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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1902
Page
2
A collage of bold, meandering notes covers varied topics from Lipton and arbitration to high society marriages and stage farce. It mentions Nellie Joy winning a Kentucky Futurity stake, Louis G. Knox’s marriage, Patten’s horse origin theory, and Venice style civic chatter alongside playful jests about Sultanate theatrics and police ice boxes.
The coal region marked Mitchell Day with mine closures and large demonstrations in Wilkesbarre. About 10,000 workers lined the parade, waving flags and wearing Julia Mitchell badges. President Mitchell praised the miners and urged unity, warning that operators and the public would bear any strike costs.
Montana Supreme Court rules Clark Democracy of Silvertow County entitled to official ballot line. Proceedings against Clerk Weston over ballot placement heard. ruling shapes local contest amid broad political conflict. Funeral notices and scattered obituaries accompany the day’s civic news.
President Theodore Roosevelt declares Thanksgiving Day for Thursday November 27 in 1902. He urges nationwide cessation of work and worship to thank Almighty God for a year of peace and plenty, with John Hay as Secretary of State witnessing the seal on the proclamation.
The Conn murder case on Willow Creek stays unresolved with conflicting statements from Mrs Conn the elderly mother of James Conn who died at Jaclook Thursday After a rambling claim she fixed the prenatal crime in the Coons she is said to be deranged for years and questions arise about her involvement A theory suggests James Conn killed by his own hand or by his mother with a hammer and a Winchester rifle while others recount a violent past involving multiple families and alleged hangings The report notes a series of sensational details and possible connections across several towns and incidents but leaves the core facts unclear
After five months and nine days 140,000 miners return to work as miners vote unanimously to accept arbitration. John Mitchell’s leadership praised for guiding the union toward orderly end and preparations for the arbitration commission.
A president addresses observers, stating UMW leaders seek fair talks with companies via intermediaries. He notes assurances against blacklisting, hopes for old jobs, and a gradual resumption of work as miners return. The speech touches on broader labor and pension issues while urging voter understanding.
Strike began May 12 1902 affecting miners and other workers. Women and children were among those out of work. Capital invested in coal mines faced pressure as operators suffered daily losses in coal prices. Total losses from the strike accumulated across the industry.
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