News items from Kemmerer publishing notices and disasters
A scan of the Kemmerer publishing page reports charity from Scofield Utah for Hanna widows and orphans, a Denver man killed in Mexico by electrocution, a Colorado free gold strike at Waunita Springs, and Union Pacific figures showing a large surplus. It also covers Interior withdrawals of three reservoir sites, Kishineff arrests and prosecutions, a Kentucky lynching case in which William Thacker was hanged, persistence of peonage prosecutions in the South, early Tallahassee and New Orleans court actions, and a Denver accident where Marie Murphy died from a skirt fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
William Thacker
John Gordon
Thacker
Gordon
Plemingsburg
Washington
South
Department of Justice
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
Louisana
Minnesigpl
Texas
Tal
Tallahouse
Fla
N. Clyatt
New Orleans
Untimely Death Sparks Moral Reflections on Life and Readiness
A young woman dies after her skirt flames, possibly from a lighted pipe or cigarette or from stepping on a spark. The tragedy, while shocking, is framed as a reminder that death can strike anyone and urges living with purpose, readiness, and consideration for others. The piece exhorts maintaining hope and duty, urging readers to be prepared for life’s call.
Cardinal Gibbons Seen As Likely Papal Candidate
The L Stati a Rome argues Cardinal Gibbons could win the papacy in the coming conclave after Pope Leo. It says he embodies the American Catholic nation and moral force, while noting that one Cardinal would represent the United States and Spain would still have its own influence.
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Cardinal Gibbons
L'Statie
Rome
Leo
United States
Spain
Gibbons
Vannatelli
Rampolla
Gotti
Rep
Wyoming range plan faces issues from bonds to private ownership
Engineer Fred Bond proposes a commission to divide public lands between sheep and cattlemen to end range disputes. He argues such division is unlawful and impractical, urging private ownership or leasehold as the only reliable solution. He notes that fenced, cultivated private lands greatly increase hay capacity, contrasting with unproductive public ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bond
Wyoming
Wilnot
Wyoming Nears Leasing Reform in Stock Range
A Laramie Republican column argues for a leasing system to settle Wyoming grazing disputes. It warns of bloodshed if old tensions persist and contends rates must be just and reasonable. It urges state and national rancher conventions to reach an equitable, workable compromise benefiting stockmen and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Laramie
A Favored Policeman Otto Raphael and Theodore Roosevelt
A New York World feature recounts Otto Raphael, a policeman chosen by Theodore Roosevelt when he was Police Commissioner. Raphael, a cousin of local residents Harry and Barney Gesas, impressed Roosevelt with bravery at a fire and achieved top physical marks in the exam while supporting his family and aiding relatives from Russia. Roosevelt's personal interest buoyed Raphael as he navigated his early career and ties to the Gesas family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
President Roosevelt
Russia
Otto Raphael
Harry
Barney Gesas
Young Men's Institute
Bowery
Raphael
Roosevelt
Otto
Estelle
Rock Springs
Kemmerer
Gesas
Mr. Hoosevelt
Institute
Roosevelt appointee praised for bravery and influence
The piece recalls incidents of Roosevelt's appointee showing bravery and strong ties to politicians. It notes his promotion to 21,400 salary and his residence with his widowed sister at 270 Madison Street, New York, after visits to Washington and meetings with Senators and Congressmen.
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Jim
Washington
Senator Lodge
Masachusetts
Hay
Roosevelt
Raphaels
Sarah
Madison St
New York
You Can Buy Back Your Colic Remedy Risk Free
Your dealer refunds your money if not satisfied after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is promoted as the most successful bowel complaint remedy, pleasant, safe and reliable. The Lewiston Dispatch notes a spotted fever epidemic in that region from a wood-tick bite, with most cases fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Mont
No Pity Shown in Local Ad and Editor War
A Alabama reader claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a severe pile case with 24 tumors. Kemmerer Drug Co and Chas Henderson advertise the product. A neighboring state editor threatening to publish a citizen’s gossip demands arrears. Twenty five towns protest, defending the subject and warning against slander. The Camera would not copy such rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Gulledge
Verpena
Ala
Bucklen
Kemmerer Drug Co
Chas Henderson
Diamondville
Beata
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Health and Energy
The advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as busy and mighty, claiming they turn weakness into strength and listlessness into energy. Sold for 25 cents per box by Kemmerer Drug Co and Chas Henderson of Diamondville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Kemmerer Drug Co
Chas Henderson
Diamondville
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Kemmerer Publishing CO
Quealy
WM O'Connell
Sec
J Carey
Frank Ppelffer
Trees
Brooke, Hatter
Portampion Mares, Wa
Ming
Matt
Kemmerrr Publishing CO
Scofield
Utah
Hanna
Thomas M. Bateman
Denver
Guadaljara
Mexico
Waunlla Springs
Colo
Colorado
Union Pacific
Secretary of the Interior
Jackson Lake
Emma Matilda
Ocean Lake
Jennie Lake
Kishineff
Marie Murphy
Ponting
Glenwood Springs
Harding
Tooke
Bond
J. B. Roberts, Ph. B
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Salt Lake City
Hoon
C.S. Williams
So. St
W. S. Post
Kemmerer and Fossil
Wyo
Occidental Saloon
Geo. W. Fairchild
Proprietor
Harvard Cigar
Hoffman House Boquets
Pabst Bottle
Zang
Stock Exchange
Peter Gordon, Jr
J. G. Casey
Prope
Kemmerer Meat Market
Wm. O'Connell
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