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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1902
Page
2
Local notice from the Kemmerer Publishing Co and associated entities outlines publication details and the role of partner firms in distribution and printing. The fragmented text lists names and locations tied to the Kemmerer camera branding and publishing network, indicating a historical small-town newspaper business structure.
Multiple Western incidents including deaths by train and gunshot, a boy killed during target practice near Denver, a man crushed while attempting theft, a mining strike in Durango, a Denver mother poisoning her children, severe drought threatening farmers, large wool sales in Casper, a gold rush stampede near Sand Creek, and a fatal fever outbreak in Mountan towns.
Reports claim the Dominican capital capitulated on Friday as revolutionists gain control. Vice-President Vasquez, a Dominican-born leader, moves to assume government while negotiations with General Des Champs for Porto Plata’s surrender fail. Jimmnne seeks refuge at the French consulate in San Domingo.
Eighty four Moro prisoners under guard tried to escape at a dinner guard line in Mindanao. A preconcerted signal led to gunfire that killed thirty two Moros and captured nine. The rest fled. Captain Moore of the Twenty seventh Infantry was wounded and may have his life saved by skull trepanation. Hopes remain for other wounded officers.
The Cuban senate and house of representatives met at noon in the palace with Governor-General Wood delivering an address. He stated no executive power would transfer until formal government handover, and urged approval of credentials while identifying the presidential slate and lawmakers for the new regime. The senate convened at Palace Segundo and the house at Commandado General de Lamarina.
A liquor fueled mob of Italians terrorized Corliss Wisconsin driving residents indoors. Two women were slightly wounded by revolvers and two men cut by knives. Ravine and Sigel Bauman with a deputy posse restored order after a brief clash. two attackers were arrested while others fled.
A garbled report details a cloudburst near Oklahoma City causing drownings and property losses, plus a trial involving Warren Buliel's wife Jol related to aiding and abetting a crime. The text references a plea and potential long-term imprisonment with unspecified penalties.
Cablegram from Brigadier General George W. Davis claims eighty fours of Sultan Bayan’s forces surrendered at dawn, with Bayan and leaders dead after a formidable assault on the principal Moro fort. The report praises Colonel Frank D. Baldwin and his regiment for the siege, notes heavy Moro casualties, and mentions prisoners awaiting release after two forts are secured. Reports also recount brutal fighting near Canton and Qing Shaws with thousands killed as imperial troops advance.
A blazing inferno erupted on the right bank of the Nile at Mount Gaol amid extreme heat. The intense flames damaged thousands of residences and about 200 stores, with the weather blamed for fueling the blaze and complicating suppression efforts.
The Chinese prefecture proper faces a tense scene as troops are sent by Governor Yoo Shi Kai to quell rioting after a priest’s murder. The unrest is marked by banners calling to abolish missionaries and a stern crackdown is ordered to restore order in the province.
A fierce blaze swept Mi Gamer on the Nile’s Damotie branch from Thursday afternoon to Saturday, destroying multiple homes and forcing villagers to escape with little more than their belongings. Pioneer newspaper man Hugh McQuaid, Montane’s founder of United Independent, died of apoplexy during coverage. Motjuald moved to Booksee then retired to Helene a year ago.
The article portrays J P Morgan and allied American interests as vastly powerful, claiming control over 14 steamship lines and 44 railroads with vast land and sea tonnage. It argues their combined capitalization reaches 9.51 billion and that their wealth exceeds global monetary totals, with extensive imperial-scale influence across continents. Also noted is a collapse of public debt figures and a catastrophic tornado in Bengal with widespread casualties and crop losses.
Congrerssey Cummings aged 61 from Ban Yori entered Baltimore April 11 for kidney trouble. An operation four days later by Dr. Commiliyn failed and he died from pleurisy on April 25 after a long decline. His widow now reports the condition worsened and he remains between life and death.
A wave of labor action hits lumber yards as about 50 workers plus 22 more from a city dealer quit Thursday morning rather than accept the proposed eight hour day. Meanwhile 20 yard workers also walk out as union leaders press for a shorter shift while negotiations continue. The Boer leaders meet May 5 with no firm decision on peace terms.
Reports say delegates may attend a Vereeniging peace conference on May 15 with burghers voting by ballot. Amalgamated Copper plans to consolidate major mines under its control, amid market chatter in Wall Street. Also notes turmoil in Santo Domingo, Mexico, and a major earthquake impact near Quezil with 30,000 homeless and over 60 dead.
May 7 report from Hovax notes the house passed the anti conspiracy bill from the judiciary committee without debate. An amendment to enforce the personal tax for the District of Columbia was added to the District appropriation bill and approved. Diplomatic consular aid for the republic of Cales was approved. The bankruptcy act amendment was tabled. Senate again considers the Rosebud Indian reservation bill and the sundry civil bill but does not complete action.
May 3 reports show Hovax and Congressman Jayne offering resolutions on the death of Representative Amos J. Cummings. The House recessed to observe memorials in the hall. In the Senate, debate over the Philippine question grew heated as Spooner Lodel and Foraker challenged administration and highlighted partisan tensions.
May 5 session sees a dead appropriation for a statue dedication and expressions of regret. A bill in another section discusses purchasing actions and administration spending. The omnibus measure ties Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona to statehood steps while debates loom over territorial readiness and Philippine governance.
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