This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 30 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1906
Page
2
A miscellany of humorous quips, stray facts, and clipped anecdotes appears in a vintage column, mentioning pop culture as well as curious notes about sugar consumption, railroads in Russia, and a looming royal marriage. The text wanders through names, dates, and shipshape phrases in a playful, loosely connected blend.
A runaway freight crashed into a passenger train near Austin, Montana, killing three known passengers and two burned victims, with express messenger S. J. Jessup burned alive. The crash ignited a carload of shingles and destroyed every coach, while rescuers tried to reach the messenger.
Washington reports Secretary Metcalf of the Commerce and Labor Department has taken a key step to ease friction with China. A commission led by Assistant Secretary Murray, Solicitor Sims, and Richard Campbell proposes revising immigration rules to liberalize entry and residence for Chinese people. The report suggests amending or expanding twenty four current regulations to favor liberalization.
Passengers on the Red D line steamship from New York to La Guaira report President Castro is taking every possible war preparation. They say orders have been issued to fire up the first French vessel sighted in Venezuelan waters. Castro regards France's movement as a bluff and vows not to be bluffed, threatening to prohibit French gas imports into Venezuela.
London newspapers report a Unionist split with authorities claiming Mr Balfour and Mr Chamberlain have agreed to disagree and that Chamberlain may form a separate tar reform party unless Balfour calls a party meeting to decide leadership.
Yuan Shi Kai, viceroy of Chi Li, has discharged Professor C D Tenney, the foreign director of education who organized the new provincial school system and made it a model. Opposition to foreign management has grown, especially against Tenney due to his American status. Yuan acknowledged Tenney's work but said he could not afford to keep him.
Bad air in the Blue Bird mine in Cripple Creek Colo caused two deaths and several injuries Sunday. Allen Webster and T Ole gon were overcome while being hoisted. Ol sam tumbled from the cage and 690 was killed. Woehmter died from asphyxiation before reaching the surface. Fred Retjauit was wedged and badly injured, not yet clear if he will recover.
Prince Sabaheddine, son of the Turkish sultan, writes to Senator Berthelot arguing reforms are needed in Turkey. He claims revolutions are run by powers’ agents, peasants suffer from taxes, and Turkish reformers are persecuted. He urges administrative decentralization and Western intervention to align Turkey with modern ideas and ease sectarian conflict.
Loyal Wis and James Cook of Jackson County Wisconsin narrowly escaped wolves while hunting with companions. Separated at dusk they lit a fire as howling wolves approached. They fought off the pack using rocks and weapons until the rest of the group returned to help. Fifteen wolves were slain before the danger ended.
Mrs Dewilly and Mr Petit were sentenced to six months imprisonment and a fine of 40 pounds for connections with the rodent disturbances at the church of St Rech during an inventory of church property. The case arose from preparations under the warehouse plan and involved further penalties for poisoning the vermin at Rt Clotilde church.
Washington The Secretary of the Interior withdrew about 400000 acres of public land in a Salt Lake district from mineral leases for irrigation and a reserve. The action affects land between Rickeeld and Pile mune and includes about 230,400 acres set aside for preservation and recovery with specific parcels allocated for reserves and penalties under Maratit fines.
A local decision grants a single demand in the Meturm porter dispute. The ruling confirms the main objective and outlines the steps toward implementation, with affected parties preparing for the next legal actions and potential appeals.
A split narrative from a damaged OCR details a fatal train crash with three dead and two injured. The report references wreckage, freight cars, and a line of authorities investigating the scene. Further readable fragments mention a halt near March and a local hospital receiving victims.
Florence Hall alias Mrs J D Gladney and J D Gladney deny involvement in the January 9 Hennessy Mercantile holdup in Ogden. Det Pender and James Taylor seek evidence to claim the $5100 reward. Hall alleges the confession was fabricated, driven by officers in pursuit, and vows to prove an alibi.
A fire was discovered in the hold of the US transport Meade at the Filson Street dock shortly before 1 am Wednesday night, delaying sailing to Manila. Three sailors died and several were injured despite prompt fire brigade response. Captain Charles Dakin, Hoseman Thomas Hennessey, and Third Officer George Wallace perished.
Bun Franeloor-Adviews report Guam endured a historic typhoon on November 7 with thirty one inches of rain in twenty four hours. A westward swell followed for days, flooding shores and wrecking bridges, wharves, beacons, buoys, lighters, and boats.
In a drowning incident at a river near La Salle, Father Gilbert Simon of 8 Beto'e cottage and three others died after attempting a rescue. Several boys were saved though the line broke and a number perished in the rapid water. Local officials mourn the tragedy and praise the priest's bravery.
Terre Haute and nearby cities report enforcement of Indiana blue laws with multiple offenders detained. Twenty four bakers also arrested for various minor infractions. fines issued for failure to observe prohibited activities on Sundays. Local authorities emphasize adherence to strict prohibition rules and wage violations during enforcement.
Anna Gould requests a divorce in a contested filing referenced as Varin Conntews and de Castellone. The court record notes preliminary hearings and judicial efforts, with uncertainties over the feasibility of prenuptial arrangements and marital breakdown considered by the judge.
Washington senate irrigation committee ordered a late report on Senator Liegburns bill providing for segregation at Lobacre townsites of irrigation water and requiring the Interior to sell water rights in quad towns. The bill authorizes sale of water at lows for power purposes and limits rights to be bought and controlled by towns.
Fragmentary report notes leaders photographed in uniforms during a joint operation with armed forces. Authorities traced principal conspirators and conducted martial trials, signaling a harsh suppression of recent unrest.
Fragmentary police report from Norfolk describes a homicide tied to a roommate dispute. The text references a 46 year old Walter Dolson and a baby, with unclear details about the victim and suspects. Key names include Charles and Yeyler, and the scene involves a Thoraday date and a Marine affiliation.
A tunnel project near the Cinnel railroad in Wileville collapsed as workmen, including a crane crew and supervisors Reverend Halland and others, were clearing debris. The incident left many injured as a portion of the tunnel roof fell, trapping workers briefly before aid arrived.
Five Frenchmen long ordered to depart remained in Port au Prince as German and Austrian authorities arranged boarding for them on Saturday. The group sought refuge at the Peeneh legation while two asked for delays to wind up affairs, and one sadly declared he had no menus. Haiti demanded the decree of departure be executed.
A fragmented excerpt extols the apple as a profitable crop and a healthy fruit. It praises cultivation, widespread demand, and the apple’s appealing qualities from tart to sweet, urging appreciation and gratitude for this staple fruit.
Missouri officials pursue action to bar Standard Oil and related firms from doing business in the state. Justice Gilder sleeve denies compelling Henry Fr Rogers of 10 (qq. hard Oil Co of New Jersey to answer questions in the case. Attorney General Hailey seeks renewal of the application as the Missouri Supreme Court weighs the state’s bid.
A White House discussion on commercial conditions between the United States and Canada featured James McMullen, a Canadian senate member, and Senator Warner of Missouri. McMullen noted a past reciprocity movement fading as Canadians seek abroad markets, while U S producers push exports to Britain amid favorable business prospects.
Manila Major General Corbin hands over command of the division to General Wood and sails for Hong Kong amid an impressive ceremony at Fort Santiago. Army Navy clergy and civilian officials attend. troops witness the historic transfer.
A steamer struck a mine on a Wednesday afternoon while returning home due to a slowed vessel. The vessel, Shin, was left with a lacerated hull and two Russian guards aboard. No lives are reported lost, though a cook is injured. the incident occurs as authorities seek to prevent further damage.
A precised record notes early committee actions by the National Woo organization supporting Roosevelt era grazing policy on fore serves. The committee aims to go to Washington to press for road rate legislation and coordinate nationwide advocacy.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.