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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1907
Page
2
A lengthy, jumbled digest reports political moves in Tennessee and California along with tax and election debates. It notes harsh winter in Spain and North America with crop losses, mining disasters, avalanches, and deaths. International tensions flare in Central America while Roosevelt eyes Alaska trip.
The Larchmont bound from Providence to New York collided with the coal laden Harry Knowleton near Watch Hill. Only about nineteen of nearly 200 aboard survived, with forty eight bodies recovered. Survivors faced freezing conditions and drastic injuries as they were carried ashore. The cause remains disputed, with accounts blaming the Knowleton for swerving and insufficient sea room.
An OCR fragment reports a political figure endorsing a policy amid garbled lines. Names, dates, or locations are unreadable, but the piece implies a leadership claim and a public stance on an issue without clear details.
Naples reports a severe Calabrian coast storm with a tidal wave that swept Maria village from shore, flooding hundreds of feet of shoreline, collapsing houses, and wrecking buildings. Residents fled inland as a woman died and four are missing while a schoolhouse shelters wounded. Eight fishing boats remain unaccounted for amid fear.
Major General A W Greely urged Chicago listeners to boost the navy to safeguard the United States as a world power in the Pacific. He warned of war threats with Japan following anti Japanese agitation and called for a stronger fleet to uphold national prestige and security.
Dr Everett Merwin a renowned surgeon and Miss Maud later a 43 year old patient were found dead in Merwin's Halquildine office on Saturday. Evidence suggests the girl fired a pistol killing the physician and then committed suicide due to an insane impulse. Both victims suffered head wounds and the door was forced to enter. Witnesses heard two pistol shots from the office.
Unreadable OCR text fragment mentions names and places in garbled form. Key entities are unclear, with multiple broken phrases about people leaders and locations. The passage lacks coherent events or dates to summarize as a complete news item.
Strained ties between Hayti and Germany as Hermann & Co bankers refuse, under Port Au Prince court direction, to return government funds allegedly obtained fraudulently. Dispute centers on a transaction claimed favorable to Hayti and objections over a German minister’s demands. Also notes Mansour’s expulsion order and American minister’s objection, with the American legation seal placed on his shop.
Washington reports the old Santo Domingo accord, stalled since 1905, to be replaced by a fresh treaty sent to the Senate soon after February 16. The revised pact withdraws most controverted provisions, aiming for ratification before the current congressional term ends, though any real delay could push the issue to March.
A Sunday gathering in Chattanooga by women denounced the publication of minute details from the Thaw murder case and other court proceedings. Mayor Kerout criticized sensational reporting as degrading family life and child morals, urging restraint by newspapers.
In Moscow a new search at the female university uncovered concealed bombs. Eight female students are reportedly connected with threats to execute death sentences against Count Iqualter, Genel Pavion, Goveral Von Der Leunita, and Governor Alexandraveiy. they have not yet been tried by the drugged court.
In Utah during a thirty day session three new measures drew attention. The report notes debates on proposed penalties and rule changes impacting the legislative calendar. Local observers expected further action as committees reviewed the bills and test day outcomes.
New York reports on the Thaw trial describe Dr. Wagner testifying that Harry K Thaw did not know his act was wrong when he shot Stanford White. The day featured a clash between defense’s Dolphi Delmas and prosecutor Jerome over Thaw’s sanity and Evelynn Nesbit Thaw's forthcoming testimony.
President Roosevelt sent a special message urging Congress to pass a bill allowing white men who have intermarried with Cherokee Nation members sixty days to dispose of improvements on lands they occupied. Appraisal and transfer would hinge on an official appraiser named by the interior secretary. The note references the Daniel Redbird case limiting intermarried individuals from allotments and ties to the 1498 allotment act context.
New York United States District Attorney Stimson served notice on publishers in the city that he will bring before the federal grand jury all violations of anti liquor and obscene material laws in connection with reporting the Thaw trial.
King Alfonso commissions an Anglican chapel at the Palace of El Escorial under royal direction for Princess Henry of Battenberg, mother of Queen Victoria. Court factions express discontent as the king notes his authority and plans for the royal residence.
In Teheran on Monday, officials signaled the Shah’s power was curtailed as parliament debated recognizing constitutional limits. The session ended without major changes, leaving the political scene quiet while the public awaits formal outcomes.
An open letter in Ue Malin on Monday accuses Princess Lecses of using the royal heritage to settle debts of Prince de Louies of Helghum. The divorced wife of Princ Philip of Saxe Coburellothy attacks actions by her father King Jeopold and follows claims that a dowry or title was seized to cover charges from Wak Anuineid. The letter notes that Princess Livive’s assets had been attached in a debtor’s bill case.
The Italian justice, Cortes, and a clerk were seriously injured when an express box exploded in his Newark office. A young assistant opened the package, triggering a blast that wrecked the room, killed none directly but left Cortez dying by midnight. He had aided police against Italian criminals and had served twelve years as a judge.
Salt Lake City reports A. T. Day was found guilty of murder in the first degree in the Horace Vor case. The jury deliberated four hours before returning the verdict Friday night. Day was sentenced to the death penalty, while officials and onlookers awaited the result at the county jail area.
A garbled dispatch discusses Uncle Sam and Diaz influencing relations with Honduras and Nicaragua Mexico City. It mentions President Dray acting on orders from President Huey, seeking reforms with Costa Rica, El Salvador and Guatemala and urging restraint between Nicaragua and Honduras. It hints past treaties may be revised and disputes referred to arbitration.
In Albany an investigation into an alleged monopoly connected to city leaders and the mayor’s office reemerges. The attorney general’s office has not released new findings before the retirements, leaving questions about the case and the potential impact on city governance.
Philadelphia home of John Wanamaker near Jenkintown suffered a fire Friday night. Authorities say a valuable painting and notable architectural features were damaged. No details on motive or full extent of loss are provided in the legible text.
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