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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1900
Page
1
Brundage Brothers publishers report grinding labor and legal notices involving Lord Roberts and Crand Rap in a terse market update. Readers are urged to follow developments in the regional press as owners navigate financial and operational changes.
Dispatches dated April 10 and 24 report British forces under Col Haden-Lawell and Lord Roberts maintaining positions around Mafeking with limited enemy activity and ongoing ceaseless siege. Allied morale remains high as troops supply women and children while natives endure ration hardships amid a stubborn Boer stand and rumors of supplies.
A fuel leak filled the harbor as the Josephine caught fire, sinking piles and rupturing piers. Crew fought to save lines and towed attempts failed as oil spread, destroying the ship and nearby warehouses. Two tugs aided but the vessel disintegrated, with dramatic scenes of flame and wreckage.
Washington May & Gon reports AL Algte and usgovintes have purchased 230000 votes of timber land across Escambia, Coneeah, Manvae and Baldwin counties from Pensacola to the Florida line. The deal includes Pensacola water frontage and a $100000 investment to deepen waters and expand docks for shipment to mills, the first large southern timber body under one owner.
A Great Cloud of locusts swept across southwestern Michigan including Kalamazoo and Berrien counties on a Sunday, destroying vegetation across fields. Insects, yellow and grey with large hind legs, covered the landscape, causing residents to flee as swarms pelted and stripped crops, leaves, and bark in moments.
Fragmented report describes attendance and scenes at an imperial academy exhibition with mention of royal presence and various figures. The text notes public interest, a central moment at the venue, and scattered reactions among attendees and officials.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a railway disruption and heavy fighting near Bosnd Fort, with British advances under Lord Roberts. Details are garbled but indicate severe damage to lines and continuing assaults, as forces press into contested territory amid uncertain dates.
Fragmented text mentions Farabouss and Arsenal with unclear names and dates. Reading shows likely misread place names and a possible discussion of a weekly event. No clear person, organization, date, or outcome can be confirmed from the readable fragments.
A Brooklyn gathering of District Assembly Knights of Gabry discussed amending the Chinese Exclusion Act and related immigration limits. Delegate William Allen proposed bills to bar entry for non citizens in congested occupations or those willing to work for less than prevailing wages, aiming to curb Chinese and Japanese entries. A committee was appointed to draft a bill for consideration by central labor organizations.
The writer notes Armour departs for New York and then heads to Germany, with plans to tour after a stop in the United Kingdom. The letter mentions health concerns, a forthcoming voyage, and a sentiment that Mrs. Armour will not accompany him on the trip.
A fragmented report notes a donor identified as Proporee ty Donne Que Thouw and others plan a $1000 gift to a detention hospital in Topedsn to aid city health needs. The mention ties to Christian charities and San Francisco connections, with evolving community support and competing appeals across groups.
Fragmentary OCR style notice notes a bridge jumper incident involving an unnamed individual and references to agencies and locations in a garbled segment. Specifics on time, place, and outcome are unreadable.
Unclear fragmentary report mentions a British ship wreck and possible crew distress. Names and specifics are garbled, but event implies maritime disaster with crew impact and international ties. Further readable details are unavailable.
Readable portions reference a described scheme and captor, with unclear names and locations. The fragment sketches an escape attempt context, mentioning a pursuer and a possible meeting with a watcher. The text remains incomplete and nonconfirming.
Fragmentary text shows garbled names and events with no coherent narrative. Readable bits mention a death and a design or political motif, but key details are missing. The item resembles a damaged local notice or sports snippet with no usable core facts.
In a tense session, the Northern Paper court hears the case against Maye and others over parcel ownership amid claims of settlement locators and outcry by locals. The defense argues against immediate eviction while positioning for a broader vision involving community interests and regulatory oversight. The outcome hinges on the court’s interpretation of prior agreements and the roles of commission pages and data records.
A sweeping libel and damages case is filed by an Upper Michigan mining company against the Rockefeller heirs and related entities. The complaint accuses a media group and associates of inflaming a sensational suit and employing deceptive practices to sway public opinion, while alleging ownership of disputed properties and alleged interlinked wrongdoing. The filing names several individuals, districts, and corporate actors and seeks court action to address alleged incitement and asset impacts.
A devastating fire at Phadeville claimed the life of a firefighter and left several others injured. The blaze engulfed a building, firefighters worked to control the flames, while authorities began an investigation into the cause.
A clerk named Clartes Murton was found dead in unclear circumstances. The report notes possible foul play and mentions family and local authorities investigating the scene. Police have yet to release a full statement or identify suspects.
A crowded chamber witnessed Presidents Kruger and Salisbury and foreign dignitaries, including Gen. Botha, at a session discussing peace proposals after hostilities began. The declaration urged restoring peace while acknowledging wartime sacrifices and the need for cautious diplomacy. Attendees included diplomats and wounded legislators, with prayers closing the event.
A May clash near Wei Hai Wei saw forces repulse a Chinese assault as Captain Wintfon and stated men faced three attackers. The defenders held, with casualties and tactical implications under review by high command.
Chicago firm Siegel Cowper and Co abandoned a co operative plan to seek popular participation in stock credits. Subscriptions in New York and Chicago were unsatisfactory, forcing a halt on the plan to entice dispersed shareholders. The firm aims to establish the venture on a profit sharing basis with limited subscriptions and rapid operation in both cities.
Reports from May describe renewed Vesuvius activity with lava spewing high and rocks thrown into the air. Explosions rocked the crater as ash and rocks fell around the area. Injuries noted, while observers report continuing tremors and rising lava flows. Authorities warn residents to remain cautious amid ongoing volcanic unrest.
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