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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1910
Page
2
The article surveys widespread skepticism toward intensive literary cultivation and public policy debates. It covers economic fears, international governance, and scientific curiosities while noting diverse topics from aviation accidents to agriculture and social customs.
A gas explosion at the Grand Central Station auxiliary power house shook inland Manhattan on Monday. Nine killed, four missing, 126 injured. property damage estimated over 500000. A trolley car was lifted and dropped onto a passing automobile, killing four aboard and injuring all others. Fire officials attributed the blast to a gas and air mixture ignited by a spark, damaging nearby schools, hospitals, and residences.
Washington reports a historic ceremony as associate justice Ed ward Douglass Welte is sworn in by associate justice Harlan, becoming chief justice while Chief Justice White and the court observers note the milestone. Other brief items report Hagenbeck not dead, a private bank closing, Munich modernism stir, hotels allowing women to smoke, and a Senate vote on French spoliation claims.
The government coalition closes polling with a gain of one seat, marking a historic British election. Unionists fail to gain and end with a net loss, while the government plans to curb Lords power and push reforms in the new parliament.
Washington reports opposition to adopting any Lorimer report after bribery inquiry into his senate election. Several senators seek to delay until after the holiday recess for full testimony and committee findings. Burrows authorized to present the Lorimer matter per subcommittee majority. calls for printing findings and concerns over secrecy. Senate confirms Martin A Knapp as chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission to judge the new commerce court.
Illinois representative Rainey introduced a resolution to form a special committee to determine if Theodore Roosevelt paid transportation costs during his presidency. The inquiry follows a claim by a Railroad president that Roosevelt owed nothing, while questions remain on other rides and who bore the costs.
A census bureau map classifies U S states into five groups by population gains in 1912. States with over 50 percent growth include Oklahoma New Mexico Arizona Nevada Washington Oregon California North Dakota Montana Wyoming Idaho. Others with 30 to 50 percent are New Jersey Florida South Dakota Colorado Utah. States at 24 to 30 percent include Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York Pennsylvania West Virginia Arkansas and Texas. Fifteen states rose 10 to 20 percent, including most southern states from Virginia to Louisiana, plus Ohio Michigan Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Nebraska and Kansas in the north central region. States with less than 10 percent growth or a decline include Maine New Hampshire Vermont Delaware Maryland Indiana Kentucky Tennessee Iowa and Missouri.
Official dispatch from Malpaso near Pedernales states that a train attack by revolutionaries left 21 Federals dead, 10 missing, and 42 wounded. Colonel Gusman, in command of the expedition, defended a trap for hours despite heavy fire and severe injuries. Unconfirmed reports place General Navarro near Pedernales aiding in the fight since December 15.
Washington President Teft assured audiences at a gathering of the American Society for the Judicial Settlement of International Disputes that there is no danger of a wartime scare and the nation remains at peace with all nations. A separate note from Tacoma announces the first national convention of women voters to be held January 14 with delegates from Utah Wyoming Colorado and Washington totaling about 270,000 eligible voters.
Father of the wife slayer Charlton seeks to thwart extradition to Italy for wife murder. In Hoboken, Judge Hellsta grants adjourning time to collect evidence to overturn Secretary Knox’s ruling. Charlton’s counsel wins records deletions, easing proceedings. Judge Belistab orders earlier records removed, boosting Charlton’s bid.
New Orleans reports the former US gunboat Hornet purchased by Honduras revolutionists and cleared for Cape Gracias with a crew of twenty, 200 tons of coal, and thirty days provisions. Rumors tie crew to filibustering, with one claim it may arm Mexican revolutionists. Captain Jabezson says the Hermet will serve Central American trade.
Chicago philanthropist John D. Rockefeller gave the University of Chicago ten million dollars, announced at a convocation by Martin A. Ryerson. Rockefeller retires from any further involvement. his gifts total thirty-five million over twenty-one years.
A devastating five story Sharodhi factory fire in Philadelphia collapses roofs and traps twelve firefighters. Dozens are injured and more than twenty are feared dead as rescuers pull bodies and survivors from brick and waterlogged ruins amid chaotic scenes and prayers from St Pat’s parish.
An explosion and subsequent fire at the Pretoria mine of the Huitea company near Leigh traps an estimated 1250 miners. Flames shoot eighty feet from the mine mouth as rescue crews work to free those near the entrance while fearing the workings are wrecked and entombed workers may be doomed.
Washington reports Congressman Cary introduced a resolution at Milwaukee local request by the International Coopers Union of North America to repeal the 10 cent tax on oleo margarine. The move targets oleo taxation and aims to relieve price pressures on margarine consumers.
Representative Burtholdt of Missouri introduced a bill to restore the army canteen claiming it serves true temperance in the army. The measure seeks to reestablish morale and discipline through controlled alcohol provision for soldiers.
Reports from St Petersburg note bubonic plague spreading in Mongolia with 82 Chinese and ten Russians dying within the eastern Chinese railroad precinct from Oct 26 to Dec 3. Also, a new Pere Marquette car ferry No 17 launched after the sinking of the previous vessel near Ludington. In Mexico, rebels claim a great victory with government losses near 900. Illinois approves primary election law. Meyers and McCord confirmed to the Interstate Commerce Commission. aviators to land planes on a battleship deck in a San Francisco meet.
Appleton reports fire from a kiln razing the Appletop Chair plant. Loss listed at 250 thousand dollars. president Richard Klersch notes shutdown and move to a new plant reduced insured loss by last week. Other Wisconsin items include arrests in Ripon, Kenosha posse hunts, and a fatal self-inflicted death in Green Way.
An examination of Thompson's Eye Water and efforts against tuberculosis notes state studies, hospital funding, and public expenditure over two years. It cites increased appropriations, the National Association for Prevention and Study of Tuberculosis, and gaps in care with over 250,090 cases untreated without institutional treatment.
A garbled historical clipping references Paul Withington and Starvard coaching, Boothall in 908, and tales of early football dangers. It recalls a Philadelphia sports editor’s vivid November sighting of an accident on a field, plus musings on punishment, aging, and a 1910 era film system shift altering crime and business practices.
A reader recounts pale health improved after quitting coffee for Postum, claiming a full recovery from weakness and digestive issues within months. The testimonial touts Postum as the remedy and invites readers to note the claimed benefits and price.
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