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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1909
Page
6
A fragmentary Grand Rapids Tribune page notes varied thoughts on duels, Mars, embroidery, and public virtue. It references American figures and events, including Mars talk, a Madrid bullfight, and a New Jersey dental warning, with scattered social commentary and local concerns.
President Taft proposes leaving income tax and trust tax questions to state settlements if recommendations are enacted. The plan includes a 10 percent tax on undistributed profits of trusts and corporations, with constitutional amendment steps and administration support anticipated in Congress. Senator Borah supports Philippine independence.
A state board of inquiry chaired by Agriculture Secretary Wilson opened a closed session Thursday to probe charges against a former inspector and the packing house inspection system. The panel includes Dr. A. B. Melvin, George B. McCabe, Dr. T. M. Behnke, Dr. R. P. Steiden, and George Ditwig.
Smith, a 66 year old wrecker now convict No 1920, was named penitentiary librarian to replace Dougherty of Peoria who was convicted of fraud. In Elgin Geraldine Long and her brother were reunited after being separated since childhood due to newspaper publicity. Ralph de Palma broke the 25 mile auto speed record at Readville in 23 36, beating the previous 22 38 3 5. Paul Endemann, teller at the Clinton Jefferson bank branch in Brooklyn, was arrested as $40,000 vanished from the vaults. Fire at Hardman Peck & Co aircraft plant in New York caused about $400 900 in damage. The Prinzess Irena brought back first-class passengers from the Slavon wreck near Flores island in the Azores. Russia May Bar Japs.
Former President Roosevelt as editor argues that power of big corporations rivals mob and oligarchy in tyranny. He warns against exploiting liberty to justify despotism and urges caution in handling industrial and social issues to avoid repeating past disasters. He cites Washington and Lincoln as models guarding against mob rule and tyranny.
Rio de Janeiro reports President Alfonso Penna died after influenza. Vice President assumed executive powers as ministers and foreign representatives watched. Penna, elected in 1906, served since November 16 and his term ended in 1910. He hailed from Minas Gerais and rose to power amid a coalition of major states.
The Illinois primary registration act is ruled unconstitutional by the state supreme court in the People v. Phillips case, for restricting voting to registered electors and limiting candidate numbers per party, violating voters rights. The Peabody v. Thompson case is remanded after the court reverses a lower court demurrer and mandamus action.
A bizarre cult near Hutchinson, Kansas, practicing rites deemed more barbaric than early religious tests, allegedly uses deadly trials to prove grace. Authorities monitor the group as the law has limited power to intervene until a death occurs. The report likens their methods to ancient snake worship and pain tests.
In Minneapolis Ralph Shull, a wealthy young burgherman, was sent to the workhouse for five days with no option to pay a fine. The judge ruled the sentence without leniency, highlighting a harsh outcome for the affluent offender in this city case.
In Fairfield Illinois a feud between local youths and the Harrington theater troupe sparked a deadly sequence. Veterinary surgeon Charles F. Leioinger, secretary of the Wayne County Fair association, was killed. two other young men were shot, one possibly fatally. Frank M. McCullough lies dying from a stomach wound. Richard Sloan was shot in the thigh and may be crippled for life. Pinnick, nicknamed Zeke, who was involved in the assaults, was beaten, then fled to a private residence where sheriffs later took him into custody.
Reports from meat packing centers show tuberculosis rising among hogs causing greater losses to raisers and packers. Department of Agriculture notes two percent of hogs slaughtered are infected with tuberculosis and European data shows higher rates.
Washington senator Elkins dismisses claims his daughter Katherine will travel to Europe to meet the Abruzzi dukes. He cites her heart condition and heat sensitivity, noting physicians advised cooler European climates and that the duke remains amid mountain explorations. Russian bandits terrorize a Kiev region estate, shooting the landowner and others after demand for money is refused. Local report from Waukegan notes unusual marriage of a legless man to Mrs. Ula Davis.
In Crown Paints at Chalera-Detroit, Jon Matson drove a Chalmers-Detroit Blue Bird to a dramatic victory over Robertson Locomobile and Monson Marion in a fast 17 lap race. The event drew massive crowds as stock cars with 40 to 45 horsepower surged around the track.
A Sunday school instructor uses coins to teach faith and moral value, asking students to recall the meaning of each token. A pupil struggles with the lesson, then confesses that simple pennies and cents reflect charity and virtue in life.
An excerpt hints at 1908 polar exploration with expeditions from the United States Canada Denmark France England Sweden and Russia. Veterans Peary Cook Bernier Erichsen Rasmussen Charcot Shackleton Geer lead crews in a multi nation attempt toward the pole. A humorous aside questions editor honesty and optics in reporting.
The California Fig Syrup Co presents its exceptional equipment and chemists in a claim that only their original method yields the genuine syrup. Buyers are urged to avoid imitations, noting the full company name must appear on the front to ensure the product’s beneficial effects.
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