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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1912
Page
4
The Kemmerer Camera notes nominations for County Clerk and County Attorney positions in Kemmerer. It also reports Mrs Brandon's successful operation in Clare Barton hospital Los Angeles and her expected early hospital release.
Roosevelt's Chicago managers say their candidate will secure at least 541 votes on the first ballot at the convention with Taft at 191, LaFollette 36, Cummins 10, and the remaining balance in contention.
A. J. Mokler, Cas par Tribune owner, left for Cleveland on No 6 after purchasing a Stearns Knight automobile. He plans to drive home to Casper with planned stops, arriving about July first. The trip follows a Chicago return last summer that boosted his health.
Taft backers search the field for a candidate to oppose Roosevelt but struggle to find anyone willing to challenge the accomplished President Roosevelt, who dominates the field.
In Kemmerer the mining district observes Decoration Day with residents visiting cemeteries throughout the day. Many floral offerings are placed on graves as living friends honor those who have passed, a tradition that remains strong after years of remembrance.
President Taft places nomination responsibility with the Republican committee amid calls for fair process. The article argues Roosevelt remains the sole national figure capable of winning in the fall and urges committee restraint until the crucial moment.
The passage speaks of a woman once shamed for her actions who seeks public honor. It laments the burden carried by the poor and the role of women in society, urging compassion and reform.
Fragmented text describes a terse survey of properties, county actions, and upcoming year plans. Mentions Walter and naming of a Candlei, with garbled references to venues and utilities.
A 1908 style debate voices anger at patronage and machine influence in selecting presidential nominees. Roosevelt is urged as the electable Republican, with hints of petitions and editor involvement to shape the primaries and contest votes.
Caele Joe Cannon blames Taft for political downfalls citing personal inconsistencies and a lack of fighting spirit. He accuses Roosevelt of labeling rivals as enemies to provoke conflict and notes Taft believed he and his allies were friends, only to be betrayed when turning away.
A section accident near Montpelier last week prompted a telegram from the foreman reporting a gravel car incident. The message claimed Jim Wilson lost three fingers after a foot was run over, a wording that drew attention for its odd phrasing.
A Kelmtmerer resident, hospitalized in Denver for ten months, underwent a major operation in December and left on May 1. He shows great health improvement and is cheered by many friends hoping for full recovery.
Local residents and visitors are listed with brief notes on their movements and activities. Highlights include business visits from T Everley of Opal and J Sawaya from Colorado, Dr. Stafford's Ogden trip, and Mrs. D J Brown returning from Blackfoot Idaho. Community events include a Kemmerer Base Ball dance and the opening of The New Bar in the former Japaneses store building.
The Kemmerer High School commencement last week featured Dr. Chas D. Merica of the University of Wyoming delivering a "Learning and Living" address. Diplomas were presented by Roy A Mason as eleven graduates received their diplomas. a concert and dance followed with praise for the year's success and the school staff preparing for summer leave.
Demand for new Evans Cabn Levitt Distilling Company products grows in Kemmererstunogth while Joe Levitt leverages old ties with Old Evans Bourbon and Craighead Rye. The firm sells directly to retailers, not through jobbers, as their line launches.
Nancy Robeson daughter of Arthur Robinson of Frontier married Joke P Boulter on May 15 at the Methodist church in Kemmerer with Ret Migor officiating. The couple left same day for Sumas to begin their future home. he is a freight agent for the Canadian Pacific.
The report notes that Pred W. Bower of Cheyenne, a Union Pacific claims agent, was detained for several hours Monday with Ralph W. Smith. Bower was later moved to Evanston briefly before being transferred to Cheyenne on March first. He joined J. Peterson of Canada, the general claims agent for the same company.
A rare moving lecture by Mr Whitney will be shown at Lycram theater Kemmerer this Wednesday evening. A wartime era tale of the Crusaders and noble deeds is presented with a related picture for attendees. Benefits go to the ME church with additional pictures and offers for home stationery and decor at special rates.
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