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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1916
Page
4
The Camera invites readers to submit brief opinions on politics. Write about support for Hughes or opposition to Wilson, share real reasons, and allow readers to engage in free discussion. Submissions should promote thought and investigation without inciting violence.
Governor Kendrick and Mr Clark were identified as the Democrats’ top choices for U S Senator and U S Representative in Wyoming. Party leaders at the Plains Hotel meeting affirmed broad support, while Kendrick and Clark indicated they had not yet committed to acceptance. The state party backs both candidates to the full, believing they will advance the state’s interests if elected.
Amid muddled rhetoric the Republican camp attacks Mr Kendrick endorsing action against the governor and Senate. The piece notes opposition from Democratic rivals, concerns about the governor and calls for political maneuvering as election tensions rise.
Fragmentary text appears to reference a contentious issue involving named parties and places. The readable bits suggest a debated topic or proposal with potential public interest and a request for consideration. The excerpt also mentions individuals and locations, implying a local or regional focus.
The piece argues Woodrow Wilson has steered through immense challenges without major harm and secured peace with honor. It defends neutrality as lawful and humane, and cites Edison backing Wilson as supportive of prudent policy and progress.
The article outlines Republican strategy to frame Wilsons action on a railroad strike as a campaign issue. It lists his five proposals including widening the Interstate Commerce Commission and an eight hour work day for train crews. It notes Congress only approved two measures and ponders future actions and political maneuvers.
A national candidate rails against the railroad strike response, arguing the administration failed to handle it properly. He calls for direct action and cites Albany as a misstep in management.
Fragmentary notice describes J A Chrita and a prominent Mason of Masemte planning meetings and travel to observe a Grand View event, with unspecified dates and locations. The text hints at a local Mason gathering and a potential trip to Kaarney, Nohara, in relation to a church or school event.
Tom O Neil of Bi Piney attended the County Commissioners meeting with a post card photo showing a 200 acre oat field expected to yield about 10 000 bushels. He formerly ranched near Cheyenne and now farms 7 000 acres with water rights. He broke 2 000 acres with a new caterpillar tractor and by irrigation achieved 2 500 tons of hay worth 25 000 dollars. Total ranch crops this year valued at about 40 000 dollars.
Last Tuesday afternoon C Watt Brandon sold his controlling stake in the Cokeville Publishing Company to L E B Erlicson the local editor since November. Brandon plans a year off with a return to Wyoming journalism possible. The paper’s policy and staff remain, with a plan to adopt a six column standard type within weeks.
An advertisement advertises a screening titled World’s Greatest Athletes at the Lyceum Theatre on Thursday September u featuring Willard Frank Goteh Mike Gib bone and other famed athletes in action at a low admission price for the Athlets Feature Film Service.
Mrs Gardiner and Mrs La Grand were praised for a refined program in Kemmerer. The concert featured Mrs Gardiner’s clear voice and strong training, with six songs amid enthusiastic applause and multiple encores. Afterward the performers relaxed at the Gardiner ranch near Cokeville and Mount Alma for the weekend.
Mrs James and a camping party witnessed Mies Herbh James of Big Piney fall from a cliff in Hoback Canyon at Granite Mouth last Sunday. She survived the initial impact, was operated on at St John’s Hospital, and shows signs of improvement though unconscious, with doctors hopeful for recovery.
Mildred Burke and her husband fH W Burke of Lincoln County mourn the death of their only daughter Mina Mildred Burke who died September 3 near The Siding after an automobile in her party left the road and overturned. Four occupants were thrown from the car and Miss Burke died shortly after. The parents were returning from California to reunite with her after two months apart.
The Dunham family traveled from Teal Beach to Kemmerer with Mr Hayden joining in Hayden’s wagon. William and Alma Dunham joined from the Hayden ranch on the Cottonwood. Anita Dunham left for the East to pursue higher education with aims at several universities. Mr Dunham notes the past season at Heal Keach company was modestly successful and Kuna plans extensive improvements for better accommodations next season.
Alice Hocker daughter of De RA Hocker was taken to Rock Springs Friday for unsatisfactory arm condition after a break. She will undergo treatment for several days under a specialist while accompanied by her aunt Mea PW Comer.
The text appears garbled and lacks clear events or entities. It mentions rings and a person named Shea Shalvex but provides no verifiable actions, dates, or context to summarize into a newspaper item.
Principal E H Davis reports the start of classes with 67 students enrolled, 15 from outside the district. New staff include Miss Adelaide LeFevre and Mina Mary Norton. French and physics classes expand, cooking and drawing see strong interest, and the noon hour is lengthened as enrollment totals reach 202 at Ketterer Grade and 187 at Frontier Grade, with 47 in Junior High.
Democrats from Lincoln County precincts met at the Town Hall to elect county officers for the new year. Ivan Jones was named County Chairman and E B Holland secretary. Quealy was re elected state committeeman from Lincoln County. An adjourned session followed with many Democrats attending and discussing the upcoming campaign. A full report will appear next week in the Camers.
A vehicle collision occurred Saturday night in Cumberland when a car driven by Frank Cobbler struck a Ford driven by Angus McDougal. Cobbler suffered a severe facial cut. both cars sustained damage. A Cumberland car driven by Billy Hunter rolled over on Diamondville Street Sunday, injuring several occupants with minor car damage.
Inspectors here 1 C Newland State Pank and Public Office Inspector and Ji W Bullock thin assistant arrived in Kemmerer the first of the week and left Tuesday for Daniel and the upper country. They will be in this entity for a few days linking with official business.
A deputy in Cokeville arrived in Kemmerer with a patient named Morgan who suffered a temporary mental derangement. Doctors anticipate a possible brain operation or at least a consultation to determine the best treatment.
Harry Nilson has arrived to fill the vacant telephone manager post left after Vernon Butters left the railroad job. Nilson comes with years in the telephone business and will take over the new duties in the section.
The Lyceum Bar has opened after recent purchases by J. B. Shiney. Interior work by Weise Uele and others is completed and the owner awaits his opening in the city with preparations for trade expansion.
Mondell states a Republican rally will be held in a port area on the dates of the 23rd and 26th with Mr Syondalt as chief speaker. The event is tied to a congressman’s visit and scheduled arrivals and locations are listed for the days around the 1st.
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