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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1902
Page
2
The Kemmerer Camera is published by the Kemmerer Publishing Co. with DS Quealy as president and W A Avery as secretary treasurer. The brief item notes trees and local business interests while outlining the masthead and leadership in a compact community notice.
A sweeping, error-filled digest cites melted gold coins, plague cases in Hong Kong, rioting in Fort de France, Mont Pelee's ash plume, a Martinique eruption, and a collapsed college in Spain. It notes Western political reforms, labor unrest, famine in Moscow, and multiple deadly incidents, while hinting at colonial and imperial tensions across continents.
An extensive gas explosion at Fraterville coal mine in Tennessee traps and kills between 176 and 265 workers and boys who arrived to work in the morning. Only one loader, William Morgan, survives but is severely injured and blinded. Rescue efforts fail to save any lives. The mine, opened in 1870, lies about three miles from its entrance where workers were stationed.
Reports from Goliad Texas describe a tornado Sunday afternoon that killed ninety eight people and injured to, with property losses around 200000. The storm destroyed 150 stores and residences, followed a hailstorm, and swept a mile and a half long by 250 yards wide path, burying victims under debris as rescuers worked amid collapse and confusion.
The first official estimate of Mont Pelee's explosion results places 43000 people buried in St Pierre ruins. Six thousand rescued by ships or by fleeing. About 3000 likely drowned. Mont Pelee continues to vent large blasts of smoke covering island districts.
London Daily Chronicle correspondent reports a thwarted plan to kill Emperor Francis Joseph in transit. The night train from Vienna to Budapest was due for final inspection at Vienna's state railway terminus ten minutes before the emperor's arrival. A paper tomb bomb was found in the imperial compartment and a probe led to the dismissal of several railroad workers.
The senate voted to confirm J B Yost for the Lewiston Idaho land office amid protests led by Senator Dubois. National committeeman Stanrod likely to push another appointment soon after. A windstorm battered St Joseph Maine causing roof damage and injuries at Garfield wheel building and nearby schools.
Police raid Atiacia Go ty area to arrest barricaded black outlaw. A gun battle ensues with Gatling gunfire and rifles, injuring six and killing several, while a white citizen and three officers fall. The towered block burns as troops arrive and a leader is killed by bullets.
A radical plot to assassinate King Alfonso was uncovered with six conspirators arrested including Gabriel Lopez, an insurance employee. Dynamite cartridges were found at Lopez's location and weapons were seized. An anarchist network reportedly planned to strike during the royal procession. Six medical students, a printer, a carpenter and a mason are among the detainees.
A cyclone swept across Texas and four states from the Gulf near Goliad to Kentucky, causing heavy loss of life and immense property damage. Goliad reports ninety dead and twenty five wounded amid a vast sea of destruction.
A gale on Saturday caused panic among about 150 passengers aboard the steamer Warrior returning from Santo Catalina island to San Pedro. Knight of Spokane Washington fell overboard and drowned, while another man jumped overboard and was swept away by the sea. the second man was rescued by the boat crew.
Earthquakes hit the southern part of Portugal with no deaths reported. The disturbances appear linked to upheavals within the Wert Ladies group.
The 14 month old child of Mr and Mrs Geo Malory of Fenua four miles southeast of Shelbyville Indiana was fatally stung by bees. The infant was playing near a number of beehives when the bees attacked, and died from the injuries.
A fire at Armour & Company lard refinery in the Union Stock Yards Chicago destroyed the five story plant at Forty third Street and Center Avenue. Seventeen workers were injured, seven seriously possibly life threatening, as three lard tanks exploded and the building burnt quickly. Thousands were nearby and the blaze leveled the structure within an hour.
A riot broke out in Kingston Jamaica when soldiers from a West Indian colored regiment attacked civilians with razored weapons and civilians countered with studded clubs. Twenty people were wounded on both sides and military patrols restored order.
All the Boer delegates are assembled at Vereeniging Transvaal and will vote by ballot for the conference. During deliberations Lord Kitchener promised immunity from attack to all commandos whose leaders attend the talks.
Min Corrie Nation received a jail term of ninety days and a fine after a Topeka court proceeding. She stated she would not appeal as she began serving the sentence. The judge and prosecutors described the case as part of a broader inquiry.
Fragmentary OCR text from Idaho news page shows garbled phrases and misread names. It mentions Idaho and names like Agate and Radway in a jumbled sequence with inconsistent verbs. Content is unreadable but preserves strong local identifiers and potential place names.
A garbled police report from Quewnstand describes a murder case tied to a trolley incident near Coyin's Hore. Investigators pursue leads as the public awaits further details on the suspect and motive.
The anthracite mine workers in Hasleton Pennsylvania voted to continue the strike against the mine owners. Total vote 114 for suspension 401 against strike 140 majority for strike. President Mitchell signals continuation as UMW policy. Fear of union destruction grows amid owner opposition to concessions and possible spread to other regions.
A delegation led by Soron Menes former foreign affairs minister sails to Cape Haitien aboard the Manoel to negotiate with northern revolutionary leaders and avert civil war. Port au Prince reports quiet administration resumed with offices open as funds delay northern march. General Sam faces a calumny claim denied in a public interview.
In the wrecked city of St. Pierre workers toil amid unsanitary conditions as dead are burned with petroleum and tar. Great fires illuminate the ruins and mislead observers to think Port de France burned. Charred pillars resemble tree trunks while walls crumble. heat from Mont Palme melts tram rollers at Uruelle Sugar mills, underscoring the devastation.
A long, unclear report describes a May 4 hearing in Inver Oly related to the alleged battery on a young boy. Details mention Myra Mall assisting, public interest, and a legal action about a public school. A separate Hazen/Hawaii note references Joseph McDonald and other names in a separate criminal case.
The report outlines Senate and House actions on naval appropriations, Philippine policy, and related measures. It notes debates over military funding, wartime goods, and pensions, with emphasis on the Philippine outrages discussion, Cuba relations, and West Indies considerations as the session proceeds.
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