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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1907
Page
6
The article discusses the Cuban electoral situation amid a new law and registration efforts. It notes a large population and rights to vote, pending consolidations, with mentions of leaders and factions. It highlights the registration lists and anticipated May elections and the influence of the United States intervention debate.
New York observers report the Kendell Thaw case will be postponed again to after the holidays. Motive cites Christmas and New Year disruptions and a pending request for venue change. District Attorney Jerome plans to oppose the change while attorneys prepare new motions. A separate Kansas alert notes Edward Lainfman, 40, murdered by a gunman during a store robbery at 1100 East Elizabeth Street in a separate incident.
A devastating blaze in Cincinnati at the Twelfth and Drakt streets district, housed by the William Winthorst company, caused heavy losses estimated at $250,000. A 24 year old saleswoman Alberta Duel fer died from severe burns, while Dulin Ungersdorn suffered a skull fracture and Bertha Ketch received injuries. One person was rescued with less severe injuries.
Chicago Edward Payson Weston the Bhycarolil pedestrian arrives at the Chicago Beach hotel at three o clock Wednesday morning after a 36 mile run from Cheever ton Indiana starting Tuesday morning. He completed the final six miles to the post office steps with strong pace and was met by police and a cheering crowd at the state line. He began this journey October 29 at five o'clock in the afternoon and finished in 24 days 29 hours, one of his longest feats to date.
Thirteen parsons perished in a four story burned building at One Hundred and Ninth street and Second avenue as flames drove residents to top floors. Police suspect incendiary causes, with Italians and seven children among victims. Others perished from smoke or were trapped, the tragedy follows a large fire emergency in Manhattan.
A new teachers training institution to serve Prairie di Chleu and 204 schools was approved by the last legislature and will be located at Gays Mills. The county board assigns oversight to County Superintendent O. For ter, Wantexa official G. T. Atwood of Gays Mills, and William Lowe of Petersburg.
A mother instinctively leaped into a deep old well when her four year old son fell toward water. She dragged the boy to safety while the elder helped others and both saved lives despite peril to herself.
Howard Waxwell, ex president of the Borough Bank of Brooklyn, indicted for grand larceny and forgery, killed himself with a razor in his Brooklyn home after bail set at 30000. He died at Long Island College Hospital. His death follows his indictment with ex cashier Campbell and director Gow on related forgery charges tied to quarterly statements. His despondency came despite bond offers by Campbell and Gow.
In St. Petersburg the Duma declares the imperial title autocrat no longer tenable under the new regime after the October manifesto. In Berlin the Prussian parliament rejects autocrat and adopts a throne address, seen as a victory for Constitutional Democrats led by Prof. Paul Mitvicoff amid intense scenes and cheers.
Fragmented report describes salmon catches in Ten Mile Creek and Pine Lake with notes on past fish planting mixtures. It also covers a dramatic Eau Claire county will contest, involving N C Foster and Dennis Foster, plus a large stumpage purchase near Wausau and inheritance tax debate in Kenosha. A fatal dashboard accident near Cashten ends the item.
Arhay Bickelberg identified the dead man as George M. Bowers after inspecting a pined har near Leroy. Bickelberg says he hauled the body from the panktar south of town weeks ago and that Powers is believed to be a dangerous character. attempts to reach Powers' brothers are underway.
The Jenkins brothers John G, Frank, and Fred, linked to broker I J G Jerking Jr Co and Williamsborg Trust, were indicted for forgery in the third degree. They were arraigned, pled not guilty, and released on $10,000 bonds after trust company books revealed loans. charges stem from the failed trust bank. The report also notes other brief items including a death by suicide of opera singer Theodore Getram in Berlin after his wife’s drowning, a chicken pie poisoning scare in Wisconsin, two men indicted for bank robbery in Illinois, and Maj M Gilleas reported dead in Memphis.
The Des Plaines and Illinois rivers were declared navigable by the senate after an emergency clause was approved with 41 yeas and two nays. The bill now heads to Governor Daneen for signature amid a dispute with Peneany Light and Power over a Dresden Heights dam.
Ten thousand tribesmen from Brenis Nussen struck a French camp near Maghala Algeria on Sunday. About 2 200 killed among the tribesmen, eight French killed. Arabs reform and renew efforts, the battle continuing with cannon fire heard through the afternoon.
Chicago judge Grosseno indicted for gambating the Milton City Railway directors. Levy Mayer to defend with a possible venue change in Trem Colee county amid public sentiment fears. Spectacle of jurisprudence as Judge Crate of the cis cult court may be asked to shift venue.
Jim Stevens killed the fabled white deer described as rare snow white, bringing the elk from his camp north of the city. The sighting inspired belief in legends that killing the white deer brings fortune or misfortune, yet Stevens expects no sleep lost. Yellow Wolf Dispatched By James Cooper Herdsman. wolf slain after five years of predatory attacks, pelage tawny red, near Ble Hollow.
Reuben Hackenberg aged 16 was shot in the leg above the knee as he and another boy Hamner hunted rabbits. Hamner’s gun discharged accidentally, leaving a four inch diameter hole.
A steamer named B F Carter collided with the Arft boat houses at Manasha on a Tuesday journey upriver, nearly demolishing the structures and damaging the Arft gagolife launch, with total damages estimated at 250 dollars or more. The steamer itself also sustained damage.
The scene centers on Secretary Taft and President Roosevelt in London as they attend a state banquet. They visit the old home of President Misthsin, tour monuments, and meet prominent figures. A focus on Washington’s reception and the social whirl surrounding high officials is noted, with references to dignitaries and ceremonial duties. The report also mentions a woman murder conviction later in the piece.
MiMintown reports a violent shooting after a claimed murder revenge. Derrah, an employee of the Panaylvintit railroad, was critically wounded on Thursday by an unidentified assailant pursued by a four-man posse and killed in crossfire. The Italian suspect, described as intoxicated and disorderly, initially fled from a mail road station and was tracked to a restaurant, where gunfire erupted between pursuers and accomplices.
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