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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1913
Page
7
Between twenty five and fifty million dollars of government funds will be deposited in national banks of the south and west to ease money stringency during harvest time. Secretary McAdoo plans to use bonds and prime commercial paper as security, paying two percent interest, the first time such securities are accepted for deposits to help banks access ready collateral.
Great Britain decided not to participate in the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco in 1915. The official dispatch to Washington cited Britain’s inability to participate with no reasons given, amid speculation linked to Panama Canal tolls disputes.
Lamar, a New York stock broker, testifies about impersonations to obtain favors and influence, describing his dealings with a friend and a lawyer as part of a broader inquiry into advertising and safety concerns amid ongoing hearings.
Caracas reports the federal council authorized President Juan Vicente Gomez to assume dictatorial powers as Venezuela faces a Castro led revolution and rebel forces disrupt order. Gomez telegrams governors calling them to act quickly, promising government support and urging decisive action. Governors pledge full backing and request more arms and ammunition.
California’s railroad commission ordered rate changes for Wells Fargo & Co. The new express rates abolish the existing schedule and set a revised framework. The order targets a substantial revenue impact and takes effect October 1 after a formal review process.
Saskawon, a member of the Saskatoon militia, was initiated and discharged for trampling an American flag during a parade. The event sparked threats of rebellion among regiment members if the sanction stood, with further reinforcement a Friday action reported.
Unprecedented storm inundates Delaware Gap causing damage over 100000 dollars as seven inches of rain fall in a short period. Report notes no fatalities and lists other political notes about an early vote on a tariff bill while New York headlines recount a tragic incident in Brooklyn where twelve children burned in fringe Indian and cowboy outfits.
TMDVEE COLBA corm AOR process is described to treat low grade ores. The method aims to reduce the present cost of handling ore per tonne as the project progresses toward completion.
Washington artists describe a cyclone style storm ripping through the capital. A three story brick office building housing B. S. Saul company collapsed trapping fifteen inside. Three killed, scores injured, hundreds of thousands in property damage. Rescue attempts ended in fatalities for some saviors.
Rumors of a dynamite plot tied to the copper mine strike circulated after eight men were arrested at the Red Jacket shaft in Calumet Michigan on Thursday night. Police and investigators continued probing possible motives and connections to the labor dispute.
A council member in Bien City is expelled following charges tied to abuses during the municipal election last April. The case links Alderman Gletenme of the second ward to improper conduct in the vote. The document notes a state claim over inheritance by a relative of the late John Jado Avice, dated Friday.
Enraged hop field dispute near Wheatland California pits 600 I W W members against sheriffs posse after wage protests and Japanese labor tensions. Toll reported as multiple killed and many wounded with federal troops requested to restore order.
In Calcutta and across India protests against mosque demolition for street work spurred rioting at Cawnpore. A native procession with black flags repaired the damaged mosque ruins. Police fired on the crowd, killing thirteen and wounding thirty. one policeman was shot and forty others injured.
Washington reports Republicans charge that President Wilson is forcing currency legislation on a tired out congress. Four months into an extra session, tariff revision moves slowly as Senate deliberations and an expanding lobby inquiry loom. House and Senate committees probe, with the Mexican situation drawing intense interest while GOP leaders grow restless under executive pressure.
Reports describe Geath Pratervea arrest in New York on a domestic complaint, with details of a park shooting where an accomplice died. Chariton in New York faces murder charges over a June 1910 killing in Lake Como, Italy and will be moved for trial. A Provo injury case notes Donald Anderson's critical injuries after a rail yard accident. The Balkan peace conference shows progress while an armistice nears expiration. Knights of Columbus convention gathers delegates across states and Canada.
President Wilson debates policy toward Mexico amid hints of friendly interference. A House Military Affairs Committee meeting discussed army involvement and Bryan approved a $100,000 fund to move Americans out of danger. Officials foresee indemnification for any property damage and a vigorous campaign to recover losses.
A double explosion at the east Brookside mine of the Reading Iron company killed eighteen men and seriously injured two others. Thirteen died in the first blast and five in the second after an attempted rescue. One rescuer escaped. The incident is believed caused by dynamite and gas.
Provisional President Huerta pledges to prevent foreign meddling as he aims to maintain control of the government and port operations. Interior Minister Aureliano Urrutia read the statement, signaling firm stance against international interference in national matters.
A garbled Montana page item recounts a failed North Coast Limited robbery near Homestake with no gain for the bandits. It notes a large Montana wool market sale at Chinook, a Shoshone project meeting in Garland, and a fire at Northwestern Woodware plant in Tecoma. Additional entries mention a Nevada ranch death, a homicide near Montrose, and Interior Secretary Lane addressing settlers at Powell. Also listed are Woodmen drills in Colorado Springs and rail contract talks for the James Peak line, plus local curiosities about Kit Carson’s son, rats in Anaconda, and Portland mayoral actions.
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