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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1912
Page
5
A Kemmerer era article discusses sheriff duties and public protection in the western United States. It emphasizes prevention, citizen responsibilities, and the impact of crime on government and commerce. The piece links local governance with daily life, urging vigilance and strong community character.
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Colorado's Festival of Mountain and Plain will run October 1 through 18 in Denver. A $50,000 fund backs free public entertainment, with very low rail rates from western points. Revived after years, the festival features parades, tournaments, water carnival, auto parades, Boy Scout exhibitions, and a masque finale at the state capitol grounds. Prizes will be awarded to individuals and firms in various events.
Stanley Brammer came back from Salt Lake City where a six week visit was for car treatment. An examination showed the trouble stemmed from the eardrum, an operation was performed successfully, and his hearing is much restored.
Good George C. Watt loaded five cars of mixed sheep Monday for the Omaha market. He had planned an October third shipment but hurried to beat the good market. Another shipment of eight cars will be made on October.
Department of the Interior notice from Evanston Wyoming dated September 16 1901 states Joby Smith of Kemmerer Unita County Wyoming has applied to select land under the 1900 Act. Anyone opposing the mineral character or disposal to the applicant must file a protest before November 1 1901 with Thomas V Davis Register.
Senate discussion outlines total appropriations for 1913 and comparisons to 1912, noting decreases and later adjustments. President’s efficiency cited, surplus margins identified, and future bills expected for deficits or canal costs. Includes two tables showing fiscal year 1912 and 1913 totals and estimates.
Deputy Sheriff Rick McMinn, a defeated sheriff candidate, drew praise from friends in Lincoln County. He pursued jail escapees across multiple states, locating Bert Dalton near East Lake City, arresting Van Fossen, and trailing Ernest Crutcher to Winnemucca before bringing Crutcher to justice.
A Friday afternoon surprise honored Mrs James R Boston on her twenty fourth birthday with a silver tea spoon set and a dainty lunch. Attending were Mesdames Hogan Naylin Whitten Holtig Dan Mischler Gordon and Bagnell. The piece includes stray political commentary about California and Oregon primary laws and a note on Senator Mane f receiving two thirds of the vote.
The Evanston Fair showcases its first annual pair scheduled for Branaton in September. Lincoln county hosts the event with a strong sporting program and prize races and horse riding events expected to attract many attendees.
Governor Joseph McCarey received a letter from the acting secretary of Agriculture reporting $12,000 available from National Forest proceeds for use on Wyoming highways. He proposed fixing funds to improve the Holback Canon road and the Spake river corridor from Bondurant to Jackson, with aims to connect this route to Yellowstone Park. Local counties plan spending on roads and Fremont, Sweetwater, and Carbon counties back a southern route to the park.
Peter Gordon reports he is getting on fine at the Mayo brothers sanitarium in Rochester Minnesota and expects to be home late in the month. He recently visited St Paul for several days. A card says Bull Moose sentiment is strong there with the railroad nearly solid and a Roosevelt lead of four to one over Taft in a state poll.
An editorial from the St. Louis Globe Democrat notes Wyoming with 100,000 people wields more Senate influence than New York with 1,000,000. It cites younger, more active Wyoming senators Francis KE Warren and Clarence D. Mark as better positioned on committees and more active in shaping legislation.
State republican leaders Patrick Sullivan and Frank Hadeau dominate the political scene, with Sullivan a long serving state senator and Hadeau a former US marshal and current strong county figure. The text credits their influence, aided by editor Weeks and attorney Kennedy, with weakening Wyoming’s remaining Democrats and reshaping party organization.
An unclear OCR fragment notes individuals including Bilggerton and Edgerton traveling from Colville Mixaday to ranger quarters near Fonteinelle. It mentions a two week period and a ceremonial or social context involving a lady cumjasitor of the Cukwvilly Hegis ter, with references to accompanying siblings.
The Lincoln County Republican Central Committee meets at Kemmerer and adopts resolutions pledging support for the national and state GOP platforms and for their U S congressional delegation Mondell Clark and Warren. It urges Republicans to resist unholy alliances with Democrats and to publicize the resolutions in county papers.
Dr Maggie F Nicholson visits Kemmerer to campaign for Republican nomination as county superintendent of schools. The candidate frames her qualifications and dedication, noting she supports her children after the death of her husband two years ago and emphasizes frontier upbringing as part of her character.
Got Three Elk L B Halbert and wife Mrs Dr Holland with Mr and Mrs W G Knox returned Saturday from a ten day hunt in Fall River Basin securing three elk and possibly moose. Lew visited Bondurant with outfitted pack horses and guide Perle Bon Aurant. Camp set in the hills with reports of elk in the area.
At the new Kenner Theater on Monday evening a fundraiser for St. Patrick’s Catholic church featured local talent. Vin Smith shone in song, Mahlon Quealy served as referee for the Johnson Flynn bout, with Colleen Bawn performed in dual roles and other pictures praised as entertaining. The audience filled the house to standing room, with many turned away.
Conference and statewide fair activities listed for Lake City and Ogden with dates in September and October. Excursion routes via Oregon Short Line to the north, plus bee agents and further particulars to be announced.
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