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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1915
Page
4
Jim Norton and Jones foil a Russian agent’s plan to smuggle papers at the opera. Servan attempts to flee with documents, but Blaine and Olga’s schemes unravel as Norton corners the operatic exchange, arresting the conspirators and ending the immediate pursuit.
A small boy laments his sister's wedding, crying in the street. An old gentleman consoles him, remarking that the sister’s happiness outweighs the boy's grief. The boy retorts sharply, claiming the wedding cost him money and peace by a rival suitor.
Madison June 10 1915 The Culbertson anti hazing bill was killed in the assembly after advocates Carl P eper and Edward Nominen pressed for reform. A separate measure would levy a $10 fee on those taking bar examinations and extend voting by mail provisions. The assembly also killed several insurance and wage bills and debated boxing regulation and age of consent changes while charting further legislative steps.
The Wisconsin National Guard seeks a larger appropriation to sustain a 4000-man force. Gen Holway told the finance committee the current funds fall short for the department program, and the move aims to cover planned needs and ensure state defense.
Report states a gasoline tank exploded during a balloon inflation attempt on Bake Street near Tim Boldt Avenue, injuring three and causing scattered burns. Firefighters and police investigated as bystanders watched, with guards and officials handling the dangerous scene.
The University of Wisconsin lists about 33 000 graduates for 1916 with degrees spread across bachelor of arts 3480 bachelor of science 3026 bachelor of letters 1497 and other fields including philosophy 447 graduate music 128 and pharmacy 314. A few metallurgical and medical doctorates are noted along with honorary degrees and special recognitions.
The railroad commission dismissed the petition of George H. Dobbles and 47 Fremont residents in Waupaca County seeking an order for the Sea railroad to stop northbound passenger train No. 1 on signal at Fremont station. It found the current service, two passenger trains daily in each direction, adequate.
Fire at the Charles Sanders resort hotel on Tomahawk Lake in Rhinelander forced guests to relocate as the structure burned. No lives were lost. patrons saved belongings. Red Cross nurse honored in Neko area. Miss Mathilda Krueger elected honorary member of Winnebago County Medical Society after service in Serbia. Beloit boys planned for Y M C A summer camp at Phantom Lake. Don C Brown expects more. Ashland to reduce saloons from fifty three after July 1 per city commission. Racine nurse Miss Mary Williams to serve as war nurse at Presbyterian Hospital London.
A Caldwell News note recounts how a four and a half year old girl, while reading a primer about Indians, heard her mother explain tribal customs and the term papooses for Indian children. The next day she misread aloud that Indians live in houses and their children are called Bull Mfooses.
A fragment outlines how seals obtain air through ice by drilling a hole and sustaining it all winter. It notes the polar bear hunting at seal holes and Eskimo waiting for meat. A separate vignette describes a poker reference where a passenger’s coin toss reveals a skilled player’s habit.
The text argues that Indian journeying in single file reflects caste signaling rather than roads. It draws parallels to Asiatic practices, noting Hindu, Chinese, and other social patterns where women and children face domestic bondage and strict social order. It also references Emperor Franz Joseph scheduling regular audiences for petitions, illustrating accessible grievance handling across classes.
Ashland The Lake Superior Iron and Chemical company will resume operations at their plant here July 1 after being closed since May 6, 1914. Two hundred men will be employed when fully running. Oil Company is Formed Depere An independent oil company organized two large tanks will be erected for sale of kerosene and gasoline. Aid for Stricken Poland Kenosha Denominational lines were wiped out in Polish relief collections and every church in the city contributed 454.03 to the fund sent by the American relief commission. Daughterer of G A F Mest Henosha The annual state meeting of the Daughters of the Grand Army will be held at Wausau June 14 for three days. Police Department to Be Probed Neenah The common council passed a resolution instructing police and fire commission to investigate alleged failure to discover disorderly houses. Excepts Position of Visiting Nurse Wausau Miss Elizabeth Tettendoch of Milwaukee accepted as visiting nurse at the Children's Infirmary.
Ashland moves toward a grand Fourth of July with an aeroplane flight parade water sports ball games and fireworks. New London resident Max Schwartz wins 5500 in damages from Northwestern Railway for a foot injury at their depot last winter. Kenosha saloon license exams lead to refusals for many applicants with violations. Neensh plans to put the waterworks under a utility commission as the city revises its charter.
Beloit council considers licensing clubs with barns and saloons under an ordinance paused at the last meeting. Revenue includes a regular 3800 fee and compliance actions such as removing curtains and serkens from front windows. Madison appoints first policewoman Mrs Fannie C Hamilton of Associated Charities staff is elected police officer in Madison.
The Ashland Light Power and Street Railway Co will furnish the DuPont Powder Co plant at Barksdale with 690 horsepower by day and 251 by night for five years. Also, Neensh Union Baptist Church plans a new building with construction to begin next spring.
A garbled report describes an alleged confession by a priest to the judge with details about a 14 year old victim in Marin County. The article centers on the priest’s testimony and related courtroom exchanges amid a serious sexual abuse case.
An unclear report references a convent and several named individuals in a disrupted narrative. It mentions A. Minckrun Reid Selmore and others, with scattered phrases about a fight, a place called Meta Superior and Behr Kaapemor Atta, but key details and outcomes are obscured by garbled OCR.
In a forthcoming ceremony at a North country institution plans call for degrees to be conferred on graduates. President Van Hie will deliver a keynote as faculty and students prepare for advanced studies across engineering arts and sciences.
Mary Clark was named county superintendent, succeeding the late Chester W. Smith. Clark, a former teacher, has served in the role for five years and replaces Smith who died recently. Curfew to Stop Swimming, special council measures discussed, and various local notices follow in this community bulletin.
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