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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1905
Page
2
A jumbled ledger of events reports candidates for membership, a fatal explosion at an Attalla plant killing several including James Warth, and a torpedo-realm collision at a Norfolk yard. It also mentions political notes, a presidential candidacy thread, and various misfortunes and official actions across multiple cities with names like Madison, Wheaton, Denver, and Ohio institutions.
A fragmented Chicago market report shows widespread confusion across produce sections with names, prices, and origin points scattered. Mentions of Toronto and New York supply chains surface amid unsettled freight, while a protest over photo engravings and labor tensions add to a turbulent scene in the wholesale trade.
The Twentyeth Century Limited crashed after an open switch caused the train to derail near Mentor leading to a huge loss of life and injuries. Engineer Allen Tyler died in the wreck and passengers, including prominent New York attorney John R Bennett, faced panicked exits and severe burns. Relief trains and emergency crews rushed to evacuate and treat the injured as fires raged through wreckage.
R and Stipp and Harry Hawksley were struck by a fast train on the Burlington line about a mile and a half from Neponset station and died instantly. Stipp, years old, was a son of Judge Stipp of Bureau County and lived in Princeton. Hawksley, from Auvers, was a high school student. The report notes the event as a fatal railway accident and mentions the Montreal and Boston mining firm’s sale to Dominion Copper Company.
A fishing party incident near Poplar Birk leaves three men dead: Charles Booth Charles Vanderpool and Cleveland Parrott are named among the victims. A Pekin cablegram reports widening boycotts by Chinese guilds in Tientsin affecting American goods.
A man identified as Stanley Alten of Withaville Wa was found dead near Radner watching an engine. Police seek the murderer and request any information from the public.
Simon P. Sheerin of Indianapolis collapsed during the welcome address at the National Interstate Telephone Association convention. He suffered an apoplexy and died before a physician arrived as he attempted to proceed with his remarks. Chairman J. D. Powers and delegates assisted, but he died as he fell near the speaker’s hall.
President John Mitchell of the United Mineworkers is en route from Sermon to Springfield to attend a miners meeting on the shot-firers bill. Operators threaten to close all Illinois mines on July 1 until the miners cover the New Law costs.
Governor La Follette announces a new civil service commission near Madison Wisconsin naming Sparling from the University of Wisconsin J Cunningham of Chippewa Otto Caffron of Plimoud and reappointing Judge N S Nelson George Cre tis N P Haugens Foundry Employes on strike in New York as the first general strike in years of foundry workers.
A fragmentary report notes a fatal fall related to the Greene-Gaynor case with mentions of June 14 and appeals to the supreme court. Judge Hall granted counsel permission to appeal within six months, detailing ongoing legal steps and the involved parties.
President Roosevelt sides with Attorney General Moody against pursuing Santa Fe officials. Prosecution is dropped for Paul Morton and other Santa Fe executives due to lack of evidence of personal guilt. Contempt proceedings may target Santa Fe, Colorado Fuel and Iron, and International Harvester if future testimony implicates individuals.
South Bend dispatch reports Springfield pitcher John Henry Myers has jumped his contract and joined Cantop Ohio Independent. Myers last season was one of the best pitchers in the Central League.
Bucharest cablegram reports Roumania's wheat crop may be the largest on record despite some rust. Maize is in splendid condition, with optimism on yields across the harvest.
Kansas City Missouri judge issued a temporary injunction restraining Missouri railroad and warehouse commissioners and the attorney general from enforcing the maximum freight veto law that took effect June 16. Eighteen railways seek to block the law as prohibitive and a potential property confiscation. Three Kansas City shippers are included in the suit to cover state shippers. Return date June 26 for a hearing on permanent relief before Judge McPherson and Judge Phillips.
Flood danger dims in Argentina after recent high water. Reports indicate totals reaching several million pesos in damages, with Santa Fe province hit hardest. Authorities warn remaining risks from rising rivers are subsiding as rainfall subsides.
衍 A Berlin cablegram reports Emperor 7Wulfam drove his car at sixty miles an hour in a bid to outrun a train. A sudden curve forced him to abandon the race. La Follette appoints Barnes in Wisconsin. Governor La Follette names Joan Barnes of Rhine lander to the third road commissioner post replacing N. P. Hanges whose renomination failed in the senate. Shriners meet in session as Imperial council opens with large attendance. Fredonia National Bank in New York closed by order of the comptroller of the currency as insolvent. Harbor strike ends amid declining activity and unrest near Villa Cerro, Uruguay.
Springfield dispatch reports that Illinois mine workforces totaling about 20000 will be shut down by June 30 as they stall for a new contract under the shotfirers' law. Operators refuse current terms, miners plan June 24 executive meeting, and a state convention may form to resolve wage scales and compensation for law changes.
Mrs Lucinda Ganson of Davenport refused a will bequest of 20200 from Charles Simpson of Sacramento on condition she join the Catholic faith. She said she cannot change her religion for money and will let the sum go to a Catholic orphanage instead.
A lightning strike ignited a 35 001 barrel naptha tank at Standard Oil's Lima refinery. About a thousand workers rushed to battle flames, nearly 200000 dollars in losses reported, with less than a thousand barrels salvageable.
A fragmentary report notes rich merchants seeking to evade tactics in New York and Newport markets. Vendors, agents, and traders discuss pricing, marketing, and competition. The piece hints at early-season activity, with references to market dynamics, debts, and enforcement by authorities.
A customer from New York City reports two years of hair loss being cured after using Quillen Soap and Ointment following over thirty applications. Friendy advised Cattr card Soap and Ointment, and the formant apilded, bringing back thick healthy hair and renewed growth. J. Spalding at 104 Weldach St is cited as the contact.
The article notes Lila Yens’s awards conferred by Princelan on Churge Whinton McClellan, mayor of New York, and Columbia’s TAU. It quotes Prof. Peele praising Howells as an interpreter of his countrymen, while also critiquing Defiance Cold Water Starch branding and urging quality over quantity.
Fragmented notes include a pun on The greatest number and a dialogue with Lord John Russell. Miscellaneous items mention a foot care powder, fashion quip about an engagement, cigar pricing, boxing retirement, Harper's Weekly query, and various brief notices from Boston to Minneapolis.
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