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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1909
Page
6
The piece surveys beliefs that birds, shells and chestnut burrs foretell harsh winters, contrasting with scientists who dismiss such signs. It cites geological surveys on coal supply, notes government education gains among Indians, and touches on rental law debates, medical fees, and social issues, reflecting a wide, opinionated slice of current topics.
The two day meeting ends with a formal labor battle decree to organize all workers in iron, steel, tin plate, and allied trades. A ten cent assessment per member is proposed to fund a campaign urging President Taft, Congress, and state governors to address grievances. Samuel Gompers presided as measures moved to record.
David George MacKenzie son of Mundo Mackenzie cattle magnate and landholder was shot and killed here. Bud Stephenson the alleged slayer was arrested and held on murder charges in Selby. Rumors of an old feud as motive are under official investigation. MacKenzie aged 31 had led Matador Land and Cattle Company with a 600000 acre Cheyenne river reservation presence in South Dakota and previously helped manage ranches near Channing Texas.
In settlements with the treasury department the Arbuckle brothers admit they underpaid customs on imported sugar from 1898 to 1907 and offer 695573 to settle civil claims while criminal prosecutions proceed. Other items note Nagel urging anti white slave laws, Dudley’s death, a bomb in Lisbon, Thompson Jr. death, Mulholland election threat, Ito tribute in Seoul, Adana executions, and rising NJ living costs.
Wreck near North East Pa involves Louis section of the Twentieth Century Limited and another eastbound train. Three killed including two men from Kansas. many injured as stormy conditions and slippery track halted trains. Coroner investigates possible delay and routing issues at North East, with Lake Shore Railroad figures questioned.
John W. Gates, once famed Wall Street figure, spoke at the Port Arthur Cale District Methodist Episcopal conference urging churchmen and laypeople to shun gambling and speculation. He contrasted his own fortune swings with the steady earnings of independent workers and merchants who labor and invest prudently.
Rescuers led by State Mine Inspector Norwood from Lexington recovered seven Black miners entombed at the Baker mine of West Kentucky Coal Co near Wheatcroft. They likely died from black damp hours after a Saturday explosion and were placed in an improvised morgue awaiting inquest.
A coasting accident on Columbia Street near the Decatur line of the Wabash railroad left one boy dead and six injured. Frank Klumpe, 17, was found under the engine pilot after heavy contact with a train. Injured youths were scattered along the track for a block.
Reported government victory in Rama clashes clashes with Zelaya forces contradicting widespread doubt as telegraphs show Zelaya partisans in Rama. US and British ships near Corinto. Rama capture unconfirmed. Washington denounces Zelaya. senator Rayner urges action.
A Chicago and North Western northbound Milwaukee limited plunged from an embankment at How ard avenue Sunday after striking a defective switch at speed. Two immigrants died and about a score were injured as cars tore up the roadbed. Engineer Isaac Herriman, injured, blocked the runaway by shutting off steam. Officials blamed disobedience of orders for the wreck.
Greensboro report details a Southern railway passenger wreck ten miles north of the city at Reedy Fork trestle. Initial counts listed 12 dead, later reports claimed 14. Twenty five injured were taken to St. Leo's hospital. George J. Gould and his son were aboard a Pullman. Gould escaped unharmed after the derailment caused by a broken rail.
President Taft named Horace H. Lurton of Tennessee as associate justice of the US Supreme Court. Lurton, a Sixth Circuit judge appointed by Cleveland in 1898, is described as a Democrat at that time. Also named was George A. Carpenter of Chicago to the US district court for northern Illinois to succeed the late Judge Bethea.
President Zelaya announced resignation from the Nicara republic amid civil instability. Five deputies were named to draft a bill for the successor, as crowds demanded U S intervention and the revolution raged through Managua. Estrada's supporters favor him, while Madriz struggles to gain U S approval.
Brussels King Leopold of Belgium died Friday morning after a sudden collapse amid doctors' hopes for recovery. His advanced age and frail condition prompted anxiety despite efforts to prolong life. Nearby, a fire in Philadelphia killed two girls and threatened others in a Schrack Sherwood coffin factory, with losses around 250000 dollars. In Fresno, robbers dynamited the Bank of Exeter vault and took 7000 dollars. Kansas City voters rejected the Metropolitan Street Railway franchise backed by Armour interests. Kermit Roosevelt arrived in Nairobi with three sables as his party prepares for Uganda. A Mexican jailed for tearing down and spitting on the American flag in Monterey. In Wilkes-Barre a veteran ejected three bullets from his head after a long illness.
In Racine and surrounding towns, a mix of misfortune and church problems unfolds. A train of incidents includes a cyclist saved by a Polish girl, parish incorporation debates at Fond du Lac Marytown, a drowning near St Norbert's in De Pere, and church closures in Marytown. Fire damage hits Racine Grove High School and a store burns at Amberton Junction, while other towns report tax reappraisals, a dynamite mishap, arrests, and a curious interurban park plan near La Crosse and Winona.
Fragmentary OCR of a medical advertisement praising cough cures and patience for consumption remedies. Mentions patent medicines, cherry bark, opium and other ingredients, with exhortations to take drops every half hour and promises of rapid relief, framed as a cure-all for fever and lung issues.
Fragmented OCR text discusses work, contentment, and personal fulfillment. It references Mary Kane, Iona, and ideas on loving one’s labor. The passage emphasizes finding satisfaction in one’s profession over others and hints at broader reflections on intelligence and purpose.
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