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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1901
Page
3
A woman alleges she was pressured by a legal guardian to extort funds from a student at a local service. The guardian faces charges as investigators detail coercive threats and an alleged plan to manipulate the case. Police report the suspect was arrested after a tipped-off sting and remains in custody awaiting further proceedings.
Wage increases spread through the Kenosha Nest and Allen’s Cannery after a voluntary decision by owner Charles Allen. Workers in yards and beam houses receive raises of 10 percent in many roles, boosting the factory payroll by about $15,000 annually. The wage boost came without a strike and followed talks with three yard workers led by a spokesperson.
Madison May 21 Special J Yov La Follette today appointed Overbeck Jr of Sturgeon Bay as state sh and game warden to succeed James Maroon who resigned. Assemblyman Overback arrived in the city in consultation with the governor. Mr Tarson's team expired April and his resignation had been in the governor's hands. A chief deputy and several deputies are yet to be named.
Madison Wisconsin May 21 Spuelat reports that several commissions were issued. Pater Plaseck of Milwaukee is made captain of Company D, Fourth Wisconsin Infantry. Joseph Tt Edwards of Milwaukee is named first lieutenant of Company E, First Regiment. S Wan Belait becomes captain of Company Ty, First Regiment. K Somner of Milwaukee is promoted to first lieutenant, with Mail Weal as second lieutenant of Company J. Stever A Lewis of Chippewa Falls becomes second lieutenant of Company Youth Separaty battalion.
The Board of Control plans bid openings May 8 for new state buildings at Dew Falls home for the Performindods project. Details indicate a primary focus on a main institution, with a portion funded by an ec for Hie esmypstetion. The group includes members of ip douard DWLOK and SIO MRM, reflecting recent approvals for construction.
A garbled notice reports issuance of a warrant in a Wis township and references a hoarse foray verdial and a New Conn Incorporated maison. Readable entities include Ashland, Prairie, Clark and Robbae with unclear roles.
An aged engineer was reportedly killed in a wreck near Wisconsin in March. Details are unclear from fragmented OCR text.
A Wisconsin list reports multiple obituaries from Sheboygan Falls and nearby towns. Noted deaths include prominent merchant Lleury Selietting Sr., age 66, of Sheboygan Falls, died after an illness. Nancy Wiley, 50, of residual City, paralyte causes. Mrs. Will, age 60, of New Richland. Myrtle Mary Murray, age 8?. Again Bulbers, senior member of Kilher Brothers Brewing, aged about 65. Funeral details: Thursday afternoon.
May 26 program outlines university commencement events with address by President Mirae and remarks by Amy and guests. Activities include processions, alumni gatherings, and ceremonies at the library and armory with speakers, music, and diplomas for graduates amidst campus events and public notices.
Market sources in Madigan Wisconsin report plans to establish a tobacco market with several large dealers proposing 10 establishments. The article notes public auction style sales in the North and discusses expected crop acreage shifts, producer and dealer dynamics, and the potential for harvest timing to affect prices and farmer profits.
Fragmented OCR describes a local notice from Wintisinge county about a dying person named Wright and a related ablation of county commissioner duties. It references an 183 action and mentions a fire toaststizer in a western location. The readable text is highly garbled with uncertain names and dates.
An unclear report describes an attempted derailment of a passenger train. The garbled text mentions a truck and a collision or near miss, with references to a track obstruction and an engine status, but the exact location and details are unreadable.
A La Crosse Wisconsin court orders that De Irish pay the lawyer's bill after a judge directs verdict for the plaintiff in a dispute over a stolen termination. Anita de North of Hudson sues over a cheque and settlement involving her father. The jury rejected claims of duress fraud coercion and slavery and the verdict for the plaintiff stands pending appeal.
A May meeting of Appleton civic leaders and church members discussed Sunday closing amid strong opposition. Speakers urged limits on Sunday amusements while opponents argued the plan lacked broad base support. the session adjourned without a vote as reform circles mobilized against Sunday closing.
Fragmented report shows attendees from Milwaukee area colleges and teachers unions testifying before a state legislature. Participants claim expenses and affiliations with the Milwaukee Medical College and other groups, while figures from utilities and rail companies present opposing views on the proposed licensing measures.
A man died in a gas tank incident amid a sequence of events including an apparent addiction and a failed suicide, with reports indicating family in Cincinnati and a fire department response. White left for home and involvement with a new plant project is noted. The account references hotel stays and unfamiliar names amid a confusing chain of actions.
In Lave Miocarth hearing word of a wanted wife a farmer from Teer district claims he seeks a suitable mate. He reads of county conventions and waits for a sign from the public, presenting a dramatic appeal to passersby while an attorney notes the oddities of the case.
Madison May 18 Special J How Hargrave instructor in the college of engineering leaves this position for the Northern Fleeting company at Madison. JG Mah the year of the summer school apprentices to the college of Dean 3 B Johnson will be in the East keeping hut tine C BR Months of the university accepts a position at University of Alinds as professor in the gumentition and forons Mr Hovnly Yaging his new dudes with UK opening at the about your next fall University Architect. J B Jonings Timed Un supervising architect of the new library building to be erected with gifts of 880,000 trim Aailyesy G and $10,000 by hile tldridge of Janesville Prof Anno Knowlton who were Madison a year ago in a precarious state has returnnd to Madison considerably iis proved in heart. Miss Ann Scribner fellow in Creake at the university has accepted a position to the Chicago Wien ing Post.
Curtis Pelham of Milwaukee was convicted of the robbery at Frank Vevey’s gun shop in Oshkosh. Judge Burnell sentenced him to three years in state prison. Prosecutor and defense argued for harsher penalties, noting related charges and the crime’s similarity to another case. The sentencing panel was to consider terms next week.
Chicago officer charged with robbing a man at La Crosse Wisconsin as police unravel ties to Chicago force. Names such as Neil and Nels Brangan surface as investigators seek missing officer linked to the alleged crime. Local authorities in Wisconsin await word from Chicago police.
A garbled excerpt references a shipping seminar, a New York plated event, and various terms such as Galain, Vyeiniah, and Serination wine. It mentions transfers of ships and trade claims, with unclear dates or places, making precise details uncertain.
The readable text hints at a signal or signaling event near a coast with mentions of water, ships, and distant sounds. Names and places are garbled, but the fragment suggests a maritime scene with unfolding events and audible signals over a long distance before an unclear outcome.
Vague historical text references a government letter, AGU topic, and protests. Mentions a Taiotmlowers group, Mr Modis, and a reference to a Welsh college, with unclear events and dates. Entities are inconsistent and many phrases unreadable.
The text presents garbled OCR with political themes and multiple proper nouns including names and places, but lacks a coherent narrative or single event. It reads like an editorial montage with references to law, freedom, and governance, interwoven with many unreadable fragments.
A fragmented notice notes a woman’s murder and mentions a suspect tied to a local investigation. Police identified a person of interest and are reviewing evidence from the origin area. No additional details or names are clearly readable in the text.
In a tightly contested special debate, Claire emerges victorious as contenders clash over policies. The event features a scattered audience and unclear sponsor details, with witnesses noting sharp exchanges and a decisive closing argument.
A damaged clipping notes a Beloit event with unclear names and details. It mentions Beloit and school related terms but yields minimal readable facts for a concise summary.
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