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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1902
Page
14
The Kemmerer Camera appears as a local newspaper item from Kemmerer with publishing notes and names including Kemmerer Publishing Co and Gre e Carey. The fragment offers no clear event, date, or story details beyond its production credits and regional focus.
The report covers varied items including a rumored death scare for Count Lolstor, Peru appointing General Canevere to head the army, Venezuela ratifying General Castro for six years, flooding in Pennsylvania silk mills, a fire brigade tragedy, and improving German steel prices. It notes Roosevelt’s planned fishing trip, California rains, a California cyclone, and armament debates in Chile. It also mentions a suicide attempt, a severed head in Nome, disputed Turkish casualty reports, New Jersey mosquito bill, and other scattered incidents.
The report details clashes in Morong province with insurgent bands fleeing after engagement. Authorities blame bands from rival provinces and the leader Ampil, once an American sympathizer, as the conflict spreads toward Leyte. An extra constabulary force is deployed to curb uprisings and secure the region.
General Hughes testified before the Senate on Philippine affairs focusing on Samar. He described relocations of about 2000 natives to army stations for protection, village burnings when villagers resisted, and harsher treatment as uprisings grew. He criticised expectations of Wiscayans obeying civilized warfare rules.
Representative Snafroth presents a Colorado legislature memorial to Congress urging the U S government to assist in mediating peace between South Africa and Great Britain. It calls on Britain to offer terms honoring the Boers and their liberty aspirations in a dignified, consistent approach.
A Charleston delegation met with President Roosevelt on Monday urging a visit to the Charleston exposition. The president said he would take great pleasure in attending if nothing intervened, and invited the delegation to dine with him.
A man named Frank A. Wells was found beside a live electric line near Reno Nevada. He apparently walked into the sagged wire while returning home. His head was nearly severed, police report a lethal fall from the storm conduit.
In Mattersin Nui, floodwaters devastate the city leaving hundreds homeless and damaging mills, bridges, and riverfront districts. Water power raceway overflows threatening manufacturing area while volunteers distribute blankets and supplies amid ongoing rescue efforts.
The Utah irrigation convention reports its last session actions including a memorial to Congress to place remaining arid lands under state control for irrigation development, a push for forest reserve surveys, a request to cede Arizona lands between the Colorado and the border, and various resolutions on funding, legislation, and land grants. It adjourned to April.
Signor Marconi said on arrival in New York that 1500 mile sea messages were received from Cornwall and 4000 mile signals logged. He denied plans for a wireless link between Cuba and the United States or a channel crossing service.
The treasury statement released Saturday shows the public debt at year end near 910,008,050,189, reflecting a decline of about 81,070,648. The document details reductions in various securities and notes the redemption of land held for payment. Officials report mixed progress and note continued adjustments in debt holdings and state accounts.
China admits a serious rebellion near Nanking in Quang province, with over a thousand former soldiers looting. The US envoy urged protection for missionaries and foreigners as authorities vow swift suppression. In Chicago, a jury convicted Burnett of murder with a 15 year sentence recommended.
An avalanche at the Liberty Bell mine near Telluride Colorado buries workers. Three slides trigger collapse. seven bodies and eight wounded found before a second slide buries rescuers, with many still missing beneath the snow. Over 200 men work shifts. rescue efforts continue as snowblocks hamper recovery.
A California mob lynching case ended Thursday with a not guilty verdict for James Worrown. Four men were implicated in the mob action along the Mississippi River in Modoc County. The trial featured clashes between Judge Harel and defense counsel.
Reported near Hoth on February 2 in the Transvaal Colony describes Boer forces under Kitchener's disputed Thursday defense. Two fighter hands and Manie Kotha led the effort but the cattle herd was killed as ground fire and wire defenses held. Boers retreated with casualties and losses including 160 dead horses and 6,000 cattle herd.
Secretary John Hay pronounces a solemn eulogy for President William McKinley before the House of Representatives and a large gathering including Roosevelt, foreign ambassadors, and military leaders. The audience listens intently as Hay recalls Washington and Lincoln, ending with a stirring finale that triggers a standing ovation.
A sub committee on privileges and elections plans to severely censure Senators Tillman and McLaurie of South Carolina for an offense in the senate last Saturday. The panel recommended punishment be limited to censure.
Postmaster in a Metuchen area suburb testified May 1 before Recorder Moss that he burned US postage stamps valued at 600 and Colonia post office articles valued at 2000. Authorities ordered by the health board to burn all items in the post office due to a suspected hazard.
An unclear memo discusses a presidential request to withdraw acceptance of a measure related to Major Michael Jenking of Charleston. The text also references a Halloween event and a possible incident involving a man seen near President Roosevelt's residence.
The report outlines tension between Turkey and Bulgaria over responsibility for a ransom incident involving Mint Ellen M. Stun mod Mune. Bulgaria may face diplomatic repercussions as Turkey signals a demand for accountability and compensation of 78,000 pall. The dispute centers on the mission to obtain restitution and potential implications on regional relations.
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