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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1917
Page
5
A fragment from a weekly railroad timetable notes published on Wednesdays. It lists travel times and service details for the Oregon Short Line with arrivals and departures and references to Kemmerer and related stations. The legible portions indicate daily service except Saturday with morning and evening times.
A wave of national indignation follows twelve senators from alien constituencies blocking a president proposed law authorizing use of naval forces to protect Americans at sea. The House approved 403 to 1, while 12 senators led by La Follette prevented a vote, drawing sharp criticism. The piece condemns the minority and praises the broad congressional support.
The article reports Woodrow Wilson being sworn in for a second term as U S president as the Sixty fourth Congress ends its session. The piece frames his inauguration amid wartime neutrality duties and emphasizes his resolve to lead for four more years, aiming for world happiness and strong leadership.
A blurred recount of campaign funding and partisan reactions questions how quickly voters recover from the presidential race. The piece notes President Wil com, the Republican stance, and public concern over appointments in the White House, reflecting tension in the national campaign.
The piece mocks Mr. Baker for resisting political contributions while Republicans rally to support the President during an international crisis. It asserts he will not be asked for funds to the Democratic campaign and offers relief from anxiety over such requests.
The Star Valley Independent reports that Attorney General Preston ruled county funds cannot support the Lincoln County Fair, while some counties still used a 1915 levy. County Attorney Rose says money collected for the fair should not be given to the association, citing constitutional limits on public funds. The paper seeks reader input on how to resolve the stalemate and preserve the fair in Afton.
Leniency requested for San Joan Bechtold a pioneer linked to New York and Fremont County. He travels to Kemmerer on the work and looks after his son in law Miller who aided in a Miners Exchange Bar holdup. Bechtold says Miller was previously employed at the Graham ranch on the Fontenelle.
A report states Nick Kallas, the Greek convicted of a Willows murder two or three years ago, was paroled by Governor Kendrick. He killed a fellow countryman after a quarrel over petty money. Kallas had pleaded guilty to murder when sentenced to life in the penitentiary.
Supt Joseph E Burch returned from Kansas City where about 5000 school leaders attended the national meeting. Delegates voted to sustain President Wilson in the current crisis and opposed military training in elementary and secondary schools in favor of universal physical training. Wyoming attendees included Munson Wilder Slade Duniway Creager Butterworth and Edith K O Clark.
A forthcoming Kemmerer Camera Booster Edition will include extensive county history by Dr Grace Raymond Hebard and other local historians. It will showcase a 5000 word manuscript on Lincoln County forests, a new county map, illustrated features by Stephen Leek, and articles from the district forester. The 80 page magazine aims to capture roads, oil districts, industries and historic spots with numerous cuts. Extra copies will cost 25 cents. order early by April first.
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