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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1914
Page
15
A Idaho candidate failed to pay his campaign advertising fee and was defeated at the polls. The piece warns about press influence and urges Lincoln county Republican precinct committeemen to act impartially and resist dictation.
The Post at Centennial Wyoming suspends publication due to lack of funds. Management promises remittances to prepaid subscribers. In Idaho, A E Haines of Gem Valley Tribune notes campaign season opens, with a deadline of November 3 for two years.
In Platte County a row erupts over a non lawyer candidate for prosecuting attorney. Wheatland merchant D Milley championing reform uses printers ink to urge voters, claims bad conditions and warns Wheatland papers. Wheatland news barred and printed in the Wyoming Tribune. Laramie Republican
Evanston Press criticizes secretive local leaders in Uinta County Republican politics. It urges visible, united loyalty and public cooperation for party success. The paper notes trouble in the county but cannot gauge faction strength from afar.
Fragmentary text describes a course at Redpaths Lyceum, mentioning Mr Love and a discussion of ambient topics. The readable portions imply instruction or a tale style lesson with privacy and winter references. The source remains unclear on specifics or outcomes.
Texas Democrats reconcile with liquor issues after strong prohibition campaigns. Ferguson, once little known outside his precinct, defeats H Ball in the primary, arguing that state and national campaigns should not hinge on prohibition. The piece notes broader shifts toward alternative taxation and governance amid ongoing temperance pressure.
Marshal Reynolds a Dukeville publican and prosecutor, visited Kemmerer for two days. He recently returned from Washington where he served as secretary to Senator Clark for two years, then fell ill with typhoid fever and was bedridden. Reynolds is seen as a promising candidate for office, pledging honest service, while Democrats at the time push for party gains.
A fire at a North Mine avenue residence caused heavy smoke and water damage but firefighters saved the household and all children inside. Neighbors aided with carrying furniture to the yard as crews contained the blaze. The incident halted water access briefly but responders quickly restored conditions.
A town faces a heated discussion over the levy approval after missteps in the pre-sale process. Officials, including Abe Bes, defend actions while residents demand clearer accounting and faster timetables.
Dr. D. Stafford reports State Chairman G. Mupkeins says senator Kendrick Democrat governor candidate will tour Kemmerer on Friday afternoon September 14 with Fred Pompaon and Cotente tene turer. They will attend the rodeo in Bit Piney then head to Jackson Hole for September 15 and 16 before visiting Star Valley at Afton for the remainder of the week.
The Manual Girl series draws crowds as weekly showings continue at New Kemmerer theatre. The latest reel features Margaret meeting Andrew Carnegie and scenes in Central Park New York City. Next reel promises further excitement as Que Mutual Girl vanishes and is later found.
The article notes irregular parcel post charges with potatoes bought at 120 per hundred in Ogden and shipped to Big Piney via Opal, totaling 2.25 per unit. Under a new contract the carrier earns 2.90 to move mail from Opal to Big Piney, while government payments cover Ogden to Opal. A contractor could pay 100 per hundred to move goods, raising questions about pricing and efficiency.
A new coal mine is located near Oyster Ridge east of town. Alfred Messier and John Hoberts have located four mines in a ravine and are extracting high grade bituminous coal. The main shaft reaches about 200 feet with a 20 foot air shaft, tapping a five foot coal vein.
Public interest notice urges residents to consider highway upgrades by promoting paving over mud roads and improving local wagon travel conditions. Officials highlight benefits of smoother routes and reduced wear on wagons and carts.
The editor of The Camera cited a pioneer fisherman suggesting sheep dip drainage near streams could kill fish. He urged state investigators and possible legislation to curb careless dip handling to protect fishing. The piece also notes attention to South American trade annexation.
Turcamber campaigns with candidate cards and host stock as Joe Allard wins the Democratic sheriff nomination in a three way race. Joseph B. Martin secures county treasurer renomination without opposition while county clerk field remains open. Democratic P. Harvey and Republican Abe Crawford win local nominations amid a crowded field. Florence E. Peterson tops Republican schools post. Hannah Johnson defeats Isabella Moslander in the Democratic race. C. E. Barrett wins long term county commissioner for the Republicans. John F. Spencer trails. Dr G E Bristol Republican and KE Ryan Democrat contest the county warner race.
The document outlines that during campaigns, newspapers will carry political advertising from all candidates and provide home representation power. It notes a general advertising rate policy and asserts no editorial policy bias toward any party, promising fair treatment across campaigns.
A man named Marbbeian with his mother Ma Josephine Hudd and aunt Mere Lowe traveled to Lava Hot Springs. They planned to visit ten days to two weeks, stopping via Kemmerer and Laketown Canyon and Lake shore.
300 tons of hay near the Van Yor ranch were moved to the hay coupe and taken to the Hark. In late week a new supply brought about 500 jowk of new hay to draw through the winter. Jake says Leen had a good year for hay and expects a solid harvest from the field and garden.
The district court of Sinta County Wyoming sets September 17 for a hearing on the return of sale of described land in Shadrack F White estate. Publication to notify creditors and interested parties is required in the Kemmerer Camera for two weeks. Dated October 13.
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