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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1911
Page
2
Educators argue to grade pupils by ability, supporting extended paths for advanced students while aiding slower learners. The piece cites anecdotes on health, industry, and public policy, including New York health measures, name changes, and curious scientific claims, reflecting eclectic modern concerns.
Elbert H. Gary, chairman of United States Steel, urged continued cooperative pricing and wage stability in a publicizing of his remarks to iron and steel manufacturers. He defended openness and fair dealing while criticizing moves to reduce wages or price cutting, stressing risk to workers and investment. He warned against secretive actions and urged all leaders to avoid undercutting wages and profits amid current market pressures.
Former President Diaz sails to Spain aboard the Ypiranga while Havana clubs stage a wide parting demonstration. Diaz refuses interviews. Col Porfirio Díaz r speaks for Diaz and accuses foreign capital of backing Madero’s revolution. Blahue claims bonds tied to the Mexican National Railroad were used to destabilize the government.
Chicago diary reveals Leopold Dreyfus, clothier at 202 South Market Street, confessed to financing an alleged firebug trust that destroys stores for insurance money. Dreyfus killed himself after naming a dozen suspects, claiming a ring of six to eight incendiaries profited heavily. Police expect arrests as they pursue the listed suspects.
Twenty eight Magonistas opposed to Madero were executed near Campania and Altar after a skirmish that left casualties on both sides. The provisional government branded the Magonistas as bandits and ordered harsher action against captured outlaws.
At a senate meeting the committees on privileges and elections named a special panel to conduct the proposed reinvestigation into the Lorimer charges. Republicans Dillingham Gamble Joel Kenyon and Fletcher Johnston Kern Loa and Democrats supported the move.
Frank Paino, noted Salem artist, died of heart disease in a street car. The fatal attack followed hearty laughter at a story told by a friend seated beside him.
Portland Ore A G Rushlight a regular Republican was selected mayor in the city election. Independent Republican Joseph Simon was defeated by about four thousand votes in a concluded contest.
German Prince Joachim son of Emperor William had knee surgery after a May 30 sham battle injury to drain blood from the knee cap. Quentin Roosevelt Awarded Prize at Groton School for being second smartest scholar in his class. Theodore Roosevelt’s thirteen year old son receives prize in Cambridge Massachusetts.
Leonard Drayfus of L Drayfus & Co. and Lazard Dreyfus with Max Co hen were taken by detectives after a fire at the clothiers caused about $12,000 damage. In Dublin an automobile accident left John Dillon MP East Mayo severely injured with head and back injuries.
Whllatington Baltimore pledges a $100,000 fund to urge the Democratic national convention for next year. The case rests on Baltimore’s central population location, Maryland’s neutral stance, and the lack of a favored candidate or nominee contender in the state.
The Russian volunteer fleet Steamer Ryazan ran ashore on a reef near Nagadakt while bound to Viedl yostok. All passengers including the crown prince of Siam were saved. Japanese warship Iwate assisted the Ryazan.
In Columbus Ohio Representative Evans of Stark county pleaded guilty to offering a bribe of 100 dollars. Judge Kin fined Evans 500 dollars. The case centers on a political corruption accusation tied to the betting and solicitation of illegal influence.
Springfield reports Joseph N Beaman of Corpus Christi Texas, held as murder suspect, wed Blanche Tomkins of Lola Kansas. Beaman claims he was in Lola at the murder time. In San Francisco the police board suspended Chief Seymour and named G A White acting chief pending charges hearing.
Andrew Carnegie, guest of honor at a National Liberal Club banquet in London, received roaring cheers as he endorsed President Taft. The Ironmaster’s only Taft reference drew a standing ovation with guests waving serviettes and handkerchiefs.
A high school student Glen Woolard drowned during a failed rescue in Hartford City Indiana. Willam Will was reported missing after attempting to save Woolard. Local authorities and bystanders helped search the area but only Woolard’s body was recovered.
Washington reports that critics in the Ways and Means Committee denounce the tariff plan as cold blooded and politically motivated. Chairman Underwood presented the measure with President Taft’s public addresses cited, arguing the wool schedule is indefensible and urging changes. The report criticizes data delays by the tariff board and warns further delay could harm public welfare while noting minority opposition predicting disastrous effects on industry and jobs.
William Armington, age sixty, was sentenced to twenty years in Joliet penitentiary by the Marshall county court for the killing of Jerome Cray a horse buyer from Wenona during a quarrel last fall.
Mayor Gaynor is invited to the dedication of a monument at Atlanta Georgia on October 9 to commemorate the visit of the old guard from the city to the north two years ago on a fraternal mission.
D Frank Lloyd longtime assistant United States attorney died at his sister Mrs Leander J Russell's home in New Haven after a period of ill health. The report notes a lengthy illness preceding death.
Robert Alphonse Taft, son of President Taft, was denied permission to take the Ohio State bar examination after reportedly being unfamiliar with the registration rule for applicants beginning study for the bar.
A motor boat carrying 17 persons capsized on Utah's Lake 80 miles south of Salt Lake City. At least six are known to have drowned, as crews worked to hoist survivors in strong winds. In Michigan, two miners died and two were seriously injured after a rock collapse in the Quincy mine shaft.
President Taft reprimanded Col Garrard commander at Fort Myer Va for denying Private Joseph Bloom promotion because he was Jewish. Taft ordered inquiry and urged fair examination, noting his prejudice contradicts American ideals and the army navy code.
New dynamite confession from John Delaney, a Muskogee iron worker, claims he was hired by John J. Mc Namara of the International Association of Bridge and Iron Workers to travel the country inspecting structures built by nonunion labor. He says he took drawings and marked spots with crosses where dynamite could be placed, confessing to Harry Egan of the Muskogee Phoenix in front of witnesses.
Chicago report on a special federal grand jury impaneled in Judge Landis court to investigate conditions in the lumber industry. Officials aim to gather evidence for possible criminal prosecutions of lumber dealers and vow to keep details of the inquiry secret as indictments are considered.
Naturalists report 17-year locusts in full force across Hastings on the Hudson New York with trees alive and wings showing the characteristic W mark. Colquitt warned of threats while en route to Fort Worth for a protest rally by anti-prohibitionists. Gotham lawyer Daniel O Reilly sentenced to two months in the penitentiary for receiving stolen goods. Willam W Lewis nomination for assistant attorney general gains Senate Judiciary Committee support.
Topeka Kansas reports farmers expect 12 000 harvest hands as wheat readiness delays. Officials in the state employment bureau say they plan to request 15 000 to 13 000 men this year to fill labor needs, with work beginning in two to three weeks.
A short stale fragment mentions train crew and Platte freight car events with unclear details. No明确 names or places readable.
Madison reports Governor McGovern signed the suffrage measure amid ongoing campaign plans by the Association of Women. Meetings are set for Oshkosh Milwaukee Madison Racine and Kanashe counties with support from Miss Marcle Grimm and Governor Bradley of Idaho. The effort targets all voting precints in the state next year as activists push for passage and referendum strategy.
Col Theodore Roosevelt lauds the University of Wisconsin for serving the state and nation. He notes public opinion and leadership in Wisconsin support practical, people centered education and urges keeping expertise within the state for social and industrial challenges. The Civil War pageant at the state fair is approved as a key feature. The board sets four thousand dollars for an aeroplane flight exhibit, with negotiations ongoing on other aviator acts.
The Wisconsin inheritance tax dispute with the Marshall Wield estate was argued before County Judge Waring by Assistant Attorney General Jackson for the state and George Lines for the estate. The judge took the case under advisement. a decision is expected in several days. The case concerns over 400,000 in inheritance tax on railroad stocks. Bank Examiners appointed by Commissioner A. Kuolt include Thomas Hepried of Madison and Maurica Morrisey of Delavan, among six new posts as part of a reorganization. Articles of incorporation filed include Beloit Leasing Company of Beloit with 25,000 capital, incorporators L. Avery and Leora Weet-
John Beaty associate editor of Farm and Home and the Orange Judd Farmer has been appointed instructor in agricultural journalism and agricultural editor at the University of Wisconsin. He replaces J Clyde Marquis who left the position after the Country Gentleman was purchased by Curtis Publishing. Beaty studied at Iowa State College Ames Iowa.
The Wisconsin pensions announced include William Barth, $20. John R Crossman, $16. Myron H Gibbs, $20. Charles McIntosh, $20. Ruth A Morton, $12. Marshall P Pengra, $15. Marie V Rouer, $12. Christina Schmidt, $12. Wilhelmina Schmitt, $12. Amalie Spindler, $12. William C Wood, $20. Gillman Bryant, $17. Wilhelmina DeWerth, $12. Bertha Holz, $12. Walburga Kiefer, $12. Ellen D Loomis, $12. Joseph Masse, $15. Daniel McL Miller, $20. Honora B E O'Brien, $12.
The University of Wisconsin has begun a ten lecture series on advanced accounting practices through the .extorsion division system. The program is conducted before 65 members of the Milwaukee chapter of the American Institute of Accountants, focusing on various phases of the subject.
Wisconsin brief recounts multiple incidents and deaths across cities including Waukesha where Mia Sehrader, prominent resident and wife of Frank Sehrader, killed herself with a loaded revolver after a period of ill health. The report notes concern for her condition, discovery by her daughter, and a canvas of other local misfortunes. Several unrelated deaths and accidents including drownings, a hanging, and a fatal elevator incident are also summarized with brief details and locations from Milwaukee Racine Appleton and Neenah.
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