This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
6
A highly fragmented, OCR like excerpt from a Grand Rapids newspaper discusses theatre, society, and court life with scattered names and places. It mentions theater performances, a Parisian style gown, public events, misquoted data, and assorted social observations. The piece touches on health, industry, and local happenings with numerous garbled phrases.
Federal judges in Chicago reversed Judge Landis on the Standard Oil of Indiana rebate verdict, ordering retrial after disallowing the heavy fine. The decision stresses that the New Jersey parent corporation may bear liability and directs immediate retrial steps by the attorney general. President Roosevelt urged retrial. Gov. Kell advised Democratic committee leadership.
Brussels authorities report alarm over a plot to assassinate King Leopold. Teigson officials state no filmer of the plan exists while several amarchists have been arrested in connection with the alleged conspiracy.
President Roosevelt presided over a landmark Navy conference held in Newport. He addressed officers for over half an hour before an executive session in which he urged rapid modernization to keep the American navy abreast of times and to become a hard hitting force capable of crushing enemies.
Newsreel style report describes Prince Walag arriving in Quebec aboard a British battleship amid 50 000 spectators. The scene features Royal Navy flag, Bathurst Grey governor general Laurier and dignitaries as crowds cheer. The fleet also includes the latest British battleship class. A busy day closes with ceremonies ashore.
The Irish American Athletic Club's Sheppard won the 800 meters in a new Olympic record of 1 62 4 5, and Porter captured the high jump at 6 feet 3 inches. American sprinters dominated heats, with notable performances by G J Bacon in the 400 meter hurdles and Dole in featherweight wrestling.
In Boston two bandits terrorized the Jamaica Plain district, killing a man and a woman and wounding ten others. The suspects fled through a saloon, raided a cash register for $90, and later returned, wounding more victims before police cornered them. one bandit was killed in a cemetery, another wounded, and a third arrested.
Eight cadets at West Point were sent home for investigation after hazing allegations. Names include William Rosa from New Jersey and Harry Wever of Illinois. Cases to be reviewed by the secretary of war. precedent has favored dismissal in hazing cases.
The marathon finish at the Olympic venue drew 000 spectators as Dorando of Italy collapsed after leading, while four Americans placing in the first ten marked a historic American performance. Hayes won a dramatic race with Dorando’s valiant effort drawing cheers. Dorando was carried across the line and later disqualified.
HM Hazard, jailed on a Hara charge, escaped Gregory jail weeks earlier. Sheriff Marsh recaptured him near Roch, then two men forced the Bassett jail guard to release Hazard and locked the guard in the cell.
Constantiucale announces an imperial order establishing a chamber of deputies under a constitution elaborated by the sultan. The government has issued the necessary orders for elections to the district and provincial governors. The new constitution mirrors the one drafted in 1876.
Gov Charles Hughes signaled willingness to accept renomination as the Republican Party in New York urged him to run again. He stated personal reasons for earlier reluctance are not controlling and if renominated he ought to accept. Other items note Mrs Stevenson in critical condition after a Mexico auto crash, Bishop Potter's funeral in Cooperstown, and a grand military review in Quebec with about 23 080 troops.
A garbled report traces a water boy's rise from humble service to leadership roles in a railway town. It mentions a founder’s journey through local groups and a general ruination narrative, naming several unclear entities and dates amid a dramatic career shift.
A blind Macon county candidate named Murry Sandusky seeks the office of treasurer, about $1,200 yearly, with his wife handling clerical duties. He tours with his wife and sings along, promising faithful performance. Born in Sullivan Missouri, he lost his sight after a sunstroke while once farming near Macon.
Fragmentary old advertisement notes cures for itching and disease. Mentions Cuticura soap and remedies, a boy with fractures, alchemy of cures, and names in a nonsensical collage of text from a bygone era. Includes an address and date fragment.
A testimonial letter from Battle Creek Michigan praises Postum as a successful coffee substitute. The writer describes drastic relief from headaches constipation sleeplessness and irritability after switching to Postum. He notes a weight gain and improved mental clarity and credits his wife and sister in law for motivating the change.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.