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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1912
Page
9
A Boulder News column argues against free trade theory, noting that removing protections raises import costs for consumers while profits shift to trusts. It cites sugar pulp leather wool and tariff changes, warning that universal free lists would cripple home industry and shrink government revenue.
The Chronicle notes manufacturing operations expanded greatly from 1904 to 1908 with output up markedly though the five year average increase is stated as about zero. The piece argues production and consumption outpace population, blaming Republican tariff policy for suppressing prosperity.
An aged, imperfectly legible reflection warns fortune favors the steadfast. It counsels courage over lament, calling tears water and monomy a foe. It notes how long illness dulls body and mind, urging change of routine to renew vitality and effort.
Roosevelt leads in the latest Musional convention tally with 110 delegates elected for Roosevelt and 119 unaligned. New York state selections and other ballots are pending, shaping the Homecoming 144 outcome.
A dated editorial admonishes merchants to resist outside schemes and extortion, urging towns to unite in fair trade. It warns outsiders and critics, touts cheaper goods elsewhere, and recommends using a rubber stamp to improve appearance of local letters and wrappers.
A National Magazine account traces four key fashion driven changes in the Supreme Court. It notes the elevation of the Bench from the floor, the carpeted courtroom, and shifts in attorney reliance on prior decisions. It also mentions court sessions pausing for a formal midday meal.
The passage recounts how Dr. Alexander Graham Bell stumbled on talking over a wire while seeking a method to make speech visible for his deaf wife. It notes that other inventors neared similar ideas, but Bell’s patent filings occurred quickly and another rival filed later, missing out on a vast fortune.
A fragmented report claims a man accused of pocket picking pleaded guilty at arraignment and faced a stern judge. The jury returned verdicts amid jurist admonishments about character and theft. Nearby, a dealer advertises Colonial Mirrors at sale prices.
A busy Kemmerer page lists upcoming events including a May 18 band concert at Lyceum Theatre, mentions Mothers Day, and notes several visitors from Rock Springs and Big Piney. Local ads promote cottage for sale, stationery, wallpaper, and the Kemmerer Hardware stock, with community notices on births, employment, and travel plans.
Mr Whitey arranged a Titanic film screening showing Capt B J Smith inspecting his vessel ten minutes before sailing from Southampton. The lifeboats and other lifeboating devices are clearly shown. The pictures will be shown here tonight and the balance of the week in surrounding camps. A subject for the week of May 20 covers land and naval ceremonies at the making of the battleship Maine.
Dr A Conaway, former president of Montana State University, elected president of Wyoming State University to succeed Dr G Morica who resigns to lead training school work in Minnesota. He will assume duties in August.
A lurid note from Buck Aroo mocks a controversial club scene in 1912, denouncing rumored indulgence and late hours. The letter hints at marital strain as the Old Man and the Lim burger Club draw suspicion. Beer and cheese culture clashes with Victorian sensibilities.
Oregon Short Line announces 25 cent per ton coal price reduction for May 1 to July 4 to ease summer supply. Mining companies expected to match cuts. Applies to Idaho Utah Wyoming points to move Wyoming and Utah coal to dealers and consumers. No dealer commitments yet. risk of no further reductions to curb winter trade. Constable Geo Monk traveled to Evans ton with Earnest Cratcher. Geologist Dan Van Wagenan and associates farm into local coal lands. parties from Niagara Falls and Oklahoma also show interest.
A quiet wedding took place Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Ned Crewary. Mirv Rena Moore and JG Feonhart both of Kemmerer were married by Judge E Hodubnaon in a ceremony attended only by close friends. Bock Springs Minor
Reports to the Interstate Commerce Commission show total railway employee compensation in 1911 reached 1 005 277 240 dollars, up from 1910 and 1900 rates. Despite more track, payrolls fell by 81 037 since 1910, while total compensation rose 49 976 216, outpacing gross railway earnings by 24 005 121. Net railway revenues declined by 40 984 689 as wages rose.
A rousing early 20th century style exhortation urges preparation through education. It argues a drilled mind enables success, warns against ignorance, and praises steady daily learning as mental muscle to face life’s battles. It uses martial metaphor to emphasize consistent study.
Fragmented verse and social sketches critique urban strain and thrift, contrasting a hermit’s vow of solitude with bustling city life. It cites Walt Mason and notes women shopping, husbands without new clothes, and men with pipes and profanity on the streets.
Construction firm J. Irvine and Company begins cement work at the cemetery site noted in last week’s notices. Workers lay foundations and prepare the area as crews secure the perimeter and raise safety measures for nearby plots.
A Cheyenne Daily Tribune message urges uniform mining laws across states to reduce accidents. It calls for disciplined operations, competent shot firers, legal penalties for dangerous shots, extra rescue teams, full reporting of non fatal incidents, and ongoing inspection to protect miners in Wyoming and beyond.
The Cumberland school district No 19 annual meeting was held on Monday night in a harmonious session. The clerk's report was read and approved, a special tax of $5,000 was being considered, JM Fuddies was elected director for three years, and R W Fowkes for two years, each with 75 votes and no opposition. The board includes J M Farkdiow president, W J Starkey treasurer, and BR W Fowkes clerk, with many taxpayers present.
James Welsh age four was arrested Saturday morning on charges of stealing four hams from a Drogon Short Line refrigerator in the city. He was arraigned before Judge Rosenberg Saturday afternoon and sentenced to slaty daye in jail. Welsh had come from Rock Spring, has done odd jobs in town, and claimed liquor influenced him. His youth led to a reduction of the burglary charge to petit larceny due to provocation.
Dr BrUnaoU representing the Cathadrad Home for children seeks public support in Laramie. The appeal highlights orphans and dependent youths needing care at the home, aiming to inspire community charity and shelter for young residents.
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