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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
8
A major earthquake devastates central and southern Mexico with at least fourteen confirmed deaths and extensive damage in Acapulco Chilpancingo Mexico City and surrounding areas. Observers note Mexico City rests on soft lakebed ground mitigating some shock while Acapulco faces heavy ruin and new fatalities.
Devastating blaze in Deaks Japan lasts over twenty five hours destroying 20 000 buildings. Thousands displaced and injured crowd Osaka to Kobe as relief efforts struggle to meet needs. Area four square miles burned including the world’s largest Buddhist temple.
Reports say loyal forces repelled primary rebel groups near Barcelona with artillery fire. three insurgents survived and surrendered. Premier Maura hailed reinforcements as key to ending outbreaks and restoring order across Catalonia and nearby villages.
President Taft arrived at Fort Myer to see Orville and Wilbur Wright complete a historic cross country flight in their self built aeroplane. Lieutenant Benjamin Fouler accompanied them as they shattered speed and altitude records, completing ten miles in 14 minutes 42 seconds and reaching about 600 feet.
A special committee reported to Governor East Lake City on the Utah state industrial school inquiry. It found Thomas was not cruel but his methods were severe, recommending a trained educator lead the institution and noting fault in following board directions.
William Mattery a 40 year old aviator plunged 800 feet to the ground after engine trouble during a flight in Chicago. He was bruised and unconscious but survived as about 1000 spectators watched the dramatic crash as debris and torn fabric scattered along the wreck site.
President Taft expressed satisfaction with the tariff bill as agreed by the conferees, while noting he was not entirely satisfied with all provisions. He said it would be a miracle if a tariff measure could please everybody and he would be glad to sign and defend the finished act. Rep. Mann condemned the proposed pulp and paper tax schedule, warning Canada might retaliate with prohibitive prices on US pulp and print paper.
Madrid dispatches confirm a disastrous July 27 battle between Moorish tribesmen and Spanish forces outside Melilla. The main force was driven back to the city walls. about 3,000 killed or wounded, not counting outposts abandoned. Barcelona reports fires and civilian unrest as soldiers are cheered. Washington notes talks with Truckee Electric Co. over irrigation water rights for Nevada’s Truckee project, nearing settlement.
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