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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1912
Page
22
An anonymous notice urges Lincoln County voters to attend a Friday Mondall address in Kemmerer as tensions rise over Sneddon backed county tickets. Editors accuse Sneddon of diverting state campaign funds to secure two commissioners at the expense of other Republican ticket members.
A fragmented OCR sample presents garbled lines about individuals and events without clear context. It references names like Amana and Ubi and hints at a wartime or investigative setting, but specifics remain unreadable.
The letter alleges misuse of campaign space and attacks by an opposing group. It contends editors favored a last minute smear campaign, outlines travel costs for officials, and cites legal rulings on per diem and mileage. The piece frames accusations against Sneddon and political opponents in Lincoln County.
Senator Dixon predicts Roosevelt at 287 electoral votes and a popular vote lead with Roosevelt 6,117,000. Wilson 5,049,000. Taft 2,564,000. Debs 851,000. Chafin 250,000. The piece urges votes for local commissioners O Neill and Erwin and cites local editorials and party cross endorsements.
The text marks Thos H. Roberts of Afton as elected county commissioner, noting his business success and heavy taxpayer status as factors in the victory and urging voters to back him.
The text describes editor Han Iwen and brother Lamy D. Brandon of Washington DC visiting during the past wool period. It notes uncertain future events in eastern coalitions and mentions duties of public service, elections, and hopes for the coming spring political climate.
The piece argues for supporting Mr. Sneddon’s commissioners against distant residents facing higher millage. It claims taxpayers should accept a small tax difference, as better representatives are chosen, and asserts that outsiders would shift power away from local interests. It notes Jackson Hole residents deserve a voice on the Lincoln County ticket.
Large numbers of Star Valley Independent copies have been distributed countywide to back Sneddon’s effort for his county commissioners. The paper asserts Sneddon, in desperation, has abandoned the battle for his county ticket outside the commissioners. It says Sneddon aims to secure at least two commissioners to gain control and influence over county affairs.
Frank Williams was arrested at night for entering a establishment and attempting to steal a cash register. He appeared before Judge Hosentery in MOTHINE AFM court and faced related charges as residents discussed the incident.
A garbled notice describes a planned election day dinner at Welock beginning at unspecified time. It promises a fine menu and a large regional turnout, mentioning local figures and a communal event atmosphere despite unclear details.
A fragmented list of Kemmerer happenings includes a spectral ballet at the new Kemmerer theater on November 1 and events through November 11 such as masquerade balls by the Order of Owls and Frontier and the Loyal Frontier of Moose dance and Lyceum programs as part of the town’s November social calendar.
Community tidbits from Kemmerer recount visitors E H Obrien Gus Linden in Ketamerar Joe Pellegrini and Jos Pellegrini promote ice creams and home made candies Slim Miller runs the city hack business Emery shirts and new clothing line note dressmaking and cleaning services Local politics urge votes for Warren and Democratic candidates while harvest chatter mentions elk and grouse hunts and shipments of sheep
Benatyr Clark a visiting speaker travels from the northwest to Kemmerer then Big Pines and Thayne and Afton speaking to Republican supporters. He plans key addresses despite rugged weather forcing inland travel by team rather than coach.
Doug Preston attorney general visited Kemmerer for a few hours on Saturday after returning from Big Piney where he pursued a political mission. He missed his train by five minutes and traveled with Dr. Stafford Judge Hosenberg and Ivan Jane to Cokeville where he was to speak that night but the auto failed to connect and the talk was moved to the next night.
The article notes Cyrus Beard as a potential chief justice candidate on the Wyoming Supreme Court ballot. It mentions Judge Beant on the Republican ticket, with Beant born in Venango County Pennsylvania and educated in Iowa and Pennsylvania, practicing law before moving to Evanston Wyoming and serving as chief justice since 1904.
Dr. O. D. Stafford Democratic county chairman has arranged to receive fall election returns tonight. Large black boards on the wall at the Democratic headquarters will display county state and national results for public interest.
A boy's woolen handled knife was found and details ask readers to call the office. Various visitors are noted including Steve Daniels of Big Piney and Al Davison Guil Whitman and Lawrence Baw of LaBarge visiting Kemmerer. Rentals advertised for a corner store building. Others include Mrs John Keller visiting from Manti Utah and local weather notes. Occasional mentions cover hunting trips, church events, school life and a cinema exhibit by E W Beckwith with Urah ranch notes.
Diamondville defeated Kemmerer 4 0 in a football game on the Diamondville grounds with A Kavanagh scoring a 45 yard fumble return for the only score. The Tigers dominated, outgaining the Colts and displaying a strong backfield led by Sneddon Jr and Swanmn.
A large crowd attended a Monday Progressive rally in Kensmeror where Richard Shipp, candidate for justice of the supreme court, spoke on the party platform. He criticized Senator Warren and defended Theodore Roosevelt's policies while pledging support for liberal legislative reform.
The text appears corrupted with scattered names and objects. It mentions John Grate camp and Hionall with a fragmented reference to wheat, rope, and a bro ad on loft shoulders. The overall meaning is unclear due to OCR issues.
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