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Newspaper

Grand Rapids Tribune

Location

Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1901

Page

5

Escape Through Wall and Pipe at County Jail

John Kennedy engineered a jail escape by hollowing a wall behind a steam radiator, climbing forty feet down a improvised rope, and fleeing after a plotting may have gone unseen. Authorities suspect daytime wall work and lax lock design aided the plan. Kennedy remains missing amid investigation.

John Dircuit Kennedy Mclaughlin Minnesota Werminal John Codding Eal Gach Utan Uiis Unis Kenedy Furmiey Mel Tyaushlin

Local Gun Club Hosts Friendly Sunday Match

The local gun club held a Sunday friendly contest with two teams led by W.G. Scott and G. W. Mason. Players and scores are obscured by OCR junk, but the event featured added activity and team play as members battled in a casual club format.

W.G. Scott G. W. Mason

Prices, People, and Plans Dominate Oklahoma Page

A column from the Oklahoma editor outlines fixed publishing rates and a mix of local social notes. It mentions a popular poker circle, a well regarded lady, a church picnic at the fair grounds east of town, and a German church gathering with invitations extended to customers and the public.

Oklahoma Ely

On the Road to Fafire and Local Arts notes

A fragment recounts chase and delivery themes involving Kay and Miss Lynn, with unclear names and places. It mentions Aliss Gyan being encouraged by critics and creators to study Soviet opera and planning to go abroad in October, reflecting ambition and perseverance toward success.

Chase Teo Kay Seine Miss Lynn Grean Aliss Gyan Creatopers Sun Stevens Point

Side paths for wheelmen gain momentum in county law

The article details a new cycle path law in Wisconsin massing funding via a license fee of fifty cents to one dollar for wheelmen using paths, with county judges authorized to construct and maintain the paths near villages. It notes the shift from voluntary funding to regulated support, the importance for Wood county, and mentions a pending bus factory nearing completion and soon to operate.

Massachusetts New New York Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Middle West Side Path County Ue Lown Board Conanis Wiewheelie Wisconsin Valley Wood County

Withe of City Padat Plans Potail Potty Imports

Local official Withe announces import of a new carton of ANMaTL potty to boost animal husbandry. He aims to raise animus and expand goat stock, predicting a population increase as a source of revenue for the region.

Withe Padat

Marriage Licenses Granted in The Past Week

The Martyrs notes licenses issued this week include Firat living to Mary Miller of Rumington and Walter Hemple of Basley in Clit Andregs, along with Sami Port Teelof. The document mentions an arm injury and a fracture treated by Dr Ridgmian.

Mary Miller F Rumington Walter Hemple Basley Clit Sami Siti ATT Ua Cheeay Dr. Ridgmian

Home Team Drops Hard Fought Michigan Matchup

The game featured tight defense and a late rally as Marshfield and the Indian battery, led by Jacobson and Thorpe, battled to a close finish. Both sides showed effort with few walks and solid pitching, though the hosts could not overcome a stronger visiting lineup.

Weslaesthiy Aioe Nevras Typhi Whuesday Marshfield Cures Amade Jacobson Thorpe Marshlighd Pitelier Grand Rapids

M E Church Reopened After Major Improvements

The Methailist Episcopal church in the city will reopen on Sunday August 4 with Rev K Farmer of Appleton preaching. Improvements include new wood floors modernized seating capacity larger basement with five rooms improved heating and new carpets costing about 1800 dollars.

K. Farmer Appleton Methodist

New Postal Ruling Shrinks Second Class Publications

A new postal decision tightens rules on second class Walter publications. It excludes booklike items or premiums from second class status and bans resale of dated periodicals to sellers. Officials expect higher postal revenue and a potential alignment of first class rates, while critics decry loss of access and fear for smaller publishers.

Postel Department Walter Beluge

Fragmented readers note on Bennetts MW editor

An unclear fragment reports Editor S A Brown of Bennetts MW noting astonishment over prose. It mentions someone named Gowan and hints at stomach issues and a remedy, with references to Electric Hitters and a local company.

S. A. Brown Bennetts MW Gowan

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