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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1914
Page
21
Te Kammerer Camera Go report lists Watt Brandon Raitor and Proprietor as involved with a camera business in Te Kammerer. The OCR read is fragmented but indicates names tied to a shop. No clear event or outcome is present in the readable text.
A list of Republican and Democratic candidates appears for state and county offices. J. Gates and Francis B. Smith are named as Republicans for treasurer and superintendent of schools, with Forsyth and Jensen among other local officials. Corder Embree and Harold Harrie appear for county roles. Reynolds and Hansen named for attorney and sheriff posts.
Countywide readers are invited to subscribe to The Camera from now until after the general election in November for 50 cents cash. Submit your order promptly to start enjoying home delivery.
A Kemmerer controversy targets the editor of The Camera amid claims of biased printing and misrepresentation. The piece defends The Camera’s role while accusing The Camera’s rival of manipulation, fundraising, and political infighting, urging readers to judge the record.
Petitions are in circulation in Uinta County seeking nomination for the house of representatives for Thos. J. Brough and Frank Tiunnell. The effort aims to secure support from voters and party officials ahead of the upcoming election season.
A fragmented report notes Champ Clark’s growing prominence after urging suffrage supporters, predicting he will be a key figure at the next Democratic National Convention. The piece recalls his setback at the Baltimore convention and praises his character and industry defending American interests amid political shifts.
The Kemmerer School District announces Superintendent J B Horch as the candidate for the position of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Horch accepted after prior contender Burch declined, with Horch praised for leadership and a record of improving education in the district.
The Wetland Grit editor highlights Herman B. Gates of Worland as a principal Republican candidate for state treasurer. Gates, former chairman of the house committee on ways and means, has worked from the bottom up since arriving in the state over twelve years ago. A trusted, well known banker and businessman, he enjoys broad support in the Big Horn Basin and is expected to lead a strong campaign for the party nomination.
Petition filings show J. W. Chrisman seeking reelection on the Republican ticket to the state Senate. Fred H. Blame of Sheridan announces candidacy for Congress. N. C. Allred and Thos. White of the Star Valley seek reelection to the House on the Republican ticket. L. D. Taover of Big Piney may run for the legislature. The Prince of Wales will assume control of Duchy of Cornwall revenues upon turning 21, with revenues estimated over 5,000,000.
A rough figure suggests thousands in Wall Street earn total annual income exceeding one billion dollars. Individual incomes average over sixty-six thousand dollars, based on tax-return data subject to adjustments. The estimate implies substantial earnings among city financiers.
Many district treasurers overlook the legal requirement to publish the annual financial statement of receipts and expenditures in a newspaper during the first week of July. The Compiled Statutes mandate publication by July, but delays into later July are common.
Announcement to Carbon County residents states Senator W. H Taylor will not seek reelection and Hon. WW Daley is named as candidate. Daley has extensive statewide support and is expected to win. Eleter H Hudsell, son of Prank Hudsell, is also mentioned as a Republican candidate for the House of Representatives.
In a small Wyoming town with just over a thousand residents a local creamery produced 69 000 pounds of butter this year and expects to reach 140 000 pounds next year. All cream came from nearby radiva farms within a few miles. The manager notes the strong farmer involvement and sees potential for similar gains in other rural communities.
Hamlie Garland and party arrived at Sheridan, Wigw lat Week, accompanied by Mie Giar and three children. They plan a camping trip from By Hero Montelny oo and will meet Mr Garland’s companions. In Windiver mountains years ago he wrote a story about The Outlaw and the Girl.
The CAMERA received letters alerting to potential misrepresentation in a Pocatel lo land sale proposal. They cautioned buyers against purchasing until the promoters prove legitimacy. Letters were sent to references by wire asking for repayment, with no responses received yet. The CAMERA demanded proof and hoped for information today.
Word from Salt Lake City confirms Clarevee Signer confessed, corroborated by Al Mwa, admitting involvement in Charley the big robbery. The Oregon statute prescribes life imprisonment for the crime, with several western states offering the death penalty. Republican ticket talks show Harry Clark of Kemmerer and W J Jensen of the Star Valley tied to county offices. D T Papworth and A Peterson named for commissioner seats.
The Wyoming Tribune notes it is generally conceded that there should be a short campaign and that the billings should be cut. The paper hopes all will see the wisdom of such a course, stressing discussions should avoid mudslinging. Laramie Republican.
The Democratic state party declines to nominate a representative in Congress, signaling continued splits within the party. Voters expect weak turnout and a boost for Mundell and Kott, whose campaigns could sway the fall elections and public works positions.
A lively vaudeville program at the Leon Kemmerer theatre drew a strong audience on the pane of the Fourth, delivering a varied act including a scene matinee that pleased attendees with its humor and energy.
Local election notice shows Louis Jaxsny Grover of Wyoming seeks the Democratic nomination for a four year County Commissioner term. He cites 26 years in the county and prior public service, pledging to work to improve Lincoln County and win public trust.
Mission R L Harrison brother of Harold Hartleen arrived in Kemmerer Moulay returning from England where he spent two years on a L D S church mission. He reports about 4000 church members in the area and over 100000 converts overall. He plans to visit Star Valley this week at Auburn ranch with his brother pending.
Manager Alex Scott secures the Coy Herndon Nashville Students company for Kemmerer at the Lyceum. The act, popular in many towns, has toured major U S theaters and played a week in Salt Lake City at the Utah theater. They perform on July 11 and 12 with advance agent Wil Lis, a well known figure in regional circuits for over a decade.
A note discusses petitions for nomination, stating many submitted forms are illegible or improperly completed and cannot be accepted or counted. Cites primary law sections on required form, signatures, and proper top matter, warning of invalid submissions from the county clerk’s handling.
State Superintendent hopeful Josefa FB Kunen of Kemmerer announces candidacy after a June 30 1914 teachers meeting in Laramie urged administrative and academic qualifications. The group backed her for the office subject to Republican voters at the August 18 1911 primaries. Wire service style notes Harry Colliprient and his sister Jomo visiting Kemmerer on July Fourth.
Sunday and Monday trains carried race horse specials through Kem bound for meets in Butte and Van. Each train had five horses with two care of aboard and were billed out after arrival.
Notice from Kemmerer Town Council invites bids July 24 for cement sidewalks curbing gutters and crossings on Emerald Avenue and Sage Street. Specifications include 1800 feet of sidewalk 1200 feet of curb and two street crossings with bids accompanied by a certified check. Work to be completed by September under town oversight.
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