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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1907
Page
10
A mosaic of early 20th century notices reports a Port Blakely mill fire in Seattle causing $75,000 loss with rebuilding plans, Nevada compulsory schooling, a Portland suicide, thefts and robberies in Malta and Tonopah, a Pacific coast iron workers strike threat, gambling machine seizures, and various local incidents across western states.
Salt Lake City reports a two day street car strike ending with the company agreeing to a raise for motormen and conductors and a 10 percent bump for barn men. Union sympathizers attacked cars and crews during the disruption, with police averting further violence.
Dispatch from Vienna reports a Montenegro revolt with a military government proclaimed and Premier Tomanovics resigning his cabinet. Prince Nicholas reportedly refuses acceptance. armed bands advance on Cettinje and clashes occur in Podgretza. Several people killed or wounded as militia is called out amid national anger at government actions against leading papers Nikecas.
United States Circuit Court of Appeals affirms district rulings against Armour Packing Swift Morris and Cudahy Packing for accepting concessions of 12 cents per hundred pounds on through bills for transportation of provisions from Kansas City to Christiana and foreign points. Judge Hook and Judge Adams concur in the opinion. This ruling underpins future action pending Supreme Court review.
U S Supreme Court holds North Carolina Railroad Commission may compel railroads to adjust schedules to serve passengers. Atlantic Coast Railroad Company v Corporation Commission of North Carolina. Justices rule state authority to regulate routes and times is legitimate under statute.
Kennetha Wie Edward Collier charged with killing Villaye Dreyer by running a vehicle into her on a public road. He was found guilty and fined 1000 dollars plus costs. Court records show the wreck and subsequent burning of the vehicle as punishment, with ongoing public safety concerns noted.
President Roosevelt steadied panicked spectators at Jamestown Exposition in Norfolk Virginia by urging Virginians to abandon pushing and uphold gallantry. He spoke from a shaky balcony table as civil guards struggled to control the mob. The day included a sunrise 300 gun salute and a review of the international fleet.
In Lahore British India authorities report unrest among Hindus and later riots in Lahore and the Punjab. The government plans forceful suppression if needed, backed by support of the Muslim population. Enlistment in volunteers surges with five Supreme Court judges and other leading officials joining as privates.
A freight engine boiler exploded near O fallon Missouri on Saturday wrecking the engine and caboose. Engineer Paul Lynch Fireman Frank Appleby and Brakeman George Brown, all of Moberly Missouri, were killed. Conductor Dessert and an unknown brakeman were injured. Dessert dragged himself a quarter mile to flag a passenger train from Kansas City, saving it from collision before collapsing.
In a characteristic Council of Empire speech Count Witte defended liberal support for experts assisting committees in the Douma. He critiqued imperial revenue parallels and questioned the upper house’s purpose urging participation in national reform. The remark drew Liberal approval.
A committee of government officials halted protests and urged restraint as tensions rose over a Mayan weapons program and a Havana based dispute. The text lists agencies and dates but remains unclear on precise actions or outcomes.
Washington figure Hermann former congressman from Oregon and former commissioner of the general land office was acquitted of destroying public records by a jury verdict at 12:40 Saturday. The trial lasted twelve weeks with twenty one hours of deliberation as his counsel and the jury reflected on the case.
Baffling deaths spread through a mining region after a storm devastates a town. Antonia Alvares and Garcia Alfanin Teaecart are named among the dead as Tarroon Fort Worth suffers extensive property damage and casualties. The village of Hanming is nearly wiped out with multiple fatalities.
In Brussels, an anarchist ship and four armed men were arrested near a church where Prince Albert of Belgium, heir presumptive to the Congo throne, planned a visit. A confessional-spotter found one man hiding, and three others were later detained. The prisoners confessed to French anarchist ties and plotted to assassinate the prince. Albert had been named heir after October 4, with formal sovereignty later recognized.
John Shire, in Butte Montana, confesses to killing Morris Chaplin a wealthy auctioneer in 1906 after years of claimed haunting. He says Chaplin flashed a large roll of billfolds during a card game and planned to rob him. Shire described entering Chaplin's home and killing the man with a stool as Chaplin advanced. He sought confinement at the county jail and spoke of mob pressure and persistent guilt.
A violent incident occurred during a cattle drive near White Waly fifty five miles from home Perr Swanson was shot and wounded. Grover Peruyis Peter Swanton and A Byaney were among attackers reported by local cattlemen as the alleged perpetrators. The scene involved a large herd from Free Diah and left victors seeking vengeance amid anger over the assault.
The case centers on the murder of James Mambal in Kentucky. Witnesses describe a planned killing and a money motive linked to a man named Winkler. The trial, marked by lengthy deliberations, proceeds with Beuatie Hargis and others facing related charges.
A fragmented court note details Bradfon Matre maker accused of breaking a promised marriage with Ros, claiming she had a will to claim property. The document mentions a written statement about a marriage plan set for June and questions the lover’s intent.
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