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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1912
Page
29
The Kemmerer Camera issues a notice to readers that December will carry the annual subscription statement. It asks subscribers to remit promptly by marking expiration dates on address tags and sending payments to support the weekly paper.
The Star Valley Independent and other local papers with Democratic leanings do not all endorse Mr. Sneddon’s slate for county offices. The column argues most papers will back Democratic candidates for commissioners, county clerk, and treasurer, while one paper might still endorse Sneddon, reflecting local tax-payer interest in the county’s future.
A fragmented editorial urges support for a Roosevelt button price option and voting for Green River City at the Wyoming Industrial Institute location. It mentions Francis B. Warren as a U.S. Senate candidate and references Republican ticket loyalty. The piece also notes Cokeville’s C. C. Davis press work, ballot distribution, and election day logistics for Lincoln County voters amid partisan debate.
In Lincoln County Wyoming a tough campaign saw Rich McMinn defeat a top state officer, deny any deal with Sneddon, and confront pressure over independence. McMinn fled to chase a murder suspect Bert Dalton before election day and refused to align with Sneddon, signaling a stand for voters and taxpayer interests.
The Camera argues for unity in choosing officers to organize the new county. It favors candidates who supported county division, trusting their honesty and fiscal aims, while warning against those backed by the Republicans who claim taxes must rise.
L. Carson editor and manager of the Star Valley Independent visited Diamondville and Kemmerer over Saturday and Sunday, returning Sunday afternoon. He was accompanied by Messrs Sneddon and Summon. Rumor says the paper's last issues before the election may support Sneddon’s ticket, though the Independent is owned by Democratic gentlemen and leans toward the Democratic ticket.
Citizens urged to study the ballot and cast votes for the Democratic slate for county commissioners, clerk, and county treasurer. The notice emphasizes an economical county administration and informs voters to participate on election day at the polling place.
Voters are urged to back T. D. O Neil, T. R. Roborts and John Erwin for county commissioners Parley L Baldwin for treasurer and Harold P Harrison for county clerk. The piece attacks Sneddon’s influence and urges alignment with Republican interests in Lincoln County bowerridden politics.
Those who go to the polls on Turslay, Mova, should remember that when they have voted for the Congressional and legislative candidates, they have fulfilled their obligation by the party of their choice. And when they come to the County ticket there is platform and candidates declared by individuals or their sponsor, and when you know a candidate on another ticket to be better than the one you support, it is your duty to veto for that one.
Migrants Charley Chritwas and M Whitney depart for Cokeville on Thuralay of lant wool to hunt big game. Henry Welt joins them as they return into the hills seeking deer and possibly bear. Hunters accuse the party of chasing all sorts of game and claim they are aiming to stock the hills with meat.
Lincoln County citizens are urged to demand honest campaign methods and reject last minute smear tactics used by Sneddon and allies. The notice warns against misleading letters and literature, cites past eve of election tactics, and references Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson as national stakes. It also briefly mentions Belva Lockwood and land dealings near Owl Crook Valley.
The passage argues voters will back Roosevelt over Wilson, claiming Roosevelt leads Republicans nationwide and frames the election as a choice between Roosevelt and Wilson. It notes that voting for Abe Tate would split support away from Roosevelt to Wilson, urging unity behind Roosevelt.
A fragmented report notes Coleville visitors and discussions involving Keith Brien and Attorney General Dee A. Preston. The text mentions a Thursday night event on mining sketches, a pending decision on joints, and a three month absence related to Petyy Gorton, with references to health and a planned trip.
Fragmented notes indicate Richard Shipp and Sheridan Dowmumy coordinating progressive discussions. The text mentions travel to Kemmerer on Monday evenings and a meeting in Cokeville on Tuesday, outlining an organized view and schedule.
Local notices list upcoming events including dances and theater shows at Kemmerer and Diamondville venues, with dates in October and November. It records visits by residents and visitors, plus shop news, arrivals, and social happenings around Kemmerer, Diamondville, and Randolph Utah.
Only one Mass will be held in Kemmerer on Sunday at St Patrick's. Local items note visitors, rentals, job changes, and various notices mentioning residents, streets, and upcoming events with mixed names and places, reflecting a busy, fragmented community page.
A Kemmerer rally drew a large crowd as Cyclone Davis of Texas spoke with energetic crowd appeal. Davis praised Lincoln and framed the race as a Democratic event, while local candidates and county leaders, including Quealy and Stifford, attended and supported the campaign effort.
A garbled report notes cattle and hay concerns in the River Valley with talk of an upcoming event in November. It mentions livestock trade, a possible meeting, and figures like Mr Site and others tied to local agriculture and representation discussions.
Hunters return from Willornees in unclear pursuit of Jate outs. Roddy and Jiminy Nell with Arthur Faggnant trek home while Dal Leonzht shows a tear and new Pie twee didtiee Meerded the Hiegee Wie tale.
Teenagers attend a Halloween ball on November 2 at Keanmarer High School. The event features costumes and dancing as attendees enjoy a festive evening, though several planned acts are delayed by weather and crowd concerns.
A garbled report outlines a disputed procedure and partisan tensions during an election. Vague mentions include candidates or groups like Watton and Winona, with broad calls about fairness and procedural changes amid unclear subordinates and authorities.
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