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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1914
Page
31
An item from Kemmerer Lincoln County Wyoming notes an increase in pet contracts to run on an alternate schedule. Dated Wednesday Oct 28 1914 the brief item lists local happenings and outlines the change in the town’s contract arrangements.
The Camera flags Republican abuses in Lincoln County tied to the Diamondville vote. It urges Lincoln County Republicans to repudiate the faction led by Sheddon and to oppose endorsed county candidates. The piece laments Tom’s influence and notes many good men suffer shame as mining camp votes wield power in state politics.
A fragmented note references finding Sneddon out of politics as war demands strain on finances. It hints at deficit pressures, a free trade act, and the government’s need to secure revenue, with emphasis on fiscal measures affecting American subjects.
The piece hints at pressure affecting local officials to influence votes on county governance. It suggests men may trade votes for cash and hints at threats to jobs if they resist. It frames a scenario where a powerful figure could swing votes toward or away from a candidate or party.
A partisan blast from Ridgely’s supporters claims editors boast against his candidacy. They say Ridgely, known in Park and Big Horn counties, lacks wealthy newspaper ties but commands broad local backing. Voters will decide on the third of next month, honoring an old ally.
The Big Piney Examiner reports speculative chatter about Thomas Sneddon and allies as an election approaches. Mentions fishing trips on the Piney, rumors of legislative moves, and Sneddon’s potential to influence precinct votes and appointments if elected. Community figures like Hansen and O’Neil surface in the debate.
A heated Lincoln County election exchange centers on county printing control and Sneddon backed influence. The piece accuses Sneddonites of pressuring the Rag and seeks to expose motives behind supporting Republican state tickets and Democratic county candidates amid alleged illegal votes.
The notice urges careful study of the aid ballot before Tuesday’s vote. It critiques Republican candidates Abonare Gates and Birney Sage for alleged past crimes and accuses the Democratic press of stealing editorials, while defending editorial stance and urging voters to choose wisely based on party principles.
A fragment suggests a Republican urging voters to back the county ticket in a statewide election. It references voting for the Democratic county ticket and notes a perceived duty to the party, though the text is incomplete and unclear.
The article notes Hon. Richard seeking nomination and a slim nine to one majority against him. It criticizes Democratic leadership and praises honest, law abiding citizens, citing alleged missteps and calls for state integrity.
Voter readers are urged to back Carl Cook in the November 4 election for clerk of courts. Cook is praised as an efficient officer whose independent stance prevented him from joining the Sneddonite county ticket, prompting his independent bid.
Arthur Ward and Jane Heaworth, both of Sublet, wed at St. James Episcopal church. Rev Cresson officiated in a small family ceremony. Ward, a Kemmerer Coal Co. employee, and Heaworth, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jamies Bosworth, will reside in Sublet. Roy Bosworth is her brother.
Professors Pete Sullivan Rev Lynch and Albert Pfeiffer returned from a Fall River Basin elk hunt on Sunday. Rev Lynch's car carried the tun without incident. It was Pete Sullivan’s first elk and he attained a big success on his second day. They saw herds of 200 and 400 head in the vicinity. De Wainwright will stay in Fossil briefly before likely heading to California for the winter.
A fragmented notice warns readers that those in arrears should remit promptly to avoid trouble. The address tag on each paper indicates when the subscription expires, urging timely payments.
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