Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Grand Rapids Tribune in Grand Rapids, Wisconsin

We have 8,601,093 pages in Wisconsin

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Grand Rapids Tribune

Location

Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1912

Page

3

Prominent Men To Address Teachers In Wisconsin

Milwaukee leaders and University of Wisconsin President Van Hise will headline the Wisconsin Teachers Association meeting in Madison November 7 to 9. The program includes welcomes, speeches by L. D. Harvey and others, plus sectional meetings in the auditorium. Also noted: Milwaukee hosts UGC convention officers, and two state conventions planned for post office clerks and county clerks later this month.

S3¢ing Milwaukee President van Hise The University of Wisconsin Wall Madison Wesconsin Teachers’ Association United States Willie G. A. Bading Charles R. Vanise University of L. D. Harvey Stout Institute William H. Allen Bureau of Municipal Revouch New York City Mears Suzzaia Teachers’ College New York Pres Fant George Vincent Minnesota University Cutton F. Hodge Auinor Nature Study and Life Clark University Charles B. Judd University of Chicago Ernest Burnham Kalamazoo Mich Anna Logan Oxford Margaret Tlanben McKinley School St. Paul Minn C. A. Fullerton Toway Maurice Flage School of Designs and Handicraft Minneapolis Tl. K. Swift Teachers’ Association Pasindeinia P. P. Clasten Wallington D. G Lyric Glee Club Normal Milwaukee Public Schools Mis. Helen Pool School For the Blind Janesville Taylor Lawrence College Hata Normal Schools Asa M. Royce Superior Normal School Araedaingueligols W. B H. Larson Madigan Wisconsin School of Arts Emma Conler Marathon County School of Agriculture and Domestic Economy Wausau Wisconsin United National Association of Post Ofice Clerks of the Marinette Frank T. Rogers Nssociation Rogers Chicago Frank HB. Hitchcock Tchcock Grand Rapids F. H. Eberhardt

Twine Plant to Open at Waurnun September 15

The binder twine plant at Waurnun will be ready for operation September 15 according to Ralph E. Smith president of the state board of control. Equipment for the machine shop and necessary materials are being placed in position. A new dining room at Watpen prison is planned for 1,000 inmates and is being built with convict labor at about $30,000. The prison farm adopts an honor system with no guards currently employed.

Waurnun Ralph E. Smith State Board of Control Watpen

Debates and Delegates Roil Taft Roosevelt Fight in Chicago

A spirited contention marks the Republican national convention bid battles as Taft and Roosevelt supporters clash over delegates. Kentucky and other districts vote along lines in a tense roll call, shaping the contest for the party's future leadership.

Kentucky Chicago Sune Iewis Roosevelt Taft Conmittes Itpovavnit SL Ted Mapers Honey Harley Withhead Tod Roogevell Roopevelters Hig

Town Buried in Ashes After Volcano Eruption

Kodla and Woody island villages in Alaska lie buried under ashes after Kolm volcano erupts, beginning Thursday afternoon for about 15 hours. No deaths. nearby settlements suffer greatly. Revenue cutter Mamiing was in port. inhabitants numbering about 800, including men women and children, were in danger but seemingly saved.

Kodak Alaska Seward

Commerce Court Killed in Judicial Fight

Commerce court abolished as House removes court funding in the judicial appropriation, while an amendment to restore it failed. Two airmen died when their ascent Liplinea crashed from about 100 feet. A $125,000 fire hit the Lanear and Ortonville facilities. Julie Narowe ill at the Queenhotel but improving. Elgin banker seized for embezzlement. Queen of Sweden and Siamese prince toured in a Schwaben airship. English chancellor resigns. Viscount Haldane succeeds. Federal officer Pierrepant Sistw murdered in Illinois. Woman burned to death in Charleston while trying to light a fire.

Washington Welch Brunswick Wright API L. W. Hazehurst Seventeenth Infantry

Death of Representative Wickliffe Rocks Capitol

Representative Robert G. Wickliffe of Louisiana was fatally struck on Southern Railway tracks in Potomac Park. The engineer said he saw him too late to stop. Mrs Wickliffe learned of the tragedy as the House prepared to adjourn in his memory. Memorial services will be held later in Washington.

Robert G. Wicktitte Louisiana Southern Railway Potomac Park Capitol Aguthern Ms. Wickliffe Quielliffe Extopaal Lautefana Cullop Indiana Mrs. Wickliffe Sperker

Washington D C Roundup June 2 12 and 9 items

Dated reports from Washington Raleigh San Quentin Cherbourg and Washington detail Rear Admiral Benjamin Petter Lamberton's death after illness at 68, Senate vote timing on Lorimer, Woodrow Wilson delegates, a Rhode mutiny at San Quentin, and Cherbourg submarine loss. Includes three vote margins and a marine disaster.

Washington Admir Benjamin Petter Lamberton Magarlag Ilness Senate San Quentin Cal State Penitentiacy Raleigh N. C Baltimore BOF Woodrow ‘Wilson Friends Leonard Wood United States Army Cherbourg France Vanderplalra Saint Louis

Floods Threaten Dee Allemands District in Louisiana

As Mississippi River floods again menace residents of Dee Allemands Louisiana a relief train was sent by army officers to evacuate refugees and distribute food supplies four feet of water covers La Fourche area while efforts extend to the deeper sections in New Orleans.

Une Pratt Hymella Crevaneey Mississippi River Dee Allemands Louisians Des Allemands la Fourche New Orleans

Arrested for Bank Theft in Elgin Bank case

Louis B. Seaman former Elgin National Bank cashier was seized by government agents in Los Angeles for embezzlement and misapplication of bank funds. Alleged discrepancies exceed $100000 over four years, with losses reportedly covered by bank directors.

Farmer Elgin Los Angeles Cal Lanie N. Seaman Hlgin National Bank Hgin Tuesaday Hlgin Bank Louis B. Seaman Elgin National Bank Elgin Elgin Bank Dla

Wisconsin Lodges Win Prizes At Madison Grand Session

The Janesville Wing Prize awarded a $160 best exemplification on the work of the first degree at the grand lodge in Madison. Hope lodge No 17 Madison placed second with 90.28 and Beethoven lodge Milwaukee third with 87.54. Installations occurred before closing ceremonies as Grand Master Clem W Crum announced appointments. Debate over tax rulings for lodges drew delegates. Janesville City won first prize on drill team Mal Eclectica Elect Kraft. F A Kroft Milwaukee elected president of Wisconsin Eclectica Medical Society. next meeting in Milwaukee 1918. Wisconsin Osteopathic Association closed with officers led by FR Wright Fond du Lac.

Milwaukee U. G Tee United Commercial Travelers Sheboygan Harry Richards Wisconsin Richards Milwiurkee Milwaukee Council A. S Gondrich & Co JE. AF. Loether Eni Claire J H. Noble Green Bay Ceanselor George T. Mesink Stan T. Pritchard Fond du Lac Grand Treesurer G.G. Rumni Appietos Grand Jodge Madison Hope Lodge Beethoven Lodge Clem W. Crum grand _ lodge David Schreiner Lancaster R. B. Salter Colby A. G. Kroncke Grand Herald Doctor Mock John Luchsinger Monroe Sread Umaster Tax Commission Janesville City

Wisconsin Engineer staff elected editors and board names

Charles P. Stivers of Madison was elected editor in chief for the ensuing year. Eugene C. Noyes of Marinette named assistant editor in chief and Robert D. Hughes of Dayton business manager. The board favored allowing Canadian exhibition privilege at the fair grounds, with a likely heated discussion at the next Milwaukee meeting. George Wagner of Madison re elected president of the Wisconsin Audubon Society, with LN Mitchell of Milwaukee as first vice president and C N Brown of Madison secretary treasurer. Directors include W S Marshall, Guyer, Sprandenburg, Dur pill, Ruth Marshall and Katherine Alje, all of Madison. The Milwaukee session will convene in the near future.

Charles P. Stivers Madison Wisconsin Sta Eugene C. Noyes Marinette Robert D. Hughes Dayton Wisconsin State Fair Board Fair Board Milwau Ikee State Board Hig Audubon Society George Wagner University Wisconsin Audubon Society LN. Mitchell Milwauee C._ N Brown Holand B. Kramers Ruth Marshall Katherine Alje

First U S Marines attacked as warships enter Havana harbor

A US Marine unit guarding El Cueva mines was repulsed by insurgents near Havana on Monday. Rebels burned sugar cane at Hatillo, near the city, and volunteers were wounded fending them off. General Monteagudo rejected Cuban veterans’ offers to help. The armored cruiser Washington and battleship Rhode Island entered Havana harbor, exchanging shots with fortress Cabana.

Santiago Cuba Jugs Edward B. Mouwaring el Cueva United States Hatillo Marin Mezocal Veterans Association Monteagudo Havana Washington

Failure Hints at Large Bankruptsy in Danville Case

East St Louis firm JC Le Gray Construction petitions for bankruptcy in federal court Danville citing assets of about 1.49 million and debts near 450 thousand. Creditors include Thirty Wauds and Missouri Banks with claims from 1500 to 76000 while Liberty Tower Building in New York is listed among causes. A separate Havre note reports a France strike threatening harbor shipping with 1056 mariners voting for a general strike.

East BL Louis Jc. le Gray Construction Company East St Louis Danville Liberty Tower New York Havre France Apni

Dissolution Push Aims at Morgen and U S Steel Trust

Washington June 12 The Stanley committee plans to file a report within ten days accusing J Pierpont Morgan of aiding the Sherman antitrust law violation and of shaping the Independent steel business in the United States. It cites profits of 36 million dollars to Morgan and associates in the organization of the company. The report also notes broader tensions as international events unfold and other news items blend into the day's dispatches.

Washington Stanley Committee United States Steel Corporation House of Representatives J. Pierpont Morgen United States

Eight Are Murdered in Villisca Slaying Mystery

A Villisca Iowa mass murder leaves eight people dead in their beds including Joseph and Mrs Joseph Moore and six Moore children plus the Spillinger girls. An axe found in an upstairs room suggests a silent kitchen murder as the killer watched the house. John Wargilder of Omaha is sought as a suspect with reports he was seen nearby. Authorities patrol the area and pursue leads.

Villisea Joseph J. Broore Joseph DT. Moore Herman Moura Catherine Moora Boyd Moore Paul Moore Lena Spillinger Ina Spilinger Spillinger Joseph Spillinger Guekut UN Soares Aire Moore Mrs Wiilisea

Spratt Elected to Head 6 AR Incomplete Election Ledger

Fragmentary OCR text lists Spratt as elected leader of the 6 AR, with numerous garbled names and roles for officers, directors, and members. The passage references various individuals and positions in a disjointed municipal or organizational slate, but the complete details and context are unreadable.

S. Douglas Succumbs Monroe

S Douglas, longtime Monroe mayor and former county official, dies after a year with arteriosclerosis. He guided Monroe as mayor and aided Wisconsin municipal unity. Ripon alumni pledge 50,000 to endowment. insurance license granted to a Green Bay firm. a man found guilty of murder. a mad dog bites three. Neenah flour mill burns. scarlet fever closes schools.

S. Douglas Monroe Douglas Gren County Neard of Education Manros Wisconsin League of Muniteipalities Fortieth Wisconsin Volunteers Etvt Ripon Boars of Direetors of Riponcorlewe Shawano Madieon

Also Mentioned on This Page

State Board of Normal School Jagiate Etete Illa State Normals State University Department Milwaukee School Ashkosh School Stevens Point Doe County Jumes E. Ray Stevens Firma Phe Davis Balrd Transfer ‘Company Kate Davis Joseph Clairdanmes T. Drought Thiensville Hectric Light and Power, Company Capital Iicorporators O. “Re Liebscher Belafer Ter ‘Palensville Erd Yialting Christian von Pheasen Henry Lxxvil of Reuss Republican National Committee TAF Drumb & Sutor Patusing Rendon Lhenn Kielhard Mayuler London Gippach Atia Baat Wan Ale World Toys agReusnthngs Tage Bt Vanies Gurleh Giels Tim Polladelphi Peheneto Portland Oro Europe Thera Roosavelt Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Morrer Valcano Commerce Court Dung House Ortonville Detroit Mie Lanear Ortonville Y Mames Julia Marlowe TE Toronto Ont Tulie Nar‘iowe Queen Hotel Queen of Sweden Barella Schwaben Sweden Earl Lareburn England Viscount Haldane Sharleston Edward Wireman Oakland Strain Wickliffe Vita Lona Sita Frome Mississippi Bilgin, VL California Loddon Dock and Transport General Transport Workate’ Federation St. Petersburg Tambav Central Russia Orion “Davydon Landis William J George F. Harding Superior Court St Paul Dian House of State United State Ators Tas Folass Eclectica Elect Kraft F. A. Kroft Wisconsin EclecticaMedicnt Society Baraboo J. B. Brewer Jefferson W. HL. Dodds Briggsville F. C. Haney Watertown H. B. Quale Wagay C. W Rodecker Welcombe Osteopaths Wisconsin Osteopathic Sasociation Fond @u Lac EB. A. Deitemen Racine B. J. Elton Harriet Whitehead Aypleton Ball U.S Liberty "Fowee Gultelng St. Louis Stanley Morgan Greece George Athens Copenhagen Mexico City Republic Vassar Poughkeepsie Vassar College Dewey Coghlan Washineton George Dewey Fnr Arington Gremoria Hayara Joseph BR Moute Department of New York Darrow Art Jbery Clarence S. Darrow Wit’ness Tarrytown J. D. Rockefeller Columbus, Co Forest John K. Rockefeller Cleveland Ohio Tax Commission Saxony Dresden Frederick August Mant Spartanburg S C N ‘Munson Iowa Viellers Spratt Antigo Spencer Kalawangy Stiethuyaany Elecwil Mra. Maloney Heads W. RG Gerais Wits Adi Aliawn Warr Autisa Pieners Vrs State Mons Phas Hoey Wue Bryy Wrage Cote Astiisiiabretintes Garhi M. Haver the Lightey Srl A. Cou Neemwhs Beraikennaie Batneha Moore Tapeh Tiytin Sparky Nerdir Austen de Ware Jarre Vera Geporen Shuld Neti Copmunalek Wahid Sin Tadret Ik Fale Ville Sofiters Garvey Dot Maratag Elerrte Bett Mibwauliker Bal Crowre Ribet Hill Olyver Trathe Plank Medien Beabi Plurgorno Marina Jiang Aievens Chie Wisconain Milewaukee Issi Wenn Beelion Hb Big Casualty Company Badeger Casualty Company Green Tay Etork Company Radel Manitowoc John Rade John Rolland Nadel Mene Jenced Waupun Neenah Kerueger-Lachman Cam Pany Apark Wineweconne
Search Courier

Search the Grand Rapids Tribune Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Grand Rapids Tribune?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication