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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1905
Page
10
A mosaic of reports from 1900 spans executions in Ardmore and revolutions in Colombia, famine fears in Spain, fires in Laporte, and accidents in New Jersey. Notes include political nominations in Cleveland, imperial defenses via Singapore, and unrest in New York City, all reflecting global tensions and calamities of the era.
Washington dispatches report China protests treaty conditions from Portmouth peace terms. Beijing argues twelve months for Manchuria evacuation is excessive and opposes an armed 10 000 man guard for railroads in Chinese territory, warning the guard plan threatens security.
Details released Monday describe the naval armistice and demarcation line agreed by Japan and Russia on September 18. The line runs from Cape Rodsonof east through the Strait of Tartary to the Commander Islands, with restrictions on armed ships. Admiral Shimuamura proposed a coast to coast line south of Vladivostok. Rear Admiral Jessen rejected it. Armistice terms for Korea remain unsettled as negotiators continue work.
A Sunday morning blaze in the Symons Dry Goods basement ignited into a $1,000,000 fire that gutted the Symons store and library and damaged several blocks. Eight people were injured, and a strong wind threatened the whole business district as the Anaconda fire department aided in containing the flames. The burned area stretched along West Park street from Shodair block to Renshaw alley.
A Seattle steamer reports a massive Nome fire that began at 1 am in the Alaska saloon building owned by Dean & O'Reilly. Forty-three business buildings along Front Street burned, with many rear sheds destroyed. Firefighters and Schied & Co aided by others brought engines and halted the spread on the west side.
In Moscow, a congress of zemstvo and municipal representatives from interior Russia and Polish Lithuanian provinces began under Prince Teherbutof with Count Heydon presiding. General Durono's envoy arrived to enforce seating rules and restrict public discussion while the press was allowed in under censorship.
Vladivostok sees a rapid return of old-time business activity as peace restores commerce. Inhabitants who sought refuge during the troubles are coming back, and commerce and industry resume. Forty-five steamers are expected from Hongkong and Shanghai soon, with freight already arriving.
Christiania reports a generally calm press reaction to the Karlstad conference outcome. Papers suggest some opposition is likely but will be accepted as the best possible conclusion for preserving peace. The Var densgang notes the terms meet necessary safeguards for Norwegian interests and warns youths to avoid demonstrations when terms are announced.
At Pekin railway station a bomb exploded in a private car as a train carrying a March mission to study foreign methods departed. Four minor officials were killed and over twenty injured including Prince Thai Toko and Wo Ting Fang. The bomber perished in the blast, triggering heightened security at government offices and railways.
Telegrams report Havana registry elections went smoothly with no disorders except in Placetud where shots were fired but no fatalities. Liberals concede moderates under President Palma won a complete victory nationwide as moderates allegedly prevented some voters from voting.
Special committees from the department of agriculture and the ministry of the interior departed for Russia to oversee famine relief. The government estimates the cost at 20,200,000 dollars. No acute distress is reported yet, with plans for prompt food, seed, grain, fodder distribution and public works to carry the population to the new harvest.
Tokio special reports Captain of the ship Nikana tried to die by his own hand after addressing survivors. He jumped from a window and was severely wounded, now in critical condition at Sakebo Naval Hospital.
Montreal citizen J Albert Mar Un, son of a junior partner of Mayor Lapote of Thinely, killed a 5 year old girl after taking her to an adjoining room Saturday. He appeared calm, saying I have made another angel for heaven.
Ablmaraker supervisor Rowell arrived Saturday at Lown with a turlet in his right arm and his team bruised claiming a bad gun beat with Will Meyers, coachman Welag om Bureh er créek. A man shot in the stomach and another attended by Chysleian. Freight cars derailed from track due to broken rail amid rain. Nearby witness from Spulaane saw wreck ten minutes before the crash.
Washington. General Rog erent Shangtiai cable reports no longer any evidence of boycott provocations and American trade in the north of China shows signs of improvement. The embassy notes a settling of tensions as normal commerce resumes in key markets.
Unclear OCR fragment describes a father Wilting and his child’s death after an incident Monday in this county. Jovon Chambley returned to visit wife and child, an apparent accident occurred near a tub where a child’s head was raised. Hands and a kij? underline a fatal moment. The report hints at a vow or oath following the tragedy.
A woman named Barbara Te) faced a fearsome threat as her husband Domingo Ortea allegedly vowed to kill her. He pressured her through political turmoil, prompting her to flee her home in terror. She describes stumbling down steps and being pursued by attackers, with a sense of imminent danger lingering as she sought safety.
Farmers in Pomfret Conn report gray northern deer overrun fields causing great damage. Officials plan to invoke the new season shooting measure as lawmakers consider action to protect crops and livestock.
Helena Montana Jahy Tully a Fort Mireoula soldier jailed two years earlier for jealousy murder of fellow soldier John Kennedy faced a state court conviction and death sentence but won a stay from the surrender court. The federal court ruled the state court lacked jurisdiction and ordered discharge from custody to the United States court Saturday.
Vague OCR text alleges eight individuals tied to Mire Bon Armatrong and Mire Armelione drugged a client named Mire after a drinking incident. Details are garbled, with references to robbers, a hospital or general ward, and a late night return to a location.
A Russian commission led by Count Ignatief advances a right of assembly with limits for political and economic discussion, second in importance only to convocation of the representative assembly. The plan, reviewed by the Solsky commission, aims to empower free debate while preserving oversight and restricting treasonous topics. The press freedom reform is tied to the broad rights package, with government signals to ease enforcement during campaign discussions.
Washington receives a cable from Cuba’s secretary of state via Cu ban minister Senor O Farrill. The defilement of the U S consulate coat of arms at Clonfigen is denounced as an isolated criminal act, not a Cuban government display of hostility, and a prompt investigation is ordered.
Mexico City reports Yaqui members moved from Sonora to farm regions are faring well. War minister Cosio says care is taken to pay them and ensure upkeep. He believes the policy could seed support for an eventual independent government role in the region.
Madrid reports that Andalusia districts see rising emigration to South America as many families abandon homes and villages. Shipping firms anticipate heavier demand as emigrants seek new opportunities, with local authorities urging orderly departures.
Gold output in Cripple Creek Colorado last month reached 1 028 460 dollars, 110 540 more than July. The Lewis and Clark livestock show opened with 2 100 blooded animals. Reports from Montana Wyoming Oregon Washington and California describe multiple accidents crimes and deaths including a fatality near Kirby Montana a miner shot his wife and took his own life in Butte and a runaway team collision at Salem Oregon.
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