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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1907
Page
6
A garbled OCR narrative centers on J Ogden Arm o king and a purported multimillionaire figure linked to a broad project titled “The Game.” It mentions motives, political or business intrigues, and a web of named persons, places, and organizations, but the text is largely unreadable and fragmentary.
Milwaukie resident Milwaukie Tra Be Sith, tied to a wholesale grocery lens and Kambrugelery, was arrested Wednesday afternoon on fraud charges. A warrant issued by Hilfeer C. Abwion named Smith In Charged with obtaining money by false representation. Bond set at $4,000. Accused faces charges in Mechinty and Manufacturers’ court. timeline and extent of losses linked to $100,000 over several years.
Prominent Wisconsin woman Flora Heart Ginty ages 85, widow of George Ginty, dies Wednesday after long service with state press and local clubs. The report notes her leadership as editor of Chips Town Chronicle and as past president of the Ladies Press Association, reflecting on her influence in Wisconsin journalism.
New York man Steinhardt, linked to the dissolved Howe & Hummel firm and tied to the Morse Dadie divorce case, died Monday in West End Avenue area from locomotor ataxia. Masked robbers later assaulted a farmer’s wife, beating her and firing a shot into her arm.
The document recounts evidence linked to the Goddard and Orchard case, including a bomb discovery at a gate and an expert’s testimony about the blast device. It notes a confession received in Denver on February 14, 1906, details of the bomb’s storage, and the involvement of investigators and witnesses in sealing and storing the evidence until its later removal and partial explosion.
San Franciaza reports the board of supervisors suspended Mayor Eugene Schmitz under Willam A. Tanglin’s order, appointing James L. Gallagher as acting mayor until the Supreme Court rules on bail for Schmitz. Gallagher leaves office once Schmitz resumes duties. Schmitz asked to visit his lawyers and extend absence, while the city faces a separate five killed in an auto crash.
A severe automobile crash near Naples at Caianella killed several people including Prince Poscaru of Italian nobility. The vehicle, traveling fast, struck a rock and exploded, shocking lower Italian aristocracy with the tragedy. Eight bodies have been recovered so far, and officials report more details forthcoming as investigations continue.
Col Samuel Pom aray Colt of Bristol notified the Republican state committee at its meeting Thursday that he had withdrawn unconditionally from the senatorial contest. Also reported was a lightning strike at Mahoning Golf Club injuring C B Bradshaw of East Liverpool and his caddy Edgar Tand. In Buffalo a jealous Indian shot and killed his wife before killing himself. Chicago’s Olympic theater burned nearly to the ground with losses above 160000 and firemen injured.
Eighteen people were injured and three killed when an eastbound Santa Fe passenger train derailed near Bar, about 20 miles east of Trinidad, Colorado.
In Priceburg near Scranton Pennsylvania two mine gas explosions at Johnson No. 1 mine late Thursday left seven men dead and several others injured. The first blast around three o'clock was blamed on a door tender leaving a door open allowing gas to accumulate. A second explosion about five o'clock ignited accumulated fire damp, killing seven and wounding another. Rescue parties were sent, crowds gathered in Priceburg and neighboring hamlet, and identification of the dead was difficult amid the chaos. About 1,500 men work in the mine, but the total fatalities could not be confirmed until rescuers return.
Kansas City Missouri officials place a two cent passenger fare act into effect at six a m Wednesday for a three month trial. If unremunerative it may be challenged in court by railroads. Judge Smith McPherson ordered the facts promulgated and limited injunctions pending federal arguments.
Des Moines citizens voted to adopt the Des Moines plan of government a modification of the commission form eliminating the ward system. Five commissioners will be elected by the city at large all devoting full time to city affairs with one serving as mayor and the others heading departments. All other offices become appointive.
Governor Comer visited Birmingham to announce the appointment of former Congressman John 4 Bankhead to the Alabama U.S. Senate vacancy following a death. The selection ties Bankhead to Morgan era politics as the state adjusts to the vacancy.
Chicago telegraph operators announce a one o clock Friday afternoon strike in San Francisco and Oakland demanding a 25 percent wage increase. President J Small of the Commercial Telegraphers Union resists the New York executive committee's decision to call off the strike. In Omaha, Thomas H Huntington Ami B Todd and Fred Hoyt face fines and jail time for conspiracy to defraud the United States out of land possessions.
Two men killed in an auto accident Tuesday night near Cincinnati. Thomas Trever, superintendent of H. & S. Pogue Co., and Alfred Trever died. Chauffeur badly injured. Hotel proprietor found dead near Martian City Missouri. George Bee, Martin City hotel owner, discovered three miles from town. Suspected vehicle strike. Soldier Killed in Scuffle at Fort Riley Kansas. Private Devine died instantly from a broken neck after a scuffle with Private Force. Wayne City Illinois village burned. Entire business section destroyed by fire Monday. estimated loss about 40000 dollars.
John H Bankhead appointed to succeed Senator Morgan and ran in the Democratic primary for alternate senator last August. Augustus B Wilson acclaimed Republican governor candidate in Kentucky at state convention in Louisville. James Bryce visits Geronimo and Fort Sill.
An irate telegraph and telephone workers strike disrupts Western Union and other lines in San Francisco and Oakland as outside operators are threatened. President Clery orders wage increases delayed after union leaders demand amid mass walkouts by dispatchers and operators. If outsiders are hired the strike risks widening to other cities.
The readable lines describe a train at Wy ton with a time of day not clear and a woman’s windbreaker. A mysterious exchange features Gad Deon and Dani as speakers with concern expressed about the affairs of the nation and a minister’s knowledge.
Six women were arrested Friday on charges tied to the alleged mob attack on Alfred Howland. A claimant of being a wife of the mobster faced another charge for aiding the mob. One woman, released on recognizance, must stay away from Tempera gumption. Howland was recently tried and acquitted. Others named include Mrs Gus Dysart, Mrs Prudent Rngers, Mrs Pan Dueba, Mrs Caroline Mewington, Mary Budman, Macey Iinburte, AB.
The Idaho state closed its case Friday against William D. Haywood for the murder of Frank Steunenberg. The defense failed to obtain a court order to remit the prisoner. Judge Wood ruled the defense must meet the case with evidence already presented. Haywood's counsel are to present opening statement and first testimony Monday.
Milwaukee clerk of the municipal court Frank E. Wollér pleaded guilty to embezzling $40 and was sentenced to a three year term in the Milwaukee house of correction. The case was heard by Judge Brazee, his longtime associate.
Purified Life Insurance discusses financial strains and reforms affecting life insurers under a new regime. It notes rising costs, management concerns, and a surge in expenditures with dividends and reserves under scrutiny. The piece references expected increases in net earnings and the impact on policyholders amid regulatory shifts.
The text blends odd notes on matches and old watches with anecdotes from Roosevelt’s Charlottesville visit. It recalls a gardener receiving a White House letter about fine fruit, a Black servant quipping about reading, and a retired contractor plotting a risqué escape from propriety at a dinner and opera.
A Salisbury Maryland woman recalls abandoning coffee for tea then Postum Food Coffee. She slimmed from 25 pounds to healthier weight, praising Postum as pure nourishing and a true substitute for coffee. She urges readers to read The Read to Wellville on page There’s a Reason.
A garbled OCR page bundles weather notes, new metric chart rollout, and a miscellany of historical claims. It cites a Pioneer Day elevator boast, mentions the Mexican Central railroad president A A Robinson, and references figures tied to rail and industry while weaving in weather, diet, and gear misreads.
A vintage kitchen instruction details making creamed eggs on toast. It describes placing cream and milk in a double boiler with butter and flour, whisking until smooth, adding a teaspoon of allspice, folding in chopped egg whites, and serving over browned toast with grated yolks and parsley garnish.
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