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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1912
Page
15
The issue notes Wilson support among Democrats, equal suffrage talks with women jurors in January, and Senator Clark returning to Washington. It reviews Roosevelt's campaign impact, praises the growing role of women in politics, and highlights a new Wyoming newspaper Van Tassel Pioneer with strong Progressive leanings and home printing.
Editorial argues Woodrow Wilson’s election signals tariff readjustment. It highlights Harper’s Weekly support for McCombs and cites his stance that the Democratic plan is a careful, prompt tariff revision to end oppressive monopoly while Taft and Roosevelt would delay action.
The CAMERA declares no apologies for supporting Theodore Roosevelt during the campaign and cites Roosevelt’s large vote as evidence of broad Republican endorsement. It condemns Taft’s nomination, blames party leaders for overriding voter will, and hopes Wilson’s stance on Democratic planks remains restrained. The piece cautions that future convention outcomes will shape the party’s unity and platform resilience.
After a hard fought campaign Lincoln county is set to begin January 1 under new county commissioners. Voters showed strong Republican support for the ticket but allowed Democrats to manage the county and they are trusted to perform duties with confidence for the county’s establishment and unity. The public is urged to support the new officers and avoid party criticism while they organize county departments and handle detail work ahead.
Community announcements list upcoming events in Kemmerer Diamondville and nearby towns including masquerade balls at Finn Hut and Diamondville, a Diamondville Fire Department dance, first annual ball by Loyal Order of Moore Lyceum, and various visits, illnesses, and social notices. Local business ads and personnel updates follow, with notes on marriages, legal matters, and community services.
Rognms and Buster Molivain, inspectors for the Green River Valley Cattle and Horse Growers association, traveled from Opal to oversee shipments of Thornton beef cattle to Omaha. Front shipment numbers show 000 head with 400 more to come as drives from Big Piney begin. Officials expect the remaining cattle to move by mid December with some beef held until Christmas. Postmaster General Hitchcock reports about 28 million dollars deposited in postal savings by 204,000 individuals.
N P Nels of Cokeville stopped in Kemmerer Friday night returning from Omaha where he accompanied his shipment. He wore a high priced amile and his Jamie brought 7.15 per hundred, weighed 84 pounds and netted 9.36 per head. This was the season’s highest net price on the Omaha market and reflects well on Cokeville crops.
The Ladies Aid Society of Diamondville announces four bazaars at the M E church on Saturday afternoon November 16 starting at ten? oclock. An entertainment will follow at eight oclock with games and other amusements. Refreshments will be served and an admission of 28 cents will be charged.
Louie Jones reports from a sheep camp near Kemmerer that Wilson's election is settled. Green River Live Stock Co. crews are driving bands of sheep toward the desert with two bands east of Kemmerer and another on the Opal bench. Prices for 1013 Calendars range from $1.50 to 600 per fundies.
Coroner T. B. Carnabun went to Rock Springs on Saturday to enter a hospital for an ankle operation after a recent injury. The incident caused pain and reports say some bones may be fractured. In other brief notes, a new baby born to Mr and Mrs John Little at Diamondville on Friday, November 4. The Kemmerer Savings Bank & Trust Co. reports a 100 percent rise in business over the past year.
Community event announced by Kominerer Loalye Na HT at Lyomum theater on Tist Magiving night November 94. The program features a new art display and a royal treat, with music planned by Kenuuaerer careliomtii.
A smoke and relay style mine rescue event was staged near Cumberland Ston with a silver cup awarded by Union Pacific Coal Co. Teams from Reliance won the trophy after demonstrations of first aid and patient evacuation. The cup passes to a team after three consecutive wins, and government officials attended the occasion.
Lunch Wagon Kemmerer moves toward city airs with a new M and M lunch wagon on the triangle’s north side. Proprietors Billy Metennis and Slim Miller plan a wide sandwich menu and special evening dishes.
In Sweetwater County the election produced a divided result with Republicans electing commissioner William Mortimer and surveyor E M Fuller while Democrat Matt McCourt won sheriff. Democrats sweep electors and gain three legislative seats to two for Republicans.
A 12 year old lay gelding weighing about 1200 pounds was strayed or stolen from John Grant's camp four miles east of Fossil. The horse was shod all around with halter and rope still on when it left. Brandon left shoulder. Reward offered for return or information leading to recovery. Contact John Grant.
Fragmentary notice cites bucks and eels for sale near Prataevile and Wye. Text mentions rooms and acclimation terms with garbled farm references.
Notice of incorporation states Hocker and Cunnington Land and Livestock Co. is formed in Wyoming. Secretary of State office in Cheyenne records November 8 with 50 000 dollars capital divided into 1000 shares of 50 dollars. Directors for year one: Win Cunnington, Robert A. Hocker, Victor Smith. Principal office Kemmerer, Uinta County, Wyoming. Hubert A. Hoeker resident agent. Company aims at real estate, ranching and livestock business.
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