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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1902
Page
2
The French Senate re elected M Paillieres president. Other items note Harris bill for government ownership of US telegraph lines, gold bearing black sand near Fort Plager Port Townsend signaling potential mines, and various international and domestic political and industrial developments.
The crown prince of Germany in Bonn faced discipline from a student corps after expressing disdain for the corps rituals and orders. He reportedly walked out of the dorm, provoking complaints from corps leaders to the emperor. The emperor ordered equal treatment, and the prince received a four week sentence of confinement in his room, with prior suffering noted before Berlin.
General J Franklin Bell, commander in Batangas near Manila, after two years of failed insurrection suppression, decides on vigorous action. He will enforce martial law in all directions, concentrate operations, and pursue and punish natives aiding the insurgents as spies and traitors to the United States.
Senator Clark of Montana introduces a bill to ratify an August 1800 agreement with the Crow Indians. It would open 1,000,000 acres of the Crow reservation for settlement in exchange for 1,150,000 dollars. Senator Foster also proposes a bill to pay Philippine War volunteers after discharge at one dollar per day for officers and half that for enlisted men.
Republican members of the ways and means committee met Monday afternoon to discuss reducing the war revenue taxes. The formal step signals those who will frame a reduction measure and map a line of action. The sentiment among committee Republicans is generally in favor of a cut.
Reports from Stateline Utah describe a spectacular discovery at the Jenny mine where miners bored 300 feet east and 180 feet below the surface to uncover a glittering gold ore body. Early assays indicate ore worth significant value.
The transport Grant arrived in San Francisco carrying Governor Taft aboard from Maola. The craft lists 74 cabin, 4 second class, 1110 steerage, 1 enlisted man, 2 discharged soldiers, 27 prisoners, and 110 sick soldiers. Four deaths occurred on the voyage, which lasted twenty eight days from Maulla and twenty days from Nngasalel.
Hontana Tank Castier was jailed Monday morning after being charged with embezzling 8200,000 from the First National Bank of Great Walls. Police allege he used the funds in stock speculation in Amalgamated Copper, with further questions about a related shortage and unknown accomplices.
The president sent to Congress a supplemental report on canal policy recommending purchase of the Panama Canal Company or sale of its assets to the United States. The document includes correspondence with the Panama Canal Company and related entities, outlining terms and implications of the proposed acquisition.
Colonel Arthur Lyheh, newly elected Galway district MP, claimed in an interview at Parliament that he fought against the Boers in the Transvaal. He warned of treason arrests upon return to England and said he would follow Irish party guidance while urging constituents' wishes. He denied any business ties with Dr Leyds and Brussels meetings.
A violent earthquake struck Guerrero, Mexico, Friday afternoon causing massive destruction in Chilpancingo. Reports indicate 200 dead and many injured as churches and the parish church collapse. Federal telegraph office suffers damage and troops are ordered to assist in rescue efforts as authorities assess the toll.
Rakowski a U S Army private stationed at Ay tor i Oregon was degraded and jailed for ten years on Alcatraz Island California after vowing to assassinate President Roosevelt and praising McKinley. He spoke at a salon before Christmas claiming enlistment would end and Roosevelt would meet the fate Coolidge gave McKinley.
An investigation reveals a smuggling plot involving chi mesg and a bowler, with Marshall Speath noting a leak beneath a sidewalk and a tire burning incident. Four Chinese refugees were found hiding with a plan to feign compliance, while an officer faced a staged convent appearance to mislead authorities.
The senate committee on commerce approved a favorable report on Senator Peyossip subsidy bill. It seeks maritime supremacy in trade with Avianod in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean, expand trade with South American republics, and boost U S influence in the North Atlantic within ten years. It claims to shift shipbuilding to the United States and grant maritime independence parallel to industrial gains.
Alfred Patterson of Anthony Kansas sued ten citizens for 5000 each after alleging maligning of President McKinley. He claimed remarks made when the president was shot harmed his standing. Defendant includes Lee Martinany, editor of the Attics Advocate. Jury failed to reach verdict.
The readable portion describes a telegram to a police chief from Dyniriet Atturny danas, naming Edwin V. Wilbur as prisoner, possibly Pat Crowe, with references to forgery, kidnapping, and a suspect’s physical description. details are garbled and partially illegible.
Governor Orman of Colorado issues a call for an extra legislative session to consider measures including a revenue reform resistant to corporate attacks, creation of a commission to regulate corporations especially railroads, employer liability laws with safeguards, and the housing and canal tunnel diversion project.
An OCR fragment describes a list of names and events ending with a note that people, including a group from Glivel entile, arrived at Vanuniewr in January. The text is garbled but indicates an immigration or travel event with multiple individuals mentioned.
A garbled report discusses the growth of irhin Hopulation burlh and related topics. It mentions Alte Ome g Vie jonour Mey uk Kew Papilathen of HOPE ert Mlubes Helin and a plan for responding by a set date. The text is largely unreadable and contains many misspellings.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference midterm events and players at a college or school. Names appear garbled, but imply a sports or exam context with teams and matchups. The text hints at a campus setting with references to dates and divisions, though specifics remain unclear.
Fragmented OCR style summary mentions Mise Styne Gionet round by commissionee sent, various names tied to Constantinople and missions. Referenced figures include Margivio Dragenan, W W. Duet, and Miss Slade with audits, interviews, and captivity notes amid wartime turmoil and internal logistics.
At a meeting of Pacific coast senators and representatives a resolution was adopted to back the policy and provisions of a bill to be introduced by Kahn in the House and Mitchell in the Senate. The insular section was adopted, prohibiting entry of Chinese laborers to the U.S. mainland from insular possessions after passage.
The commissioner of Indian affairs W A Jones told the senate committee on Indian affairs that a written report requests cancellation of Uintah and other mineral leases. The secretary of the interior will review, with a decision likely to end the inquiry and eject lessees. Cripple Creek mine fight reports ore thieves clash 400 feet underground as guards and workers exchange gunfire. one man wounded twice but not seriously. The thieves escape as the battle disrupts the Independence mine operations in Victor Colorado.
A gang attacked Healile, drilling an office safe and setting dynamite to loot wheat and valuables. Waterman was tied and injured during the raid, which started Thursday morning. fire followed but was put out and numerous papers and forks were damaged. Carlson and Co. face a chaotic scene as authorities inspect the wreckage and search for suspects.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Minniemite Hoard of emit and officials like Nouriel, Daniel Alma, and Omar Abin in a garbled context with references to meetings, titles, and dates.
The Senate and House cross swords over pension funds and a plan to open soldier homes to Confederate veterans. Debate covers Philippine questions, a committee on administration, and measures funding public buildings and war revenue stamps. Senate discusses a department of commerce and cash allocations for Portland, Oregon. House action includes urgent deficiency bills and military post funding at Manila. Washington letter reports on military mobility and equipment debates impacting future warfare.
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