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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1915
Page
2
Report cites the state treasury's solid balance and precise accounting of all money. It notes receipts for November and disbursements, with funds held in principal pools and expenditures aligned to authorized appropriations.
A large fire in Madison causes extensive damage estimated at 106000 dollars. Authorities report multiple structures affected while responders battle flames through the night. Residents organize aid as investigations begin into the blaze’s origin and potential criminal ties.
The board names Kawreanncey Whittet Tiendawily Kleektoilar Frances Lamb and H H Morkelien to inspect all middle west universities accounting systems. Proposals include contracts for River Falls and Stevens Point normals with payments totaling 0.001 or 4,097 dollars respectively. Beloit and other towns mark sixtieth wedding anniversaries and a double celebration planned. The public schools fete day may be discontinued due to time constraints.
Kenosha Eagles announce completion of their new $35000 lakefront home with formal public opening to be held December 3. Local news items include forged checks worth 35 each and 2 for an otter, signed by Dr J R Keltege, a physician, in Portage.
Thirty men were killed and injured in a blast at the Du Pont powder factory in Wilmington Delaware on Tuesday. Investigators believe grit in machinery sparked the explosion though the exact cause remains unknown. Bodies and fragments were found throughout the area with some limbs and heads scattered near the site.
In Chicago Jane Addams studied remarks at Broadycallian Hospital long after a health scare. She faced questions about peace and Ford policy as crowds applauded or frowned during a Sunday address. Authorities weighed reception and safety at the event.
Berlin dispatch reports Malu headquarters stating Rudnik southwest of Mitrovitza fell to allied troops. Over 2,790 Serbians captured. vast war materiel seized. Serbian army retreats into Albanian mountains while Allies seek Bulgaria Turkey link. Austro German push in Serbia has netted 136,070 prisoners, 627 cannons, 59 machine guns.
Nogales dispatch reports 6000 Carranzista troops moving in as Villa garrison withdraws. Three Americans killed, two fatally wounded, one slightly hurt. forty Villistas slain. Seven Carranzistas shot by mistake as troops advance. Governor Randall crosses into the United States. looting precedes evacuation. trains limited by fuel. Stephen Little of Fairmont, North Carolina dies from head wound.
Romania announces it bars Russian personnel using Danube and minces the river as it defends neutrality if needed. Berlin reports Bulgarian and Turkish advances on fronts in Serbia while Bucharest dispatches note Russia to respect neutrality.
Joliet December reports a $100,000 explosion in a garage owned by Andrew Berntzel in the central business district. Eight injured, several seriously, with most of the block set ablaze. Berntzel likely fatally hurt and rushed to St Joseph's hospital as fire destroyed much of the area.
Paria reports Cunisset Car not cited in orders for galinotry. Los Angeles notes Ava Jona swept by fre, The 1058 in more than $500,000. Rev John Rogers of Braceville dies at church convention. Mundetann named bishop. Brossach to Covington. Daherty transferred to Buffalo. Berne peace congress funds reach $60,020 from Americans. Paul Fuller dies in New York. heart failure. Germany buys U.S. copper. coal rates rise on Illinois to Mississippi. Strikes disrupt Wilkes-Barre. Teuton ministers face lynching threats in Teheran. Paris reports surge in subscriptions to the French Victory Loan.
Winnipeg reports the Canadian government seized all No 1 2 and 3 northern wheat in Fort William and Port Arthur terminal elevators amounting to about 20 million bushels to curb price fixing. Seizures were limited to these terminals and eastern terminals was also affected. Loading at lake ports bound for Buffalo or Canadian ports ceased. Governor action followed British request.
Wisconsin hunters killed five in the just closed deer season, down from a long history of fatalities as the state enforces a one buck law. Officials credit stricter rules for fewer accidents while noting Michigan fatalities rose in similar hunting conditions. The reform aims to ensure a clear view before shooting and to deter shooting non buck deer.
A girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Carlson shows severe congenital disability with stubs for arms and only rudimentary legs. Mentally normal, doctors here estimate potential growth and education needs. Dr. E. B. I. Bunker leads a fund-raising effort to establish a trust of $000 for the child's care.
The Southern Wisconsin Cheese makers and Dairymen association fixed February 22 and 23 for its annual convention to be held in the city. State and national speakers will address the gathering, with farmer reports on book-keeping under Prof. Otis of the state agricultural college. Medals and prizes will be awarded for exhibits.
Du Pont powder and dynamite works at Barksdale tightened security last week with an eight foot high woven wire fence barb wire atop, forty guards on patrol, and night lighting to deter intruders.
Dr Nermin Tommann superintendent of the tuberculosis sanatorium faced state board scrutiny over alleged incompetence. He protested the charges as untrue while the board pressed on reforms and expected resignation effective December 15. President J C Davidson said the decision would not change.
Madison Wisconsin reports the 1915 corn crop at 61 percent of the 9th crop, totaling about 7 million bushels versus 2 million in 1918. State Veterinarian Eliason warns stockmen to feed very carefully, avoid mouldy corn, and watch for stomach staggers in horses from corn and stalks. Early and energetic relief is essential.
Madison Andrew Kurth and brothers William and Sit Kurt of Waunakee sealed a deal with International Harvester for 500000 pounds in patent rights to a stain binder and shocker and a shocker for a form binder. The contract closed, Harvester begins manufacturing the machines. Kurth brothers have developed the device over the past year, anticipated to transform grain and cord harvesting.
The report cites 19 deaths and 446 accidents statewide linked to rail incidents. It notes injuries including loss of limbs and serious harm, with demographics listing many unskilled workers and unknowns. The data, gathered for interstate railway safety review, highlights widespread danger and calls for improved controls.
Madixen Parners Institutes will be held across northwestern Wisconsin two weeks before the holidays. Notables include Hudaun, David Irmie, Jule Jorie, Roberts, H A Grigwold, Wert Salem, Lt. Jacobs, Elle Mound. Locations include Cornucopia Danbury Poplar Osceola Spring Brook Saxon Grantburg Mase rertele Hayward Dee 1475. Women's institutes and cooking schools join the program at Poplar Osenali Frederick Hayward Doble Chetek Sand Creek and Cerne led by Miss Nellie Maxwell Neenal and Miss Lua B Breese.
The attorney general advised Dist-Aug C J Te Selly that a physician may not bill a town for treating a dependent sick person without municipal consent. Two doctors saved a woman in Evergreen but authorities were not consulted before an operation. The town later refused payment and faces potential suit.
Madison reports Col. RK L Pixley resigns as private secretary to Gov Philipp effective December 1 to become a newspaper correspondent. Pixley served since January. successor unknown. Salary noted at 2.80 per day provision unclear in text.
Fragmented historical column contrasts early trench warfare with later fortifications in Europe, mentions figures like German and Turkish lines, and hints at strategic ideas. It also includes jumbled anecdotes on vaccination efforts, a tale about a boy and money, and brief international notes with literary and political quips.
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