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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1902
Page
7
Drumb and Sutor publishers report that Rodgers was secured in relation to a vault incident at a bank on East Street in East St. Louis. The event involved a $5000 sum and appears to have been resolved without further details.
A violent daytime raid at the Stocks Yards bank in East St. Louis yields doors blown, safes pried, and about $6,000 in gold and silver stolen. Victims include guard teams gagged and beaten. robbers, described as five to nine men under 30, fled with valuables and fled toward the bank lobby. Police pursue, noting a cautious, mid-aged leader and a tall, slender suspect among the gang.
Premature powder blast at Newhouse tym causes two deaths, one severe injury, and two more in serious condition. Names Wheeler and Lekhend among the dead. foreman Diliips blamed for unsafe loading as crews worked near the blast. Recovery efforts and investigations follow in the wake of the accident.
A garbled OCR fragment reports a letter to a university president from an actor claiming to offer to purchase an LL.D. for a client facing Parliament entry. The piece mentions alleged nationality issues and warnings about entry to Parliament, but the text is largely illegible and detail is unrecoverable.
The document details a federal action organized to pursue consolidation of Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads. It describes the creation of a new company to acquire control, the legal framework under Minnesota law, and the intent to evade state restrictions, with emphasis on stock transfers, trustees, and the role of J. J. Hill and Morgan interests in forming the arrangement.
Reports from Ishpeming Michigan describe a mine accident with many workers buried by quicksand and collapse. Rescue efforts are underway as authorities confirm at least one death and the fate of remaining miners is uncertain amid heavy debris and flooded passages.
Fragmentary report describes chaos around Pekin as imperial authorities and officials contend with factions. References to empress, governors, and petitions hint at a contested seat and security measures affecting travel, with mentions of a potential relocation of the regnal seat and protective orders.
Wordy fragments recount a Boer War clash with British troops the Scots Grays killed and a Lord Settlement Scheme plan. Mentions Majors and cattle, a railway project in the Hatlands district, land purchases, and various colonies including Moriston and Ugie, with no clear dates or outcomes.
In a detailed Washington discourse Senator Nehin questions Navy bounty allocations tied to the Santiago engagement. The secretary defends court governed distribution and notes admi ral Sanpson’s entitlement based on rank and position, while urging reforms and acknowledging legal precedents affecting wartime bounty claims.
Fragmentary text reports a river incident and a woman named Carrie Larsen identified as the deceased. References an arrest, possible escape, and police statements about the case. Details are garbled with many OCR errors and illegible names.
In a peculiar divorce case, Ariar Wilkens sues for separation from SKY alin with Mosvand Dil dated proceedings. The minister from Ga Seveuntie pgs Adveritiss is involved, and the defendant is the son of a county official. Trial hinges on alleged Sunday Sabbath violations and forbidden foods during dispute.
The article chronicles a turbulent season with many players changing teams across the Western league. It highlights Timmy Maii's standout impact, various fielding and batting stats, contract moves, and managerial notes as clubs like Baltimore and Dayton navigate a crowded market.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a chaotic mix of names and phrases. No coherent event or outcome is discernible, making it impossible to identify a concrete report, action, or date to summarize accurately.
A dense market note covers wheat and corn futures with mentions of U S G T S Ale and midwave indicators. It notes February and May maturities, price quotes, and assorted agricultural goods including rye, oats, and livestock movements, reflecting a broad Midwest trading session.
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