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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1916
Page
5
The Camera aims to publish news first and foremost while building up the community. It pledges to avoid factionalism, conduct debates civilly, and maintain a democratic, nonexclusive political stance influenced by President Wilson’s ideals.
Notice to Patrons states Watt Brandon has disposed of all interests in The Kemmerer Camera to Mr. BR Rose. All money due on subscriptions and unpaid May 2 will be due to the new owner and payable at the office. Advertising and commercial printing debts are payable to Brandon. He will remain until a new manager is found, and common inquiries should be addressed to him until fall.
The text pities the tools blamed for sparking the latest Irish rebellion and questions what they hoped to achieve. It notes Ragland’s soldiers ready to quell the uprising and criticizes England’s handling of rebel prisoners, arguing a harsher response would harm domestic sentiment.
Ridgely receives tribute as local officials recall a raid by a notorious gang leader tied to the Curtisie case. The event highlights lawmen efforts and public responses beyond National borders, with emphasis on the bandit’s elusive history and ongoing pursuit.
The May issue of Jabs from the Howling State penitentiary urges inmates to prove they can work at state road camps this summer. A $24 reward is offered for the capture of any runaway from the camps, with a caution to stay if unable to make good. The item appears under Inmates V. 3. P and notes contributors on file at Coll No. 68.
A. Preston the Attorney General visited Kemmerer on Saturday to greet Mrs. Prest returning from a trip to attend the roade meeting in Afton last Monday. He has many friends here and avoided politics, aligning with President Wilson on German and Mexican affairs and expects a strong vote for re election.
Demi editor of the Tribune travels from the east to Maysville Kentucky former home, plans to visit relatives at Mt Olivet and attend gatherings in Cochran and Cochran Forum with Lewington route from New York to Kentucky. He stopped in Washington and met Senator Warren, Justice VanOradtale and Wyoming lawmakers.
A garbled obituary notes the death of John A Buating in San Francisco on May 1. It mentions a former owner of a large Cottonwood ranch sold months ago and hints at his business ventures and public prominence.
The meeting drew broad county representation with former members restored to the fold. Fred H. Blame, former congressional candidate, and Boss C Hart of Big Horn presided with John Dillon of Lander delivering a strong address. Patrick Sullivan organized Lincoln delegation with Frank A. Maw as chairman of Cokeville delegation. Resolutions endorsed Senators Clark and Warren and Congressman Mondell and urged a constitutional convention. Delegates to the national convention were John Hay, D.D. Hollister, Ralph Denio, C. L. Hinkle, Thos Sneddon, and Patrick Sullivan. alternates include Mrs. L. C. Harnsberger and others. Senator Clarence O Clark spoke briefly on national issues.
An exchange between a doctor and a merchant highlights the pressure of modern life and the clash between rest and work. the doctor prescribes rest or a stop to advertising as a remedy, while baseball remains a cultural constant despite the hectic pace.
C E Burley resigns while David Durley retires after 37 years and Daniel K Spencer takes new post. A J Pierce named to succeed in the Montana and Wrab Division as years of service are cited for leadership. May 7 introduces a new schedule for a Yellowstone trip from Ashion to Yellowene. Cathcart’s long Alaska tenure noted with fond recollection.
The Democratic State convention in Casper chose Governor John B. Kendrick to head Wyoming's delegation to the national convention. Delegates and alternates from Hot Springs to Uinta gathered with 116 delegates present or via proxies, with Campbell County not represented.
High School notes describe a Senior party at Loretta Thomas home hosted by Della Roddy with all seniors except Billy Richmond attending. A Sophomore backward party followed in the high school building with music by students and Mr Jennings arriving later. Principal Davie led a lively floor opening. Sam Koes plans to return to state university and join Spring football squad.
Jim Harison, former Lincoln county deputy, intercepted G. C. Whited while en route from Big Piney to Opal and turned him over to Opal marshal Joe McDowall. Whited, recently jailed in Lander for a prior shooting, awaits Sheriff Gaylord in Kemmerer before transport back to Lander where he previously escaped custody. A $250 reward had been offered for Whited’s arrest and conviction.
Folger visits Evanston with a Democratic party delegation led by J.P. Folger. The group, including Alex Ray register of the U S Land Office, B N Matthews, John Cameron, Myers, and Elwood, toured the area by motorcade and received a warm handshake from locals. They planned to return soon after a brief stay.
Horace Harris aged 13 and Mike Lupsche aged 12 faced accusation of petty larceny last week and the fore part of this week at Frontier mine. They allegedly stole vast quantities of brass, sold to an Idaho junk dealer, causing noticeable losses to laborers and concern over the shrinking brass stock.
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