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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1910
Page
7
Grand Rapids Tribune by Drumb and Sutor notes are listed with attribution and location in Grand Rapids. The brief item signals a periodical attribution and the newspaper’s city of origin without detailing events or content.
A discussion on keeping the young spirit alive as ages advance cites Massachusetts attempts to restore signboards aiding strangers. Iowa pursues anti gossip through the Antigaslip Society led by young women, aiming to uplift intellect and curb trivial talk. The piece also notes reforms by Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood visiting Cuba, and assorted light, satirical observations on culture, sport, and daily life.
Rebel action in Nicaragua escalates as the Venus and San Jacinto challenge US rulings. American ships Paducan and Dubuque watch Bluefields while government forces strike the Bluefields custom house. Casualties rise with 160 killed and 300 wounded reported as fighting spreads to Rama. Marines guard the US consulate amid street gunfire and machine guns. General Mata leads the assault beginning from Pearl Lagoon action by the Venus.
A Chicago grain house Durant and Elmore faces a $700000 loss from alleged misappropriation involving warehouse receipts and railroad bills. Ed win W Elmore, VP, is in Albany. Banks in Albany and New York reportedly funded the scheme through juggled documents. Treasurer Gibson Oliver and former employe Henry C Palmar are named in disclosures as part of the alleged fraud.
Wisconsin senator La Follette stormed the senate floor for five hours attacking the administration bill to regulate rates. He urged insurgent amendments to wipe out past congress sins and criticized the Interstate Commerce Commission as ineffective. He charged Aldrich and Hickins with railroad bias and called for a total reorganization of the ICC.
Oliver Spitzer former Williamsburg docks superintendent and Atlanta prisoner testified in the Helke sugar trust case that he was pardoned by President Taft on May 19. He described the underweighing devices and confessed he had suffered in prison, seeking to tell all he knew despite defense objections.
London reports the Court Gazette that King George Queen Mary and Queen Alexandra want mourning to end Friday to spare tradesmen. The king inherits Edward's racing and breeding estates on the same scale, while Roosevelt's Buckingham Palace visit is noted. The article also covers packers trial, Cleveland police suspension, a poisoning death, a shooting winner, a drowning tragedy, Peru mediation acceptance, a writer's crash death, and Catherine Barrett's death.
Freighter Frank H. Goodyear sinks after a collision with steamer James B. Wood about 35 miles off Point Aux Barques in heavy fog. About 18 likely dead, five saved. Names include Lillian Bassett, John Bassett, Archie Fuller, John Gibson, Gus Zaetach. Crew scrambled for life preservers as the ship sank. Watch for more details as rescue efforts continue.
Atlantic City report notes 132 presbyteries for readjustment and 136 against forcing Rev Dr William H Roberts to resign as stated clerk and treasurer of the Presbyterian general assembly. Twenty seven presbyteries undecided. Opponents say dual offices grant excess power. An appeal to Gov Gillett seeks to bar Jeffries Johnson fight on Independence Day. A majority claimestablishes prima facie case of heresy. matter referred to judicial commission for action.
A voluntary wage increase affecting about 70,000 men across Standard Oil subsidiaries retroactive to May 1 boosts pay by 6 to 10 percent. Office workers miss the raise. Most beneficiaries are laborers. applies to works and factories nationwide as strike history remains untouched.
Former U S president Mr Roosevelt travels from London with Mrs Roosevelt and daughter to Cambridge University to receive an honorary Doctor of Laws. He is welcomed by Dr A J Mason and tours Emmanuel College while crowds cheer and a Teddy bear is waved above the Senate House.
The French submarine Pluviose sank after being rammed by the ferry Pasa de Calais in the English Channel. Twenty three crewmen and four officers were aboard. witnesses on the ferry saw the event as the sub rose briefly and then disappeared beneath the waves.
Miss Mathilde Townsend heiress of 20 million dollars wed Peter Goelet Gerry in a Washington ceremony at the bride’s home. The guest list included the president and vice president, with Rev. Roland Cotton Smith officiating and Charles H. Strong giving away the bride. The gown featured point d’Alencon lace costing 15 thousand dollars. Patten Sustains Heavy Losses in Wheat Markets as Patten bears blame for market drop. James A. Patten and followers suffered multi-million losses on September wheat. Yale students suspended for automobile incident arising from a dare at Sheffield Scientific School students.
Minneapolis workers win pay rise as leading flour manufacturers approve an eight per cent wage increase in response to higher living costs with first announcements expected next week. Moving to energy and labor themes, the article notes Panama coal contracts and prison sentencing tied to a separate crime case as well.
A letter from Rev Kemp of Rising Sun Indiana promotes Dr W W Caldwell's Celery Pepsin syrup as a cure for constipation and stomach troubles. The writer urges readers to write for a free sample and provides Caldwell's address in Caldwell, Ohio.
Mrs Wise relinquishes her club amid reports that whenever she attended a meeting she caused a quarrel and rearranged furniture in the parlor.
A mixed page item notes Cuticura products promising clear skin and healthy hair, including a free care book. It contrasts elderly in business with young workers, cites a Venice gondola anecdote, and mocks women boarding trains and the craft of an “A wickster.”
A garbled tale recounts a traveler’s strange reminiscence about toads, a wedding fee counter, and a quirky exchange with a justice of the peace in Montclair. Included are odd anecdotes about a cat, a counterfeit purse case, and assorted nameless prompts. The prose weaves miscellany with local color and fleeting dialogues amid blurred names and places.
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