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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1917
Page
4
Turmoil around Petrograd grows as Generals Kornilov and Klemboveli resist Kerensky and seek military dictatorship. Kerensky bans absolute powers, vows to crush counter revolution, while German pressure and Allied observers fear a broader civil war across the Baltic and Romanian fronts.
Two anarchists were shot during a riot in Milwaukee as police fought to break up a patriotic outdoor meeting in the Tillin section. Two detectives, Alsbert Templin and John Go Kydlewets, were wounded slightly while officers moved to separate protesters. The Hallans remain unidentified. Evangelist A Guilhan reported organizing sermons aimed at inciting patriotism and aiding the clash.
A devastating blast killed three people as emergency crews worked through a tangled urban area. Fire, police, and witnesses described widespread damage and ongoing investigations into the cause and parties involved.
Orderly British bombardment continues as German attacks stall along a two mile front near Bois des Fosses Hols des Courieres and near the Meuse. French lines hold with many German dead counted. Haig’s forces press in Flanders while Berlin reports repulsed attacks and cautious reconnaissance. In Washington Hoover moves to place sugar industry under federal control via a commission to import raw sugar.
The Belgian lawyer and teen adviser to the American protection group arrives in the United States to present a report and deliver an address to the American Bar Association on Prussian law as applied to Belgium. He was involved in the Edith Cavell case.
Dr Georg Michaels claims Germany will soon disclose its peace terms after talks on Alsace Lorraine. A circulating outline, attributed to Foreign Secretary von Kuehlmann, mentions Belgium and northern France restoration and other territorial adjustments in what diplomats call a feeble proposal.
American officials say Sweden and other neutrals will face a six week embargo on food and supplies as the United States and Entente seek to cut off German aid. The move targets Swedish iron exports and war industries, with warnings that stopping trade could shorten the war by months.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a German embargo and related political or editorial notes. Names and places are unreadable. no clear events, dates, or organizations are identifiable. The readable parts suggest an international embargo topic without concrete details.
A garbled OCR note describes Kadlee Caen involved in a driving incident near Murty bead af duitle at a seaport location, with unclear details on the vehicle and outcome. The fragment references The Grane Werke and Here amd idee te Ludut fdoeh in connection to the event.
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Argentina sent passports to Count Luxburg, the German charge d affaires, while protests raged in Buenos Aires. Riot mobs attacked German businesses including Calle 25 de Mayo buildings, the German club, and La Union newspaper as security forces guarded the German minister arriving to receive his passports.
Coal producers operating in Carbon and Hinrty county fields announced a general wage rise for all mine workers effective September 1. Increases vary by labor class but total production costs are seen rising by about 10 cents per ton. UK Fuel Co led the move with a plan disclosed last week, followed by other producers.
A chaotic aerial collision in San Dieu Col, involving private and military aviators, killed several flyers. Reports describe a dual wreck as pilots from St Lena Cab, Oakton, and novices from North Telia aviation schools perished while losing control at altitude. The incident marks one of the era’s deadliest early air accidents.
Lawmakers gathered at the capital with cautious optimism about a quick adjournment and a plan to pass remaining legislation before October 1, signaling a steady pace in legislative action.
Vegetation grown quickly yields more tender vegetables of higher quality. Careful cultivation and good growing conditions are needed to ensure strong yields and flavorful produce.
A brief note outlines cinders used for burfacing and surfacing fentpothe with gravel and mixtures of sand and clay. It mentions general aims to improve satin faction and surface quality.
A brief note claims that increased dragging activities will improve Getter Roads. No additional data or official statements are provided in the fragment. Further details and context are unavailable in the readable text.
The Wyoming State Hospital for the Insane burned Tuesday afternoon causing an estimated loss of $100,000. One hundred and fifty feet of the burned wing were saved and the rest of the men’s building was gashed by fire. Firefighters and workers aided by railroad and mercantile employees battled the blaze amid low water pressure, with the women's hospital and superintendent’s residences unharmed. Deputies guarded remaining property as insurance coverage stood at $75,000.
A federal statement shows Utah’s selective draft to date costing 4020.40 with 2098.00 paid and 085 pending. Eleven counties and Salt Lake division No. 2 reported no expenses as boards volunteered. Salt Lake City division No. 3 had the lowest costs, 217.10 for 128 men.
The Comptroller disclosed a former official connected to UK Chemical National Bank of New York died in 2007. He allegedly forged and diverted about 800000, risking the bank’s capital. The agency stated no impairment to the bank’s capital remained after the alleged crime and noted leadership changes dating back years.
Frost swept through the Great Lakes region and spread southward into Tennessee and nearby states, causing damage to corn, potatoes, beans, cucumbers, and other vegetables. Agencies reported reduced yields and added losses from Sunday night weather, with up to 30 percent damage in some areas.
The article states plans for a distinct unit of Black soldiers within the national army to be formed and stationed in regions where they are governed. It describes segregation by unit and notes implications for recruitment and administration in the military system.
A local notice reports Daling implementing a dry policy in Washingtoe Dallas area with a rent option for a "dey" bowl. The document notes a prohibition on certain items and a load estimated around 1100 units in the county.
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