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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1912
Page
2
A compilation of reflections urging living in the righteous path as a guide, with quotes about nature, God’s plan, and the need to stand for the right even when it means standing alone. It discusses social issues from labor conditions to poverty, and includes varied notes on politics, superstition, and public policy.
Dispatches from Havana report Cuba’s government under pressure as 5,000 Krag rifles and 1,000,000 rounds are sent from the United States to Gomez’s government. Officials warn intervention may follow to quell uprisings near Santiago, as gunfire and militant actions intensify. The Solace hospital ship is readied for service with landing parties, while white families seek refuge amid Voluntare attacks near La Maya.
Corneliia Doyle of Greenfield was chosen unanimously by the Republican state central committee as the candidate for secretary of state to fill the vacancy caused by James A. Rose. Governor Deneen later appointed him to serve the unexpired term and Doyle assumed the office on Monday. In Washington, Senator Williams cites six dollar baths per senator in the senate office building. Also, two persons were killed and over 25 injured in a Paterson train crash on June 6.
Daniel Hudson Burnham, famed architect, died in Heidelberg on Saturday after travel fatigue. He arrived with wife and son-in-law for a cure but failed to rally, succumbing to Brights disease and arterial sclerosis at Akademisches hospital. Cremation completed. ashes to be shipped to America next week.
Rep E H Hubbard, renominated Monday over George C Scott, died suddenly from acute indigestion Tuesday while a guest at John C Kelly editor of the Tribune. Other brief items note Jean Driscoll defeating Jean Poesy for featherweight world title, the Britannic to succeed Titanic, and various other short notices.
North Yakima Washington June 4 The young aviator Pullip Parmalee a member of the Wright brothers flyer group was killed when a gust toppled his biplane from about 400 feet after a three minute flight covering nearly two miles He wore his helmet and was about 24 years old at Parma Michigan Johns Bremen June 4 Albert Buchstaetter a German aviator and passenger Lieutenant Stille died when their aeroplane plunged 200 feet before a crowd Buchstadter had notable flights last year and over Pike's Peak in August
Columbus Ohio July 6 Taft won in Ohio six delegates at large at the Republican national convention by a 3904 to 3628 vote. The delegation favors Taft with three for Taft and three for Roosevelt. Delegates named United States Senator Theodore B Burton Harry M Daugherty Warren G Harding Charles P Taft Arthur Vorys D J Cable. Alternates William L Anderson L C Jayin Sherman S Teaton Sherman Granger William W Woods Jyhua Whiting.
In Los Angeles on June 6 prosecutors said Samuel Gompers sent money to Clarence Darrow to be used to bribe jurors in the McNamara trial. Darrow denied knowledge of Franklin and said he never sent funds, while Gompers dismissed the accusation as false and promised documentary proof.
The sixth Biennial Convention of the Christian Endeavorers of Wisconsin will gather in Oshkosh from June 27 to 30, projected to draw about 1,500 delegates from across the state. Delegates will discuss plans to boost membership and enthusiasm, with Rev. Edgar T Farrell of Kenosha arranging a robust program.
Plans nearly finished promise Fond du Lac Oshkosh highway will be one of Wisconsin finest. Fond du Lac city and county with state funds totaling about 50 000 plan paving West Scott street and improving the country road with bituminous or perhaps concrete surfacing. State aid highways begin under the new commission and work starts in Eau Claire county. Five towns receive state and county allocations totaling 11 000 for this year. The Mondovi road through Brunswick and Drammen is the first section under construction.
Mrs Ruth Lonergan of Grantsburg elected president of the Rebelshs at the grand range. Crumb of Milwau kee elected grand master. Deputy grand master C B Sheerin and other officers chosen. Reports show 7,246 new members enrolled, 2 deaths, and $35,058 in relief payments. Grand lodge adopts resolution to lower minimum membership age to 1k years.
Des Moines dispatch reports Progressive W. S. Kenyon won the Republican senatorial nomination in Monday's primaries with a 50 000 to 75 000 vote spread over Lafayette Yours of Des Moines. Democratic hopeful D W Heafston faced opposition. Republican G W Charkeia led the governor race by 2000 votes over Hollen and Pronttt. Incumbents Vickett Kennedy Kendall were renominated. Mason City’s G Yann secured the Democratic governorship by about 4000 votes amid a notably strong Democratic statewide turnout.
A chaotic wire service dispatch notes political controversy with the Chinese cabinet over a ministerial withdrawal and a reshuffle in New York. The piece mentions Captain Iron and a rescue of seventy survivors from a ship event, plus society observations at a John Jacob Astor function. It also records the death of Secretary of State James A. Huse and the funeral of Wilbur Wrasht, aviator, with related services and town observances in Dayton Ohio.
Washington reports two house bills targeting maritime firms and passenger ships for antitrust and wireless apparatus requirements while the senate backs a pension for Rear Admiral Schley’s widow and naval funding. Proposals include eight ships or subs and defense counsel, with broader authorizations for government contract work and wartime rail improvements.
The eleventh annual Elks convention in Milwaukee elected Karel as grand exalted ruler. He succeeds Frank R. Weeks of Green Bay. Officers named include first vice president Racine, second vice president Frey of Kat Claire, third vice president Charter Oelterich Oshkosh, Secretary F J Taugher Manitowoc, Treasurer J Smith Manitowoc. Milwaukee and Racine were candidates for next year’s host city. The Sheboygan gathering was among Wisconsin’s largest Elks events.
Madison notes say physicians must fully explain causes of death in reports to the state vital statistics bureau. The bulletin cites cases where chronic illness casts doubt when a simple label like exhaustion or bronchitis is used. Wisconsin may adopt similar rules to prevent concealment of tuberculosis. Health officers meet in Madison June 12 to 18 for a biennial conference of city and village health officials. In Kenosha, engineer Fred Bunglew died from electrocution after street light timing issues at the plant.
Beloit firemen refuse to wear vests as Chief Nygren orders compulsory gear. Firefighters threaten to bring their case before police and fire commissioners. An arrest report states Joy Gustin of Wautoma is in custody on desertion charges after three months of service.
Will Graduate 133. Nudigon reports the largest high school class to receive diplomas. Found Missing Rings in Rathole. Neenah notes Mrs. Charles Delong lost two diamond earrings valued at $200 seven years ago. Recently carpenters remodeling her house found the jewels between a partition where rats had a nest.
Gov McGovern appoints Avin B. Peterson of Soldier's Grove to fill Crawford County judge post after resignation of A H Long. Peterson succeeds the former incumbent and takes office in the county seat.
Wytheville Va June 4 after deliberating two and a half hours the jury found Claude Swanson Allen guilty of second degree murder for the Hillsville court house shooting in March The jury recommended a 13 year penitentiary term and suspended the verdict to permit him to testify in related cases tied to the same shooting.
London employers rejected the strike leaders demand to reinstate all transport workers and form a joint board. No settlement terms would be accepted while workers remained off the job. Reports note tension between reporters and officials involved in coverage.
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