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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1917
Page
15
Published Wednesday of each week the notice outlines subscription price two dollars per year and station times for Kemmerer daily service except Saturday with arrival and departure times listed for the Oregon Short Line schedule.
A wave of public indignation sweeps the country as twelve Senate members reject a measure authorizing use of naval forces to protect Americans at sea. The House passed it 403 to 1. the Senate minority stalled the vote, betraying the nation during a time of crisis.
A historical note marks Woodrow Wilson’s second inauguration as President as the Sixty-fourth Congress ends its term. The piece emphasizes Wilson’s resolve to advance his neutrality agenda and continue guiding the nation through four more years despite political turbulence.
A garbled page excerpt discusses reactions to President Wil and the vote, noting Republican reception and party fundraising. It mentions Lincoln County, a food vote, and questions how long post election tensions will last as scrutiny of White House appointments continues.
The piece contrasts widespread Republican unity with Mr. Baker who remains isolated in the political fray. It reassures him he will not be called to contribute to the Democratic campaign fund despite his lone stance during the international crisis.
The Star Valley Independent reports Attorney General Preston bars county funds for fair support. Lincoln County faced no 1915 appropriation though some counties did. County Attorney Rose rules money from a 110 mill levy should not go to the Lincoln County Fair Association, prompting calls for a resolution. Knowledge is Power column questions the ruling and seeks guidance for future appropriations.
Leniency requests filed for San Joan Bechtold a Fremont County pioneer who came to Kemmerer to look after his son in law Miller involved in a Miners Exchange Bar holdup. Bechtold states Miller relied on him and his wife for support after working at the Graham ranch prior to the incident.
A report states Greek national Nick Kallas, who killed a countryman in the Willows a few years ago, was paroled by Governor Kendrick. Kallas faces life at the penitentiary as officers report he was intoxicated and quarreled over petty money before the murder.
Superintendent Joseph E. Burch returned from Kansas City where about 5000 school leaders attended the national meeting. Delegates voted to sustain President Wilson in the crisis. The convention opposed military training in primary and secondary schools and urged universal physical training instead. Wyoming attendees included Munson, Wilder, Slade, Duniway, Creager, Butterworth, and Edith K. O. Clark.
The Kemmerer Camera Booster Edition promises extensive county history by Dr Grace Raymond Hebard and a noted county historian The feature will include a 5000 word manuscript on Lincoln County's two national forests with illustrations Original articles by Stephen Leek a Jackson Hole naturalist and writer plus rare pictures A county map showing proposed roads railroads trails oil districts historic spots industries and more Do It order early by April to secure extra copies and 25 cent reprints
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