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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1905
Page
2
The Antelope, a Canadian vessel seized by Japan, is declared a prize. Reports note other global incidents including Russian squadron remnants heading to Nagasaki for winter and widespread injuries from recent football play.
Chicago police uncover a ring allegedly trafficking American women as maids to China. Reported leaders include two women, one in Chicago and one in Shanghai. Recruits were lured by promises of wealth and sponsorship, then shipped overseas and sold to wealthy Chinese households.
A family of seven, Louis and Alice Mattinon and their five children, were killed in a blaze that destroyed their home in Port Rukal, Krant county. Investigators found charred remains, with the fire described as unusually intense and rapid, and authorities pursued leads as to the cause. Local residents and authorities mourn the tragedy, noting the loss of a mother and her children and the impact on the community.
The readable fragments describe an unclear note detailing a meeting or event at an unspecified time and place. Key names or terms are garbled, leaving uncertain participants and purpose. No coherent actions or outcomes are discernible from the OCR scraps.
Baron Komura, Japan's chief plenipotentiary, arrived in Tokyo from Vancouver to a restrained welcome. Troops and gendarmes lined the streets as Emperor Meiji received him warmly at the palace. The baron reportedly briefed the emperor on the peace negotiations and Roosevelt's mediation, and received a valued written message commending his services.
Stockholm reports the union between Norway and Sweden, in force since 1814, has been dissolved after both houses of parliament passed a government bill repealing the union and recognizing Norway as a state separate from Sweden. The lower chamber approved the bill without debate. a few senators warned of irreparable misfortune but the move proceeded.
The official ukase dated October 16 dismisses Grand Duke Cyril from imperial service on grounds of his marriage to Princess Victoria. He loses honors and his Russian income of 16 2,500,000 rubles tied to a fortune. The grand duke left Petrograd Monday night.
A westbound Pacific passenger train No. 1 derailed near Kite causing injuries to Sinhia and Seventeen personas, with one fatality reported. Reported Monday morning, investigators cite a possible mechanical fault and sleep deprivation as factors.
Rome reports that Italy’s actions in Paris London and Berlin regarding the Moroccan affair were friendly and conciliatory and helped France agree to a German proposed conference. Italy plans to continue using influence to foster understanding between France and Germany as relations remain cordial. France will also send a naval squadron to Genoa to greet King Victor Emmanuel on his October 28 harbor inauguration.
Portland Oregon congressman William Williamson of the Second District was sentenced in federal court to ten months in prison and a $500 fine for perjury and related duties. Marlon Biggee and Dr Van Joiner received similar penalties while another defendant agreed to a lesser term. Williamson will serve the sentence in county jail while the other two face additional restrictions and appeals proceed.
Censoring hides many details but papers say Crete clash involved Canen troops gendarmes and civil guards occupying Ary mo Allan vone. Insurgents reportedly suffered five killed and eight wounded while Russian troops intervened to restore order.
Japanese observers expect Korea can be developed to tap its natural resources with adequate capital and foresight. In Manila Mindanao reports note Moro groups showing support as authorities move to consolidate governance and prepare for European involvement.
A janitor investigated a potential gas leak by lighting a candle causing a dangerous incident. The event occurred Monday in a basement area near the DUH building, injuring a person named Waneneht and affecting others in the immediate vicinity.
Private Albert Laste of the Twenty ninth battery was killed at noon Friday near Fort Riley. Privates John Connolly J G Simpson likely fatally injured, Leary Norman Lancaster and Cline hospitalized with broken limbs and internal injuries. A large number of artillerymen injured as six horses for two limbers bolted after a signal flare, drivers scattered, horses dashed down a cliff in a mass accident during target practice.
London report on the death of renowned actor Sir Henry Irving. He collapsed after a Friday night performance in Bradford while playing Becket and had recently appeared in King Richard and The Bells. He died just before medical aid could arrive as managers confronted a dramatic end to a celebrated stage career.
In Saint Petersburg the president is told first of Emperor Nicholas II signing a peace treaty after a conference at Portmouth. The notice reaches Roosevelt before the French government and before the treaty is sent to Paris for ratification. Lamadorff signs for Russia. the delay follows diplomacy before formal notification.
Judge Judee Eason grants Captain Taggart divorce and custody of two children Culver aged 7 and Charlo. The mother may join the children, custody arrangements to allow visitation as per court order. Separate notes reference unrelated international newspaper arrivals and political changes in the Philippines and U.S. administration speculation.
A garbled OCR fragment references a trial process, mentions a jury, a jail setting, and county authorities. Names and places are unreadable, with several placeholders and misread words, giving an unclear picture of charges or outcomes.
Fire in a three story building at 672 Jefferson Avenue killed Kantrin, 27, and Sapantheall chill with several occupants leaping from windows. Firemen extinguished a blaze suspected incendiary origin after a quarrel with a wife.
The commission outlined a plan for the entalllabe ment of O TIKIAHArMlemtinet with a conferener inviting all the th Tinetionarion to meet. The project aims to gather strong support and finalize details before submission to the assembly.
Senator Long, after touring the Far East with Taft, urged freer trade for the Philippines. He warned ongoing droughts and typhoons have damaged crops and worsened finances, noting native discontent stems from conditions rather than revolution. He and the president expect action on tariff relief in the upcoming sessions.
Seoul report says Japan seeks protectorate over Korea as sole path to advance projects. Hayashi, moving with elder statesmen, aims to secure influence before Husain and Russian envoys return, with diplomats wary of ongoing changes and local sentiment in Korea.
A severed head was found on Rast Eighteenth Street near Avenue A, and parts of a body discovered in a Third Avenue house. Victim identified as Thomas Corcoran. police say he was killed likely Wednesday night. Evidence indicates dismemberment and concealment in a room and hamper amid the building managed by Frederick Raver, an elevator runner.
Washington reports General Wright intends to resign as governor general of the Philippine commission around December 1, citing divisions over the Philippine situation. Like B Wright, he will retire from that post and return to the United States for a leave before stepping down. It is expected he will go back to Memphis Tennessee to resume his law practice.
Jerome turned down for district attorney by the Democratic convention in Tam away tall Me Deberne accepted and Will he oho of the ipponente of Me Heroine. A former Senator WJ. Keemons faced trial for adopting a belle during the last version of the Jem Inte and returned a guilty verdict Thursday evening. Keemons’ attorney Elmmons reacted emotionally as the verdict was read.
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