp wound. Mike Naylin left for Dillon, Montana for a visit. W P Garvin, longtime Kemmerer telegraph company manager, departs on the 10th for Provo. Mr Wible of Brigham City succeeds him.
Cum berland Deputy Sheriff McCarthy resigns. Sheriff Hansen to recommend Angus McDougal for the post to the County Commissioners. No other changes in the sheriff's force at this time. Gudmundsen remains as under sheriff and Charley Sammon stays jailer.
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