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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1914
Page
11
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The Camera lists gubernatorial and state offices with Republican candidates Hilliard Ridgely Amith Rorayth McMine for auditor sheriff Hansen and Cranney on the Democratic side Myers Pratt Brammer Osborne Low Barras McParland Scott Fields. Judge Hench withdraws in favor of Richard Scott leaving no other Republican supreme court candidate.
The piece notes Uinta county plans a Progressive or Independent ticket this fall while Democrats delay announcements for Congress and State offices. It warns Wyoming may struggle to find qualified candidates for County Superintendent as new rules raise certification requirements and salaries, suggesting appealing to married women with first grade certificates to fill gaps.
The 1911 reapportionment bill sets Uinta county for three state senate seats and seven house seats, with Lincoln sharing until 1917. Proposals shift toward two senators and two house members for Uinta, sparking debate over fair distribution and party support, as Democrats and Republicans bargain for influence.
Ed Hause announced his bid for Lincoln county sheriff with strong support from local friends who favor a second term for incumbent Hansen. Rumors suggested Hale and Jensen from Star Valley might run but indications now show they will not oppose Hansen, who won two years ago on the Republican ticket.
Responding to local wishes Rich McMinn announces his quest for the Republican nomination for sheriff. He previously served as deputy sheriff and for the last year as Kemmerer marshal, with a record of faithful duty. Two years ago he failed to secure the nomination but will run again this fall.
The announcement introduces Marshall Reynolds as a Republican candidate for county and prosecuting attorney. A Mansfield State Normal School graduate, he studied at the University of Pennsylvania, practiced law in the east with his parents, then served as a law clerk to the Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington for two years. His legal experience and backing of Lincoln county Republicans are cited as assets.
Stanley Brammer of Kemmerer changes plan from state senate to seek the state house as a Democrat. Brammer is well known locally as an agent for the Oregon Short Line and has many friends in the community.
Harold Ko Harrison, current Lincoln County clerk, announces reelection bid. The Democrat pledges to continue steady county administration, citing public support and confidence in his management of clerk duties.
The Camera highlights Hermann Gates of Worland as a Republican candidate for pirate treasurer and Clarence Gardner of Star Valley as a candidate for the state senate. Gates is a Tar a Town mayor and former state legislator. Gardner previously served in the legislature and narrowly lost a previous bid. The article expresses confidence in Gates and Gardner delivering strong Lincoln County representation.
Prominent figures announce for state and county offices. Joe Allard seeks Democratic sheriff in Uinta County while Lenham runs for re election on the Republican ticket. Frank P. Cranney campaigns for state senate Democrat ticket. Birney Al Sage seeks Secretary of State on Republican ticket. KR Embree runs for Lincoln County coroner on the Republican ticket.
Joe B. Martin, longtime Uinta county treasurer, announces for county clerk on the Republican ticket. Frank Brown, deputy in the clerk’s office, seeks the treasurer post on the same party ticket.
A Japanese tailor T Kumagai and his bride Mise Chikune Kamagi arrived in Kemmerer with a relic from a 200 year old Japanese revolution. The sword and scabbard feature sea stone or shell inlay and large humongous grip. A carved cave of volcanic Japanese wood was also presented. The couple plans to reside in Ketometer.
Coroner announces candidacy for renomination in Lincoln County. He states satisfaction with past service over two years and pledges honest conscientious attention to duties if nominated and elected, seeking Republican voters’ support.
John Foley, depot policeman at Vocatello, is named depot master at Yellowstone and will start duties when able as the station opens for the season.
The article explains that work on the yard and double track along the short line slows due to the close of the usual railroad year and dwindling old appropriations. It notes expected funds becoming available after July fires to resume and complete the heavy freight business facilities.
Marriage announcement for Mise Francis Lew Herschier and Jesse Mier Faller at Annyon Ranch Fontenelle. Rev. Mayor of Kemmer officiated. Mrs. Fuller, daughter of early Frontier pioneers, plans to reside in Opal after a wedding trip to the East. Friends in Wyoming send best wishes.
Everett Herman, foreman of the Montpelier Exandier, visited Kemmerer Sunday and described conditions as excellent at the railroad center. He notes a prosperous farming community and predicts prosperity for the year. Everett is Charley Wright’s nephew and has worked in the mechanical department and is now handling correspondence for several papers away from Montpelier.
At the request of many friends I announce my candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. I am the County Superintendent of Schools of Carbon County for eight years and have spent my life in Wyoming. I was educated in Wyoming and at the State University and believe I understand the state’s school conditions. Bishops?
County attorney hopeful Marshall Hey Nolds of Cokeville Wyoming announces candidacy for the Republican nomination and pledges to safeguard taxpayer interests if elected at the August primaries.
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