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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1908
Page
2
A garbled page compiles political, literary, and social notes with scattered names including Venice, Venezuela, Charleston, and Melbourne. It references leaders, editors, and observers, mixing critiques of poverty, publishing history, and a long list of persons and places in a dense, uncertain mosaic.
The former British Prime Minister Henry Campbell-Bannerman died after a lingering illness. He had served as head of the British government since 1905 and will be interred at Westminster Abbey followed by a state funeral. The funeral and burial plans were confirmed, with memorials by King Edward and Queen Alexandra to be observed. Campbell-Bannerman, born 1836, led the Liberal Party from Stirling and held office for many years, shaping policy and party leadership during his tenure.
A muddled report notes Loudan orders countermanding sending an Italian envoy to discuss Turkish postal privileges. Turkey accepts Italy should enjoy the same post office rights as other powers, with assurances from the Turkish ambassador in Rome to Tittoni. The item also mentions hospital fire in Mercy hospital, a woman shooting her sister-in-law in Missouri, and other scattered world notices.
The Springfield supreme court ruled the local option liquor law passed by the legislature last year constitutional in all respects. The decision, delivered unanimously, finds no section invalid and holds the law does not interfere with interstate commerce nor create new offenses. It also addresses taxation, district creation, medicine use, and municipal debt obligations linked to license issuance.
A Nebraska tornado struck a family dining room near Tancroth, killing an infant daughter and injuring Mrs. Samuel Mingleson and five others. The cyclone leveled the dwelling, damaged nearby farms, and cut communications as reports spread from Valley Springs to Sioux Falls, with further details sparse.
St. Petersburg reports the death of Gen. Linevitch, aide to Emperor Nicholas and commander of the First Manchurian army, from pneumonia. He fell ill a little over two weeks ago, with several heart failure symptoms appearing. An operation followed after a serious Tuesday attack, but he grew weaker and died Thursday evening.
Washington reports a busy day with roll calls and passage of Speaker Cannon's resolution for a paper trust investigation. A six member committee will conduct the probe: Mann Til, Miller Knn, Stafford Wis, Bannon O, Sims Tenn, Ryan NY. The day also carried news of fatalities, tourism, Arbor Day in Nebraska, a fire chief’s death, a bribery conviction, a Milwaukee theater dedication, and a child’s death from a headache remedy.
Springfield reports the Wanda Dee democracy adopted a personal liberty platform promising maximum liberty provided it did not infringe others rights and instructed delegates to Denver to vote for William J Bryan. Eight national delegates were chosen and two at large electors. Critics argued Bryan was sold out but the convention upheld the resolution amid a hungry, weary crowd.
Four men died and about 100 others narrowly escaped when an explosion rocked Ellsworth Collieries No 1 in Ellsworth Washington county. Foreign workers were among the dead. bodies burned and mangled. Deputy Mine Inspector J W Seathitt arrived to lead a full investigation as gas in a new entry is suspected.
The Supreme Court again reversed Madison county circuit court findings in the Alton school case. It remanded to return a verdict that city leaders unlawfully bar two Bibbs children from attending the white school nearest their home. The case spans ten years with former Gov. and U.S. Senator John M. Palmer among original Bibbs attorneys.
The first step toward freeing Harry K Thaw from the Matteawan State Asylum was taken in White Plains where James G Graham counsel for Thaw obtained an order directing the asylum superintendent to let Thaw sign a habeas corpus writ application. The process will lead to a hearing to decide if Thaw should be released. Nearby, other brief notices include the death of John McNabb in Manitoba at 107, and several local incidents from Manitoba, Iron Mountain and Minneapolis.
In Lexington Kentucky women served as honorary judges for the first time, with Mrs John Tealyck of New York and Mrs Henry Oliver installed as part of the board of directors to honor Gen John C Breckenridge and Gen James F Robinson historic links to the Kentucky Racing Association. Bank of Wanseon Ohio closes after heavy withdrawals, with M L Barber linked to large cash losses and receivers appointed. bank promises payment of obligations.
A cyclonic wind swept Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama late Friday causing about 228 deaths and over 500 injuries. Many victims were African American in destroyed small towns including Amite City Arkendale Independence Belte Grove Melton Lomnan Pine Ridge Quitman Farrechilds Creek Purvis and Lumberton. In Alabama Dora Bergen and nearby areas suffered severe damage with at least fifty injured. Hospitals in Birmingham treated the wounded as the storm disrupted lines and telegraph poles. An unconfirmed death toll ranged 30 to 36 with more injured reported.
Duc des Chaulnes Emmanuel Theodora Vernard Mauric Wuiberc de Luynes died suddenly from heart failure in his Paris apartment on Thursday night. The death was officially listed as embolism of the heart. He was married in New York February 16 to Theodora Shonts, youngest daughter of Theodore P. Shonts.
A special five judge supreme court panel appointed by Gov. Johnson suspended Francis J. Hart, a Minneapolis attorney, from practicing law in Minnesota for six months. The action followed Hart’s December letters to Gov. Johnson and Chief Justice Start that criticized the court over three cases where he had represented the defeated party.
Six hundred pounds of dynamite exploded in a burning warehouse near downtown Eagle River injuring six business buildings and damaging fronts. No deaths. Estimated damage put at $15,000. Other items include obituaries and global war reports from La Crosse to Richmond.
A 19th century guide urges households to adopt disinfectants to purify air water and clothing. It classifies products as purifiers antiseptics and deodorizers and advises heat boiling water and fumigation with carbolic or sulfur compounds to prevent contagion in homes.
A compilation of homemaking tricks and recipes including cleaning mirrors with magnesia, polishing mahogany with turpentine and rottenstone, a home made cement for crockery, waterproofing with glue, and a herring dish from Normandy. Also notes on safe medicine storage using a brass tack, baking apples with nuts, preserving butter in warm weather, and using coins to remove paint on tubs and sinks.
An analysis of political rhetoric and alleged investment scams tied to land deals in the United States. The article discusses government power, influential figures, and Canadian investment schemes promising high returns on Western land, with warnings about property bargains and speculative claims.
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