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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
7
A sprawling narrative blends accounts of Gen George B. Willatt and the U S Navy in Korea with Civil War hero Gen Gilmore. It shifts to Roman Britain discoveries at Cuersus and Caerleon, detailing siege bravery, battlefield feats, and a monumental amphitheater unearthed at Caerleon for 3900 spectators.
Excavators across Britain reveal Roman remains as forts towns and amphitheaters come to light. In Yorkshire the Burwen castle site yields scant remains of a fort covering about one and a half acres and hints at a longer Roman presence in the area.
The United States Watertown arsenal produced a 14 inch coast defense gun. It fires a 1600 pound projectile at 2159 feet per second, stronger than the 12 inch yet with a lower trajectory and greater erosion life. predicted wear limits show about 260 shots before impairment versus 86 for the 12 inch at the stated muzzle velocity.
A Kansas City Times note cites Irving Seymour of Lisapo o l discussing Gibraltar as a strategic keystone for Britain. He argues the rock dominates Mediterranean approaches, linking world ship routes and imperial interests, while noting calls for possible swap with Ceuta.
Henry P. Davidson, a Morgan recruit, moved from a $260 clerking job in Troy to Wall Street after persistent efforts. He won a New York post with Francis L. Hine of Astor Place Bank, becoming cashier at First National. Also noted is a New York husband suing for divorce over his wife allegedly keeping his money.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer tale describes a calm, prosperous man who calmly picks up a fluttering two dollar bill blown toward the arcade entrance on a windy day. He notes the numeral and pockets the money without making a scene, proving he sees no luck to celebrate.
State Department officials termed the Zelaya murder case as official and connected to the 1550 term, clarifying the formal stance on the incident and its classification within diplomatic records.
John Th. Walsh, convicted bank wrecker, faces five years at Fort Leavenworth after the federal appeals court denied a renewal. He remains under guard while awaiting action by the United States Supreme Court. The report also notes fights in Paris colonies, wage increases at Dunbar Furnace Co, and various other brief notices from Georgia to Russia.
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions equipment and people with garbled names. It hints at a community or school item involving figures like Meyers and peers, referencing a paper and front-page notes. The text is incomplete and difficult to parse for a clear event or outcome.
An OCR roughneck blends disease care and political commentary with scattered names, places, and events. It references tuberculosis, public health work, and a thread of 1907 era politics touching New York figures, graft suspicions, and campaign costs amid a chaotic, fragmented narrative.
A Memphis woman recounts using coffee as a remedy for ailments and heart trouble. A physician suspects the coffee contains a worm at the root and instructs careful use. The wife claims it improved her husband’s health and weight, while the testimonial promotes a book and a dubious “Road to Wellville” hook, urging readers to trust the letter as genuine.
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