12 Apr 1900
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1900
Page
1
British operations around the Orange Free State with heavy bombardment at Elandslaagte and Wepener as Boer forces hold positions. Reports say surrounding British forces at Wepener and ongoing indecisive actions at Landae laagte and other fronts.
In St Louis on April 12 the Dewey reception planned for May 3 4 and 6 will be expanded to a state affair Invitations will invite mayoral leaders of major towns to appoint delegations representing their committees The idea originated from Howard Elliott Burlington general manager and gained quick approval with open invitations to be sent through the press
The Wisconsin tax commission will soon issue a booklet to assist assessors and boards of review with methods to comply with the laws. It emphasizes features often overlooked and assumes readers have studied the statutes. Books will go to county clerks for distribution and also to those who request them.
Chicano Nil April B Judea Dunne refused the writ of habeas corpus in the case of former banker F. A. Dreyer who is imprisoned for the misappropriation of $916000 of Went fark board funds and was recommitted to custody of the sheriff.
In Washington April 12 Senate debate over Senator Quay's seating, Burrows of Michigan argues the Quay case mirrors the Oregon Corbett precedent. He warns executive appointments amid legislative recess threaten constitutional authority and public confidence.
The debate questions minority doctrine on appointing or electing U S senators if legislatures fail to act. It warns the move would provoke discord and revolt, risking transfer of power from state legislatures to the people, and cites Corbett case fallout and Penrose Quay positions.
A devastating warehouse collapse in Pittsburg results in multiple fatalities as emergency crews search the site for survivors and account for workers missing after the disaster.
A four story brick building housing Armering McKelvy & Co wholesale paint dealers on Wood street and Second avenue collapsed during remodeling. Firefighters and volunteers rescued survivors and recovered multiple bodies as the rubble trapped scores, with fears that ten to twenty five remain buried amid inflammable stock.
Washington April 12 Congress member Tawney of Minnesota introduced a bill in the house to repeal select War Revenue Act provisions effective July 1. The changes target broker notes deeds leave agreements mortgages powers of attorney and related items with charges from ten cents to one dollar depending on value and duration.
Milwaukee Republican Henry Payne, a Republican National Committeeman, says his party will nominate William McKinley by acclamation in Philadelphia and expresses confidence in Payne's own re election. The report places the remark amid San Francisco war news dated April 1.
Washington reports Charles H. Allen, then assistant secretary of the navy, poised to become the first civil governor of Puerto Rico under the new law. The bill passed the House and awaits President McKinley's signature to take effect on the first of next month.
G A Buckstaff confirms willingness to be a delegate from the thin district to the national convention after noting a shortage of candidates. He says he would withdraw if Winnerigs county prefers the district’s congressional leadership.
Renovation work on the Revere hotel in Oshkosh has begun with tearing down warped sections and demolishing part of the annex east end. Plans call for a smaller annex and interior changes while retaining the exterior form of the burned building. Occupancy targeted for July 1 as the hotel aims to regain status as a second class hostelry with strong market potential.
Kansas City delegates report the sub committee of the national Democratic committee has formally decided to let Kansas City retain the national convention in July after local committees promised a suitable hall.
The department of Wisconsin G A I changes its annual encampment from June 26-27 to June 20-21 to avoid clashing with the Milwaukee carnival, per Commander Tallmadaxe. The notice comes from West Superior and was reported by the Associated Press.
April 12 reports improved weather as Queen la Abte visited the zootorginal ordens in the morning. A review of troops is scheduled for Saturday at Phoenix Park with the queen arriving by donkey carriage.
Summary of provisions of the Puerto Rican bill becoming law. Applies duties between United States and Puerto Rico, sets tariff terms, local taxation, coinage, and governance. Establishes capital at San Juan, outlines governor's four year term, and creates a bicameral legislature with a Puerto Rican native presence.
An Associated Press report from Athinta Ga on April 12 says President W P Powell of the Order of Railway Telegraphers ordered a strike of telegraphers and related workers at Southern Railway beginning at 11 am. The action demands reinstatement of discharged members, a seat at grievance committees, new pay rules for dispatchers and telegraphers, a twelve hour day with one hour for dinner, eight hours for dispatchers, overtime pay, a minimum wage of 10 to 12 dollars for operators and 220 dollars for dispatchers, and changes to duties. Washington officials said no major delays occurred and only four operators had quit.
The Normal school regents in session selected Oshkosh bidders for the addition project with J. T. Raycroft winning the super structure prize at 20,265 dollars. Meyer and Domke secured the masonry work, as Oshkosh men dominated the bidding.
San Francisco dispatch reports 33 of 219 Japanese passengers aboard the Belgian King appealed to the secretary of the treasury after immigration officials refused landing. The main issue cited is evidence they came as contract laborers while awaiting Washington’s reply.
Over three inches of snow fell in Chicago in eighteen hours, setting April snow records as clouds lingered and more precipitation threatened. Frosts killed a quarter inch of ice in Wichita, Kansas. In Dallas County, Texas, the Colorado river bridge was swept away by floods, Columbus surrounded, crops ruined, land overflowed, and the river receded slowly.
Oshkosh endured one of the season’s hardest snowfalls with twelve inches blanketing the city. Temperatures swung from 75 degrees to cold rain, then a heavy snowfall turned April into midwinter with knee-deep drifts and disrupted streetcars and sidewalks as officials note historic snowfall for the date.
Mrs Carolina Weber widow of Ferdinand Weber of 24 Town Street died this morning at age 57. Survived by one widow and two children. Funeral Sunday at two from the Eighth Street Lutheran Church with pallbearers George M. Hasbrouck C. S. Hasbrouck James Brainerd N Williamson BE Brainerd.
Maryville Ohio April 12 Judge William F. Warner Republican was nominated for Congress on the district ballot in the Eighth district.
Forecasters indicate clearing by tonight with brisk northwest winds after a mainly cloudy afternoon. Temperatures rise through the day with sunset near 6:36 p.m. and lighter winds expected tonight in Wisconsin.
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