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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
7
A travelogue recounts a Cairo outing during a canal opening celebration. It details whirling dervishes, street life, bazaars, and wedding pageantry, noting the spectacle, commerce, and cultural contrasts with humorous observation of local customs. It also contrasts divorce customs and bridal commerce, ending with brief New Definitions terms.
A mangled excerpt shows an innocent young man offering verses to an editor. The editor declines, saying he has no authority to assign value, while a doctor comments on the editor’s busyness and the situation remains unresolved.
A garbled excerpt from the Chicago Tribune notes a exclamation about stars and a cosmic theme, mentioning a gor and a wheeling head. The readable text hints at a playful or astonished tone without clear named events or dates.
A chaotic roll call at Texas on the Republican national committee session settles 60 delegates across two at large delegations and 21 district contests. Taft supporters claim about 50 delegates on the temporary roll call as the tally nears final, while scattered figures and regional contests unfold amid illness news and unrelated items from Hot Springs to Chicago.
Pontiac jury verdict ends guardian guardianship case for Henry Clay Ward son of pioneer Michigan lumberman David Ward. Ward, once deemed incompetent in probate court, was judged able to handle his own affairs after an appeal from the probate ruling. Ward’s eccentric behavior previously prompted family action toward guardianship. Ward has ties to Southern California where he has spent much time.
At the closing session the United States Brewers' association adopted a platform calling for abolition of immoral saloons and temperance in intoxicants. The group voted to hold next year’s meeting in Rochester N Y on the first Wednesday in June. Officers named include President J Brown Rochester, N Y. vice president C M Hobbs Bridgeport, Conn. secretary George A L Seager Rochester. treasurer C L Yates Rochester.
A Spartanburg man, D C W F Burns of Jackson County S C, says six men robbed his wife during a bridal trip across Panther Mountain near Greenville. He alleges assault, loss of his wife, and has prompted authorities to investigate the claim. The report notes no confirmation yet.
Albany N Y After four sessions and a dramatic struggle the New York legislature passed the gambling bills. Gov Hughes signed each measure at 435 pm Thursday marking a legislative victory. Senator Otto G Foelker crawled from illness to cast a decisive vote and Senator William Wallace supported the governor’s plan. Hughes expressed high praise for Foelker’s dramatic action as the session adjourned without day by a 26 to 25 vote.
Miss Juliette Williams daughter of Col and Mrs John R Williams wed Joseph Leiter son of the late Levi Z Lester of Chicago and Washington in a ceremony at the bride's home witnessed by about 20. The service was conducted by Rev Father Burney of St Matthew's RCC.
A reported theft involved a registered mail pouch stolen within the Kansas City district. The pouch allegedly contained a large sum of money and valuables, with investigators uncertain about the precise contents and the person responsible, amid conflicting accounts and suspect leads.
Toledo claims the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad is over 28 million dollars in debt. Judge W. W. Taylor appointed B A Worthington of Cleveland as receiver after a 100000 dollar bond was posted by United Surety Company. The line’s woes stem from the Pittsburgh and Wabash terminal disputes.
New York jury acquits Raymond Hitchcock of abusing a youth in a case heard Thursday in a courtroom crowded with supporters. Hitchcock’s wife cried upon hearing the verdict as he was guarded to Tombs prison. four other indictments await, with judge Goff presiding. Oliver H. Belmont dies at 50 in Southampton after a ten day illness from appendicitis.
Fragmented OCR reads about Levi P Urockway in hospital for months after illness. Mentions treatments, kidney issues, and funding efforts. Describes hospital stay, medical activity, and product placements seeming from an old ad. Unclear details but notes hospital, city addresses, and a medical context.
A garbled 1907 clipping blends medical folk cure anecdotes with ethnographic snippets and quirky schoolyard vignettes. It mentions Cutleura’s cure for infant illness, Omaha Indian customs, a school notice about a temporary teacher absence, and the changing value of kangaroo products in frontier markets.
An advertiser touts Grape Nuts as a natural source of wheat and barley nutrients including phosphates. A customer letter claims improved strength, nerve power, and reduced fatigue after use. The testimonial author cites weight gain and portability while traveling. Postam Co. Battle Creek Michigan backs the claim with a suggested read.
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