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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1906
Page
6
OCR text fragment shows disjointed references to people, places, and events without coherent narrative. Many proper names appear tangled with nonsensical phrases, making it impossible to extract a definite event or report.
An eyewitness account describes a mixed force of white and colored policemen performing duties in Barbados, noting their contentment and competence. The piece details employment, schooling, and race relations, with references to American expatriates, local teachers, and ongoing public works projects. It weighs integration against tensions, cites wages and living conditions, and records observer impressions of compliance and strain across communities.
President Roosevelt describes the Panamanian canal construction plan, detailing labor mix, safety, and management. He advocates humane treatment, Chinese and West Indian workers, and emphasizes efficiency, planning, and strong commission leadership while acknowledging challenges and the need for flexible administration.
A would-be thief fled a robbers’ pursuit after dropping a package containing currency into a mailbox. The incident in the West End ended when the intended victim retrieved the money from the box, avoiding further loss.
Congressman-elect Kurstermann resigns as president of the state board of control at Green Bay. Herman Grotophorst of Baraboo will succeed him, Allan D. Couater elected as vice president, L. S. Dreaser of St Croix Falls named recording secretary. Kurstermann expected to retract as a member before his term ends. Harry Clarke petitions railroad commission for reforms to force Northwestern cars over Milwaukee spur to the acount grounds. HH. P. Bradley of Milwaukee sought order to require fair switching charges between Milwaukee and Waukesha.
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