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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1916
Page
17
London chamber of commerce urges partitioning the world into economic blocs with abrogation of most favored nations treaties. It proposes graded tariffs by group, with enemy countries paying up to 30 percent and an estimated yearly revenue of 375 million dollars.
Seth Low, former mayor of New York and once president of Columbia University, died Sunday at Brownbrook Farm Bedford Hills New York at age 66 after months of illness. Born January 18 1850 in Brooklyn he rose from merchant family to political prominence and was elected mayor in 1880 later reelected in 1883.
London reports King George sent a message to General Sir Douglas Haig praising the British commander and troops for a brilliant success and expressing confidence in complete victory. The note underscores the confidence and pride of the crown in Allied fighting in France.
Amsterdam dispatch reports withdrawal of German guards along the Belgian and Dutch frontier. Belgian families who sought entry into Holland are crossing the line with their possessions on various conveyances.
In Long Beach California a coroner's inquest will determine the cause of death of W. L. Jenninus a former machinery superintendent. He was found near a cat he killed with chloroform fumes and investigators believe he inhaled the anesthetic while killing the animal. Eight alleged Blackmail gang members face charges tied to extortion and racketeering of wealthy women. They reportedly have over 250000 dollars in cash in custody of federal agents and will be transported to Philadelphia for trial.
Prince Albert, second son of King George, has been invalided home due to an abdominal ailment, according to an official communication from London palace.
A thief entered the home of Kiward FOC Young at Gakhuret and fled with valuables valued at $29,000. The incident follows another theft involving Lat Lang Araneh, Jo-Vin Palloe, and a suspect described as riding to the scene. Police investigations ongoing.
A fragmentary report from Homestead details a bandit incident involving Bank of Homestead. Mrs Friday announced legal action in the ensuing court case, as police investigate the Over lados enuth of Wwe men.
British forces shattered German lines north of Combles gaining three towns two woods and high ground between Combles and the Bapaume road. Prisoners exceed 2,300 as the British push toward Bapaume with French and Serbian allies breaking Bulgarian defenses in Macedonia. Italians advance toward Trieste and Romanians report transfers northward in Dobrudja while a circus elephant named Mary is executed in Tennessee after killing its trainer.
Crown Prince Ruprecht has been assigned to supreme command units within the meutonic forces. The move places the heir to the throne in a high level of military leadership during ongoing operations.
A report from the Rio Grande frontier says Mexican forces fired on an American group twelve miles north of Del Rio Friday night. One person was killed and another wounded, with U S troops responding with small arms fire.
Anderson and Keb authorities report an anthrax outbreak in Nebra county with 380 cattle affected. The disease is spreading rapidly and several animals have died, prompting urgent containment measures.
The Pacific Coast Steamboat Company’s miner Congress, bound for Coos Bay, burned rapidly after a fire in steerage. Dredge Michie arrived off the bar two miles from the bay and rescued all on board. No panic occurred as Captain Cousins and crew directed lifeboats and evacuations.
Vice President Marshall formally accepted the Democratic renomination on Thursday night, praising Woodrow Wilson and outlining administration achievements. He portrayed himself as an observer in Congress and lauded the president for steady leadership amid international turmoil. The dispatch also notes concerns over a typhus and yellow fever outbreak in Mexico and possible quarantine measures.
An explosion at the Our Powder Powder Company plant in Carneys Point New Jersey involved several thousand pounds of smoke love powder. Nineteen workers at the Wilmington Delaware plant were burned with most seriously injured.
A Taft attache in New York published a letter Thursday attacking the current administration and urging action in the Hughes National College league. Willem HM appears in the report, noting sharp criticism of government policy.
Washington reports a British torpedo boat violated American neutrality by stopping and examining the Philippine steamer Cebu near Carabao Island. HMS No. 2 officer searched for a man named Bady, took manifests, and noted boarding at 3:60 a. m. on 9 11 16. A protest to Great Britain is expected.
James Bulger faces death sentence for the killing of Lloyd F. Nicodemus as plans are set for the week beginning November 12. Court actions and final sentencing procedures are expected to unfold in the coming days.
A woman named for Congress, Healthy Mrw. Pranene ¢asl, was nominated for the Berind Washington district on the Democratic and Progressive tickets. She is listed as a member of the legislature and her nomination is noted in the report.
Dispatch from Juarez reports Francisco Villa leading about 600 bandits who attacked Chihuahua City on September 16. The defenders repulsed the assault with heavy losses. captured penetrators were executed and General Trevino was wounded. Villa boasted of celebrating Independence Day there.
Washington officials say guard organizations mustered into federal service at state mobilization points will soon begin border duty along the Mexican border. Secretary Baker personally supervises movements and intends all guard units to train before discharge, tying state camp troops to relieve border units so they may return home and be mustered out.
Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis in Chicago fixed the bonds of the Central Trust Company of Illinois as a receiver for the private bank of Michael Michniuk at 4 cents and creditor bond at 2 cents, contrasting his earlier $29,000,000 fine against Standard Oil.
Wasco Oregon report states a woman faced charges after she administered poison to her 4 year old daughter Dorothy III suffering typhoid fever and to her infant and sister before taking poison herself. Dorothy died instantly but the infant and sister survived.
East Lake City reports four weeks of intensive citizen soldiers training with no accidents or discipline issues. The Fort Douglas camp closed September 16 as one of the best arranged and most satisfactory programs in the United States.
Lt. Lela Allen Lo Henson, Socialist candidate for president, criticized President Wilson and Charles B. Hughes in a Saturday speech for their campaign utterances. She accused them of forgetting the interests of the people in their rush to please influential interests.
Speculators from Lone and Rome resell ten million eggs during the last week in Italy as ordered by the government. Eggs are offered publicly at two cents each, half the market prime, signaling a controlled price move amid market pressure and government intervention.
Incomplete OCR fragment notes prices for anthracite varieties and a separate line references bituminous coal with a price. Names, places, or dates are not discernible. The readable data suggests market pricing but specifics are unclear.
New York reports the death of Charles Becker, infamous as a forger and penman of bills. He passed away in poverty after a life marked by international notoriety and crime, with details remaining scant in the obituary.
Former United States senator Albert J. Beveridge of Smallin will embark on a four week speaking tour through the central and western states beginning October 5 to advocate Hughes and Fee banks.
A scrambled digest of Nevada and surrounding area events. Reports include accidents and injuries from Carson City Lovelock Gardnerville Reno and Elko, a man jailed for forgery in Goldfield, a fatality case near Lovelock, a runaway horse rescue in Gardnerville, and railway paper supply worries affecting national news. Also mentioned are farm loans in Reno and Seattle, worker arrests, and weather-related incidents across towns.
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