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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
6
A jumble of era curiosities touches on modern cities, criminal counterfeiting, and social advice. The piece blends observations on marital status, aviation of ideas, and moral caution with notes on moonlit accidents, naval target practice, and calls for protective public safety measures. It ends with a reflection on self knowledge and personal capacity for success.
Laporte county authorities identified two more bodies in the Guinness farms case and linked trunks and boxes to Chicago. Investigators said remains of Jennie Olson and Andrew Helgelein may have been shipped from Chicago, with evidence suggesting a broader network and a $1,000 reward offered for solving the enigma.
A violent storm system struck the St Louis area and extended into Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi. Widespread damage followed including a washed out Louisville Nashville railroad bridge near Belleville, a locomotive wreck with drowned crew, river flooding over 35 square miles east of East St Louis, and parts of French Village inundated. Roughly 40,000 dollars in river craft damage and widespread power outages plus courthouse fires were reported. Memphis and Arkansan towns suffered multiple deaths and injuries as homes were unrooted and residents bodied.
In Washington Court House Ohio Bert Devaney a known horseman attacked a 23 year old unnamed woman and shot her mother in the abdomen a fatal wound He fled to Silas Shackelfords barn where Shackelford was killed Devaney then killed himself prompting a National Guard response and a barn siege culminating in his death by self inflicted belt.
Milwaukee reports freight rate hikes likely to take effect July 1 after final signatures by executive officials. Western and eastern lines will implement nearly ten percent increases across all classes from 1 to 6, with similar rises on routes to the west. Also noted are habeas corpus developments on Thaw case and a fatal auto crash near Reedley, California killing W B Loucke, his wife, and their son.
The American Surgical Association held its final session Wednesday and elected officers for the ensuing year. The new president is Dr. C. B. G. Nancrede of Ayn Arc hor, Blech. House Defeats the Canteen reestablishment in national soldiers' homes by a large vote. Three killed in a family feud in Martinsville, Va. James Noble, Sam Shelton and Charles Dodson shot near Philpot, Henry County.
Four killed and twelve injured in a Thursday blaze believed incendiary, destroying a tenement. Victims include Eva Berg age 62, Samuel Sach age 10, Hattie Koplemann age 2 ½, and an unidentified man. Firefighters and police rescued many trapped residents as flames swept through the building.
District Attorney Jerome said he would go to jail rather than obey Judge Rosalsky to file grand jury minutes with the clerk of the court of general sessions. The minutes concern the Metropolitan Street Railway inquiry. public access would follow if filed. Also reported: floods in East Alton Illinois force factory closures and evacuations as river waters rise, plus Wisconsin press advocates black ink on white newsprint to save timber, and Oklahoma judge denies stopping liquor ads while Billups law remains in effect.
The Atlantic battleship fleet arrived through the Golden Gate to San Francisco, drawing a holiday shutdown and a massive turnout. Rear Admiral Robiny D. Evers led the Connecticut as 5,000 guests attended an official dinner and reception at the Fairmont hotel.
Gov Harris ordered Adj Gen Critchfield to dispatch troops to Aberdeen and Higginsport after threats of arson tied to the Bruney tobacco district troubles in Ohio and Kentucky. Troop B of Columbus moved in Wednesday at five am under Capt R W Knavas with about 50 cavalrymen. First regiment units from Cincinnati and Bayajia reportedly held in readiness.
Coroner reports the grave shows a cadaver fragment while new witness Peter Colson says Ray Lamphere admitted attempts to blackmail Mrs. Guinness. Leo Greening testifies his son saw two strangers the night Jenula Olsen disappeared as authorities press to locate accomplices and shift focus to farm residents.
San Francisco hosts a naval review of the Atlantic and Pacific fleets totaling over 400000 tons displacement. Rear Admiral Evins ends active service due to medical restrictions, relinquishing command aboard the flagship while Rear Admiral Charles Mimas remains senior. Proceedings reflect the Navy’s ceremonial transfer of duty.
Reports detail the Spring flood threatening Indiana and Baltimore Southwestern tracks, with two mills closed and major flood dangers. A Atlanta fire destroys two business blocks causing about 1250000 in losses. Other notes mention a jail break fatality in Vermont, a Guatemalan execution, a Burlington inmate killing, and political moves in Washington on army funding.
A patient labeled as a chronic invalid with kidney trouble claims severe relief after using Conan's Kidney Pills. He describes swelling, paralysis of the arm, and personal hope fading until the pills produced rapid improvement within weeks. He credits doctors for initial doubt, then rapid recovery. The notice cites sales through poster advertisements.
A garbled excerpt shows medical claims about a remedy named Cullrera Soap Curieurn Ointment and Resolvent curing sores and rheumatism. It also contains unrelated anecdotes from Home Magazine and Smart Set about strange cures and a Whistler anecdote, all presented in a mismatch of spelling and style.
A reader reports lasting relief from heart and stomach distress after quitting coffee and using Postum Food Coffee. The letter cites asthma relief and improved digestion, praising Postum as a safe, tasty alternative and crediting wellness to the switch.
A lengthy discussion warns dairy workers and farmers about borax residues in utensils and their harmful effects on butter and milk processing. It cites experiments and emphasizes that hot water fails to remove residue, urging safer cleaning practices and stronger measures to prevent dairy contamination. The piece also includes ad-like notices and quotes from experts about the dangers of improper cleaning and mishandled dairy tools.
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