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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1901
Page
1
Abe Mechigveull, 40, longtime employee at the company, dies after a board shaft breaks. The incident happens in the basement where a telewheel reads, with a standard task on a board and weather outside.
Local report details Beluit College youths linked to a plot involving forged orders and staged purchases. Investigators describe the men as college students who used fake vendor orders to siphon funds and lure victims into questionable deals.
In Manitowoc Wisconsin on August 20 a discussion considered the cost of reconstructing Columns Street from Fourteenth to Sixteenth, with bids and projections showing the work may be performed by the city’s own crews under the street commissioners, and the plan approved for improvement between Ma and Honiton streets.
The Go. Lt. Thindresi group holds a meeting this evening to celebrate Capt. Harry Newton now in Ban Francisco en route from two years in the Philippine Islands. The ceremony honors Newton with a sword awarded by the Legislature amid a likely naval display and a presentation marking his service aboard the squad.
A fragmentary report notes an abandoned poultry show linked to unrest and restricted activity near a city venue, with mentions of an inquiry and disputed events. The text references hearings, a potential crisis, and subsiding interest affecting exhibitors and attendees.
Fragmented text shows unclear event details with multiple garbled phrases and no identifiable entities or facts to summarize into a coherent news item. No verifiable persons, places, or organizations emerge from the readable portions.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a disrupted report mentioning young men and a trial, with unclear surrounding details and garbled phrases. No clear names, dates, or places are readable to establish a full factual card.
Tar Cronin and a Wisconsin River party rescued a family from drowning after their canoe capsized in the river. The man and wife clung to debris while bystanders helped, with the rescuer keeping them afloat until others arrived. Local YMCA aid assisted in the operation and recovery efforts.
A chaotic account describes a near drowning as a boat capsize or rough sea forces individuals to struggle for safety. Names and precise actions are garbled, but a tense scene unfolds with witnesses awaiting rescue and safety lines. The event centers on a narrow escape and subsequent recovery efforts.
A garbled OCR style news note references individuals Addiani Wis and Lanntetier Mageny amid a coerced crime spree linked to Robberies in a town near Willi Melidand. The text mentions a witness Lavra and a suspect Guly IX, with unclear dates, places, or authorities, yielding a partial, unclarified illegal activity outline.
A Wisconsin girl from Wisisonsin marries a Jay, with details of her background and their union. The report mentions Mary CG. Mele, a noted photographer, and references various connections to the railroad commissions and consular service.
The Verona area reports a theft at a Midalotgn farm where horses and a large canvas tent were taken. Deputies search nearby fields, with local residents noting a suspicious car and strange noises around dusk. A blanket of fear settles as authorities pursue leads among visiting workers and townsfolk alike.
Anderson was found guilty of murder in a chaotic trial linked to the Madslaudler case. Jurors delivered a four year sentence after deliberations, with testimony tracing the killer’s actions from the dining room to the kitchen. Police pursued leads as investigators sought the victim’s whereabouts and the suspect’s motive amid a dramatic investigation.
A wealthy farmer Andrew Vosu and his wife were seriously hurt when a horse ran away after they stopped at a grocer in Menashin on an August day. Vosu was thrown and struck a tree, suffering injuries while his wife died from the crash.
Lens Meyer assistant professor of sociology at the university wed Miss Alice Galan in Maison Wisconsin. The marriage license was issued Saturday by the Milwaukee county clerk. Meyer graduated from the university in 1904. Carlson formerly studied under Meyer, entering the university in 1897.
An ancient dispatch notes abundant game near Grand Rapids Wis as hunting season nears. It cites a mild winter, plentiful berries, and rising numbers of prairie chickens ducks and geese, suggesting favorable conditions for the coming season and strong game availability.
Fragmentary obituary notes a Woodmen of the World ritual service at a Wisconsin site with members from Milwaukee and nearby areas. The service followed a ceremony and graveside rites honoring a late member with local school and community attendees present.
Ashland is selected for the next annual convention of a man named Beditatn Wis Aug 19. Special report notes the event will run three days from August 6 to anticipate meetings and public notices with unclear details from OCR text.
Fragmentary text states a stance on sacrificing life for scientific progress. No clear individuals, dates, or organizations are identifiable in the readable portion.
Sheboywan reports a disputed succession after the death of Mrs. Alfred Vavoy. Wary heirs, including Ye Yotaye family member Trem Washo and several children, contend over the estate. Court action and publicity accompany the claim as relatives reside at multiple addresses.
A garbled report notes a doctor from Mena facing disciplinary action for alleged reporting and quarantining violations. The case appeared before a district court with no legal representative for the defendant, who showed no sobriety and controversial views on contagious diseases.
A fragmented late July shooting report notes Bred Volchnan to be taken for preliminary hearings. Deputy Shodit Hy L. Poek reports Miss Ada Guenther remains in fragile condition and unfit to be moved, with gradual recovery progress described.
In Tres Wis on August 1, stevedores at Marquette’s cargo unload blocked by dispute with Racine Gas Tight Company over 14 cent unloading pay, claiming higher value cargo and differences in pay with other firms. Milwaukee crew brought in. work halted as tensions rise.
Prairie du Chien Wis Aug 19 Two large pearls were purchased by Edward T Martoc from a digger. The largest weighs 52 grindings and is described as round with a silver gold luster. The buyer is Ton Mathews. The price paid was reportedly 6000. The pearls, alleged to be the finest seen in the city, were among some forty four other sets owned by Mr Martner.
Fragmentary OCR text describes illness in Oshkosh with references to disease and officials. Mentions Rowlands, Crisnity, and Gonthraust More cade amid unclear details of severity and warnings. Irregular wording suggests a dated public health notice or confusion in transmission.
A mother identified as Mrs O Malley of a local town was found dead in her inn room. The scene showed her seated upright, with two children surviving. Doctors’ statements and a coroner’s inquest were expected as authorities investigate the circumstances of her death.
Mrs Maynard of this city reports the death of her husband Lenny Arthur Maynard who was in the Klondike about a year with Artie Meher and Jett Wankeshit in the gold lands. He died near Dawson City after a July 20 accident. burial plans not yet known. He was four years old? He was born in Lodi and lived in Wisconsin. Survived by several children and relatives.
The Wisconsin State Board of Pharmacy held examinations at the Croesoe institution. Seven candidates were granted licenses as pharmacists including A. H. Auwtlaacor and J. Bib, with next meeting set for October 16 in Green Bay.
Special report details a gasoline launch explosion at a boathouse belonging to Ad Wong Brothers and Adelbert Sinan. Vessels valued at 800 and 500 dollars were set ablaze, injuring several aboard as the engine failed to work and the tanks burst. One member reportedly wrestled a lifeboat into the water to aid others, while Miss Kleacher and another passenger escaped through a door as flames trapped the rest.
Land purchase details from Racine Wisconsin dated August nineteen special report notes a sale between Penprinn extite and Gus Threshing Milling company. The record cites a price around B3N000 with unclear private terms and names investors, with officials overseeing the transaction.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a wedding trip, an office petition, and a speaker named Mr. Cooper but lacks coherent context or identifiable facts to summarize a concrete event or person.
Wisconsin story reports a clever dog riding a passenger train, clinging to a car and wagging its tail as the train moved. The animal was eventually discovered and returned, with the efforts of travelers noted in a quirky, period tone.
In Bellifon Wisconsin a man about sixty years old attacked by despair over finances, refused aid, entered a house with soaked clothing, announced distress, and after a violent confrontation he was found dead in a water-filled cistern. Neighbors report a chaotic scene ending with a fatal confrontation.
A circular to Wis and state department members announces the thirty fifth encampment in Cleveland from September 1 to 10. Rates header 380 miles to Detroit area with rail fare quotes from diverse points, registration at Hollenden Hotel, and a Wednesday meeting for alternates and past commanders.
Madison Wis report notes only one candidate passed the county superintendents certificates examination this week amid sixteen test takers. The board completed grading and issued the successful papers, with names like Martha Sogar and George Seiniereian among those recognized.
Fragmented text hints at romance and elopement tied to a shipping company in Chives ht, with mentions of Sanh Ebiven and people including Fred Hegelbeneht. Readable names are sparse. overall content is unclear and disjointed with potential social intrigue.
Green Bay residents press for sewer project priority amid unclear plans. City officials, facing tight budgets and weather delays, assure progress will begin with essential mains. Comunit y members push for transparent timelines and local contracting.
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