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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1906
Page
2
A long, ragged dispatch lists numerous incidents from the western United States and nearby regions. It cites decapitation in Portland, deaths in a train collision near Garfield, a mine strike near Manhattan Nevada, a fatal streetcar accident in Helena, and other accidents, fires, and personnel changes. It references mining yields, rail policy proposals, and political organizing, with many names, places, and dates scattered throughout.
Washington report of the president's message to congress calls for conferring full American citizenship to Porto Ricans, lauds self government progress, and proposes consolidating insular administrations under one bureau with control limited to removing corrupt officials. He stresses continued gradual autonomy and better handling from Washington.
Paris on December 11 marked a historic turning point as France ended decades of conflict over the Jesuit banishment and tightened enforcement under pending law. The era of interrupted years began in 1880 with expulsions. Depurations and political actions followed, including repression of religious worship and declarations affecting state conduct.
The US Supreme Court rejected Mia Agnes Myers and co defendant Frank Holtman for the murder of Charts Myers. Governor Folk granted a respite to January 1, 1907, delaying any execution and leaving the final hope with the governor. Mrs Myers, in Liberty jail, remained confident Folk would intervene.
Washington Arthur Brown former United States senator from Utah and noted lawyer was shot twice in his Raleigh hotel room by Salt Lake socialite Anna M Bradley who claimed to be his former mistress and mother of two children. One bullet fractured his left hand and another lodged in the abdomen near the pelvic cavity. Surgeons prepared to operate with some hope of recovery.
Record-breaking exports of agricultural machinery are slated to Ruswit by International Harvester. Nine chartered steamships will transport the first cargoes from British, Swedish, and Norwegian ports to Black Sea terminals. Additional regular boats will push total shipments toward 40 ships, carrying harvesters, rakes, and related gear to Odessа and Nurmoria, with about 3,000 tons valued around £5,000.
The morning paper publishes a statement from BH Harriman outlining a $10,000,000 project to improve the Sans Angeles line along the coast, extending from Santa Monica to Huntington Beach. The plan would connect Santa Monica Ocean Park and Vere and unite the Huntington welfare efforts, amid a broader terminal and parallel port expansion.
In northwestern North Dakota trains face pressure as the Railroade of North Dakota threatens coal seizure. Minot area reports suggest officials will act to prevent theft amid heavy disruption. Local observers note inspectors and merchants fear rising tensions and stalled shipments.
Fragmented OCR text describes a chaotic incident with references to a river defense, a commission, and multiple unclear names and places. It mentions a person named Tyee Yeon Qh and a Benetine oar at He East Liverweal Deaction and TA wht commis, plus scattered phrases about a crowd, a boat, and possible legal proceedings.
Salton Basin faces massive disruption as the Colorado River breaches Hind dam again. An estimated thousand residents lose homes and a quarter of a million acres of farmland may be abandoned. The Southern Pacific must relocate 200 miles of main line. irrigation around Yuma could end. Government dam projects risk becoming impossible as water floods new channels near the Hind dam and stranded the Searchlight steamer.
Attorneys Barth and Bagley of Salt Lake City will argue insanity as the defense for Mrs Anna Bradley who shot Senator Arthur Brown in a Raleigh hotel Washington. Dr O Hoover superintendent of Idaho insane asylum and another alienist will examine Mrs Bradley in Washington to determine her mental state.
Reports from Venezuela state that President Castro is very ill and moved to Macuto near La Guaira last Monday. Advices describe his condition as serious with no apparent chance for recovery.
Elmer McNeal, a demented miner, opened fire on a Sunday trolley ride in Jackson Ohio. He killed Harry Wynn instantly, mortally wounded J D Van Alta of Newark, and severely wounded J E Kindron, superintendent of Jackson public schools. McNeal was fatally shot by a resident.
In a chaotic scene amid nationwide labor tensions, demonstrators clash with authorities over renewed strikes and factory closures. Officials report ongoing demonstrations, while workers insist on better terms and job protections as firms halt operations.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a shipping menace affecting vessels near a port or bay. Names like Wilk Oed Velie and various odd word clusters appear, suggesting a damaged page discussing maritime risk, directions, and possible authorities or notices without clear specifics.
A fierce Pacific coast gale at 48 miles per hour leveled San Francisco area streets, killing laborer John Rynehart and injuring Adrian Esinol. Harbors suffered damage, walls collapsed, traffic halted as stockton Broad way area burned district ruins were razed with no further deaths reported.
Chester B. Gillette was sentenced to die by electric chair at Auburn prison during the week of January 28 for the murder of his former sweetheart Grace Brown. He showed no emotion as Justice Devendorf pronounced sentence, replying only that he was innocent of the crime charged.
Senate delay blocks Charles Bonaparte’s appointment as attorney general following opposition sparked by a 1906 Chicago speech critiquing regulation of polities and wartime actions. Moody's U S Supreme Court confirmation was stalled in executive session.
The text details fines against several Detroit sugar dealers and associates linked to rebates on shipments, with New York Central Railroad and American Sugar Refining Company named in convictions. It references indictments, grand jury subpoenas, and broader political talk about a new Oklahoma state constitution and prohibition-era reforms.
Fragmentary OCR text presents a disjointed protest report with garbled names and places. It lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable organizations, making precise attribution difficult but indicating a public protest or message published by a newspaper.
In a Senate debate Senator Morgan accuses the Panama railroad of being a legal fiction to dodge U S responsibility as a common carrier. He argues Cromwell profits from its management and warns that transferring the line under canal authority risks incalculable harm to federal interests and treasury.
Washington reports the annual Paymaster General Harris says Uncle Ann’s carrier stayed in commission for twelve months costing 7112 dollars. The cruiser Colorado required 4057 dollars, the Baltimore 1560, while the Chicago class ship cost 99 per ton to maintain active duty. The figures cover ships kept in service over the past federal year and list locations in Brooklyn and Chicago.
Foreign Secretary Grey signaled that Britain will maintain a hands off stance as France and Spain pursue the Algeciras Conference aims. Britain seeks recognition of its interests in Morocco while avoiding direct entanglement and leaving protection at risk in other areas.
A column of coastal troops encountered a fanen band between La Paz and Perias on Layle Island. Four soldiers were killed and several wounded with Lieutenant Ralph P. Yates among the injured. Reports describe widespread destruction and panicked inhabitants as waves battered streets and damaged buildings. Limited official details remain unavailable.
A chaotic scene erupted as Mayor Owen McAfee narrowly escaped death during a sudden disturbance in Los Angeles. Officials report a rival party attempted an assault, while authorities secured the area near San Abueles river. The mayor later spoke briefly, thanking first responders and calling for calm as investigations proceed.
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