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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1906
Page
10
Historic church of San Pablo in Barcelona, Spain, reported destroyed by an incendiary. Various international notes include a Russian minister relieved for health, wartime actions in Canton and Helsinki, a bank robbery at Kenny Illinois, and other global disturbances.
Antonio Bozumi, 14, son of Italian banker John Bozumi of Sixty third Street and First Avenue, was abducted after being sent to buy stamps. He is held for 20000 dollars ransom with letters from abductors, the first stating he is in Brooklyn. The captors demand payment and warn against police involvement.
An imperial manifesto and laws outline the purpose of the government to control the national assembly and limit subjects from consideration. The council of the empire balances the assembly with the emperor and nobility, clergy, and a few from other classes forming a conservative majority that may oppose the crown.
Secretary Metcalf of the Department of Commerce and Labor outlines export figures to China from July 1904 to January 1905 and from mid 1904 to January 1905, noting total exports for seven months ending January reached 28 and a year over year change of 0408, reflecting limited impact of the boycott on American goods sales.
A roof collapse in Pueblo, Colorado, killed one man and injured three others. Reported victims include Harry Hobbie and several family members. authorities and company officials investigate the incident and potential causes.
A New York judge postponed a decision on whether Mr. Rogers must answer claims about a Missouri hearing. The adjournment to March 26 was directed by Justine Gildersleeve to await Missouri court rulings on a similar case. W V Rowe, Rogers counsel, said Rogers would answer if Missouri courts rule against him, even without a court order.
A woman disguised with high coiffed hair attempted to assassinate Vice Admiral Donbasom, governor general of Moscow, gaining access to the chancellery before an aide noticed the agitation. A small bomb was found concealed in her garments after she tried to flee. the woman’s identity remains unknown.
Washington legislation drew attention as lawmakers passed several bills. A resolution seeking details on criminal prosecutions against Northern Securities sparked a critical speech by Mr Williams, while brief remarks by Mr Jenkins of Wisconsin and Mr Grosvenor of Ohio argued the statute of limitations may bar any new action.
Chicago health officials may forcibly intervene in extreme sickness when medical help is refused, a stance backed by Corporation Counsel Loews. Following Dowie’s influence, the city has seen many such cases, with Monday’s event involving Ila Turner who, gravely ill, relied on prayer until a physician arrived to provide relief as police intervened and summoned medical aid.
Readable fragments report students at Ohio Wesleyan delaying classes after faculty refusal to grant a holiday for a double anniversary celebration. The unrest began Monday following a conflict with administration about time off and continued with disciplinary actions against a student.
Russian newspapers mark Emancipation Day by lamenting peasant misery tied to incomplete freedom. They warn that agrarian unrest may rise unless land hunger is legally satisfied, drawing parallels to past riots and urging action under the new regime.
Lieutenant General John M. Schofield retired former army head died at 8 20 Sunday night in Augustine Florida after a cerebral hemorrhage His wife and young daughter were at his side Schofield born September 29 1831 in Chautauqua County New York was the last Civil War era army commander remaining alive.
Papoote to San Francisco report describes the February 7 8 cyclone as the most destructive in the Society and Tuamotu Islands. Tabiti and Papeete suffered major damage with about 1 million dollars in Tabiti and similar losses on Tuamotu. Papenete submerged, seventy five buildings lost including consulate and French building. Ships unharmed in harbor but near Tuamotu faces risk. One fatality reported, guardian at Papeete quarantine station. Papette schooner submerged. captain reports sixty five foot waves. Bridges roads ruptured. crops blown down causing hardship and commerce impact for two to three years. Taruna village swept away. Latter Saints mission structures destroyed. Church edifice ruined. Cook Island settlement damaged.
A tornado struck Meridian Mississippi shortly after 6 pm Thursday, killing nineteen people and wounding twenty four. One million dollars in property was destroyed as twelve central blocks were wiped out and Front Street suffered extensive damage. Reports of higher fatalities circulated amid the storm’s aftermath.
Report on the recent waterspout that devastated Mahanoro shows only two houses standing. Thirty bodies recovered. Europeans injured. The Italian schooner Africa cast ashore and the French brig Luennel sunk and disappeared.
Texas Governor Hogg, on the eve of his death, rejected a stone monument. He wished a pecan tree at his grave bend and a walnut tree at the foot, with the pecans and walnuts shared with Texas plain people when the trees bear fruit. The plan reflected a belief in a living memorial and popular benefit.
The Supreme Court of the United States denies the appeal of Columbia Geunge and Toy Toy, both Ludiana, against criminal charges. They were found guilty and sentenced, with the questioned legality of prior trials under federal authority disputed. The decision upholds the prior rulings and maintains the defendants should have faced trial in the United States.
Representative Nicholas Longworth and wife Miss Longworth returned Sunday to Washington. They traveled by private car on a Southern Railway train, met by Longworth’s private secretary, and went to their home on Eighteenth Street. The report notes court actions regarding a separate murder case and local authorities.
A damaged fragment mentions Beare and Carey in a prank aboard a steamer near Copper River. It notes confusion as a vase broke and references a lock, a crew member, and a monetary levy, but details are unclear.
Santa Fe New Mexico report says two youths Dinas Otero and Salamon Aragon aged around old, confessed to killing and robbing Marcelino Carranio. Carranio’s body was found in a mine hole near Henrie. Robbers secured about 100 dollars. Stepfather Trogilia implicated in the deed.
In Tavernola, a village perched on a cliff above a lake, a rockslide Sunday morning wiped out most of the settlement. About 200 feet of rock and a dwelling were swallowed by the sea like lake. one person killed as 3,000 residents fled with no warning roar.
Elliot P. B. Shepard, heir to the Vanderbilt estate, was sentenced on October 26 to three months imprisonment and a $120 fine plus $600 damages in a case stemming from a fatal automobile collision on April 24 near Queen. Damages were paid but plea for commutation was denied.
Helsingfors Finland reels after a bank raid left one guard dead and $17,500 stolen. Four lives lost as fugitives boasted of Baltic revolutionary ties. In Tammersfors a siege ended when firemen redirected water to storm a town hall stronghold. A chief of police was killed. a bandit wounded and captured after a three hour stand, reclaiming $6,000 of the loot.
Governor Gen ers reports the provincial elections as satisfactory with no disorder despite many ballots. Harr confirmed most winners after investigations into bribery and intimidation. Souko Devoyra Reynolda and other electees secured seats, with some governors reelected or elected on late ballots.
Dubuque observed military honors at the funeral of former Speaker David B Henderson held Thursday afternoon. The ceremony included a five minute toll of bells after the service began. Morning viewing and a guard detail marked the tribute by the local militia and a motorized cortege accompanied by six wagons.
Report states Warner S00, brother of Beatty, was wounded by a 4¢ Berowe bullet during an ambush at Dewth Valley. He was brought Thursday to Barstow California hospital in critical condition, with hopes of recovery. Details of the ambush and the fates of other involved fighters remain unclear.
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