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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
6
A long unreadable OCR page from the Grand Rapids Tribune presents a jumble of names, places, events, and opinions. It references trials, treaties, currency ideas, and social observations with scattered demotic phrases and many misspellings, offering little coherent news but glimpses of historical discourse and public life.
Roosevelt greets centenarian Dr. Starr at the White House New Year event as Mrs. Roosevelt and cabinet members stand nearby. Attending dignitaries include foreign ambassadors and judges from the Supreme Court, with naval and army officers present. The scene spans from early morning through the public reception, extending down Pennsylvania Avenue.
London reports the exhumation of Thomas Charles Druce at Highgate cemetery amid controversy over the burial identity. Official statements claim the coffin held an aged man, refuting prior assertions that a lead casket contained a supposed Bluebeard relic, with ongoing disputes over the Portland dukedom and inherited estates.
Secretary of War Taft spoke to an audience of 400 ministers, arguing a strong stand behind dignity and preparedness as insurance against war. He noted fear of premature independence for the Philippines, suggesting education levels mean self government is unlikely for generations.
In Collinsville W I L an explosion at the home of George Stager killed three children aged eight four and 19 days while they slept. Coal oil fouled the room and bed clothing bursting into flames as the mother Mrs Mary Steger tried to rescue them.
In Muncie Wednesday an Indiana Union Traction Co strike incident left five injured and two streetcars damaged by stones. Police failed to control mobs. Mayor appealed to the governor for troops who advised a cautious review. Deputies swore in by sheriffs proved ineffective. two cars rolled into the business district before crowds scattered.
Dozen injured after Pennsylvania railroad express collides with a switching engine near Montlandon ten miles west of Suobury. The wreck halted the train, three coaches damaged, engineer stunned and drowned. Other items describe a murder autopsy, a mayoral transition in Cincinnati, a school dispute in El Paso, a teen tragedy in Abington, and fires with casualties.
Kansas to be converted through a state wide evangelistic campaign next year. Kansas City singer "Kansas for Christy" to lead revivals across every county with hundreds of ministers and renowned evangelists. Rev William Edward Biederwolf to direct the movement under a board of two ministers and two laymen from each denomination.
Topeka reports an aunt seeks to oust Leavenworth mayor Peter Eerhardy amid a drive tied to enforcement of the prohibition law. Captain TJ Taylor appears before the supreme court on contempt charges for allegedly breaking court orders by taking money from saloonkeepers and license fee disputes surface as the case moves forward.
A戶llow damp report details the Bronx Zoo toad ending a millennium by eating four flies and an earthworm after burial for centuries in limestone near a silver mine at Butte Montana. The creature regains sight and limbs as it slowly turns green. Also, a string of brief items cover prosecutions, robberies, deaths, and misfortune in early 20th century news.
The Taft camp gains control of Ohio Republican State Central Committee with 14 votes to 7 for Foraker allies. Delegates to the state convention and primary dates were set for March in Columbus, selecting at large delegates to the national convention and nominating governor and other officials. The session, long and heated, affirmed Taft supporters as the party’s chief planners.
In Flochester New York an explosion at the Horches Fireworks plant on Main Street East killed Sadie Ernst instantly and Mrs Talk O Connor who was 30 and recently married died at the hospital. May Galligan was reported seriously injured but expected to recover. The blast ruined the finishing yard of the building, blew out a side and caused the roof to fail.
Dr. Nicholas Senn, Chicago's famed fighting doctor and leading surgeon, died at his residence on Thursday. He rose to national prominence during the Spanish American War, serving as surgeon general of the Sixth Army Corps with the rank of lieutenant colonel and chief of the operating staff. He saw active service in Cuba from May to September before returning to write several books.
Rockyford Colo The State Panik of Rockyford closed its doors Thursday after a run. The bank held assets around 525000 mainly loans on high grade farm land. Capital was 50000 with surplus 30000. J Godding was president and State Senator Swink vice president. Officials hope to resume soon.
The article describes DIY steps to shade an electric lamp using a nickel standard frame, a silk tafetta or satin shade, and a metal wire frame. It covers measuring the frame, cutting long silk strips, sewing a ruffle, and finishing with leatherette covering to hide seams and secure the shade in place.
Readable text describes a birthday table centerpiece featuring a maypole cake with hanging colorfully wrapped gifts and ribbons. It includes a gingerbread like cake, gravy layered turkey pie, vanilla caramels, savory chicken pie, quick biscuits, and billiards trivia, plus onion stuffing and baked garnish details.
Grand Trunk announces a generous employee pension fund funded entirely by the company with no direct cost to workers for maintenance. The plan covers all ranks from the top manager to the lowest worker, requires retirement at 65, and offers annual stipends based on years of service, with supplement from company funds to reach about 70 000 to 75 000 dollars yearly.
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