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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1912
Page
12
A Chicago convention nominated Taft for president and Sherman for vice president by a slim margin amid fierce intraparty fights. Roosevelt abstained from nomination, with delegates split and sharp dissent cited as the party faces a perilous crossroads over its future direction.
Fragmentary readable phrases reference names and places without coherent events. The garbled text mentions a tavern, a road, and various personal names in a disorganized line suggesting a local notice or column fragment.
Readable fragments describe legal relation issues and a person named Alturterette Mhemtait Bit. The text hints at a law related to employment and property but is garbled. No clear dates, places, or outcomes are discernible.
Incumbent treasurer B. Martin seeks renomination on the Republican ticket. E. H. Brennen announces for sheriff as a Democrat. Jonathan Jones may not run. W. J. Eastman and Jimmy Downs appear as Republican contenders. Petitions circulate for county commissioner, clerk, and state legislature. Miss Jennie Murphy and J. M. Faddies announce for various posts. Ben Bell, Celeste Inama, James I. May, and Mrs. Maggie Nicholson listed among candidates. Precinct committeemen urged to gather petitions. Hugh L. Patton nominated for U S Marshal. Patton’s varied career noted.
The Attorney General states no legal authority allows sheriff or deputy to levy county mileage for trips made while performing official duties except for service of process in civil actions where the county is a party. The decision may complicate compensations for public officials, as noted by the Laramie Republican.
A garbled report alleges abuse and manipulation of a legal process in Lincoln County. The text references the Supreme Court, a Brennan Husk, and calls for reform, with mentions of voting, press, and weekly correspondences as part of a broader political controversy.
Fragmentary text from a historical page shows mixed words and garbled names suggesting a public notice or listing. Readable elements include Lak-like place names and personal names, but no coherent event, date, or outcome can be determined.
Kemmerer scenes list upcoming events at Lyceum and Frontier venues including June 24 picture show and June 29 orchestra dance. July 4 brings Diamondville and Kemmerer celebrations with dances, sales, and promotions at local stores while residents like Walt Fenner and Ned Herschler visit.
At Convention Hall Chicago on June 12 Governor Johnson of California led a vote to table the minority report of the credentials committee, replacing Ronavalt delegates with Taft supporters in California’s fourth district. The margin was only two over the 540 required, prompting relief and a vow to repudiate the convention by California’s majority.
The death of Mrs. Robert Calverley at her Kemmerer home last Saturday night ends the life of a mining district pioneer. Wife of the late Bob Calverley, she had been ill with Brights disease for weeks. She leaves two children Arthur and Alice, active youths in the community. Funeral services were held at the Episcopal church yesterday at 2 o clock with interment in Kemmerer Cemetery.
Kellogg of the Kellogg Lumber Co in Meek Springs visited Keaumerer Sumlay for data to enable a bid on the Odd Fellows building. The project aims to be completed before Christmas on the property formerly owned by Kern tyers.
Mahlon serves as a page at the Democratic National Convention in Balgrine where four candidates for president were selected. Hon. P. D. Quealy attended, with possible ties to Chap Claris through Mahlon. The scene centers on page duties and party proceedings.
A stray horse report notes a brown mare weighing about 1050 pounds. Markings include a diamond on the hip and a shield brand. The animal was last seen near a house with uncertain location details and a left fore hoof condition.
A gold necklace belonging to a lost child was lost between the home and Kemmerer Bakery on River Street. A reward is offered for its return to Mrs Wa Pitt.
The Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company outlines its policy on operating and maintenance costs and a fair profit margin. It emphasizes skilled engineers and a trained workforce maintaining high service standards while warning that investment supports a plant value above the invested capital.
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