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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1900
Page
1
In a surprising incident two buildings named Ii Path QF and Torkado were wrecked and caused disruption as responders arrived at the scene. No injuries are reported and authorities began an inspection of the area.
A devastating tornado hit Sheboygan causing injuries to several residents and extensive property damage. The storm damaged homes and businesses, tore down utility lines, and disrupted daily life while emergency crews assessed the scene and assisted victims. Local officials urged caution as cleanup and safety checks continued through the day.
A fragmented report notes a county officials gathering to discuss water management and related matters. Key figures and exact dates are unclear, but the session aims to address local infrastructure and community needs.
A storm yesterday swept through the Gibson area, causing a flash of chaos as strong winds pushed debris toward a house on the Anisetis street. No injuries reported.
Fragmented text reports five persons poisoned with distressing symptoms. Some names and details are garbled, with mentions of an obituary and a physician treating victims. The readable portions hint at dairy or milk exposure but lack clear dates or locations.
Fragmentary report notes a woman hurt and several unclear incidents. Names and places are garbled, with partial references to Dewth Dificulty and Maen AL. The text mentions a person possibly Mi McCatinick but details are unreadable.
Scattered OCR fragments depict a storm centered on Angelica with hints of buried town tensions. Names and places are garbled, but the piece conveys weather disruption and social strain as residents cope with damage and confusion.
A violent disturbance erupted as police attempted to control a crowd outside Lynete Policenian precinct. Witnesses describe a chaotic scene with cars overturned, stones thrown, and several injuries reported while officers restored order and began investigations.
A garbled report notes repeated road mishaps near Portdy and Bankura with unclear details. It mentions detectives working in a civic matter and references Waverly Die and Applefeat topic items, but readable specifics are scarce.
A fragmentary report describes deadly injuries and continuing dangers after a collapse or attack at a remote location. Several named persons and groups are referenced in unclear, garbled terms, with mentions of medical danger and fatal outcomes.
Report details a perilous 1914 style river incident near Menasha where a boat named Three Ways capsized in a northeast storm. Mabel Jaewell of Chicago and Mosq Dennie Wondaward of St. Louis survived after a perilous plunge, aided by river currents and fortuitous rescue effort as bystanders and officials frantically worked to salvage passengers and salvageable belongings.
A fragmented OCR item notes a new lessee arrangement for a hotel and mentions names and locations in garbled form. The readable elements include references to someone named George and various place names and dates, but specifics are obscured. The piece resembles a local business notice with unclear details and era-specific phrasing.
Fragmented text points to an announcement of a successor to a late official in a district, mentioning names like Shaw and Des Muines. It references a term of years and disputes amid political turnover, with unclear details and many garbled phrases.
Fragmentary OCR suggests a debate over appointing a state official with factions backing different contenders. Names and places are garbled, but references to governors, congressmen, and town politics imply a contested appointment and potential resistance from supporters.
Constantinople reports Bak Bey, known figure in the Turkish foreign office, has been appointed to a high inter departmental post in the United States while Porronh Bey is recalled. Details remain unclear as the official wording appears garbled.
The text reports the death of a person connected to Banker Flower in New York and references Penn Mo Institute, a Tower and Ca location, Roswell Le Vor, and other garbled details. The fragmentary OCR yields no clear date or full facts. This item appears as a disjointed obituary fragment with uncertain identities.
Population figures from Washington are cited for Chicago, noting the city’s size and growth. The report references official counts and urban density, with emphasis on the era’s municipal statistics and implications for governance and development.
A broken handrail on a public bridge caused two pedestrians minor injuries as onlookers heard a crack and observed the railing giving way. Emergency crews arrived, tests checked the structure, and bystanders reported a sudden collapse that startled the crowd and disrupted foot traffic.
A garbled report notes Cuban entrants earning awards at a Paris exhibition. It mentions prizes for island products and an incident where a burglar briefly opened a display case and fired a shot, with one exhibitor reportedly injured during the disturbance.
A Chicago man, allegedly acting in self defense, killed leading Rhinelander citizen W. Fenelon after a confrontation at a store. Robbins, jailed after the shooting, is described as president of the Chinese Crackers company and the case centers on alleged threats and a planned sale.
A German immigrant named Hull, 27, recently joined the U S and swam across Lake Winnebago from Brighton Beach hotel to the far shore. Accompanied by a rower, he completed the distance despite cold and fatigue and won a solid silver pup as a prize.
The report describes a snake chase involving a child near a LenI residence in Wisconsin. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the incident centers on a dangerous encounter at a farm and a frightened child.
A fragmentary report notes a resident named Charles Bel among locals in the Northwest. It mentions a wedding anniversary date near Aug 20 and references a milestone, emigration to Canada, and a death occurring last Wednesday. The text is garbled but indicates a local notice of life events and movements, with scattered place and date hints.
Maxwell, a popular Ripon social figure, is invited to Friday's wedding at The Cantereyd and Briddleton's yard as the town gathers for a notable ceremony. The event highlights Maxwell's standing in local society and the wider Ripon social circle.
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