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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1910
Page
6
A Wisconsin letter urges calm in disputes, warning anger blurs truth and strengthens opponents. The meditation cites scripture and reflects on patience, peace, and restraint, contrasting fiery quarrels with measured responses amid a stream of varied historical and scientific notes.
Senator William Lorimer of Illinois delivered a fiery reply to bribery charges tied to his U S Senate election. He attacked the Chicago Tribune and Medill McCormick, defended his conduct, and recounted behind the scenes talks with Governor Dunne and other lawmakers.
Springfield governor Deneen rebutted Lorimer charge of a conspiracy with the Chicago Tribune to publish Representative White s confession. He outlined a brief midnight interview at the Tribune office, asserting no fact supported the accusation and calling for full examination of the charges.
State Senator Holstiaw confessed to Sangamon county grand jury that he voted for William Lorimer as United States senator after being paid $2,500. He claimed the money was handed to him by State Senator John Broderick of Chicago.
A New York dinner discussion by insurance expert G Griscom Pratt centers on success, linking it to addressing public needs with new inventions. A museum-like anecdote recounts a cleaner finding a valuable Lalique stomacher at the Fiasco theater broadening the tale of honesty and fortune.
Washington reports a strong probability that the Senate investigation of Senator Lorimer’s Illinois election will not close before December. Senators note Illinois court actions may delay, and historic precedent shows inquiries by the Privileges and Elections Committee take time, with past cases spanning months.
A fragmented message notes a resurgent demand for insurance. It references a company poised to issue policies protecting against harm, mentioning defense and aggravated case language in a terse, battered OCR style.
Curtiss wins a 16 000 prize by flying Albany to New York in 2 hours 32 minutes over 137 miles. His average speed of 64.06 mph surpasses prior long distance aeroplane records. The journey included a 69 minute layover at Poughkeepsie and a near 1000 foot gust near Storm King testing his craft.
London crowd packs the National Sporting Club as Packey McFarland and Freddie Welsh fight to an eight round draw in a marked show of speed and skill. Referee Scott’s decision sparks loud booing. officials deem it the worst call at the club. In Manila, dock Dewey’s damage assessment deepens, blaming a covert act and delaying clarity until the dock is raised. Wage boosts reach thousands in Boston Topeka and Fresno manslaughter verdict hits Fresno fighter. Train-railway workers and bank robbers also figure in the day’s brief items.
John D. Rockefeller donated 50,000 to the True Ridge Association and Training School Development recently formed by the YMCA YWCA and Young People's Missionary Movement across southern states. The group aims to open near the Suiffidge mountains east of Asheville, with 80 acres bought for a mountain cove. A hotel for 400 guests, cottages, an auditorium, and a gymnasium are planned.
Chicago report says Frank Gotch champion of champions defeated Zbyszko in two rapid bouts at the Coliseum last night. Gotch threw the Polish challenger in 60 seconds of the first match and dominated the second, repeatedly maneuvering the Pole and never nearing danger. Ike also referenced in coverage.
A sensational case in St. Petersburg reports the arrest of Count Lynassy and Doctor Patschenko on suspicion of poisoning Imperial Guards officer Count Benjamin, who died suddenly. Lynassy, brother in law to the deceased, is accused of bribing Patschenko to prepare strychnine. heir Count Bonturlin's fortune is listed at $3,600,000.
Logan Ohio report of a fatal auto wreck injuring Mrs Don Goss and badly wounding two Miss Wright and Miss Herman while Miss Wright was to wed next Wednesday. A car driven by William Snyder ran over an embankment near Young’s bridge. Wright and Herman died instantly. Goss had a fractured rib and Snyder a broken leg.
Mrs Josaco Cross of Church St Morriston Ark suffered weeks of back pain swollen feet and ankles headaches and dizziness from kidney trouble. After trying doctors without relief she used Doan's Kidney Pills and was cured. Remember the name Doan's. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
A fragmentary note recalls a man named Jigson Wlen whose youth drives a push to display learning while admitting gaps in understanding. The text suggests a tension between eager display of knowledge and concealment of ignorance as he ages.
A three month old girl with severe scalp eczema improved after using Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent. After five weeks of regular use hair grew back and the child recovered fully. Mrs. J. Fish and Ela M. Wish of Mt. Vernon Ky report the cure from 1909.
A staggered compilation recounts harsh church discipline among enslaved congregants, a preacher’s public pleas, and a long struggle with mistreatment. Interwoven are classroom scenes, moral lessons, and a minstrel-like vignette noting a mother’s sorrow and a grandmother’s memory.
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