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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
6
A detailed report on inland waterways urges federal action to develop deep channels for national defense, power, irrigation, and flood control. The commission highlights navigation, timber protection, and water supply, emphasizing a strong federal role and economic gains for citizens.
Father Leo Heinrichs was shot and killed during mass at St Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Denver. Suspect Giuseppe Allò fled, pursued by police, and faced possible lynching as locals debated justice. Allò later said he would plead guilty to murder. Colorado authorities expected further arrests of anarchists nationwide.
The Supreme Court ruled against the Greek Northern Railway Company in a dispute over the Taupin railroad rebate law. The U S district court in Minnesota had fined the company $4,020 for violations of the first section of the Viking law.
Newspaper summary notes endorsement by the Senate committee on military affairs of President Roosevelt's dismissal of Black soldiers after the Brownsville raid, with eight members of the committee disputing guilt and testimony yet inconclusive. Also covers naval experts testifying before the Senate on navy construction and broader political tensions.
Vice Admiral Wash ington, chief constructor of the navy, testified before the Senate Naval Committee defending American battleship design. He rejected claims of sails and armor flaws, calling the critic’s theory that armor could deflect shells exploded. He said armor should be placed vertically and that decks offer proper protection, citing Delaware class and Dreadnoughts as appropriately built for their roles. He also noted higher forward freeboard for Miner line ships to favor speed, and contrasted Japanese firing rate with American practice.
Spring Valley reports a fatal grade crossing crash after a foam specked wagon and two horses dashed through the streets. Four killed instantly, two dying en route to Hoboken hospital. three others in serious condition at the same institution.
In Fort Worth Texas on the Metropolitan Trust’s debal hearing Judge Meek appointed T J Freeman of New Orleans receiver for the International & Great Northern Railway. The railroad, reorganized in 1892, operates 1253 miles in Texas with bonds totaling 25 227 06 and capital stock of 9 755 000. George J Gould is listed as president with six officers noted.
Amerigsn leads the New York Paris auto race after three days of rough roads from Burdick Indiana to Hobart Indiana. The Thenus Slyer driven by Montague Roberts and C A Cocy reached Chicago Tuesday afternoon. The trip from Hobart to Chicago followed poor milrdad tracks through Mobart and Wehlgan City Indiana en route to the French car in the international New total Paris event.
President Roosevelt pledged persistence in warning against laxity and corruption in his White House address to delegates of the National Education Association. He outlined educational methods with breadth of view and strong, vigorous expression during the reception at the White House.
Ten terror suspects who aided an unsuccessful attempt on a grand duke and a minister of justice in St. Petersburg will be tried Thursday before a military court in the fortress of St. Peter and St. Paul. Hearings were held behind closed doors under martial law regulations.
Special Grand Jury of New York County returns true bills against W Thomis and Orlando F Thowes, alleged officers of Provident Savings Life Assurance Society, for violations of insurance laws. Indictments allege engaging in loan and stock dealings with banks and other instrumentalities, with bail set at $40,000 each.
In Washington Senator Robert L Owen of Oklahoma theatrically declared the five civilized tribes of Indians were dead and that he himself belonged to the Cherokee, clashing with Senator Charles Curtis a Kaw. Carter intervened to mediate as the two Indians with prominent tribal ties faced off in the Senate chamber.
A fragmentary tale describes two rogues selling a tall whistle claiming it came from a whistlebird, with a buyer paying high prices before the ruse is found. It then shifts to Edward Norris condemning Brazil’s literacy and women’s status, noting low reading rates and early marriage practices.
A fragment from a 19th century periodical describes Marion Marton, six, and her governess, noting the child’s struggle with French and harsh tutor changes. It includes a quip about the subjunctive and a brief, satirical look at domestic life and a modern education scene. The piece also mentions a “Nature Student” and an Ivy plant endangering a church tower, highlighting humorous observations on English life and education.
A garbled collage of phrases and jokes touches on political persuasion, a Baltimore job reference, a rector’s cautionary tale, art theft security at Bruges churches, a comic exchange about a doctor and a telephoner, and a groanworthy quip about a suitor with gold teeth. The fragments resemble a miscellany page with satirical items and ad hoc humor.
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