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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1908
Page
6
A garbled Rand Rapids Tribune fragment surveys politics, economy, and culture with references to United States leadership, labor, education, and literature. It blends stray notes on government models, market trends, and social issues, mentioning professors, travel, and a broad cast of unnamed figures.
Testimony in the Thaw case continues with witnesses describing Alfred Thaw and his behavior. Prosecutors discuss insanity as a defense, while defense lawyers urge jurors to consider the defendant's mental state at the time of the act. The court weighs whether an asylum commitment is required.
Elias Matson 49 a man about town was murdered in his bed Monday night with a double headed ax still buried in his skull. His wife slept by his side heard nothing and woke Tuesday morning to the crime. Several suspects are under arrest. Jealousy is suspected as motive. Also reported: Rabbi Bernhard Felsenthal, noted reform Jewish theologian and Chicago leader, died Sunday night aged 76.
Special grand jury in New York returned two indictments against William R. Montgomery, former president of the Hamilton bank. Charges cover overdrafts and fictitious transactions while he was vice president, with a $9,000 bond posted by director Tribfal. A later check for $81,000 was alleged to overdraft the bank, whose balance stood at $5,918 when the check cleared.
Detroit reports a looming labor struggle as the Lumber Carriers' Association of the Great Lakes convenes to plan measures to cope with the spring work stoppage. Members note most boats ran at a loss last season and a labor committee will seek ways to improve conditions and costs.
A devastating fire at the Boyertown opera house after a gas tank explosion killed and injured many during an amateur performance. About 170 people perished, with emergency crews from Reading and Pottsville aiding recovery. The blaze began as lanterns and stage lights heated rapidly, causing a chaotic crush for exits and numerous tramplings.
J A Thomas district superintendent and local manager of the Iowa Telephone Co in Oskaloosa Iowa collapsed while at work Tuesday after 20 years with the firm. The report notes heart trouble as the cause.
Stanley county motorists report plowing activity in Hayes and Philips during the first week of January as winter blankets central and western South Dakota. A separate note from Baku details a mammoth oil gusher opening in the Caucasus producing about 120,000 barrels daily. The period also notes the death of a famous war poet in Augusta, Georgia, born in 1841, with other briefs mentioning Mrs Kitchener and a Kansas City annexation matter.
French columns under Gen d Amade clash with Mulai Rachid forces near Settat. After a 25 hour march, French troops attacked and dispersed the Moors, destroying their camp at Settat and advancing to Yaurihah ber Reni. Twenty French soldiers wounded. Arab losses heavy.
New York reports outline how a letter from the elder Mrs Thay to the master at a Pennsylvania school reveals her son was deemed insane. The missive details anxiety over his conduct and suggests the mind was unbalanced, with testimony from a schoolmaster who knew the family and related incidents that supported concerns about the Thaw heir’s stability.
Inspector of Police Edward Whitaker fired two shots at editor Joseph M. Leveque in the Morning World office on Thursday night. One bullet struck Leveque as attacks against Whitaker in the World’s editorial and news columns followed. The head of the New Orleans police department was criticized for daily race attendance while earning a 6010 a year salary, labeled a placard guard and a bully.
A chaotic notice bundle reports the New York county Republican committee adjourned without a presidential nominee, Hughes endorsement attempt failing, and a major East St. Louis fire destroying grain facilities and cars with losses around 150000. Other items note Minneapolis pioneer dies, Dallas bank fails, two railroad trustees bankrupt, a Seattle ship loss believed to be total, and Lydia K Bradley, noted philanthropist, dies at 92 in Peoria.
A compact guide on stain removal emphasizes using fresh fabric underneath, blotting with absorbent materials, and testing agents. It recommends cheesecloth, blotting paper, white linen, alcohol solutions, and magnesia to lift marks while avoiding ring aftercare.
A historical note describes cleaning feathers using a cheesecloth bag sewn at one corner to pull feather clusters through a fine opening. After washing, the cloth is sealed and the feathers air dried then returned to the bag for another pass. The method aims to loosen and separate feathers efficiently.
A garbled list of kitchen tips covers household disinfectants, enamel care, stacking china, biscuit dough, and cooking ideas. It mentions a lifesaving cleansing method with a Mare pie and enamel care warnings, plus steps to bake biscuits, roll dough, and prepare pigs in a blanket with oysters and bacon for cold nights.
A quirky card-like fragment offers steps to keep narawoou spors in order and make canton flannel bags for a broom. It then suggests polishing a duster with furniture polish and wiping floors, plus notes on maintaining even batter temperature to yield nice crumpets.
This passage describes a washable knot technique for embroidery on washable material. It explains guiding the needle through the fabric, winding the thread around it three or four times, securing the loops, and reinserting the needle to form a knot similar to the French knot to prevent unraveling during laundering.
A vintage promotional passage touts Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound as a universal remedy for women's ailments. It cites testimonials from Bertha Muir and others, claiming restoration to health after long suffering and failed medical attempts.
Fragmentary, phonetic dialogue about trust and love among unnamed characters. The passage mentions a watch, dinner, and onions, with references to George and a betrayed tone. The garbled OCR obscures clear facts or events.
An odd vintage ad style passage blends personal disappointment with a laundry product pitch. It promises starch strengthens fabric and reduces wear, while weaving in quips about love, rejection, and telephone taunts. The tone mirrors a bygone newspaper filler feature.
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