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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1915
Page
12
Senator Francis EK Warren arrives in Cheyenne after a lengthy congressional session and plans to stay awhile with occasional short trips. Editor Deming of the Cheyenne Daily Tribune may travel to Mexico to witness a bull fight after adjournment of Wyoming’s legislature.
A fragment questions how many columns of expository letters and free ads arrive weekly and how much copy is discarded. It accuses some publishers of profiting from advertising schemes without paying the press, arguing large concerns lobby for more attention to their money making ventures.
Paul Wy Pathon, a board member for the 1 Mine Workers of America, speaks after Kemmerer incident about the new workmen’s compensation act. He notes the act will not apply until April 1 and affects employers with five or more workers using power-driven machinery.
Odd jumbled OCR fragment suggests notices of price cuts and market shifts. Mentions of rates, trade, and preparations imply looming freight reductions, though exact entities or dates remain unclear.
The readable parts sketch a lively local venue with a bar and signaling activity. Mentioned are several named places and people, though many words are garbled, leaving a snapshot of a social gathering or event.
The Wyoming Herald of Cody endorses H. A. Floyd of Sheridan for secretary of the Public Utility Commission. It lauds his bookkeeping skill, business experience, and prior county clerk service while hoping Governor Kendrick chose him on merit and Floyd proves worthy in the new role for the people of Wyoming.
J. H. Kelley once connected with Gem State Realty and Loan Co of Pocatello faces charges in Kemmerer for issuing worthless checks. He was jailed after arrests in Sweetwater and Kemmerer, with partner J. H. Andrews offering to cover the funds, possibly ending prosecution under Wyoming’s new check protection laws.
The domestic science teacher Miss Fowler has been sick for a week and Miss Mayww Jones acted as assistant. The high school glee clubs show promising singers under Miss Lee. Principal Viet Davie returned after a week away and the junior dance and party near the Wigs web chat ride drew strong attendance.
A garbled report describes a shooting at Rock Springs with an eight marshal and an attempted arrest. It mentions injuries to a Mexican individual and a confrontation during the arrest attempt, but details are unclear due to the damaged text.
Interest rises in the Opal to Fontenelle well project to water irrigation. A new city ordinance bans shooting within Opal city limits. William Shall sworn in as city material. The community notes include social visits and local misadventures with names and playful remarks.
Critics urge better parcel handling as parcel post shipments continue and losses rise. The town reports a week of social visits, birthday celebrations, club meetings, and community greetings featuring the Petrie, Chrisman, and Petrie families, plus Opal residents attending gatherings and dances.
Sublet Nest of Owls plans a lively year with dances and a St Patrick’s eve event, plus new officers installed. Notes mention community improvements, bike rides, local farming efforts, and preparations for tomatoes and cucumbers at Emigrant Springs.
Unclear outcome surrounds the Opal seat of the mail contract with bidders from outside the district and a wire received by Contractor Bird in Opal. The message from a star route contractor in Oregon questions the price and bid on the line, suggesting possible outside control of the contract.
Car of Fords 4 G Melenns of the Lincoln County Garage reports a carload of Ford autos received this week. Eight cars feature improvements over the old models, including full leather upholstery and cowhide detailing aimed at a new luxury appeal.
Hawaiian Concert Co presents an evening program at the New Kammerer theater on March four. The troupe features a galaxy of musical talent and is praised for its alien melody and lively performances, drawing strong approval from audiences wherever it tours.
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