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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1925

Page

5

Mammoth Trust Fund Created by Mrs Stephensons Will

The will appoints Mrs Sarah Stephens as executor and outlines a trust fund of about 100000 dollars for personal property and a $490000 estate valuation. The probate filing notes an act to provide for heirs and legatees including specific bequests to Walter Flume and John Burns, with instructions about residual estate and jewelry.

Mammoth Trust Fund Stephenson Mavina Bley Henao Tani Stephens United Roqtes Monaine Meadk Milionaire Bey Teu Hoeayithy Swahersen Tate

Prohibition Violation Leads to Liquor Possession Charges

An arrest for a violation of the prohibition resulted in additional charges for possessing liquor. Attorney General Ener announced the action, noting the defendants faced supplemental penalties under the law.

Ener

Mourns For Baby Drowns In Well Incident

A tragic report describes a baby drowning in a well near Francis Creek. The infant, unnamed in the readable text, died before being recovered by the husband after assistance arrived. The article conveys sorrow and notes local concern over the accident.

Taxicab Driver Held Up in City Incident

A taxi driver was robbed in a city street incident causing public safety concern. The report mentions a suspect linked to local crime activity and notes police attention at the scene. Details remain unclear due to OCR corruption but authorities emphasize ongoing investigations and driver safety measures.

Montreal Named For Kiwanis Meet Event

Montreal hosts a Kiwanis gathering with participation from clubs across Canada and the United States. The meeting features regional delegates, a national convention tone, and expected attendance from St Paul and Riwania area representatives.

Montreal Kiwanis Meet

Cherry Crop Too Small To Supply Canners

The state department of markets reports a short cherry crop this year due to adverse weather. Early cherries were limited, though of better quality, with shipments going to Alameda and South Dakota. Wisconsin growers earned more money this season. expect many late orders for canned goods.

Avinetta State Department of Markets Traas Alimeada South Dakota Wisconsin Stuemean Bay

Helen Wills Loses to English Woman at Invitation Meet

Helen Wills, longtime U S champion, was defeated by Misa Elzapeth Ryan of England and California in straight sets 6 6 at the Sentricht Invitational. The soggy court conditions persisted from rain, marking a rare loss for Wills since 1928 when she first won the national title.

Associated Preany Sorbright Maisy Melonwits Berkeley Teanis Misa Elzapeth Ryan Elighimd Callforgia Mrs. Mallory Milas Ryan

Trio Held for Statewide Forgery Ring

Tony Skiehe Tom Ganlan Thomas and her husband were arrested for forgery across the northeastern state. They were bound over to Dee John Severse at $2,000 each. Cities including Oshkosh Appleton Waupun Green Bay and others linked to the case.

Isa Tony Skiehe Tom Ganlan Thomas Dee John Severse Felice Oshkosh Appleton Weet Bend Green Tiso

Salaries in Former Day Were Small in Wisconsin

Historians note low public pay in early Wisconsin as budgets limit officers and teachers. Figures show Milwaukee police chiefs earning 2200 yearly, detectives at 800 each, teachers 259 to 850 annually, and clergymen around 600, with engineers earning modest sums and public complaints over underpayment.

Madison—Voat University of Wisconsia John Warthog Warty Glenn Rank i John G. Gregory Ronnin Au Prerte Court Gregory Ways Common Council of Milwaukee Pnifer Bantetante Torea Saint Im Milwaukee SRSO Edward UI. Brodheag Counies Enat Mil- Waukee and Misalatop! Railwiy

Milwaukee Woman in Deep Coma Found Alone in Apartment

Milwaukee police and investigators probe the poisoning of Myrtle Blanchard a divorced woman found unconscious in her Milwaukee apartment after being missing three days. Doctors report nephroremic poisoning. she remains in critical condition at the hospital after friends forced entry.

Milwaukee United Press Milwnukee Patice Myrtle Blanchard

Son Exonerated After Mother's Confession in Blaze Case

United Prose reports Staverts Poing Wle-Investigation into thirty four mysterious fires started within three days of mating BI. Elden born two weeks ago ed today following Elizabeth Elden's confession that she started the blazes. Elden's eldest son had been questioned as flames were found near the house. The fires were once blamed on natural causes. Mrs Elden faces insanity examination. if sane she will be charged, district attorney says after confession.

United Prose Elden Elizabeth Elden Theamily Mra. Eiden

State oil pumps force price down in Watertown and Mitchell

The state opened a retail gasoline sales operation with one filling station each in Watertown and Mitchell. Price to consumers was 27 cents per gallon, three cents below private company prices. The White Eagle Oil Company, operating fifty stations, will seek an injunction. if denied, the case moves to federal court in Sioux Falls.

Wasted Press Teme Dathe State Indus Watertown Mitchel White Eagle Oz Company Supreme Eotny Sioux Falls

Falls Down Stairs Fractures Neck in Neighbor’s Home

A woman fell down a stair at the rear of neighbor Mrs. Samuel Goldman’s house today. She fractured her neck and was taken to St. Nicholas Hospital in serious condition. Attending physicians reported the injury serious.

United Preana Shebasian Samuel Goldman St. Nicholas’ Hospital

Clash in Anglican Church over Provincial Government

General convention in New Orleans next October faces sharp debate between majority and minority reports on proposed constitutional changes. The dispute centers on forming strong provincial bodies and electing bishops within provinces, with concerns over archbishop heads and the impact on missionary work and national oversight.

Associated Pre New York Episcopal Church New Orleans Athets National Council of the Church House of Bishops Twe National Council

Harrisburg notes move to watch Tennessee stockyards

In a cautious briefing the Department of Agriculture orders strict surveillance of all Tennessee stockyards after the hoat and month disease outbreak in Texas prompts tighter controls. Officers will monitor livestock movements and inspect facilities to prevent spread.

Walted Press Harrisburg Tennsylvania Texas

Rights Suit Over Stop Go Signals In Chicago

Three Milwaukee men filed in federal court to restrain Chicago from operating electric stop go traffic signals claiming inventor Kleinsteuber owns the patent. The petition seeks damages and an immediate restraining order. If successful, similar suits may follow in other cities using the signals.

United Chicago Allowaukee Trafic Iing Operaton Frank Comerford Hugo A. Kleinsteuber Thomas E. Kahnes William A. Callahan Milwaukee Kleinsteuber South Side Kileinsteuder, Haynes and Calahaon Comerford Federal Building Chicago Traffic Department National Signal Company Alty

Eskimos to Sing on Radio Tonight

Eskimos from Greenland will broadcast their own jazz style for American amateurs. A radiogram from Zenith Radio Corp confirms a 10 am EST program from Commander E F McDonald of the MacMillan polar expedition. Two Bowdoin and Peary crew Eskimos will appear, one leading a Greenland style symphony and the other performing a skit. Any amateur with a 40 meter set can tune in.

United Press Chicago Greenland H. MH. Boemer Zenith Radio Corporation E. F. McDonald Esquimaux Iris Bowdoin Pear

Arctic radio test reports success from Cape Atholl

United Press dispatch notes the fast test broadcasting human voice from Cape Atholl near the Arctic circle by the MatMlVar party. A National Geographic message confirms success and the preliminary tent test, with a full 40 meter wavelength program planned for 10 p.m. standard time, featuring Eskimo songs and tales.

United Press Féest Donald BR Mas- Mita Radio Enhanlasts

Arctic broadcast reception improves with station cooperation

The text notes efforts to tune in on the low wave span and cooperation among broadcasting stations to improve reception. It mentions northern origins and arctic conversion efforts aimed at making broadcasts heard by anyone who tunes in.

Arctic

Gifts Pile Up for World's Woman’s Temperance Leader

Dr Anna A Gordon of Evanston receives gifts from nations at the international temperance council in Edinburgh. The collection includes an Ireland ship banner pressed wildflowers from Australia crystallized fruit and an African ostrich fan along with a South Africa history and gold mounted temperance banners from Denmark and Finland. The report notes a separate line about women confessing to priests and the men bearing twin fatherhood.

Associated Press Edinburgh Anna A. Gordon Evanston Til Women’s Christan Temperance Union International Temperance Council Ireland Australi Africa South Afria Denmark Finland

Stege Leads Brookhart In Ballot Recount

Washington recount shows Daniel F. Steck Democrat ahead of Senator Smith T. Brookhart by 8 votes after recount of twenty four of the nine counties exclude 1126 contested ballots in federal election results.

United Press Washington, D. C Daniel F. Steck Smith T. Brookhart Loway

Moore resigns from state tax commission to join Pabst in Milwaukee

Joanne Moore chief auditor at the state tax commission resigns to become treasurer of the Pabst corporation in Milwaukee. He will depart the commission once a successor is arranged.

Aegociated Press Madison Moore State Tax Commission Hix Pabst Corporation Milwaukee Commission

Meusel Delivers His Twenty-Second Home Run

Yankee outfielder Rob Meusel hit his twenty second home run of the season in the first inning against the Cleveland Americans as Sherrod Smith started for the Indians. Babe Ruth also singled and scored in the early action.

Associated Press New York Rob Meusel Yankee Cleveland New York Amerisang Sherrod Smith Tabe Ruth Scadl

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