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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1908
Page
7
A chaotic incident leaves many German nationals involved as victims. several are rescued alive while a number perish. The event prompts investigations into causes and safety failures. Authorities report casualty figures and ongoing search for missing individuals.
Washington April 6 The jury in the conspiracy trial of Frederick Ayde Julia Lo Tierson Joost H W Achneiter and Dimond is expected to be completed before adjournment today with eleven men already in the box and twenty five talesmen on hand to furnish the twelfth juror. The government has thirty challenges and a large number of witnesses awaits the open testimony to be given by Special Assistant Attorney Pugh. It is believed the trial cannot finish in less than two months.
Winnipeg workers consider a schedule change granting eight hour days with same pay. Emma Goldman and other agitators are in town to support a possible strike planned for Wednesday after a session from midnight to 6 30 this morning. The 1900s style account notes a prior three week strike when the eight hour shift was won.
An ungloved James Ryan was electrocuted while grabbing a light globe at Marfields. A helper acted quickly to shut off the current but Ryan had already died after a 200 volt shock passed through his body.
The king requests a family council in Rome to discuss the reported engagement of the duke of the Abuzzl to Miss Kuthering Elkins of West Virginia, daughter of Senator Stephen B. Elkins, with the king presiding.
Mrs Rose Randall, shot in the toe by her husband Taerete Wy Randall during a quarrel at their Brooklyn home two weeks ago, died today in a hospital from her wounds. The husband killed himself after the shooting. the couple's dispute led to the fatal act.
The San Francisco Vedanta Society reports the first Hindu temple in the western world was dedicated last night at the corner of Western and Filbert Streets. The temple is said to be patterned after the Taj Mahal of India.
Rev. Charles A. Jaquith has resigned as pastor of the First Congregational Church in South Windisor Conn to accept the post of principal at Gates Academy in Nellegh NWH. He will start his duties next fall.
The bulletin notes that Sir Meary Campbell Bannerman had a good night and that his health condition remains unchanged. He is reported to be under care and monitors continue.
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