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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1914
Page
15
An announcement from Kemmerer Lincoln County Wyoming on Wednesday October 28 1914 notes an increase in Bh pet contracts to run alternates. The notice names local officials and frames the expansion as a regional development effort.
The Camera backs elimination of a control element blamed for the Diamondville vote that taints the Republican party. Voters are urged to disband the faction by defeating endorsed county candidates. Backers say good Republicans regret the influence of Tom Sheddon and his与 control over miners who fear losing tax money and party integrity.
War tax measures are discussed amid government revenue gaps and policy shifts. The text notes financial strain from wartime needs and references trade acts affecting American subjects, with references to political changes and regional peace themes.
The piece suggests officials may face pressure to influence votes and tilt control toward a preferred party or candidate. It hints at threats to jobs and the use of money or influence to secure favorable outcomes, with opponents driven to resist such tactics.
The Big Horn Basin region faces a Republican contest as H S Ridgely aims for governor. Supporters tout his loyal base across Park and Big Horn counties, while critics question newspaper backing. Residents plan to vote on the third of next October, with Ridgely seen as a real local favorite by many.
The Big Piney Examiner reports political rumor and local intrigue as Thos Snedihan and an unnamed associate fish on the Piney and discuss campaign plots. It cites Sneddon’s alleged plan to appoint allies and influence precinct votes, amid opposition to a Republican foe and prior controversy two years earlier.
A long letter exposes a campaign struggle in Lincoln County over county printing. It accuses Sneddon and his supporters of steering the county paper for personal gain, asking readers about editor duties, patronage, and loyalties to Republican and Democratic tickets amid accusations of illegal votes and political manipulation.
A preelection summary urges careful study of the aid ballot to voters next Tuesday. It accuses Republicans Abonare, Herwen B. Gates, and Birney Sage of past legislative crimes and criticizes editorial clipping by rival papers. The piece defends Democratic stances and warns readers to vote with party principals in mind.
A partial, garbled note urges voters to support the Republican ticket at the polls or vote the Democratic county ticket, signaling weak clarity on the intended political action and affiliations.
A disputed notice from Wyoming political circles notes Hon Richard edt seeking the supreme bench nomination. The article argues for his election by a strong vote amid party tension and public calls for lawful governance in the state.
Lincoln County electors are urged to vote for Carl Cook for clerk of courts on November 4. Cook has proven efficient but ran as an independent after declining the Sneddonite county ticket, reflecting his independent character.
Arthur Marshal Ward and Miss Jane Heaworth were married at St James Episcopal Church on Sunday afternoon in Sublet with Rev Cresson officiating. Ward, an employee of Kemmerer Coal Co., and Heaworth, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jamies Jr, reside in Sublet and plan to live there.
Prof Pete Sullivan Rev Lynch and Albert Pfeiffer returned from a Fall River Basin elk hunt Sunday. They scored big elk with the elk taken in Rev Lynchs car without mishap. It was Peters first visit to big game fields and his first elk. The party saw herds of 200 and 400 head nearby. De Wainwright will stay in Fossil briefly before likely heading to California for the winter.
The notice urges readers in arrears to remit promptly to avoid trouble. It explains payments are due by the expiration date shown on each paper’s address tag and warns of consequences if not renewed.
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