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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1902
Page
1
A mayor and surveyors worked on a road expansion when a minor altercation occurred near a stove and gate pillars. No one was seriously injured as officials managed the scene and the crowd dispersed without further incident.
A large fire damaged the pleasure pavilion at Tottwsda Spring Park shortly after 9 PM. Firemen battled the blaze. the building, with a substantial portion of its structure, was destroyed. Insurance covers losses while repairs and rebuilding are planned for early summer.
In Appleton Wisconsin on May 2 a great flood surge from Lake Wharne sent river levels and mains to dangerous highs. Excavation work for a new rail project leaks uncertainty over rescue and power return as the flood threatens utilities and local streets for weeks.
A garbled notice outlines planned rural route expansions in Guriconiles County with references to May 27 and local officials. It mentions revived services, staffing shifts, and anticipated impact on road maintenance, alongside broader budget considerations and timeline uncertainties.
A Milwaukeean fired and threatened others during an alarming confrontation at a local venue. Police intervened as bystanders feared a deadly outcome amid chaotic scenes inside the building.
A historical account outlines university commencement events with scattered names and faculty references. Amidst ceremony plans, alumni dinners and campus activities are noted, alongside various organizational figures and delayed arrangements. The fragmentary text mentions dates, venues, and expressions of gratitude, reflecting a bustling, uncertain university atmosphere.
Madison Wisconsin May 26. A local report notes the First Baptist Church of this city has been completed and dedicated after a lightning strike destroyed the former structure. The rebuilt church mirrors the prior design with a light exterior and stone trim, seating about 400, and includes a large organ, choir gallery, open fireplaces, and a life study and porches.
Special orders list non encampment of Wisconsin National Guard at Camp Swanson Muntisoo Wisconsin with regimental attachments and dates from August 2 to 16 1028. It honors Corporal Thiel of Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry killed in action in the Spanish American War and directs inspections under Captain Edward Chynoweth Seventeenth Infantry at UW.
Portage and Whelden report on a retrial bid tied to juror issues in a manslaughter case. Judge Siobeeber Timofrey Loreoooh will reassess the verdict amid claims juror biases influenced the panel. Mrs Bliss testimony about the injury to Vincent and the judge’s failure to submit manslaughter instructions are questioned.
Appiela Wis mayor Fatnmel signs ordinance prohibiting all nickel games and gambling devices. The measure targets machines and devices inside city limits, with enforcement details expected.
Mindivon Wis May 27. The state appoints Col William Livhn as sergeant at arms. Aberdicated officials announce the appointment amid a ceremonial event. Gale of Reanseille assists in the proceedings as part of the formal state action.
A garbled OCR passage discusses thematic ideas about medieval history and Montiel while mentioning dates and topi terms. The exact event, author, or clear narrative remains unreadable, hindering precise summary.
A rail yard accident near Pond Du Lac Wisconsin May 26 left several workers injured as a freight engine collided with another car set at a switch. Fire broke out but most workers escaped unharmed. rescue crews responded and the line remained blocked into the evening.
Fragmentary text describes a maritime scene with references to a crew, a band, and a failed effort to steady a vessel. Mentions nearshore activity, distress signals, and a disruption at dusk with unclear details about people or outcomes.
A chaotic report claims Tunel Mountain in Wisconsin near Nash River shows no eruption. The article mentions smoke, a craterlike center, and rock vegetation atop a plateau, with differing geological claims about volcanic activity within twenty miles of Chandler Mountain.
Fragmentary report describes Milwaukee resident Masts Seriova involved in a strange accident while attempting hypnotism related to a local bar scene. The account mentions Uryton, timing on May 26, and a chase involving Borl Petersen and a bartender, with unclear sequence and outcomes.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a court action in Port Wis with a denial and new trial request. It references a defendant and dates but is garbled, leaving unclear names and specifics of the case and outcome.
Fragmented OCR describes a man dying en route to an asylum amid tangled events in a coastal city. Garbled names and locations obscure specifics, but references to a vessel and a confrontation suggest a disturbing incident near a harbor or port facility with unclear suspects and motives. Authorities investigate inconsistencies in witness accounts.
A garbled report from Danville-Diby Cutelia Thon details a life ending event involving larey Hayworth and family names, with unclear relations and locations. The fragment references a probate context and a tentative timeline, but specific actions, dates, or authorities remain obscured in the OCR text.
In Seaton with Elertian area voters elect officers for Epworth League. Madison and Mineral Pulte appoint positions including vice president and treasurer. Mina Baker named secretary as listed in local notice.
Richard Schultz of Salton injured his face by a blast while working at Take Mills Wisconsin on a Sunday. He is expected to recover but will lose sight in one eye. The incident occurred during the year’s end events at the large Lawrence Rye Works.
May 26 reports Thomas O. Ut abes Mh. Dedala as head pre Teeemery ag sy wh head hi n shiv and Hare beet rhasien ta river ihe 1 Hananion Prof, Chamber 1ber of the WH elms and is ronsi oun ot te Inst ape, in thy West. vnisit Young Man Leases Via Legs Pelvit. Wis, May 26 Special James Dougherty of his LYON man formerly clerk at the Clark ho tel, who had recently been railroading, had both Jex sent off by slipping under the cars at Rookton this morning.
An OCR fragment recalls a Civil War incident at Bird's Point Missouri in fall 1861. A captain orders a sergeant to submit to a minor punishment amid a drunken guard disturbance, with other soldiers, feints of retaliation, and close supervision by officers. The narrative lists names and actions, including a near duel between captain and sergeant and a shift of disciplinary actions among company members.
Ton Gontidina discusses evolving devices and techniques in publishing as the New York Weekly reflects on new contrivances. The piece highlights changing methods over the past year and the impact on readers and distribution.
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