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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1902
Page
6
A chaotic report lists eight dead in a Boston fire and bundles other scattered international updates, including Tolstoy’s status, colonial troops in Panama, and weather events across Nova Scotia and Ohio. The summary collates various 1901 era notes with minimal cohesive narrative.
Senator Cullom proposes probing if the president with Senate consent can negotiate treaties that modify or repeal revenue duties under an act of Congress. Mr Tawnsby of Minnesota has filed a House resolution directing Ways and Means to fully investigate whether treaties with foreign governments can be negotiated to alter revenue duties without House action.
Attorney General Knox communicates to scouts the government account with Union Pacific Kansas division. The 1905 subsidy claim totaled £64,751,923 with 26,300,000 in interest unpaid. 821,897 paid in 1899 and 153,0N2 in 1900. A suit is pending in Massachusetts against American Loan & Trust for 548,000. Montana residents oppose new Salmon Forest Reserve, arguing land in western Flathead should be withdrawn from settlement. The proposed Kootenai forest reserve would cover over 1.25 million acres in Montana and Idaho.
Edward J. ONeill of Butte Montana sues for divorce from Emma I Bates alleging she has several husbands living in different areas. He says they wed in Weber County Utah on April 25 1803 and that her maiden name was Emma L Obl. He claims she currently resides in Nevada with one of the spouses.
Senator Hoar from the judiciary committee reported favorably a bill to limit the meaning of conspiracy and restraining orders in labor cases. It provides that a combination to act or refrain from acting shall not be punished more severely than the act itself and that agreements between employers and employees in interstate commerce may not be treated as restraint of trade. The bill is intended to aid in adjusting railroad labor disputes.
A scandal over British cavalry horse purchases draws comment as Major General William H. Trumain calls for a full inquiry. War Office head Broilerel agrees a thorough investigation should proceed without delay, with an inquiry court appointed to examine the matter.
A garbled report references Meneuiousl Mune, a Confederate officer who settled in New York soon after the Civil War. It mentions a trial and a clue to a long-ago case tied to a mysterious word and a New York courthouse.
A garbled OCR passage discusses a nominee to the Interior Department and related policy aims. Names and places are unreadable, but the context suggests confirmation by the Senate and focus on land use or resource management.
In a ceremony at 19 50 Saturday morning Senator Dolliver led Town’s delegation and friends as Leslie M. Shaw of Town took the oath of office as secretary of the treasury, succeeding Lyman J. Gage, with Chief Justice Taft administer ing the oath in the treasury building. Gage received warm goodbyes from officials and clerks, and Shaw pledged to match his predecessor’s success.
A double blast at the Hondo mines near Coachalla on the Mexican International line buried 106 miners under debris. About 105 workers were present. most victims are Mexican and Chinese with few Americans. Rescue efforts rush the wreckage but no survivors expected. The blast in mine No 1 was caused by a gas pocket.
A large fire in Clancy Montana nearly destroyed the railroad town two dozen miles south of Helena. The blaze started near Peter Leary's ball during a Saturday night event. Loss estimated at 14000 with 5000 insured. Albany hotel saloon and hall owned by Leary wiped out. other losses include Ryan store 2000 Dan lodging house 1600 Harb market 500 and volunteer fireman Jerry Ellis severely overheated and at risk.
Western Montana lumber companies controlling vast output formed an organization and resolved not to recognize any labor union. Lumberjacks meanwhile organized a union with several thousand members and set a wage scale of 2.00 dollars for nine hours, down from 2.00 dollars for ten hours.
The transport Thomas sailed Saturday for Manila carrying 1,500 recruits and many passengers. The voyage aims to convey troops and additional recruits. The transport Resserans departed Manila January 40 with eight officers and the Third battalion of the Twenty-second Infantry. The Twenty-second Infantry departed Manila Saturday, and the Twentieth Infantry sails February 1. The sea battalion of the Seventeenth Infantry will remain at Manila until the arrival of the Twenty-second Infantry from Hao Prampelenn.
A garbled report describes debates on war tax reduction measures. It notes chair Maye's majority document foreshadowing changes and mentions Mia Cavin Antal in relation to reductions. The text remains unclear about outcomes or specifics.
A garbled Washington dispatch references congressional discussion on a broad issue with mentions of names and numbers. The text suggests a late 19th or early 20th century context with maritime or transportation terms and a cited figure of 19 097 099 for an event or statistic, though many words are unreadable.
The article summarizes naval officers debate on Admiral Schley's actions during the Santiago engagement. It lists alleged failures to destroy enemy ships, disobedience of orders, and a controversial retrograde movement caused by coal concerns. The piece notes critics argue Schley steered the squadron toward Key West, delaying confrontation with the Spanish fleet.
The American Cattle-Growers Association will convene in Denver on March 4 to discuss the land leasing bill before Congress. Membership is open to cattle growers and breeders with a 25 initiation fee. The program favors open debate with five minute speeches after each paper and includes talks on cattle diseases, feeding, and fattening for market. Also notes escapes from Pittsburg jail and related corrections.
Fragmentary text from a historical page mentions a hotel in Kenker and a place named Limp Mayen with references to a Werner Hotel and nearby gulley. The garbled lines obscure dates, names, and the event described. No clear actions, dates, or entities can be reliably identified for precise summarization.
Gouvernor Van Sant responds to a Minneapolis petition urging no action against the Northern Securities merger. He asserts the consolidation of Northern Pacific and Great Northern railways in the Northern Securities Company violates state law and vows to enforce statutes from twenty five years ago to prevent the consolidation.
A prize fight in Joliet Mont drew a crowd as Mootoon Parente battled for custody of a five year old boy. The mother won after five rounds at Gilbert hall with a local citizen as referee. The contest featured drinks and rounds of blows before the verdict keeping the boy with the mother.
Dr H W Wiley chief of the bureau of chemistry spoke before the ways and means committee on the Cuban reciprocity question. He traced scientific advances in beet sugar and the shift in production from cane to beets, noting cane sugar remains essential for certain products while beet sugar grows, mainly in Europe.
The premier M Waldeck Rousseau chaired a parliamentary tour to study depopulation in France. He warned the issue stems from low births and high deaths, with infant mortality a major concern. The government plans to draft executive legislation to address the fertility decline.
Weim Manker appears worried by Beversen matters in Minvelt. Lane M Hehunfeld, aunt of Mintim of Romoe Meld, and others at Monten Mass. Healers and partners discuss a complicated export of Kunal Fever and related actions. Authorities seek a resolution and possible trial with Wilotine and Alp Mehuelald named in the dispute.
A lengthy congressional summary outlines the renator Seleun bill creating a permanent department with a new head of manufactures and machinery, absorbing various bureaus, and extending jurisdiction over consular services and certain immigration and labor issues. It notes the House passage, civil service wage protections, and a 1908 manufacturing census. Senate actions include a buffalo preservation resolution and a constitutional succession proposal, plus memorials and public-building appropriations across several states.
February session opens with firm cross party division as the house votes against a reform measure by a wider margin than two thirds. Supporters include Henry Connecticut Haskins Vermont Graf Illinois while opposition lists Moore Wadsworth New York Foster Illinois Buriewon Texas Claston Alabama. Balt Rhode Island sworn in, Payne Ways and Means reports tax bill. Debate over judges salaries and Philippine tariff bill follows with sharp exchanges.
A major Rio Grande Western rail wreck near Cleop Utah caused three deaths and multiple injuries. Train No. 17 collided with an eastbound extra, killing several crew and passengers and prompting investigations into the incident and future service adjustments.
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