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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1902
Page
2
The era reports tornadoes near Walls Texas and Lancaster Kentucky injuring several, some fatally, while widespread storm damage across South Dakota and Iowa is pegged at about 500000 dollars. Panama gunboat Ranger arrives to monitor Pacific isthmus events.
In Pearl twenty miles from Hales Lindey Priday the afternoon quiet was shattered when William Kissinger of Rogen Oregon shot and killed Mrs Garner Ada Hora Carver and then killed himself. A witness named Alice Poster heard the couple argue and the fatal shot. Mrs Carver had married Mr Garner in February.
A forthcoming amnesty proclamation in the Philippines is planned for July Fourth. It will grant liberty and full amnesty to political offenders including Aguinaldo and detainees at Guam, as civil government replaces military rule. Mindanao tribes remain troublesome.
Congressman Lacy introduces a bill claiming to reform homestead practice by requiring affidavits verifying land applicants age clan and condition, to be sworn before a deputy clerk of a court of record, with penalties for perjury, marking a broader change to public land entry procedures.
The trial, held in Cabal Castle, found Mia Morrison guilty of murder in the death of Mee Alin Coste. A second trial proceeded on manslaughter charges, awarding a five year sentence with credit for two months served.
Representative Newlands outlines the irrigation bill's automatic provisions funded by federal land sales. He notes 810,000,000 over 30 years for irrigation works and 8,000,000 annually from land sale proceeds, with safeguards preventing land monopoly and ensuring funds remain in the irrigation program.
Remainder of neglected grave near Excelsior Springs Missouri reveals body of Jesse James senior and family. Funeral held with pallbearers from Quan Trelle band. Incident coincides with Colorado Midland wreck killing Patrick English and injuring about thirty others. Farther news cites Haitian crisis and Cape Angel tensions amid international discussions.
A devastating blaze at Mercur on a Wednesday morning destroyed the business district and fifty residences, leaving over 200 people homeless. The fire started by a gasoline explosion in the hotel, blew off roofs, and spread to Main Street stores. Aid arrived from Salt Lake, but hunger loomed as grocery shops vanished. The Gulden Gave mill and Mercur opera house suffered but the Conservated Mercur Mining company buildings escaped. Firefighters, using a bucket brigade, confined the flames to the poorer district after dramatic efforts near Manken’s store.
An offer report describes a seven hour battle where imperial forces repelled 22,000 insurgents near Nankungheela. Rebels attacked boldly but were halted by cannon and rifle fire, cavalry flanked, and the attackers broken as artillery pressure forced a chaotic retreat toward the south. Nankungheela city held a desperate stand before falling back with heavy losses.
Report of a Paterson meeting where Sila workers discussed strikes and industry concerns. 43 in favor of a treaty alliance or pact while others withdrew, causing worry about a possible return to home labor disputes and traders union approval.
President Hadhey highlights a Yale plan to fund and lead a mission to the far east. Graduates from American colleges are to support evangelical medical schooling, aiding students in North China and the Pacific regions. The text notes the Yojoo VaciGe railway deal and a wealth company agreement affecting a timber factory, with concessions deemed important.
Official reports show Manila record 1 740 cholera cases with 17 5 deaths so far while the health commissioner warns a potential total approach near 9 000 deaths if trends continue and the outbreak recurs.
Fragmented OCR describes a king and regent amid a crisis aboard the torpedo boat No Sof the Verve nary during a conflict with Goma and Shib. It notes a commander’s death and orders surrounding the naval incident, with unclear chronology and names.
A Nome dispatch dated June 14 describes J H Sprague surviving on dog meat after 18 days, weighing 185 pounds at departure and 115 pounds later. He carried 400 pounds of mail on the Dacn steamer from Tiwana, Natives aided by rescuers, and a lighted electric plant building collapse killed workers. Multiple towns report destruction, with hundreds of buildings burned or damaged and mass searches for missing relatives underway.
The article recaps Admiral Dewey’s statements on Manila surrender details, Aguinaldo’s arrival and treatment, and U.S. and Spanish positions. It notes Dewey’s views on not recognizing Aguinaldo’s government, the surrender conditions, and British advice, alongside a London Times update on King Edward VII’s recovery and possible ceremonial plans.
In Pueblo Colp a scuffle during a boycott by the Cooks and Walters union turned violent when Kenper killed Walter Elwin and wounded Police Officer Joseph J. Shepard. Jacob Dodgson and Mia Kate Dodgson, owner, were arrested as the three Dodgsons faced authorities. Elwin acted as a picket attempting to deter patrons at the North Union Avenue restaurant, sparking the deadly confrontation.
A Washington girl and her sister Frances Curran were severely burned when a lamp exploded while filling a chafing dish in Everett. Mrs Hetta Mette and Frances Curran escaped to a neighbor’s as the house burned, the injured girl being moments from a burning bed. Mrs Mette, married just a week to Dr Dette, a physician, faces a dire prognosis.
A news item reports a celebratory coronation onboard a steamer near Han Wraneiaoo where seamen, arriving from the Orlet, unknowingly marked the event of King Edward by firing twenty gun salutes from the vessel's signal gun last Thursday evening.
The passage outlines a chaotic congressional session touching on the Philippine government debate, isthmian canal matters, and various appropriation votes. It mentions efforts toward a temporary and eventual independence, references to the Dingley tariff, and a long list of legislative actions without coherent narrative.
A garbled late 19th century senate summary describes appropriation battles, votes on canal investigations, and civil government bills. It notes a heated debate over interoceanic canal stockholder inquiries and mentions the Osbourne and Teller appointments, along with broad government actions nearing session end. The piece hints at budget items totaling substantial sums and reflects institutional activity, with references to Horanda, Mitler, and other names in a clipped, fragmented treatment.
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