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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1917
Page
4
The editorial urges a distinctively patriotic Independence Day with fewer celebrations and more ceremonial reverence. It lauds past achievements while stressing the ongoing history being written by the nation and the need to uphold enduring ideals despite changing times.
An editorial in the Star Valley Independent lauds publishers and the press for unselfish, free labor aiding national preparedness. It cites assisting Liberty Bond campaigns, Red Cross fundraising, and nationwide government appeals, noting publishers’ voluntary work across business lines and urging timely recognition.
A wartime plan to place six budemilton Holden into the fleet to employ 190,000 American gerophiles is endorsed by the Naval Consulting Board and the War Department. The proposal appears likely to be enacted, though some wording is unclear in the source text.
The piece argues a two million strong air force could reach a battlefront in half the time needed for land forces. It claims air power could destroy German munitions plants quickly and, with Allied land forces, hasten an end to the war. Russia’s first month offensives report 864 German prisoners taken and shapes Allied strategy. It warns Russia’s inactivity could allow German shifts to the West, risking a British French setback before American troops arrive.
The Japanese community of Kemmerer hosted Consul Akamati from Portland, visiting last Saturday and Sunday. A banquet at the Kemmerer Hotel Cafe Saturday night drew nearly all local Japanese residents to the event.
Land sale to the state conducted by Col. Ho E Christman as Land Commissioner disposed of several tracts last Saturday afternoon. Dominate Etcheverry of Cokeville Noble of Big Piney and Wm. Graf fat of State Crook took part. Etcheverry was represented by M. B. Reynolde and bought a tract at ten dollars per acre Frank Prolifer bought a Noble tract at the same price. Wm. Graham attended in person and purchased a tract at ten dollars per acre.
Katherine Penman appeared before Judge Cumminstoner on a Christmas week charge. She pleaded not guilty and was bound over to appear in district court in Cheseni at the next regular session. The case proceeds under the special order of a spying officer.
A historic Reuters style overview traces U S foreign policy from the Monroe doctrine through early 20th century maritime law efforts. It details avoidance of entangling alliances, Hague and Algeciras conferences, the London Declaration, and the push for judicial settlement and a universal maritime code.
The article notes pride in leading a movement for resolving nation disputes through legal processes, highlighting arbitration as a remedy to avoid war. It mentions the stress on peace over decades, the wartime test, and the clear potential of arbitration to solve international problems and protect human life, with a continuation promised next week.
Washington dispatches outline the three draft stages to raise the army. Regulars must reach war strength by July 1 with 625000 in the national army. National guard is 100000 short and being recruited at 1400 daily. At least 50000 to be drafted for the national army with camps and training at army posts and southern camps. Crowder cautions no date yet as the president has not proclaimed the draft date.
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