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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1906
Page
10
A garbled page from Kemmerer Camera compiled jokes and snippets lampooning politics, marriage, age, and social norms. It includes jests about birds, bells, sermons, King Edward, Anna Gould, and various drifted anecdotes with playful wordplay and comic observations.
Incomplete text references a meeting and health theme with scattered proper nouns and garbled phrases. The readable parts mention a meeting name and possible people or places, but details are unclear and many terms are unreadable. The record reflects a damaged page fragment with no coherent narrative or verifiable facts.
Report from the steamer Storra arriving from Sydney describes a large scale lava eruption on Lavali Island in the Samoan group. Three villages including Malosola are destroyed, with King and Barkley residences lost. Lava flows into the ocean, creating a molten wall up to five miles long and boiling sea water nearby. The government chartered the Maori to evacuate women and children.
In Madrid the royal cortege passed the chamber of deputies as General Primo Rivera’s nephew attacked Deputy Logiana after criticizing the Spanish generals. In Cuba and the Philippines, Senor Segrano was knocked down and two teeth lost, amid denials of irregularities by Rivera Weyler France Palavieja and Lanares. Rivera threatened resignation unless the government defends the generals, Weyler pledging to help defend them. Rivera’s nephew then planned a public assault on Deputy Sogiano, a chief critic.
Washington D C wires report a fatal self poisoning during a performance. Thomas Washington born in Saginaw Michigan, a choir member of The Wonderland company, drank carbolic acid as the play continued. He admired Idra Godon a 16 year old actress. suicide attributed to unreciprocated affection.
The Idaho supreme court sustains removal of Moyer Haywood Pettibone and others linked to the St. Clair murder case from the state penitentiary to Canyon County Jail Caldwell for trial. Prisoners appeal to US Supreme Court while writ of habeas corpus is denied. Readiness for extradition and removal raises jurisdiction questions.
New York The propositions of the United Mine Workers of America for a readjustment of wages and conditions in the anthracite field have been denied by the committee representing the anthracite operators. As a counter proposal the operators suggest continuing the awards and methods established by the anthracite coal strike commission for three years from April 1, 1906, since the present agreement ends March 31. The miners demand an agreement with the union, but operators insist on the open shop and decline to ally with the United Mine Workers of America, viewed as controlled by a rival industry.
St. Petersburg dialogue over a proposed tunnel under the Behring Strait and a transcontinental rail link from the United States to Europe gains support. Baron de Lobel, for the American TransAlaskan Siberian company, seeks Russian concessions as Premier Witte allies promote closer US Russia trade, with a mixed commission to hear the case on March 16 and consider an 18 month planning period and a 10 year construction timeline.
Rochester N Y Susan B Anthony former leader of the national suffrage movement died at 12 40 am Monday after a long illness. She had been unconscious for a day with heat failure and double pneumonia following a trip from Baltimore to New York for a suffrage convention banquet. Her death ends a storied life of advocacy and public service.
Telegram received by Sheriff Powershaw notes a race war in Wilmer a lumber town twenty four miles west of Mobile along the Mobile Jackson and Kansas City railway. Several whites and blacks killed as unknown negro fired into workers homes at A V Pringle turpentine operator. Pringle shot in hand while trying to seek aid.
New York socialist leader John Chase, formerly mayor of Haverhill Mann, urged cooperation in demonstrations at a Central Federated Union session. Delegates protested the punishment of President Moyir, Secretary Haywood, and Western Federation of Miners officers jailed over Idaho Governor Brennenberg’s assassination.
New York reports a terrifying incident aboard the Hudson steamer as it neared port. Passengers were threatened with a revolver and knife by men described as outlaws. several died in the ensuing panic and pursuit by authorities.
London dispatch reports Marshal Aimed Fert Panha, Turkalean commander in Vee mer, considered relief after protracted clashes with Hilren. He indicated the rebellion would falter due to the loss of Mie Lrancpurt service, and his resignation has been reportedly accepted.
The U S supreme court decision grants Chicago near-total control of local streetcar operations. It extends charter lifespans by about nine years while not invalidating contractual rights tied to shorter terms. City ordinances restricting street use by the companies are upheld, and company street rights remain bound to ordinance terms.
The newly formed publicity bureau of anthracite operators announced that ward coal prices in New York City will not be raised during a possible strike. The group, started by seven operators, stated they have 9,000,000 tons of coal stored for consumers and that prices, whether fob or otherwise, will remain unchanged.
A boiler explosion aboard locomotive No 1117 between Cape Horn and Gold Run on the Southern Pacific line killed two men, Mirerman DW Austin and Brakwnan W P. Frazier died, Engineer P Doran of Rocklin likely mortal wound. The blast, caused by low boiler water, occurred during a mountain division run. Authorities arrested Marana Dryden Fulton, blamed for entering the Isle of Pines commission without permission, as Cabany authorities halted work. The incident drew attention to the train's near completion and noted civilian and American casualties in the region.
A meeting was held in the Coliveum hall to present remarks before officials of the Western Verification of Minivers. The event connected with the Staunen- Jory cone, Keine Vo Mele Wat Wille ry ee ee Underetoel. The defeat of So esplanation of tly weenie was given. A said of Mininey Way rele to ak ithhe detonate Of Mier woe and Pettibone.
The application was made under authority of Belle of Dellaride county Colorado and Hue was at the order of Benjanty Girona during labor troubles. June was president of ite wali.
An armed guard circles the jail to prevent an inmate from escaping, as Carl Wolf confesses to murdering Ubele Wolf whose body was found near The Hohinet twenty miles from town. Wolf was said to have over $6,000 in cash and drafts, money linked to a burner consession when arrested.
A massive explosion at the Courrières coal mine in northern France triggers a devastating fire damp blast. Rescue attempts overwhelm officials as hundreds die and thousands mourn, with 194 bodies recovered and a vast mortuary filled.
An official report says women and children mingled with Moros during a fierce battle at Mount Dam, making discrimination impossible and all killed in the onslaught. Wounded Moros are reported in favorable condition as six Mindanao troupe groups are ordered to return to their headquarters amid general satisfaction with the outcome.
San Bernardino Cal Willan Hopking about 20 years old of Arlington Riverside county was killed Sunday night in the Santa Fe yards of Colton Hugchins traveling from Riverside to Ban Bernardino when Salt Lake road. He stepped from the trot and walked in Detwo as two as at Colton an Santa Fe engine backed de pushed a car over a limb cutting his body nearly in two.
Major General Wong reports a two day clash at Mount Thio near Soto involving troops the navy constabulary and Moro forces. About 600 Moros were killed in a crater fight while the American loss included eight killed and fifty two wounded. Colonel Duncan led the Sixth Infantry as artillery was hoisted up lava ridges. General Wood commends the troops’ efforts.
Caldwell, Thabo-Moyer, Haywyed, Pettibone and co‑defendant Joly Ls. Bimplis were brought before Judge Smilth for the murder of Governor Stounenberg on December Cantier. Arraigned Friday, they were guarded closely and returned to prison after the indictment read. Indictment alleges they supervised construction of a bomb and caused its intentional use, with two specific charges: discharging the bomb and arranging its detonation to kill the victim.
The Oklahoma statehood measure, approved 37 to 28 by the Senate after striking provisions for Ariane and New Mexicy, creates Oklahoma out of Oklahoma and Indian territories upon adopting a constitution. It sets a constitutional convention with representatives from each territory and outlines male citizen eligibility.
Washington The Post reports cabinet reshuffle rumors as William H Tutt of Ohio is linked to a western command move. Retirement of Henry S Brown opens a vacancy as the nation weighs presidential era transitions under Theodore Roosevelt era action.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a nephew accused of grime, an inmate at Leavenworth, a search party, and a connection to an elder relative. Details are unclear with many garbled names and phrases. no coherent event or outcome can be established from the legible bits.
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