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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1902
Page
3
A boat capsized off Lithes Mex shore by a pond, amidst a rescue effort. Six to eight girls disappeared, one recovered, and authorities and locals organized a search as witnesses described the chaotic moments and feared the worst.
In Waukestin Wisconsin rumors say a large scale expansion is near the shipyard area. The addition to the plant would expand output including a new corrugating line for months, aiming to supply sheeting for building and roofing, with many workers potentially recalled as mills resume. Company officials deny authority to confirm the plans.
William C. Daland of Leonsedsville New York signals willingness to accept Milton College presidency on certain conditions. He will likely be present at the June 25 commencement and final arrangements will be completed then. Daland is a versatile scholar and author with travels abroad, pastorship in London, and multilingual abilities.
Mrs. George W. Darker, wife of a Lita township farmer, reportedly doused herself with kerosene and set fire to a chicken coop where her grandmother and young daughter were nearby. The death was discovered only at eventide. A local doctor notes a similar self-inflicted death occurred days earlier, calling the manner terrible.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a felon arrival in a Wisconsin town near a badger eddy. The text mentions police or legal context, a name Lindl, and a crew at a local site with unclear details about timing and actions.
A farmer was killed by a passing train in an unclear incident described by fragmented OCR text. The report references various proper names and places but provides no coherent details on date, location, or identities.
A noted party led by pastor ge St Har denen and St Fey Swuinars pil tor Qnvehstossay Sy dney plan a journey through Tele svol England. They will travel through main towns and visit key sites during the month of September.
The article discusses a dispute over waterpower rights along the Mississippi and neighboring rivers, naming Tex Thousand Horse Power and Catal Vetpudy as key figures. It notes waste of power, calls for coordination among claimants, and outlines how city interests in Lowell, Mass. relate to national policy on river energy development.
Report notes the final recovery of Ravenna wreck victims with speculation over next actions. Officials expect rescue efforts to conclude under tense conditions and warn the process may take weeks. Local authorities promise updates as details emerge.
A Wisconsin man with a wartime service record is described in a fragmented report of a murder in Columbus Ohio. The account mentions his private life, a dramatic killing of Lizzie Miuhits, and references his history in the Philippines and later reenlistment. The text is garbled and difficult to parse.
A destructive fire at the Linderman Box and Veneer Company in Eau Claire Wisconsin destroyed about two million feet of lumber and stock. Strong winds hampered efforts, but the fire was curtailed before spreading to adjacent buildings. The company’s president and general manager were reportedly away, and no injuries were reported.
A tangled crime report centers on Meyer, charged after a theft at a local company. Witnesses describe the sequence from burglary to arrest, with authorities noting the suspect’s links to earlier incidents and a warrant leading to the scene.
A garbled schedule note outlines a Wednesday closure for a local area, with unreadable lines and missing details. The fragment hints at timing, routes, and services but lacks clear entities or concrete actions.
A notice states Kemper Hall will hold its annual retreat with sessions continuing despite confusion. Silence will be observed and events will occur at regular hours as planned.
Fragmented report notes discussion over a new university president. Board members and officials including Bashford and Peirchett are named as candidates. The piece describes uncertainty about a final appointment and mentions observers and researchers linked to the Venus expedition and astronomy efforts.
Chicago reports exceptions for several Wisconsin cities and towns to a 25 percent net rate rise. Local agents resisted adoption. companies varied in demanding the advance. Some towns were recently rated, and tariff adjustments sparked debate over storage retention and applicability to other laws.
Wisconsin editors association plans a civil tour of Barahon and nearby points, with a launch from White St. to St. Louis and visits to multiple towns. The event lists participants from Winwia Menge Chitoseyond Meuenatine Burlington Seale Quis and Channel, with details on travel by boat and steamship lines and dates in July.
Readable fragments mention a person and place with unclear context. The text appears garbled OCR and contains no cohesive events or dates to summarize into a factual news item.
An unclear, fragmentary note references Mr Ihile and his wife, mentioning years and a small city context. The readable text hints at a long relationship, possibly sixty-six years, with scattered names and place hints. No definite event or outcome is established in the surviving fragments.
West Superior Wisconsin June 11 There is now but one widow claiming the property of Johann Mueller who died a pauper and left assets in Duluth area The sole remaining claimant is Catherine Mueller of Detroit who moved the body to Detroit and placed it in a tomb The dispute over the Mueller estate centers on alleged marriage and debts with depositions taken in Duluth as Catherine seeks to redeem the mortgage and settle foreclosure actions facing Father Sosmerl and related parties
The bodies of George Lohr and Ada Hawley remain at the bottom of Lake Mendota after a Wednesday evening incident near Madison. Search efforts led by Dean Jamson have been ongoing, with the lake area dragged daily without success as investigators plan continued attempts until remains are found. The tragedy followed a boat ride with Ada Blawley and involved George Lohr of Milwaukee, who had applied for a history teaching position before his death.
Special report from Oconomowoc Wisconsin states 12 year old farmer J Mad Sorensen was gored on his Sumit township farm this morning. He was killed after three goring wounds while attempting to drive a bull into the pasture. His sons found him near a fence and he died an hour later. survivors include his mother and siblings.
A scrambled report from La Grose Wisconsin details an accident with names and roles blurred by faulty text. It references a June incident, work crews, and a discussion among officials and witnesses about blame and responsibility.
Oshkosh police report Charles Woodruff, wanted for stealing three watches and valuables from L. Epstein and Co., was arrested in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, after leaving Oshkosh on March 3.
In Delaware Ohio on June 14 19 special dispatches report President Bashford of Ohio Wesleyan University denying rumors he would become president of the Wisconsin state university. The Wisconsin Regents reportedly selected a successor to Charles Kendall Adams but would not announce until Wednesday.
Waukesha Wisconsin June 16 Special report says the local canning company has imported eighty two black workers from Chicago and other points to work as hired hands for six weeks due to nationwide shortages. Workers will assist in canning peas harvested on about 1400 acres using both machine and hand methods. The plan includes several gathering points around the county to organize the labor and keep production moving.
Traex Evans, a 17 year old formerly of Dodgeville Wisconsin, vanished last Wednesday leaving no trace. Police suspect elopement with probable voyage toward the Pacific coast. Adopted as a baby, her real name is Jones. the family tragedy involved diphtheria and the father later died.
Four year old Charles Nelson of Caledonia is severely injured after his father James Nelson’s buggy wheel caught his leg near Harlichsville Wisconsin on June 16. The boy climbed onto the bogey to greet his parents as they returned home and the wheel pinned his right leg, tearing flesh and breaking bone. Lute hopes remain for recovery.
Ripa Wis dune 16 Special Barn on the farm at BW West four miles east of Luts inhiee burned in a Sunday morning blaze. The hay and cattle barn stored farm machinery and household items all about thirty years old. Mr West has resided on the property for many years and never before saw a barn burn. Insurance coverage was light.
A damaged Racine report notes an alderman threatened by an alien worker at a local shop. The incident began with a confrontation on a street and moved toward a plan to shoot another official, but no shooting occurred as witnesses were drinking beer nearby.
A persistent search in the area follows a failed attempt to locate a missing person. Relentless efforts by authorities and volunteers continue daily, with no new leads as the case remains unresolved.
The Bloomer church dedication drew the largest crowd ever in the city with an estimated 2090 attendees. A special train carried freight from Duluth and Chippewa Falls as residents from nearby areas traveled to witness the event.
In Wisconsin on June 14 travelers gathered as the Wisconsin grand council elected C. J. Crocker as head and named officers including Esy Betud junior counselor and 2nd vice president. Delegates from Oshkosh Milwaukee and Janesville joined a convention parade with police presence and a forthcoming national convention planned for Columbus next year. The local assembly reports 100 members in the association.
A fishing trip on Michigan Lake near Racine ended in tragedy as Ida Buchberger aged 45 Waterford Township John Weimer Rochester and two others died after their boat capsized. A fourth person, Lachberger, drowned before help arrived. The incident followed a prior drowning of Jamies Smoller and a milk peddler.
Hancock Wisconsin June 14 Special Ex State Senator J F Wiley died suddenly at his home Thursday evening Wiley was a prominent figure in political and commercial circles He was born in 1882 in Saint Lawrence New York and moved to Wisconsin He also served twenty five years as postmaster of Hancock Beloit Rock County residents James McNeil died at age 81 in Beloit Madison area and other local obituaries report William Cushman aged 85 at his Lima Wisconsin home.
A young cyclist, 17 year old Jdellbert Shinder, fell from a log flume at a mill vicinity in the Bau Claire area and drowned in the river. The body has been recovered and the incident is under investigation by local authorities.
Inman skeleton unearthed by workmen this morning at the corner of Wort and Maple avenues in Waukesha Wisconsin during street grading. The remains, estimated to be four years old, had been buried for a long time.
Hubbell of Headburg a clerk and proof reader in the supreme court reporter's office is named in connection with a new insurance department position. The appointment is reported as likely. salary cited at 1500 dollars yearly. Hubbell has pursued a long university course and entered the coal business locally.
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