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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1909
Page
5
Fragmented text reports election turmoil with mentions of mobs in Kentucky and New York. It cites threats and violence against women tied to political tension, alleged killings, and a government portrayal as driving unrest alongside court cases and criminal acts.
In Athens a clash between field batteries and rebel naval officers lasted about twenty minutes with torpedo boats retiring under smoke. Lieutenant Tibaldos led roughly 300 mutineers opposing promotions reforms. Four British warships later arrived near Phalerum as the rebellion appeared to wane. In Pittsburgh, the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society reported record savings, while AFL leaders Samuel Gompers John Mill and Frank Morrison faced contempt terms. In Omaha trials, evidence linked Willem Mathews to the Volon Pacific mail train robbery as proceedings continue.
In American Falls Idaho A M Abbott shot his wife four times on the Cottage hotel porch and then killed himself. The tragedy sprang from domestic trouble worsened by heavy drinking. Mrs Abbott had recently sought divorce and feared for her life, arming herself but unable to act. Abbott, a longtime local foreman, was described as dangerous when drinking but otherwise well disposed.
Professor Hesres J. Young, head of the mines and geological department, warns that the old Virginia City mining camp is sinking into the canyon side. He notes the ground has already slipped several feet in recent years and predicts further subsidence unless preventive measures are taken.
A Kansas crime scene reports two fatalities after a violent incident with unknown assailants. Police investigate motives and connections to local residents as relatives grieve. No confirmed suspects named at this time.
Story reports heavy losses at sea near the coast of Maine with a ship destroyed on a shoal. Rescue attempts saved only a few crewmen as a storm tossed boats and men struggle to reach the vessel amid wreckage and chaos.
Justice Heit of the United States circuit court ruled Tuesday that the sugar trust and its directors are not liable on a conspiracy in restraint of trade charge. The decision centers on the operation of the matters of nations and invalidates the action against Gustav B. Kiser and Thomas B. Harned.
Cadet Eugene A Byrne, of West Point, died from injuries sustained in the Army Harvard football game. The death leads Col Hugh L Scott to announce no further football this year. The incident followed a crushing pile that twisted the cadet’s neck. Byrne’s father, former Buffalo police chief, was with him at death. A separate notice reports Edward Entwhistle’s death, the Rocket’s veteran fireman aged 84, and notes his role with Stephenson.
Portland jury returns indictments against Walter H. Moore president W Cooper Morris cashier K E Lytle Leo Friede and Henry A Moore directors for accepting deposits after insolvency Embezzlement counts added against Moore and Morris.
An affidavit from Ravilli County farmer George W. Golleder is secured as part of the Cook Barrill Mt McKinley dispute. The document alleges Barrill told Bima that he and Dr. Cook reached the summit at the time the employer asserts. The filing was pursued for Dr. Cook's local counsel three days ago.
A shell of details describes a wreck near Villefranche in France where a gunola train or motor car crashed into a ravine. One person is killed and twelve injured amid chaotic scenes and missing passengers.
Henry B Lagler arrives in Chicago to assume duties as public librarian with a $6000 salary. The Wisconsin journalist will push reforms for freer book access and improved facilities at the Michigan Avenue building.
Librarian Legler promotes expanding free-delivery stations and increasing branch libraries in Chicago. He advocates relaxed borrowing limits, greater juvenile circulation, and broader cardholder privileges while stressing careful, trustee-approved changes. Legler’s background includes Milwaukee school board secretary and Wisconsin state library commissioner.
Chicago suburb Oak Park deploys dog police to counter daring robberies sweeping the village. Local authorities report increasing crime and heightened patrols to deter incidents and pursue suspects.
Readers learn that since two police dogs nicknamed Nick Carter and Jesse James joined the force, holdups and burglaries have slowed. The article notes the dogs are trained to pursue suspects under any conditions.
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