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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1911
Page
2
A garbled page note sketches a contest amid scattered topics including pirates, New Orleans, Plymouth stock, and a Marchish tone. It weaves in references to theaters of Europe, domestic debates, weather, law and social mores with speculative remarks on future warmth and marital disputes.
A garish account of a Taft White House lawn reception turned fairyland with guests, trees, and hundreds of gifts. The piece notes a crowd of up to 12,000 invited, 3,000 present, and a daylight open-air event that avoided crushes, while detailing the president and Mrs. Taft greeting attendees and the lavish gowns worn by hostesses.
Judge George A. Carpenter refused a rehearing for the indicted packers, ruling they must plead to counts alleging no conspiracy or restraint of trade. Arguments claimed Sherman act provisions were vague, with references to Standard Oil and tobacco Supreme Court rulings cited. Fire Chief killed by live wire. Maricopa business district fire injures several firefighters. Army Chaplain Reeved for intoxication. Portugal proclaims republic via constituent assembly. Former Oregon Senator McBride dies at 57.
The American pavilion at the International exhibition of industries and labor opens in Turin. The building measures 690 feet in length and features ten substantial structures, with the United States hosting the largest government exhibit.
Kate Shelley, famed for preventing a catastrophic train wreck involving 700 people, has suffered a relapse and remains in extremely critical condition. Hospital officials released the update amid concern for her health.
The Marian county grand jury indicted John J. McNamara and others for conspiracy to dynamite links to the Pacific coast and Peoria unions. Detectives Burns and Hossial faced charges tied to kidnapping and explosives. Several figures were cleared, including Walter of New York and Walter’s associates, as jurors reported no evidence of wrongdoing against them.
Explorers on the Maine Hulk salvage mission recover Curtis relics from the disaster site. Hidden aboard the ship are pieces of dinner service from the captain’s mess and wardroom. On the spar deck four ammunition boxes hold six 10 millimeter cartridge clips and short bayonet blades, now rusted.
In a move officials say blocks convictions, charges for bribery and corruption tied to fish legislation are dropped. Names include Lea O'Neil frowne Ottawa, Robert B. Wilson Chienga, Leais D. Eitsheimer Tuttstein, and Frank J. Traut Heaenstown, withState's Attorney Kidmund Burke presiding.
Huge suffrage parade described as the largest in world history, five miles long with over 40,000 people marching. Represented were every suffrage society in Easy jun and many from other countries, including women from diverse professions and occupations. Also reported is Edgar S. Coole found not guilty of embezzling $24,000 from the Sig Four railway after a quick jury verdict.
Police puzzled by Edward Rudant an eight year old boy who confessed to a dozen planned robberies. He is deemed too young for institutional care and case attracts attention in Manchester Connecticut.
London subscriptions to the British portion of the 30 million Hukwang railway loan to China opened and immediately closed oversubscribed. The issue was quoted at a premium of 1 percent. Minneapolis report notes Harry New of Cleveland elected president of the National Association of Credit Men at the closing session of the sixteenth annual convention.
Washington The Senate eight member special committee opens a second Lorimer election inquiry with MW McCormick of International Harvester as first witness. He testifies that Clarence Funk said Edward Hines urged a $160,000 fund to aid Lorimer’s campaign and that Hines at the Union League Club discussed contributions. Funk mentioned Edward Til den of National Packing Company. McCormick describes Kohisaat's involvement and says Hines later claimed the money was not to be taken seriously. He notes he did not feel compelled to testify earlier.
Kenosha Wisconsin witnessed a brisk opening at the new Kenosha motordrome with Strang Hart delivering thrills beside the repaired racecar scene. Bob Burman set a new world mark on the one mile course while Strang received hospital care for a broken arm and dislocated ankle, likely to miss only part of the season.
The Vincennes Paris to London cross country flight ends in disaster with three dead and five seriously injured as 60 airmen compete for a 95,000 dollar purse. The route covers France Belgium Holland and England totaling about 950 miles before returning to Vincennes.
Washington reports the House passed the Underwood wool bill lowering rates 50 percent from Payne-Aldrich with 271 to 100 votes. Republican progressives backed the measure, one Democrat Francis of Ohio opposed. Speaker Clark read Taft’s note signaling a tariff board report by December, delaying final wool schedule revision until then. Other items include a derailment injury near Jopeka and yacht races won by American sailors, plus rate advances on freight charges delayed to October.
The legislature lumbers toward adjournment with lingering disagreements over budget taxes and appropriations. Lawmakers expect further delay from conference committees as health and education measures spar over specific versus general funding and the fate of anti drinking cup rules, while public health plans include antitoxin distribution and stricter handling of contagious materials.
The city petition seeks a three cent fare. decision awaits commission engineers' appraisal. Former Assistant City Attorney Lester C. Manson argued the valuation should be physical, not capitalized, contending $14,000,000 capitalization from 1890 was excessive and pertains to franchises, while public service is the prime purpose.
A circular signed by J M Sexton to Wisconsin insurers proposes monthly fire risk reports drawn from state records. The plan classifies fires by incendiary indicators and costs $14 per month per company. Sexton denies compensation, saying two others would obtain data, with state law prohibiting payroll for information.
The resignation of Henry Lockney as district attorney of Waukesha county was received by Sheriff Elmer Dent, with whom resignations must be filed for office violations. Governor McGovern spoke at a Walworth County high school graduation. New state corporations filed: Wiecowein Grass Buy and Carpet company Fond du Lac capital 100000 incorporators Hastings Goodrich Colman. Rooster company Milwaukee capital 25000 incorporators Review Mendelson Devine. Chi Omega Chapter House Yon Madison capital 25000 incorporators Raymond Hop king Schindter Drained Lands company Auburndale capital 25000. Grafton Glove Manufacturing company Grafton capital 10000 incorporators Corstens McBean Metkere. Lake Edge Park company Madison capital 60000 incorporators Hall Anderson and Tuttle. Bruno Jaeger Raking company Milwaukee capital 25000 incorporators Bruno Jaeger Jr Emilie Jaeger.
A broad montage from Milwaukee, Madison and surrounding towns reports court sentences, drownings, fires, postal robberies, and local civic meetings. Notable items include a judge's murder plea, a Milwaukee court warning on punishment, a factory block fire in Hartford, a drowning of a ten year old in the Wisconsin river, and the Janesville auto club run finish with Chicago entrants hosted by local merchants.
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