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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1912
Page
10
Es Gamma Hitchcock urges Congress to require government ownership of all 149 telegraph machines nationwide and to operate with the post office department. The move follows talk of government consolidation of express and telegraph firms, deemed to benefit the public through lower rates and savings.
Reported mobilization of an army of 18 000 to be sent to the Hawaiian Islands in response to alleged Japanese forces. Secretary of War Stimpson says the move tests how quickly a large army could be mobilized. Meanwhile J C Pearny enters banking with other ventures, listed among Continental National Bank directors of South Lake City.
Wyoming Representative Momiell introduces an 80000 appropriation to fund Interior Department surveys and examinations of public lands open to entry. The move aims to extend state coverage amid ongoing resurvey work and interdepartmental support.
A wartime style editorial urges youth military spirit through rifle practice, citing a government appropriation of 100000 dollars and official support. The piece critiques cadet drills and calls for disciplined participation while noting public resistance and political tension.
Larry Quealy a pioneer of Kemmerer and a longtime Wyoming political figure died after a recent illness. Born in Ireland he came to America in 1804 and settled in Carboo county before moving to Rock Springs and Kemmerer where he helped build the town. He leaves brothers P J Quealy and Mike Quealy and a Kemmerer nephew. funeral details are pending with interment likely at Laramie.
Wen k photographer from Hock Springs completes a motion picture reel showing six mountain sheep busting and a wild cat hunted by hounds. The film, shot during last fall’s open season, cost much to produce and features wildlife in the Green River headwaters region.
Canon City Times notes Caesar built roads to ease travel and boost towns. The piece contrasts ancient Rome with modern towns, praising road construction as a path to growth and stability for communities at home.
7 acres of ideal farming land in Bear River valley under the Cobey canal and on the old Pixley ranch. Sold in or small tracts. Write or call Berge son Brothers Cabaville Wyoming for details and viewing.
Local page notes events and society items including dances at Big Piney and Kemmerer Lyceum, a mystery masquerade ball on February 14, and St. Margarets Guild fundraiser. Mentions visitors Barry Nichole, Roy Mason, J Fugitaka and others. births and arrivals. a typhoid hospital visit. upcoming church program. and ads for stationery, rentals, and pawned items.
Kemmerer is a key Oregon Short Line railroad point and mining district hub with 1100 residents and a district population over 6000. The Kemmerer district ships 7800 tons of coal daily with monthly payroll near 200000 dollars. Frontier, Diamondville, Glencoe, Oakley and Cumberland post offices serve the area.
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