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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
8
A long fragment from the Grand Rapids Tribune includes scattered, garbled lines about figures in Wisconsin, New York, and various topics. It mentions studies on navigation by Captain Bilxby, references to Mark Twain, and notes on education, Sunday observance, and Samuel Johnson.
Chaos in Port au Prince as barricades rise and looting spreads. A crowd attacks the palace while naval forces reinforce, leaving 14 dead and widespread chaos. Suspected foreign instigators blamed as interim leaders and military planners seek to restore order amid shifting power.
A catastrophic ship collision off a port monday afternoon resulted in the drowning of about 700 passengers and crew. The vessels carried many Europeans and Americans. escape boats were launched too late for most to reach safety. Casualties were reported high as wreckage scattered in dense fog.
The long running custody case of Count Bont de Castellane and Princess de Sagan continues this Wednesday. The princess, formerly Miss Anna Gould, faces sharp questions about the couple’s settlement terms and the conduct of the Count in dissipating his wife’s fortune. The attorney for the princess pointed to a yearly $1,000,000 spend and proposed settlements rejected by the Count, while Mi Clemenceau questioned travels with de Luga before marriage and remarked on propriety across the ocean relations.
Washington reports President Roosevelt nearly escaped injury when a runaway wagon veered toward his carriage on a Wednesday afternoon. Lleut J E Lyng of the local fire department acted quickly, pulling his horses away to avert a collision, narrowly saving the president’s carriage from a collision with the speeding wagon.
Bay patrols and ferry crews continued searching from the Golden Gate to Hunter’s Point for Chief of Police William J. Blegg who vanished from the patrol launch and is believed to have fallen overboard Monday night while returning to the city from Belvidere. Despite extensive efforts, the body had not been recovered, with authorities fearing it may have been carried out to sea.
Bandits blew open the First National bank vault in Payperell Massachusetts with nitroglycerin about two o'clock and fled in an automobile. Three conspirators escaped, direction unknown but suspected toward Groton. Tarbell fired at the getaway car as it rolled away. Cashier Henry Tarbell found bills and silver scattered. a large gold hoard remained except for one ten-dollar bill missing.
A San Francisco man Henry Boas dies after a letter purporting to be from a doctor contains two poisonous powders. In St Paul Timothy Palmer kills himself in his 923 Grand Avenue residence. Maddox elected mayor of Atlanta by over 3,000 votes. The last Selkirk settler John MacKar dies in Toronto at 94. Yale student John White dies by suicide atop West Rock. Two brothers, Will and Guy Hough, shot each other during a hunting outing in Mason Cay. Racial riots flare in Prague as Czech and German groups clash in multiple quarters. East Buffalo stockyards reopen after prior closure.
Cleveland Plain Dealer reports Theodore Jurion of Cleveland has been offered the post of Secretary of the Treasury by President-elect Taft. Burton has taken the offer under consideration and will await Ohio senatorial developments before replying to Mr. Taft. The move is not tied to the Ohio senatorial race, where Chutes P. Taft of Cincinnati is a key figure.
The Pillsbury-Bufalo Coal Company shaft at Mi mua Pennsylvania yielded more than 100 bodies by Monday night, with the death list around 120. Officials report most victims identified, while a similar storm in Newfoundland claimed seventeen lives and a separate incident in Cincinnati left three men dead from charcoal fumes.
Wreckage from the Soo City is found ashore at Cape Ray as capsized steamer sinks with 20 years service on the Great Lakes. Capt John G Dion of Brooklyn commanded the Alta States government Craigport Missouri crew of unknown size perished. The vessel, once tied to Indianapolis Transportation Co, carried no passengers and was bound for New York, destination then canceled.
Washington reports a mediation deal between the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Pennsylvania railroads guided by Interstate Commerce Commission Chairman Kaupyn, Dr Charles P. Neil, and Gen val Peck. Agreement written, satisfaction voiced by both sides. hours of mediation accepted by all parties.
An article fragment describes Jose Miguel Civier, a Liberal candidate and general, associated with Santa Clara and Havana, noting his roles, past campaigns, and U S Piatt Amendment impact. It also mentions Gen Gomez’s political trajectory and a 1905 presidential nomination, plus unrelated quotes and events from Washington Star and other items.
A disturbing account details severe leg injuries and swelling followed by a rapid recovery after two days with a cited cure. The narrative mentions foot and leg deterioration, sleepless nights, and the drastic improvement described as cured in two days. Names include George Ti. Farley of Concord New Hampshire and references to a dramatic personal health ordeal.
A fragmentary review of two plays by Barrie style authors, including Against Himself and On Woman's Life, with humorous anecdotes about actors and hat etiquette. The piece also reflects on the face value of the modern smile as social currency and its mixed power to charm or blunt emotions.
A long reader letter touts Postum as a health remedy replacing coffee, noting severe headaches when stopping coffee and attributing recovery to Postum. The testimonial claims weight gain and improved well being after switching, with credit given to Postum by the speaker and husband.
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