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Newspaper

Grand Rapids Tribune

Location

Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1902

Page

3

Thousand in Peril as Liguria Sinks Near New York

In daylight near New York Bay the British steamer Liguria carrying 1100 passengers struck a submerged danger causing a large hole and panic aboard. Captain Montann coordinated orderly evacuations as waters poured in forcing the liner to list and retreat to quarantine before continuing to Nassau bound.

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Manistee sheriff pursues fraud suspect from Cedar seat case

Menominee County Sheriff Jain Stiles telegraphed from Washington that he captured Charles Vroman, who allegedly defrauded Haber & Watson of 1111.05 in a cedar seat sale. Investigators linked a Kreeman case involving forger A V Brennan, now in prison, and two accomplices who fled toward South America before a new lead sent Stiles west.

Menominee Mich Jain Stiles Menominean County Charles ¥ Roman Cy Allege Haber & Watson Talon Kreeman Vroman Jean Mountain

Will Contest Averted In Charles Fate Estate Case

San Francisco reports a dispute over the will of Charles Fate with ongoing questions about validity and alleged misstatements. Heirs Myre Flaniah Avior and Abralain Nelson are cited, while a claim of $5000000 in property and real estate valued at 7.0 million appears in the record.

San Brancisco Cal Ang Merman Oeliehs We ‘Lensi Charles le Fate Myre Flaniah Avior Mouiliec Abralain Nelson Roe Foretell Mid Charles Kinstall Charles Baire Inelides

Forest Fire Damage Near Lake Linden Area

A series of fires scorched hundreds of acres around Lake Linden and nearby lakes. Fire crews fought the blazes as smoke settled over farmland, threatening crops and livestock. Authorities reported extensive damage and requested assistance as the disaster widened across the district.

Houston Mek Gorter Lake Linden Miywd Ind

Lansford Riot Ends With Troops Guarding Strike Areas

Reports from Lansford Pennsylvania describe a morning clash as troops from the Twelfth Regiment dispersed striking workers. Dozens of strikers were bayoneted or wounded amid street skirmishes and biers as soldiers cleared the lanes, with further violence and guard actions continuing into the night and a governor's detachment ordered to protect a union leader.

MEW ARE ORDERED OUT IN LABINON STRIKE

A labor dispute at Amoxtenir Iron and Steel Manufacturing in Labinon Pa escalated as a strike committee demanded that nonunion workers be removed and that the plant be reopened with union labor. Police and deputies patrolled the grounds as clashes and blockades occurred, leaving workers sidelined and tensions high.

Labinon Amoxtenir Iron and Steel Manuufacturing St le General Suantiser Muisyho Chen Lraape Tash Rin Opieratory Sheri Waniel Mtr Tormenel

Colombia government says rebels besieging Minere in untenable hold

A dispatch from Washington cites Colombian government officials stating Gen Berri remains in possession of Agua Dulce and that talk of imminent rebellion subsides. The minister in Nicaragua confirms mail communications and military actions align with cautious prospects, while governors dispute claims of rebel capitulation.

Westibgtod Colombia Xicumgas Dubia Minster Co Nicaragua Pian Ra Berri Agua Duler Guv Sulavar Kayd

Rebels attack town as government forces repel assault

In Kingston Jamaten Aug 2 reports say 700 rebels attacked a border town from Veussuchor ports on Friday Aug 22. Government troops met them with 1000 forces and repelled the attack after a daylong engagement. Several rebels were killed and widespread atrocities alleged.

Kingston Jamaten Jere Tos Veussuchor Gumpang Venezueli Tit Pie Tier Town Doder Ben Vahstin Atul Iis Ion Te Polucia Trae

Murder inquiry widens as two men held and wife denies assault

A tense scene unfolds after a shooting inside a house near Cherry Street. An officer detains two men as neighbors report a fatal heart wound to the victim. The widow claims no assault and an autopsy is planned while investigators search for the last details.

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Remington Will Filed and Matrimony Ties Noted

New York reports outline Remington's filed will after his Newport suicide. It notes a May 20, 807 marriage arrangement with Miss Van Alen. The document hints at widow rights and estate provisions but shows no clear engagement or future plans.

New York Reinert Remington Newport Joe Murtionul

Garvin Dismissed After Violent Incident Involving Police

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Chisago Cheriog Caeuliskey White Brook Daeohaill Gru Aerie Tagore Viday Virgil Garvis

May Forfeit Her Jewels Over 80,000 Yard Claim

Wealthy New York woman faces possible forfeiture action as proceedings begin in federal court. The case centers on an 80,000 yard claim connected to property on Browning Wilbeltia Avenue and a tied district matter. Officials anticipate further rulings this city.

New York Ang.k Stranban Offinpot Atute Institute

Automobile Plunges Thirty Feet Fatality Reported

Fragmentary text notes a vehicle incident in New York on a summer date with injuries and a fatal outcome. Names and exact locations are unreadable, but the report mentions streets and individuals connected to the event in a confusing OCR fragment.

Bathtub execution in Massachusetts for wife's murder

A sensational and garbled report describes Negto being hanged at a snowy wall in Massachusetts for the murder of his wife. The piece includes scattered, unclear phrases about other events and irrelevant details, with references to animals and numbers without coherent context.

Negto Snowy Wall

Bragg transfer drama unsettles Caribbean posts

Aug 28 report from Ilavaoo notes Roosevelt transfer request via Washington to move from Havana to the United States consulate general with jurisdiction in Hindish South Africa. Hengg declines to discuss. Steinhart of Porto Rico, former vice clerk to Wool, is named as possible post holder. Col. Joseph A. Springer is also mentioned amid political maneuvering. Cuba bitter toward Bragg while recall risk looms over a prior offense tied to the Spanish capture incident.

Ilavaoo Haysun Bragg Roosevelt State Department of Washington Wat Havana Comeul South Africa Tien Hengg D. Steinhart Porto Itica Geos Wool Hroke Meeley Caha Gen Wood United States War Department Steinhardt Vonaul Joseph A. Springer Washington Cuba Mragg Spain Thipey de Tome Elinley

Watery Graves From Gate Gouge Collision

Aug 28 The Meabers of a six woman boating party from Battle Creek Sanitarium were drowned near Gate Gouge when a small boat was struck by the steamer Welcome. Miss Nyack clung to the overturned craft as others perished, with three bodies recovered and the rest missing as rescue efforts continued.

Tle Greek Mick Battle Creek Nore TTT Ioulu Qurae Dallas Carrie Byoek Thornett Miss Nyack Miss Ready Miss Richer Phos

Birmingham swimmer withstands Channel attempt. 22 hours afloat

Aug. 28 Troyer Pug reports Trank Holmes of Birmingham began the Dover to Batelock crossing but faltered six miles out. Holmes grew croops and struggled as Lue attempt ended. He was left unable to continue after twenty two hours and twenty five minutes in water.

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Bride Seeks Shocking Death At Dinner Table

A 23 year old bride Mire Poha Mes Cardy in Chicago reportedly dined then climbed a dining room table, wrapped cords around her neck, and died in a grisly act after her husband returned home. Letters found after the tragedy were sent to Nelson Wiet, who was coping with mental distress.

Chicapo Bargelt Ian Nelson

Myrlya a Lumberman chaseell mis

Mylven of Chicago, former Madison attorney, aims to enter upper ranks of lumber business. He plans to relocate to pursue residence there and establish work repainting and logging ventures after the Sturgeon River purchase.

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Calumet & Heela Company Led Early Smelting Effort

The text describes a figure who operated the first shelter and later worked at Calumet & Heela Company. It notes involvement with a refinery and the testing of peat or fuel methods at a fleet, which evolved into the construction of large smelting works. The narrative references copper refining and industrial experiments near a fleet.

Techineioge Siskt- Calumet & Eheela Calumet & Heela Company Pelmuyt

UNKNOWN SHIP BURNS NEAR MENOMINEE BAY WITNESSED BY CROWDS

A blazing vessel burned near Menominee Bay drawing large crowds along the shore last night. The fire spread toward the harbor as a tug and a Coast Guard crew worked to control it. Passengers on a nearby steamer reported shots of flame and smoke, while later reports suggested the ship may have drifted out to sea. Authorities on shore investigated the burning ship’s origin as night fell and uncertainty remained.

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Woman Falls From Second Story Window Tragedy

A 72 year old woman named Mary Marsh, of Port Yani, fell from a second story window at Kendall Safe Home today. She died after being taken to St. Edwards Hospital. The accident happened while she stood near a window with a relative present. investigators say the cause is unclear and no one else is charged.

Minny Ang Marsh of Llollynd Iran Kendall St. Dvanphts Haves Ulis

Train Breaks In Two Near Beloit In Unclear Report

A damaged OCR style note describes a train breaking in two near Beloit with casualties and wreckage. It mentions a crew member injured and various scattered items, but the text is fragmented and hard to parse.

Certificates of Origin and Trade Terms Plague Trade Areas

Fragmentary OCR notes mention certificates of origin in grain trade and various city names including New York Baltimore Cleveland Chicago Milwaukee Montreal Quebec Port Hope and Manitoba. The text is garbled with nonstandard spellings and unclear context.

Lluitiarg New York Sudan Baltimore Buililo Newput Cleveland Chicago Milwaukee Tintath Montreal Quelwe Porthind Manitoba Alreay

Street Car Robbery With Unarmed Chief Alarmed City

A naked robber boarded a street car, forced a conductor to hand over his earnings, and threatened passengers as a lone thief brandished a pistol. The unarmed Chief of Police reportedly did nothing, heightening city fear after the attack aboard the car on the highway.

Spohang Totee Beddy Bolt Gondtetor Phon Banthiatte

Mother of a Large Family and Child Arrivals in Canada

A damaged OCR fragment recounts a mother traveling with many children to Canada. Mentions a large family, possible triplets, and a Mrs. Beand accompanying her to Canada. No clear dates or places can be confirmed due to garbled text.

Peter Araudoin Mwy Reebien Ana Ite Teanpre Iebee Allee

Drowned in shallow creek near town

Ny Ines Shives of UY band and ten pioneer relatives from Gilleghmrg were found drowned in shallow creek near the village. They waded into the water and were pinned beneath, one foot of water covering them. The incident left the group dead, with authorities investigating the tragedy.

Gilleghmrg

Spectator Dies as Theater Fire Claims Life in Bay City

A Bay City spectator, 22, died when a fire broke out at a local theater. Investigators reported a blaze causing $100 in damage to the venue. The victim, identified as a Bay City resident, was found among the ashes early today. Authorities are reviewing reports and interviewing witnesses.

Bay City Mich Wis

Shaweny Bank Authorized to Operate National Bank

Shaweny Bank authorized to operate as a national bank in business with a capital of Charlus Ik. Stierig president and Murthy ens hier.

Shaweny Bank Wacht J Compireiten Hay I National Bank Orig Businesd Charlus Ik Stier Ig An Murthy

Chicago Items and Local Tragedies Across The City

Fragmented OCR lists multiple Chicago area incidents. Mentions of fires, fatal injuries, hospital deaths, and arrests. Names and places scattered. indicates a news column of various events including a street fire, a hospital death, and potential investigations into an arson and murder case.

Market Report Confusion From Milwaukee August Update

A fragmented market report from Milwaukee lists fluctuating egg and dairy prices, cheese and butter trading, and mixed cattle and hog quotes. The garbled text mentions market levels, receipts, and various commodities, with references to many entities and unclear figures.

Unclear historical market notes amid faded lines

Fragmentary OCR lists numerous commodity terms, dates, and place names with erratic capitalization. Several entries reference weeks, markets, and yields but specifics are unreadable, yielding a garbled summary of agricultural or trade items without a coherent event or figures.

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