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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1900
Page
3
A fire destroyed Stibler Resort as guests, including a Mes MM and a PAtrUi, were dazed. The owner, Mes MM, reported no guests remained at the Lotel that night while authorities investigated the cause and timing of the blaze.
Condition of three at Lae and Green Bay worsens as Prohving, Frechling, and Swan struggle with injuries from the Depere wreck. Families rush to hospitals while others, like Hope and Karcher, recount near escapes. Funeral services are held for Adan Weber and George Lydde as communities mourn and assist injured relatives.
Alan Pastor will take charge of a Wisconsin church in New London while W. R. Gaylord accepts a post at a new New London congregation. Gaylord, former pastor of Elgin Proxpect Street and assistant at First Congregational, will be ordained June 29 and depart with his wife for London later in June. He also chairs the First Congregational board and joins the Hesperian choir as a leader.
A garbled report describes a shooting incident involving a man and his companion. The text mentions firearms, a related injury, and references a person linked to Aline Vangel with an address at 287 Sey HONET Iroot. Details about outcomes and dates are unclear due to the damaged OCR.
The piece reports a chaotic scene in Canton as rebellious forces and foreign powers clash amid claims of territory and violence. It notes mass displacement of residents, a large population living on river junk, and officials warning of imminent peril to missionaries and locals.
Descriptions recount desperate resistance by Etorty engineers and others as Boxers trapped them at Peng-Lal. The engineers, Belgians and Americans held trenches on a hill, while a rescue party organized to break through and aid the surrounded group amid violence. Desperate fighting, fear, and a perilous retreat toward the river are described in graphic detail.
In Chinese notes the article reports foreign and internal strains around Pekin with foreign minister statements, surrender talks, and ongoing dispatches. It describes China’s defense against foreign incursions, railroad material seizures, and perceived imperial aims. The piece also notes U S warnings and diplomatic maneuvers influencing the situation.
Fragmented dispatches describe military operations in China and Korea with mentions of troop movements, allied and enemy actions, and diplomatic notes. Reports cite British, American, and Japanese observers, noting distrust, casualties, and upcoming naval and rail activity alongside political maneuvering in Far East theaters.
anxious watchers in New York report progress of the Canton mission amid inquiries from refugees and friends. the american board notes organized churches, hospitals, a college, and native preachers across canton district, tien chuan, and vong rois, with plans to assist during any trouble as hong kong holds a nearby garrison. mission staff include rev cluples al nelson and wife and miss nellie m. cleary.
An uncertain report details Powers including Travian Covel and others being released from custody after a habeas corpus petition. The text mentions a pardon by Waghar and references church arrest and a related release, with detectives tracking to an Ebiladehpbita convention.
The New York Department of Health warns about plague exposure in Brooklyn and Manhattan areas. Officials report a new case linked to a recent travel route. authorities urge vigilance and preventive measures amid ongoing public health efforts.
Report describes oppressive heat causing disruptions and distress in a crowded street scene. Names appear garbled, but references to people and places suggest a tense, crowded event with fatalities and injuries. The piece notes a fainting fatal incident and ongoing fallout from the heat.
Fragmentary wartime note reports General MacArthur confined to his residence in Manila for several days with fever. No official confirmation of illness details available.
A disrupted council report shows Bricklayers and Shone Masons withdrawing from the Building Trades council dispute. Negotiations with the Masons and Builders association aim for a wage agreement, while police prepare for potential unrest. The strike influences construction operations and may end the long industrial conflict.
A heated public meeting in Porto Rico saw Dy de Saldante, a justice board member, advocate reintroducing Catholicism into public schools. Jos Villines, a Portuguese superintendent, challenged him and Bishop Bink of Porte Luvo argued the church’s influence is declining in South American nations. Police intervened as Catholic adherents clashed with opponents, ending with tense rhetoric but no immediate policy change.
Fragmentary police blot shows a man named Pollard seed in skiptenden, injuring by a fall while smithing. The incident occurred this morning as a timber shifted, leading to a fatal accident attributed to careless handling and unsteady conditions.
The report details major changes in the Jesuit provinces including moving the St. Johns novitiate from Frederick to New York and an anticipated broad reorganization by church authorities. It notes the relocation near Fronovick, with land acquisitions and shifts in priestly assignments amid a period of notable changes in the order.
The central portion of Tandon was opened by the Trine of Wales amid a formal ceremony. Rain hindered events but distinguished attendees observed the occasion as a historic rail milestone for the western suburbs served by Bank of Vingland.
A fragmentary report surveys Boer surname distribution in a prison cohort, noting Van Varers Van Nieberks Van Hensler and Van Zyl among the most common families. It mentions English names like Gervais Bolton and Robert Calling as examples, with vague reference to lineage and regional origins.
The article discusses two beloved pastimes, riding and golf, as central social activities shaping American leisure. It notes widespread appeal, cultural impact, and the way these sports integrate with family and community life amid evolving tastes and social norms.
The article describes an upcoming balloon experiment by German researchers in mid month near Berlin. The craft will carry a 315000 cubic feet gas envelope, an eighty by eighty foot car for five passengers with sleeping space for three, and aims to test long duration ascent and survival in high clouds amid temperature shifts.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Grand River system and power line to Michigan points, with references to Milwaphee departures at 92 p.m. and a London police figure of 18,504. The text is garbled but hints at transportation and public safety details in a historical city record.
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