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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1912
Page
12
A digest of 1912 political chatter notes Wyoming's primary law, Roosevelt prospects, and public opinion shifts. It cites California voter independence, Denver libel case against the Denver Post, and tainted Taft-Roosevelt dynamics in county and state parties.
Fragmentary OCR text references Goodfellow buying wool and a Baltic Lake area, mentions a wool deal, divisions, and a weathered note about a delay or alert. Names and places are garbled, with no clear events or dates.
The fragmentary text notes a return event involving Marquis at an unspecified Pentel venue with references to Bhate and a reform of a dioek. Other garbled phrases mention people, places, and events such as Merlin eye and Frenne, suggesting a scattered historical note.
The 1004 delegate Democratic convention faces a two thirds nomination rule requiring 720 votes. As 820 delegates remain to be selected, Clark claims 42 percent pledged to 68 percent, Wilson shows 24 percent and 20 percent from Kansas and North Dakota, while Underwood claims support from Alabama Florida Georgia Mississippi and parts of Tennessee totaling 10.
In Cokeville last week Hon. W. Wynan was elected mayor with George E. Bourne and Sol Anderson as councilmen. Diamondville chose A. M. King as mayor with John Scott and John Kinghorn as councilmen. Sublet elected P. W. Hood as mayor with Wm. Bateman and Dr. W. F. McDill as councilmen. Rock Springs re elected Jack Anderson as mayor with James and Steinhotz as councilmen.
Rock Springs and Green River mourn the death of Mrs. Hugo Gaennsslen aged wife and mother of four. Daughter of Thomas Whitmore she resided in Rock Springs and Green River. Funeral at 2 p.m. Thursday in Green River conducted by Archdeacon E V Dray with many friends attending.
Rising waters in the Hansfork threaten nearby dwellings in the Horween Were and Frontier regions. Several families evacuate as the river crosses near snowmelt indicators. The Frontier Pike reinforced for years with a new valve aims to prevent damage to roads and the bridge.
A fragmented report shows Arizona leaders debating recall powers and the governor's authority amid calls for constitutional reform. Officials weigh legal options and state actions while the public watches for clarity on recall procedures and oversight.
A fragmentary note describes construction of a new stone facade building linked to Keromerer Savings Hank 40 Trust Co. It mentions a major relocation and integration with existing structures and a plan for public access and front entrance features.
A crowded list of residents and visitors includes M. A. Thomas from Viola, Oliver Twiche in from LaBarge, G. M. Ausherman from Evanston, Joe Pellegrini promoting ice cream and candies, Mrs. D. J. Brown traveling to Bancroft Idaho, and many others. Construction updates mention a bank foundation, Pohjola residence addition, and a cement foot retaining wall. Community notes cover bank visits, store purchases, livestock, and local events at the Lyceum theater and Frontier’s coming attractions.
The Pixley ranch, 4844 acres, acquired by Bergexon Bros from Utah, shifts to grain and hay. Last fall 200 acres were planted, this year a team plow will cultivate about 1,000 more. Land under Covey Canal shows irrigation success. western Wyoming may see large scale conversion of range to grain and hay fields.
Kemmerer based Joe Gudmundsen departed yesterday for Rock Springs and Green River to promote the Kemmerer East and other Kemmerer cigars. The growing demand for these cigars supports seven workers in the local factory.
Word was received Monday of the death of Mrs. Fuller of Canyon Ranch. R. H. Embree prepared the body for shipment to Iowa where burial will be made. Mrs. Fuller was the mother of Mrs. J. J. Hershler and had been residing there for Jones tite.
A Diamondville Livery auto rolled off a canyon embankment Sunday and plunged into Willow Creek. The driver escaped, the vehicle remained submerged overnight, and recovery occurred around noon Monday.
A court case recounts a Kemmerer marshal fined 12 and costs after blocking a street during work on a new bank building. Evidence suggests the marshal resisted and was admonished by Judge Palmer, with the incident provoking debate over the hose use and public order.
A historical ad praising universal service and fair Bell Telephone rates. It emphasizes wide reach, low costs, no extra interest or bond burdens, and a commitment to honest pricing within the Bell System. The copy celebrates the quality and accessibility of telephone service across Montana and surrounding regions.
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