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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1916
Page
15
The article recalls the revived spirit of the patriots in celebration of the Fourth of July. It argues the spirit lies dormant only briefly and can flare again for a true cause, urging readers to believe the flame of patriotism remains alive and ready to burn.
A sentence from Senator Ollie James at the Democratic National Convention is quoted as the enduring keynote praising President Wilson. It claims Wilson achieved what war might have, without bloodshed or harm to American families, earning recognition of American rights and concessions from a militant foe.
Organized labor pressed the Republican Platform Committee to keep the laws enacted by the Democratic Congress, seeking no backlash against President Wilson and his lawmakers.
The platform attacks the Rural Credits act while most Republicans in Congress voted for it. Framing the platform required criticizing the Democratic president and, unintentionally, a majority of their own party in Congress.
The Republican Platform Committee struggles to present a clear issue for the upcoming election. Their favored topics tariff prepared news and merchant marine echo Democratic promises. They call for a tariff commission and a defense policy they deem thorough and adequate.
The passage praises the Army bill as vastly superior to Republican aims. It says Republicans demand an adequate navy while the Democratic administration doubled navy growth and would have created a merchant Marine sooner if not for GOP opposition. It frames the issue as Democratic performance versus Republican promises.
The text asserts that both nations oppose war with Mexico and credits President Wilson as serving the American people. It argues that war profiteers push for conflict, while the vast majority, including mothers and taxpayers, prefer peace and restraint. The piece urges cooperation with Mexico and places responsibility on Carranza.
The text argues there is no benefit to a war of conquest with Mexico and asserts that no one in the United States favors retaining Mexican territory in case of hostilities. It notes critics of the President may secretly desire conquest, referencing Floor Leader Mann.
In a 1913 farewell address at a National Progressives dinner, Theodore Roosevelt defends party loyalty but says the people are not ready for a third ticket. He pledges to support Hughes and declares he cannot accept a third-party move, urging Progressives to act for the nation's interest.
A fragment from a Mexican periodical shows a cartoon of the American flag seated above a row of protesters between the Grande river, prompting concerns that our nation should honor justice toward neighbors and avoid insults that invite retaliation.
The Camera reprints D D Spencer of the Union Pacific system at Bast Lake City describing a Sunday excursion program. It promotes rail travel to the hills for fishing rest or social exchange to unite communities, enable weekend visits, and support development. The 0.8. L. Sunday excursion rates are advertised in The Cameras.
Reverend Geo Osman of Sewanee Tennessee is in Kemmerer engaged in local pastoral duties during the summer period. He is assisting with church activities and community outreach while in the area.
While in Cheyenne last week to discuss opening the Kemmerer recruiting station, the Governor signaled the desire to raise a volunteer Rough Rider regiment if volunteers are needed. Sheriff Hansen, a veteran of the Spanish-American War, served as chief orderly for General Fitzhugh Lee.
Two armed men robbed the Pacific grading camp at Castle Rock near Evanston last Friday night. They forced C. Dalton, a check casher, to open the camp safe and surrender about $1600 in cash. Dalton and other workmen were present. the robbers fled and have not yet been identified by authorities.
Ate Poison C Pratt a fireman who runs on the Oregon Short Line from Montpelier became very ill in Kemmerer Thursday evening after eating something. He was confined to his bed at the Bik Hotel for several hours fearing the poison would not be thrown off but medical men saved him and he is now recovering.
Star Valley Independent notes two announced sheriff hopefuls in Lincoln county J R McMinn of Fossil Wyoming seeks the general election voters nomination on the Republican ticket Star Valley readers know Rich as a capable officer with years of western Wyoming experience and steady service credentials expected to fit sheriff duties if elected.
Fragmentary notice shows reduced fares for Sunday travel with unclear dates and contact details. The brief mentions Saturday and Monday patterns and invites readers to ask for further details. No specific organizations or named individuals are clearly readable.
Notice from K A Mason Clerk and 7 B Smith Director inviting bids for completion of a Beating installation by September 2, 1916. Right reserved to reject any and all bids.
County authorities in Lincoln reject hiring an agent in collaboration with state authorities amid a broader trend. Agent Watt reports progress across eight Wyoming counties and plans to keep funds with local stock raisers by coordinating eastern feeders with ranchers. He recently returned from Piney country and plans trips to Jackson Hole, inviting ranchers to contact him at Aftes.
Lawyer C E Melvin returned Friday from Boise Idaho where he has been handling cases in the triad court. He is permanently established in Kemmerer as a practicing lawyer and assisted in handling several cases during the last session of court displaying ability.
A. Floyd, secretary of the Wyoming Public Utilities Commission, visited Kemmerer on a Sunday trip. He praised the extensive copper wire infrastructure spanning sparse districts. He noted a party test Monday for Rock Springs and that the travelers have spent two weeks on the road, planning to finish the state tour in four or five days.
Mr Floyd, brother in law of Miss Helen Stuby who taught at the local high school last year, spends additional days assisting with classroom duties and school events.
A California order directs the removal of a crop deemed dangerous to city limits. Officials moved to confiscate and destroy the bad cabbage, enforcing local agricultural and sanitation rules. The action targets produce unfit for consumption and violating city ordinances.
Frank Pomeroy and family, aided by Mrs. Wm. Ireham, motored from a ranch Friday evening to a Sunday gathering. The trip offers a quiet escape, highlighting automobile travel as a leisure option.
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