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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1913
Page
28
The newspaper notes the death of Peter Anderson, a famed prospector of western Nevada, who was instantly killed by a train near Wabaska. It also lists varied local incidents from Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, including burglaries, murders, floods, and a fraud case in Norfolk.
About 80,000 trainmen and conductors refuse to arbitrate road grievances with wage demands under the Newlands amendment of the Erdman act. W. G. Lee and A. B. Garretson warn a strike is likely if railroads insist on separate arbitration. Seth Low of the National Civic Federation to hear both sides and urge compromise.
Washington. Wood McClave Republican candidate for congress in the Sixth New Jersey district says Martin Mulhall lobbyist for the National Association of Manufacturers pressured his testimony before the senate committee. McClave denies Mulhall raised or spent money for his campaign or acted as ally in 1910 nomination fight against William Hughes. Salt Lake City. A blackhand extortion case links Dorothy Bamberger letters. William L. Cummings 23, inventor, held as federal prisoner in county jail.
All able bodied prisoners in Jackson County jails in Kansas City and Independence will be put to land handling tasks through the summer and into early autumn as part of road work programs.
Jury in Portlana failed to reach verdict in the diamond theft case against C. Von Klein for allegedly stealing stones from Mina Ethel Newcomb of San Francisco after a long trial. Proceedings halted late in the day with no result.
Thomas Nelson Page, noted author and confidant of President Wilson, is appointed ambassador to Italy. Born in Virginia, he resides in Washington and will soon depart for Rome.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Supreme Court Justices and a bar association dispute in New York, referencing removal, legislative action, and names such as Ferdinand. The text is unreadable in parts but implies a court decision or bar proceedings with unclear outcomes.
Seattle crowds from the Pacific reserve fleet aided by townsfolk attacked Socialist and Industrial Workers of the World headquarters during the Golden Potlatch. Northern district wrecked the Socialist base at Fifth Avenue and Virginia Street, southern district burned I W W furniture. Sailors then burned a Salvation Army meeting room after learning it hosted an I W W meeting.
Chicago report says the steamers Sheboygan and Iowa of the Goodrich line clashed in fog near the harbor mouth. The Sheboygan, badly damaged with a thirty foot hole in her bow, sank after tug assistance. No fatalities or injuries reported. The town and cargo losses are expected to be heavy.
Washington reports a new 1918 foreign trade record with imports totaling 2 812 621 160 and exports 2 466 764 910. The year surpasses all prior years in both imports and exports, measured against the previous year’s figures of 1 665 264 034 for imports and 323 000 for exports.
A well dressed young woman was found dead by the roadside near Forest, UK, close to a cornfield and a county highway. Her belt and watch remained on her, with a book nearby. The incident is described in fragmented notes mentioning Chile and peace efforts and Secretary Pryka’s plans.
A Portland blaze Friday destroyed the Sheridan Hotel and several nearby buildings. Losses include storefront merchandise, real estate, and a range of structures with estimated damage between 300,000 and 600,000 dollars. Fire crews battled flames as business districts suffered extensive damage.
Senate witness Mulhall read letters showing former President Roosevelt backing Taft for the presidency and proposed changes to the Sherman and other laws. He described meetings at Mr Foraker's house with senators opposing the president and noted efforts to influence Maryland and Indiana delegates. A mining shaft incident in Ernest, Pennsylvania killed four workers and injured two others.
Earthquake struck Nicaragua mainly in Managua and Masaya provinces. Masaya reports several homes destroyed as the Santiago Volcano shows activity and residents seek safety amid aftershocks.
Mre 4. Borden Harriman of New York has been named by the president as a member of the commission of industrial relations.
A distressed individual halted his torment at a public venue by self harm to end mistreatment. Spectators witnessed the act and reported the incident, noting the context of ongoing abuse and the final outcome.
A garbled likely report notes many deaths during a cold spell. The writer mentions Lavieville and a surge in fatalities, with twelve deaths cited and shallow depth noted in a morgue or burial context. The fragment suggests a public danger from weather and ongoing searches or investigations.
A fragmented report notes the release of a suspect from Wilkesharre linked to a death at Horver's lake. The text includes garbled legal mentions and a separate fine for apparel infractions, naming Judge Crutchiols and a $25 bond. The readable names include Jolena, Alive Creepall, and Richwwed.
Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson was summoned from Mexico City to confer with President Wilson on Mexico's condition. He left the capital Wednesday and sailed from Vera Cruz Thursday morning amid a state department note that the move had long been planned. Secretary Bryan declined to discuss whether the recall stemmed from a joint protest by the diplomatic corps.
Sret official communications to the state department following the coup that killed Madero. Soares proposed authorizing the extension of formal recognition by the United States to the new government.
Five members of the Washington Americans narrowly escaped drowning in heavy Chicago surf on Sunday. Walter Johnson Ainsmith Henry Laporte were caught in the undertow and struggled to reach shore. Gideon was dashed against a pier and left unconscious before being pulled to safety.
Newspapers caution readers on Ambassador Henry Lane Wilaga's Washington trip and focus on local stories and speculation that the United States may soon recognize Huerta's government.
The American response to Japanese points on California land ownership legislation fails to accept the Japanese contentions cited as violating the Japanese American treaty. It offers no solution to the dispute and remains unhelpful in resolving the impasse.
A collision Sunday at Germantown and Chelton avenues of two Willow Grove division trolleys crowded with passengers left forty seriously injured. One car carried 110 passengers and the other nine? ten. Motormen suffered 1000 tie lenala and were taken to four hospitals for treatment.
Senator Walsh of Montana argues for reciprocal arrangements to make principled trade effective. He cites experiences from duty and free markets and urges concrete measures to implement reciprocity between nations and sectors.
In Nogales Mexico a Highland general arrives amid border tensions. A Chicago lifeguard reports several drownings along Lake Michigan shore after a heavy northeast wind creates dangerous undertow. Authorities warn of rip currents and urge caution along the shore.
Reports from Chihuahua and Madera describe Mexican band led by El Mocho Mastine repulsed by American cowboys. An earlier 1937 incident sparked by Junes leads to continued threats to remaining Americans. American ranchers Griffin and Smith killed or looted by the band, with Griffin executed after a failed money demand.
Washington discusses a new policy toward Nicaragua aiming to extend American control over Central American affairs similar to Cuba. Secretary Bryan briefed Senate relations committee members in a surprise move, tying the plan to securing canal zone stability and U S influence against other powers. Also reports from sea patrols recount Atlantic travel to prevent disasters and a Terre Haute mining owner found dead in the Wabash river amid charity endowments totaling about 200000 dollars.
A Sunday incident in Lisbon saw a planned bombing thwarted as police, warned by vigilant officers, intercepted an automobile containing bomb components. Several people were seized amid the arrests, with authorities noting the danger posed to the public and the need for continued vigilance.
A brutal heat spell in Lewville Kentucky claimed fifteen lives after severe heat intensified by two days of storms. The city recorded a drop in temperature briefly during a rain storm but heat lingered, prompting emergency warnings and investigations into heat related deaths.
Fragmentary report notes figures including Lawrence Mase and John Hattershill involved in a public property accident at a pul bat house on June with drownings. Mentions an inquest, insurance controversy in Jefferson City with Missouri governor remarks and a murder trial for Baron scarce details.
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