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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1902
Page
1
Washington parity marks a tense Cuban reciprocity session. House leaders seek final vote on the tariff bill amid charges of potential pacts to sway decisions. Hepburn denounces caucus disclosures and calls for clarity while Spitzen and Long spar over dates and policy.
The body of Angelo Curill, the last victim of the January Negaunee mine disaster, was recovered today within twenty feet of the shaft where most bodies were found. Workers had searched for a month.
The German imperial yacht Meteor encountered very bad weather on its voyage from New York to London, anchoring off Hythe in Southampton Water. Lieutenant Commander Karpf said the trip included strong northwest winds, tow rope breaks, and a damaged bowsprit but the vessel remained dry and seaworthy, completing the journey with the Scotia in tow for part of the route.
Peter Van Vis-singen, Chicago Boer ally, sends an open letter to President Roosevelt arguing the British slave trade violates the Treaty of Washington Article six. The letter cites neutral rights and Britain’s 1898 neutrality proclamation, urging enforcement. General Samuel Pearson testifies on Boer horses and mules to be sent to the British Army, naming three Americans linked to enlistment.
Alderman John Cappes, managing Kaukauna, narrows signing to a few. Kuhn, ex Green Bay and Sheboygan, signed with Kaukauna Thursday. Weigand and Gass of Appleton practiced in Kaukauna uniforms. Opening game set May 18 at Oshkosh with May 30 camp at Appleton and season end Sept 4. Next Oshkosh meeting to approve full schedule and announce through state press. Appleton players challenge Kaukauna for a May 4 championship game here, accepted.
A Northwestern Milwaukee Journal special reports that ex Senate William F Vilas did not accept the university presidency. The piece states the story of his potential candidacy is entirely without foundation and lacks confirmation.
The Hague reports serious illness of Queen Wilhelmina with typhoid fever prompting talk of an early regency and possible convocation of the Dutch States General. Reports note Castle Loo posted notices of contagion and authorities confirm the queen’s fever persists.
Senate actions last night moved to make the Calneve exclusion substitute an amendment to the house bill and send Dill to conference. California members seek stronger exclusion through conference to gain senate-like terms while some House provisions may be accepted. Henderson subsidy debate remains unsettled as Speaker's position waits on committee action. Cabinet discussions covered canal matters, New York customs, immigration services, and postal relations with Cuba, with approval of continued two cent rate and money order service. Philippine committee failed to hear two witnesses, Grover Flint of Cambridge to testify Monday. adjournment favored by Beveridge with Carmack pressing for Wilkinson's appearance tomorrow.
Doctors in Helena say Thomas Crystal’s spinal cord is completely severed by a bullet from J S Keerl. Operation deemed useless and dangerous. condition otherwise not immediately dangerous though temperature remains abnormal. Also reports Cleveland tragedy and a customs deputy assaulted in Houston Maine.
A Northwestern road employee James Savane of North Fond du Lac was found in a burning shed with his clothes ablaze and was rescued by Charles Lucas just in time to prevent death by fire.
Milwaukee reported a Journal special from Watertown noting Lieut. Gov. Jesze Stone grew weaker with no improvement through the night. The private condition remained unchanged and officials provided no new updates.
Miss Pansy Gumner of Weyaunesa and Mr Louis Vincent of Plymouth were married at Neenah. The groom plans to reside in Plymouth where he works in a hardware store. Mr Anson Brown was buried from FE W Brown home. Miss Alice Jones invites guests to a card party Saturday night.
Reports from Wheeling on April 13 describe a tense Amalgamated association session with a compromise on contested seats risking a split. Delegates threaten withdrawal if concessions go to delinquent lodges, signaling stormy days ahead.
Pugilist Wan rahan died at a city hospital after days of illness. At Apollo hall Santry and Tommy Sullivan fought until a clash left Santry unable to continue. Referee Johnny Metherny halted the bout as Santry was carried from the ring due to knee injury and pain.
The involuntary bankruptcy of H. G. Andrae Furniture Co. of New London was heard in Appleton. U. G. Micklejohn of New London was named receiver and creditors will meet in New London on the morning of Thursday, May. The schedule lists liabilities of 90,6469 and assets of 15.00.
Milwaukee brewers announce they will not grant the ten cent reduction in war taxes to the trade despite government relief in the Spanish American War tax. The decision aims to preserve profits and staffing amid ongoing wartime pressures.
Representatives from the northern transcontinental Hines and Robert Countiss of San Francisco led a full day session at Great Northern to finalize new tariffs. The updated rates cover Alaska Hawaii lines and other items rechecked after four years with Missouri river lines already approving. Publication is expected soon after Soo line action.
London reports show Lord Milner and Lord Kitchener negotiating with Boer leaders in Pretoria with plans for a plebiscite among armed forces. No armistice. three weeks expected before further talks or communication. Reform notes on taxes and public reactions accompany broader war coverage.
James Daniels a longtime theater manager died at sixty three in El Pano Texas after a career including San Francisco theatre management and ownership of Cheyenne property that burned leaving him penniless. George R. Bentley a railroad builder died of dropsy at seventy in Oskaloosa Iowa. he helped build the Iowa Central Railway and later operated mining ventures in Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek.
London april 18 the marquis of downshire was granted a divorce today due to the misconduct of the marchioness who was seen with captain joseph laycock of the yeomanry the case was not defended and the co respondent admitted the charges read aloud by the proceeding as a serious garden of scandal though the article ends with a hostile personal note about a local girl.
Reports from St Petersburg describe ministerial reshuffles after an assassination, mass student arrests, and guards denying food to political prisoners. Famine looms in Altai and famine districts with typhus and hunger surging, while the Red Cross provides aid and passports for emigration are debated.
Edward Mace, alderman of Oshkosh Fifth ward, resigns via letter to City Clerk Dan Witxel dated April 18 1902 saying he will be absent most of the time. The council can appoint a successor at the next meeting with W A St John of Andkerson St John mentioned as a possible replacement.
In Milwaukee on April 13 an unsuccessful safe robbery was attempted in room 407 of the Germanin building, Metropolit an Life Insurance. The safe combination was broken off and a large sledge and a daggerlike tool were found on the floor. The robbers fled when the janitor arrived to clean the office.
A jailed resident Mrs Cummings known as Mrs Moran hanged herself in Antigo Wisconsin last night thirty minutes after imprisonment. The sheriff cut her down and a physician declared her dead. She had long resided in this city and faced multiple arrests for disorderly conduct and drunkenness.
A Marinette County Republicans meeting endorsed Willam LA of Peshtigo for the Ninth district. The Journal Special from Marinette notes an active campaign and solid backing for Ellis, with pledges of support from local GOP members.
Brussels reports the chamber of representatives rejecting the Letshin constitution revision by 64 to 31 to provide universal suffrage. The labor party general council keeps the strike peaceful while many strikers return to work and tranquility is reported nationwide.
A joint committee meeting at the county courthouse produced a report declaring that allegations of cruel and inhuman treatment at the Winnebago County asylum are groundless. The special committee, after reviewing testimony, will file its report with the county clerk and supporters expect vindication for Superintendent A C Austin and attendants.
At about 3 A M officer Theodore Kant shot a large mixed Newfoundland shepherd dog after it attacked several other dogs. The animal, exhausted and possibly poisoned, was lured to the alley by Main Street and city hall before the double-barreled shotgun sentences ended its life.
President W. K. Rideout announces additional standing committees for the Oshkosh board of trade including Industrial Committee with George B. Hilton and others, Entertainment Committee with F. F. Josslyn and F. A. Plummer, City Improvement Committee with Dr. H. B. Dale and R. R. Starkweather, and Agriculture Committee with Frank Leach and J. A. Hobart.
Washington D C April 18 Patents issued to residents of Wisconsin include Albert S Craik West Superior middlings purifier. Edward La Crosse tooth for seeders. Martin Elmer Van Dyne burgh trap for safes. Herman Miller Milwaukee photographic instrument. Frederick Norton Racine pneumatic stacker. Henry Quade Watertown cheese box trimmer. J J and A Senier Milwaukee packing gasket. Nicolaus Schmidt Milwaukee water motor. John N Schwaten Wadson draft equalizer. Adolph Wrens Milwaukee brush.
A U S rural free delivery commission urges fixed specifications for rural mail boxes used on routes. Any box meeting department specs can be approved, enabling manufacturers nationwide to compete and end a fourteen-firm monopoly. New rules take effect July 1. Pensions granted to two Civil War veterans, Edwin M. Dunning and Christian Christianson, with raises noted for both due to age and total disability.
William Waters Jr has accepted the government architect position in the Philippines and will sail May 1 from a U S transport. Mrs Waters travels to Milwaukee for a farewell visit to her parents as he prepares for a long voyage. Waters was among four to pass exams across 45 states and won first place for originality among hundreds of contestants.
Moses Hooper Ben Hooper J Hovw ard Jenkins and Judge A H Goss return from a three day trout outing on Pine river reporting about 100 fish caught averaging six inches. The group endured long days of fishing with early awakenings and rough travel as they sought good catches and rest after strenuous excursions.
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with showers in Wisconsin. Winds southerly shifting to normal later. Cooling air expected tonight and Saturday, temperatures near the 40s to 50s.
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