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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1912
Page
12
County Clerk Harvey and County Attorney Arnold clash over petition forms and validity. Lincoln County petitions endorsed by the Secretary of State and Attorney General ease concerns. Local editor Crawford praises fair tactics as GOP infighting and patronage worry the party. Joe Allard visits Kemmerer from Evanston amid Star Valley paper takeover plans. Rumors swirl about Democrats contesting Mondell and candidate prospects for Congress.
The readable text describes a Triangle Park gathering held on Flag Day with visitors perplexed by building conditions. It mentions an anniversary celebration of a division in Lincoln County and a vote by the people approving or opposing a regional reform.
The readable text hints at a chaotic OCR capture of a Republican National Convention report. It mentions events in Chicago, electoral results, and public reactions, with scattered references to speakers, attendance, and outcomes amid garbled lines.
Fragmentary OCR text references a death in the United Kingdom with unclear names and dates. The source is damaged, offering few readable details beyond a likely obituary notice.
Sheriff John Watt of Uinta county will not seek re election. Harold St Harrison Av o n seeks peer nomination in Lincoln Uinta. W H Carter of Afton pursues Democratic nomination for county office. Bishop Law of Afton seeks Democratic commissioner post. Lee Low praised pioneer figure. Tom Painter urged to run for reelection as county commissioner. Possible candidates include John H Martin W G Moyes Sam Blackam I Knator Frank Harrison Herbert Taylor. John S Johnson to run for county clerk on Republican ticket. George P Harvey seeks reelection as Democratic clerk. Legislative races: eight seats in play across Lincoln and Uinta. senator to be from Uinta. Possible reps from Lincoln: J A Black T R Wilson Joe C Kinney. Charley Delaney mentioned for senate. T J Brough aims reelection to house.
In Kemmerer vicinity last week evidence surfaced of fur coats linked to unusual June storms. The text notes storms were atypical for the season and comments that snow can feed range, though warns against it getting too cold for livestock.
Wool buyer Mr Stressinger visited town Monday celebrating sales and a rough tally shows about 4 000 000 pounds sold this spring including Utah Idaho clips. Various sellers including Parley Anderson Herold Anderson Fred Vikoierts Mumford Brow and Stoner Bros report large tonnages with some prices kept private. An estimated remaining supply approaches one and a half million pounds with multiple buyers listed and some refusals at twenty cents.
Deputy Sheri McMinn pursued a suspect named Dyer, tied to thefts at Salat Bros and two home break-ins. The article notes Dyer’s alleged fraud, plundered goods, and a plan to flee to Kemmerer for a hearing as the case proceeds.
Fragmented OCR text describes plans and opening of a new development and housing project. Mentions Pellegrini, Shedd Adelle Mateo, and teams or groups involved in construction and renovation. References improvements in a community and engagement with experts.
The readable fragments mention a club and individuals but lack coherent details or names. The garbled lines suggest a discussion about a plan or outcome, with no clear dates places or actions. Further readable context is needed to form a grounded summary.
In a bold attack at a local post office near the valley, masked men forced entry and stole parcels and cash. Police launched an investigation, tracing the footprints to a suspected gang with ties to distant districts.
Schedule lists dances and balls across Lyceum theater and Frontier route 30 venues. Events include Italian Grand Ball June 29 at Camber, Firemen’s dances July 4, Jones Bros performances, and July 4 Diamondville celebration with Kemmerer Fire Department dances.
Citizens of Kemmerer plan a mass meeting at the Town Hall for July Fourth festivities. Notes mention attendance, local officials, and preparations, with reminders about business postings and community events through the coming week.
Reports from Kemmerer and nearby communities recount visits, sales, and personal moves. Mentions include Gus Linden selling wool at 20 cents, property sale of Kettimerer Hotel Barber Shop to James Freeman, and various visits by residents like Mrs. Dot Lace, Mrs. Calverley, and FR Curtis with rental interests. Social events include St Margaret's Guild meeting, Elks' gathering, and a Fourth of July ball.
Superintendent J E Bureh of Kemmerer School district travels with Parley Smith for a six week vacation. They plan a route via Big Piney and Bondurant toward Star Valley. They will carry packs and expect to depart Monday on a trip to Jeckean Hole Yellowstone and National Park.
A Sunday gala marked by Slavonian societies in Cumberland and Sublet areas with a Catholic mass at a parish church, followed by daytime festivities. Participants include Sit flare of Cumberland, Danka of Sublet, Shavanian Procreas ive Benefit Society of Cumberland, and Maria Zdravie Bolinkow of Sublet. The Cumberland societies were joined by the Canterland hand. the event formed part of a 24 member community network. A separate item notes a Wing & Son plane for sale and mentions August Helbig as proprietor.
Notice states Rene merer 1.0. 0. Fo Building Asenelathun was incorporated by Che Mili at centilicate of incorporation in the State of Wyoming. The document mentions names, places, and dates in a formal corporate filing style, referencing a town and associated premises.
Quealy plans a new building on the property near the proposed bank site. The 7 by 4 foot spot will fill the last vacant lot on the single street and be used for rental purposes. The finished structure will resemble the front of the earlier shop and greatly improve the area’s appearance.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at shifts in Wool selling activity and names like Saloon Brow and Charley Mela. Mentions Site War Salian and a city context with references to prices 200 and 260, but details are unclear.
Outgoing notes describe a June event for Beishain Oy in Utah with tickets and rates for a port, mentioning Beughiin Camm and labor paints. The garbled text obscures details but indicates tickets, dates, and locations related to an outing for the United Commercial Travelers group.
The article discusses rates, investment, and profit margins of a telephone company. It describes engineers and workers maintaining high service quality while keeping rates fair. It notes stock value and plant investment and asserts the corporation’s unique position in the industry. The piece references The States Telegraph Canal.
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