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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1912
Page
16
A fragmentary item notes compliance with a congressional act and lists the Kemmerer paper owners and editors. The text references the publisher Angnet and weekly publication in Kemmerer Wyoming, with affidavit form details implied.
The article notes Roosevelt receiving large ovations during a state tour as opponents and Democratic speakers pivot in response. It suggests strong showing for Roosevelt, with Democrats wary of his growing strength and a Senate party balance outlined as 14 Democrats and 17 Republicans.
A garbled OCR style note urges support for a candidate in the legislature while warning against opposing them. The text references personal feelings, a town or district context, and a call to vote for a specific figure over Warren, though many names and terms are unclear.
The piece discusses editorial independence and political alignment, noting The Camera favors Republican candidates while supporting some Democratic county ticket goals. It argues Quealy has never influenced our view, despite attempts by others in the party to sway editorial stance.
Gene Collett of Cokeville, a Cokeville Mercantile Co. employee, visited a bank to settle dental work when twelve depositors already trapped in a vault by armed bandits were released. Collett alerted authorities, enabling the Whiteleys to release the others and escape before the vault door opened.
J B Warren a Granger pioneer who located there 37 years ago has sold his Granger interests and will return home today. He is a Civil War veteran and has drawn a pension of 16 dollars monthly, later to 4 dollars under the new act. He plans to move to Idaho with his son in law Murdock, near age 70.
Reverend Mayor and Halph Gunter return from a hunting trip. Remaining party members Jimmy Neil Jack Parker James Moddy and Art Faginat head toward Grider Basin Hig Pinny and Green River. Jimmy Neil has a bear scalp credit. others are said to have borrowed a bear gun.
The visiting president of the University of Oregon, A. Duniway, toured Kemmerer high and elementary schools. He praised local school handling, urged more university expansion, and detailed plans for agriculture and new buildings. Duniway, a Wyoming visitor, noted state fair displays and the need to strengthen teacher and student preparation as enrollment rises from 317 to about 367.
Local pages detail dances at the Lyceum Theatres and October 7 events, plus a schedule of Sunday and Wednesday nights. Reports mention Jack Heaton’s town visit, John B. Stetson hats at C. W. Peterson Clothier, Fish Day at Kemmerer Meat Market, and visitors including Hon. A. D. Hoskins and Attorney Bob Christmas.
Irvine awarded contract to J B Levine of Kummerer for grading the branch rail spur from Iran Moyer to Conroy. Project to be completed within six weeks. Lanckey Young in charge with two teams and about 20 men at work.
Wyoming law requires residents of incorporated villages to register before general elections. Registration dates are October 1 10 11 and October 24 2. Kemmerer Precinct voters register at city hall with registry agents Mises Henry Hathban and Querle Helbig. Precinct Shane residents register at City Drug Store with Jack Christ Leeper. Those who voted in the primary need not re register.
In New York City artists Julio L. Kimmawerer and George North headlined a Monday night youth pilgrimage in the Fall River basin. They joined a big game flobby, each earning a fine elk bead, as they plan to remain in the vicinity for about five sums time in a unit.
Cumberland mine dispute deepens as Cumberland state police and company operators clash over firing methods used in the mills. Gilman president and Mat thew Morrow board member of United Mine Workers of America are in Cy berland this week amid hopes for peaceful resolution despite expected strike actions.
C A G rancher C M Winkleman reports from Kemmerer that the G M Winkleman Live Stock and Health Co purchased large ranching interests at Cottonwood head to build tourist HQ with hotel club house and cottages for eastern visitors. Headed by Fredell and Nichols ranches totaling 1 280 acres plus nearby 40 acre parcels. 2000 cattle and many horses planned with North Piney as winter HQ. Frank Dryer to oversee operations along with railway tie ins. Winkleman to return to Manville.
Afton Forestry office displays a motto by T V Pearson urging full loyalty to one’s employer. The piece emphasizes un divided service, defending the institution when employed and warning against public disparagement from within.
A Friday night program at the Kefometer theater directed by Rev. Lynch will feature six reels including Land Kindly Light and five other attractions plus music and singing. Roy Lynch notes past events were well received and promises an equally pleasing show with regular prices and a call to register.
University of Wyoming students in agriculture form an Agricultural Club meeting biweekly to exchange ideas on current questions and improve as future farmers and citizens. Faculty sometimes join to inspire, while ranching leaders shape state affairs, making the graduates likely to return to their fathers’ firms and influence in business and public life. GC. W. Peterson, Clothier.
Thomas A Edison, described as the world’s greatest inventor, declares he is a Progressive because he is young at sixty five and backs Roosevelt. He says the era must transform everything, supports the Progressive Party, and plans to stand with Roosevelt, hoping to push change from the bottom up.
250 head of coming two year old Cotswold Grade Rams offered by Green River Live Stock Co. They will be sold cheaply if taken at once and will be shown by L. G. Jones of Kemmerer at Green River City location.
Proclamation from Kemmerer Wyoming dated December 5 1018 orders a general election across Lincoln County for Tuesday November 5 to vote for presidential electors, Supreme Court justice, a representative in Congress, seven state legislature members, a four year county commissioner, two year county officials, and county clerk sheriff treasurer district attorney superintendent of schools assessor and other local officials. The notice includes election district boundaries and polling details for the county.
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