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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1905
Page
2
A sweeping bulletin lists Russian troops reinforcing garrisons in Poland with fifteen injuries, plus separate wrecks in Missouri and Pennsylvania. It notes murders, suicides, fires, and other tragedies across the United States, Japan, Ecuador, and Europe, including a notable football injuries and a fatal doctor shooting in Mississippi. The disparate items underscore a period of unrest, disasters, and dramatic events.
Robert Woods Elis a second secretary at the American embassy in Petrograd was attacked on Horee Guard boulevard near the Chevalier Guard barracks. Two assailants sprang from darkness. one was knocked down, but supporters of the Towdles attacked the police and freed the assailants. Woods escaped serious harm after police and an embassy house porter intervened. A police captain later apologized and warned that streets remain unsafe, especially the boulevard where rowdies and servicemen mingle in civilian clothes.
Crisis grows as sailors mutiny at Sebastopol and a whole regiment of troops openly revolts. Government fears contagion across the army and navy from Vladivostok to Cronstadt, warning of a descent into widespread upheaval akin to the French Revolution.
Advices from Seoul report the Korean emperor fought a lone fight as ministers deserted him while Marquis Ito pressed a plan to establish Korean Japanese protectorate. Thirty thousand Japanese troops dominated Seoul, and an assassination attempt on interior, war, and justice ministers, said to be bought by Japan, was foiled by Japanese troops.
Paris reports that Austria and Russia on behalf of the powers have warned Bulgaria Servia and Greece that the naval demonstration against Turkey should not trigger revolutions. The demonstration targets Mitylene where customs will be seized.
The Montana Supreme Court has affirmed the Lewis and Clark District Court ruling granting Martin Burke of Butte $50,000. Burke, a miner, was injured by a wire incident, described as causing severe physical harm and fear. The decision resolves questions of venue and ends the matter in the high court.
Washington report shows U S farm wealth at 6.415 billion in 1905 with record crops in corn hay wheat and rice. Secretary Wilson notes farm values rose to about 6.1336 billion and each sunset over five years adds roughly 3.4 million to farm wealth, outpacing bank deposits and bonds.
A report by Charles M Pepper, special agent in commerce and labor, shows last year Canada exported 166 million dollars to the United States, amounting to over 62 percent of its total imports. The figure also represents 11 percent of U S imports, reflecting dominant trade patterns.
Police dispatch officers to St Louis Kansas City and Peoria in pursuit of a burglar suspected of killing Miss Maud Resse in her apartments last week. The aim is to arrest James Brown and follow any clues that might appear in these cities.
A bank run on State Central Savings in Keokuk Iowa paused Saturday after four wagonloads of silver dollars arrived from Chicago and St Louis. About a half million dollars were brought into the bank and visible to onlookers. The run began Friday likely triggered by a report the president’s health was failing.
Los Angeles report details the death of An aged woman in Boyle Heights. The incident uncovers a romantic involvement with a local man, leading to the suicide of her daughter aged twenty. Police described a fatal encounter and disclosed the coroner's findings as the case unfolds.
Samuel Sompers was reelected president of the American Federation of Labor by nearly unanimous vote. Frank Morricon of Washington was chosen secretary, and John Lannen of Bloomington was selected treasurer. The 1006 AFL convention saw strong competition for the presidency from other candidates, with Denver and Montreal noted among strong contenders.
In Lawrence a fire at St Anne's parochial school endangered 100 girls. Twenty five on the third floor were saved by nets held by firefighters while the others escaped in good order. Rena Drouin, 12, was treated for fright and smoke inhalation but expected to recover. The blaze started from an overheated furnace and dense smoke trapped teachers and students on the upper floor until nets and help secured their descent.
El Paso Texas report states Judge Rios sentenced T Richardson 8 Harle and William Mason three Americans to be shot for the murder of two men in Chihuahua The men allegedly murdered Devers and Mitchell to obtain life insurance money Richardson an insurance agent and Mason his brother in law Harle a former El Paso physician.
In Washington D C the Senate committee on interstate commerce discussed railroad rate making in a formal session as no bill has yet been filed. Members showed sharp divisions while a majority appeared ready to back expanded powers for the Interstate Commerce Commission, signaling possible rate making legislation with Republican and Democratic support.
In Bingham Utah a man fires a single shot during a wedding causing fatal injuries to Mike Francevic. The bride Michal Francevic narrowly avoids injury as chaos erupts. Police have fired eleven arrows in pursuit, none yet matching the suspected assailant. The incident ends in tragedy amid the wedding scene.
The document outlines Governor Lafollette's plan for a special session with Madson and Vice Politiciana to address law amendments tied to United Baton senatorship. The purpose is to seek a remedy in relation to the capitol rebuke, with Mandell as the potential location if the law is not perfected. The governor intends not to convene the senate for the opening of Congress.
Midshipman Minus Meriwether Jr of Lafayette Louisiana faces naval court martial in Annapolis on charges connected to the death of Midshipman James Rh Ravch Jr of New York a classmate. The trial stems from a prearranged fight planned for the eve of Sunday November.
Reminiscent of the Constantinople note, Turkey refuses to extend two year financial oversight by powers and hints at possible Muslim uprisings against Christians. The Porte’s reply is deemed unsatisfactory, while Austria Hungary signals sending a portion of the international fleet to the Dardanelles.
George Edward Adama, a longtime Seattle cashier, is under arrest on charges from Secret Service specials. They claim he confessed to stealing about $30,000 in gold dust from miners' sacks since June, substituting black sand to hide shortages. Agent Connell has recovered $12,000.
Burglars broke into the Nichi Pei Ginko branch at 111 East Fifth Street on a Wednesday night and stole about $15,000. They accessed the bank by entering a bicycle shop next door, cut through the brick wall to reach the rear, then breached the safe with chisels.
Detective Walter L. Hoover, a railroad investigator, remains obsessed with solving the death of Mrs. Margaret Todd. A note and mounting clues tie the case to a suicide by asphyxiation, with Hoover continuing work since the body was found near Philadelphia.
Lead selling at 5.60 per 100 pounds on Thursday marks a twenty five year high in Missouri. Industry reports cite multiple causes including production slowdowns and large government purchases for military use. Demand for electrical underground cable coverings further boosts prices.
Russian leaders voice cautiously optimistic views on the pot reform era under Count Witte. Prince Paul Dalgorotkov predicts support if Witte pursues a workable program, while Alexander Stakovich of Orel echoes a hopeful forecast despite turmoil.
In a plain session at the state department on Saturday at 4 08 PM Baron Rosen and Mr Takahira exchanged ratifications of the Portsmouth treaty. Only a small group witnessed the ceremony with Prince Kudechef Hioki Sidney Amith Eddie Savoy present. The treaty had been signed September 5 of the previous year.
Government struggles to explain the emperor's November manifesto to peasants in murky districts. It outlines new payments and bank purchases as part of a broader reform plan to be presented to the national assembly.
New York, William Moore, right halfback of Union College football, died Saturday night from injuries received in a game with New York University. He was 19, from Schenectady, N.Y., and died about six hours after a head blow caused cerebral hemorrhage.
Kansas Senator J B Burton, previously on trial in St Louis, was convicted on several counts in a United States circuit court. The indictment alleges he accepted compensation from Rialto Grain & Public Company of St Louis to act as attorney before the Postal Department.
In Constantinople a trial of Armenians and others accuses them of complicity in an assassination attempt on a Nubian on July 21. Simultaneous trials concern the discovery of bombs and explosives, with authorities reported to be influencing public opinion against foreign groups.
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