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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1902
Page
3
Report describes arrest and processing of a suspect linked to an assault near a village. Citizens identified him after a pursuit that led to a confession and surrender. Authorities later transported him to the county seat for further action.
A chaotic scene centered on Tin Crease and Wisy Aue at a Chicago area home, involving Washington D C figures and local participants. Reports describe tensions, a confrontation, and a series of actions by many individuals leading to the dispersal and intervention by authorities.
The Kennedy Mining Company holds land formerly owned by the Troll brothers in the area. A new rail line survey has determined the route to the site. The project aims to establish a mining and transport corridor linking the ore field to the river navigation.
A fragmented report notes an annual assembly at Battis Island with unclear details. A performance or address by Mrs Hy Esta is mentioned, with tentative references to speakers and events but the exact program remains unreadable.
In Timitewie Wisconsin disputes clog city services as the plum b ing department lacks a permanent inspector. Officials note disruption affects public works and safety while they seek qualified candidates and provisional arrangements to cover inspections.
A married man identified as a resident of Mishawaka drowned Sunday while giving a swimming lesson at a local pool. Witnesses said the swimmer, described as an accomplished diver, disappeared during a fancy swimming drill. Police and rescuers responded but could not revive him. A coroner’s report is pending.
A garbled report details thefts from mail facilities in Tortie Wisconsin with arrests and unnamed suspects. It mentions a 16 year old subject and references a broader postal theft ring. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors but the item stains a local crime wave.
A grain drop report from Tonikeuna Wisconsin on August 16 describes heavy yields in the harvest. Local observers note high production of potatoes and vegetables with several fields weighing in strongly. The article mentions farmers reporting excellent yields and the potential for strong prices.
An industrial accident at a plant left an employee seriously injured when he slipped on a first shift conveyor. He clung to a support to avoid a worse fall, and amputation of the right foot was later reported.
The Feve valley mills shift to Saturday night operation at several plants including Menasha Waver, Monash oil, Appleton Wisleanuit, Apple Athi milk, Appletony Taiten, Taper Co, Metany, Combined Locks Paper, Whitutany taper, and Nankauna. By two weeks, most mills plan part or full Saturday night work, with many employees drawn from Union positions as a recent strike spurred the schedule.
Report indicates rising railroad rates affecting major lines including Milwaukee and North-Western. Freight and passenger charges are noted to shift, with financial impact on shipments and travel. Public officials and industry observers weigh future adjustments and market reactions.
Obituary notes Darwin Glidden died in a county area. The obituary records his family relocation to a nearby region and mentions surviving brothers and descendants. Details on burial, family ties, and funeral arrangements appear in the local notice.
Readable fragments indicate two youths in Superior Wisconsin faced burglary charges for breaking into several homes and stealing during a spree. Court records show midlevel sentencing with police and community officials involved. details remain uncertain due to damaged OCR.
In Latgyete Wisconsin five residents were wounded in a shooting incident at a local home. Victims include Gunnoll, Gym, Gow, and others who were injured by shotgun pellets. The shooter fired multiple shots as a guard attempted to intervene. All wounds were described as not serious due to pellet quality.
Poor legible text details a well attended event at Camp Chevroad with mentions of stock fishers, directors, and new plotting sheets. The fragment obscures names and outcomes, leaving unclear results or participants beyond generic references to attendance and reporting.
Local paper outlines a Labor Day celebration with speakers and union activities. Forenoon program includes speeches, afternoon features a parade, and evening events will close with a speaker named McCall.
A fragmented OCR fragment mentions a trust issue and officers of a person or entity, but the text is garbled with missing names, places, and actions, offering no clear event, date, or outcome to summarize meaningfully.
Unclear OCR text reports a death linked to a jail in Wisconsin. Mentions Byron L. Davids formerly of Racine and scattered garbled names and locations. The fragmentary notice provides no coherent dates or outcomes beyond a death in custody.
Witie Rice, a longtime Haviewn resident, died recently after a health decline. The obituary notes family ties and community ties, with reference to local events and labor actions near April in Wisconsin. Details about survivors or funeral arrangements are not clearly readable in the fragment.
Michael Ket, a Racine contractor with twenty four years of service to the city, died in Ang. in Wisconsin. He served in the city council and was known for his work on local projects and racing interests.
John Bishop of Sunier, Wisconsin, drowned while attempting to rescue his wife during a boating accident near their farm. Bishop, a leading local farmer, died after cramps felled him in the water. His wife, injured, was saved by bystanders. a reported rescue effort saved another in the struggle.
A fragmented description notes a pilgrimage in Green Bay Wisconsin drawing hundreds, with references to religious groups, a chapel, and widespread participation from people traveling from southern states. The text is garbled but centers on a large religious gathering and associated ceremonies.
The fragmentary notice reports a Madison wedding with Miss Shirley Fulley and Louis Hobbins in a home ceremony. It notes a large attendance of Madison society and a church officiant but text is garbled with multiple errors and unclear details.
The readable fragments mention a person named Ned and a place or event related to Wikdersheis. Other terms appear garbled and uncertain, preventing a clear full-name or location identification. The fragmentary lines suggest a recording task but lack coherent dates or outcomes.
A garbled historical passage describes long illness, medical trials, and travel through cities like Paris and New York. It mentions severe pain, sickness, and delayed recoveries, with fragmented notes about treatments, clinics, and personal state across several weeks.
News item reports Albert Cohn of Milwaukee planning to marry Appleton’s Rose Wilman. The ceremony is set for early September at Hydows hall with an elaborate reception.
A man named Chester Waagey of this village was drowned in Manila. Reports say the body will be sent here for funeral arrangements after a coroner’s inquiry.
A Racine man is accused of attacking a woman who was struck with a pan and a dipper, severing her nose in the incident. The report notes the alleged assailant charged with the assault and the surrounding details.
An estate transfer outlines that Thomasmwiz is named in the will with a spec id plan. The document mentions a son Frank Bovlar as a principal beneficiary and notes the estate is tied to a well known locality.
A young boy aged about one year drowned at a beach after slipping into the water near the Pratian chips stand. Relatives recall a family outing gone tragic as rescuers searched the surf for the body.
A Chippewa Falls worker was severely hurt yesterday when a van broke and a heavy pulley pulled into his face. He suffered grave injuries and died at the scene or shortly after, witnesses said.
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