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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1922
Page
1
Eastern railroads resume hiring as a peace plan fails, with union leaders acknowledging a surge of new workers. Lackawanna manager notes safety minded turnouts while some strikers seek employment, and Santa Fe shopmen form a new employe association demanding preserved seniority rights amid negotiations.
Ned Allis of Milwaukee defeats Carleton Douglas 2 up in a tight clash. R P Cavanaugh of Milwaukee defeats Irwin Peterson Racine up and 3. Fred Davis Blue Mound beats Walter Lindsay Milwaukee 2 up and 1. Jimmy Bach Milwaukee defeats Al Schalter Jan loup 19 holes. C C Allen Kennsit defeats John Reid Racine 1 up.
A formal protest is filed over Greece declaring autonomy in Asia Minor and Thrace. Allied quarters report the Greek move disrupts regional order as forces consolidate in Thrace and prepare for defense, stressing northwest vulnerabilities and potential strategic shifts.
Associated Press reports Indiana began cleaning up mines for state institutions under guard by 300 state troops as labor response was weak and Chicago workers were considered. Fuel shortages were nearing acute in several states with Wisconsin anthracite exhausted and Michigan institutions facing shutdowns amid a broader pinch on Georgia industries. Governors conference in Indiana outlined plans for distributing coal, with Fuel Office drafts expected to be completed today.
Preliminary injunction obtained by the Soo Line will supplement the restraining order prohibiting picketing. It will be posted at Stevens Point Milwaukee and other Soo Line shop locations where trouble has occurred.
Leaders of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Kingmen protest alleged gunfire and intimidation by railroad guards. They report guards shot at members and used box cars as targets while workers labored on the Louisville & Nashville line. A committee heads to Louisville to probe intimidations and attacks on workers.
A few Lakes steamers were laid up due to fuel shortages with many carriers unable to operate profitably. Vessels shift between ports to seek fuel as bunker coal runs low, and some fleets warn of further layups by week’s end.
Myron T. Herrick U S ambassador to France returns to the United States for a vacation from official duties. The caption notes he is among recent transatlantic returnees and was photographed aboard ship.
Amid tangled reports from Washington Paris and London factions debate German reparations Germany may face a coordinated effort to seize coal and iron mines in the Ruhr while Rhineland autonomy could be set by a French backed commission. Britain urges debt payments to satisfy the United States and stabilize wartime obligations.
Unofficial results from 3 948 precincts show Reed with a slim edge over Tong for the Democratic Senate nomination. Long claims confidence despite a split party. Mayer J. Wallon leads in Oklahoma City for governor, while Betsy Renmomb of Muskogee blocks a female challenger in the second district.
Four unidentified men attacked 42 year old Robert Jonasen an employee at Wilnon Central shops at Burnside in Chicago this morning killing him. Police said the assailants escaped as witnesses reported Jonasen refused to go to work and was then assaulted.
United Yeess reports on a proposed presidential option to seize control of railroads and mines via federal receiverships to restore interstate commerce. It notes authority from the constitution and a Supreme Court ruling, with a plan to act on short notice to operate lines and mines and possibly rebalance unions and wages.
Washington reports that British Chancellor of the Exchequer Sir Robert Hore rejects a mutual cancellation proposal for Allied debts. Administration circles say the plan would complicate the German and Allied finance issues and not aid negotiations for refunding the debt to the United States.
Two witnesses are held in a shooting case as authorities report details. Juan Wilsen identifies the suspect while Mrs Bar and Mrs Qreizhten are connected to the incident. Proceedings aim to determine intent and the right of the rowing.
Washington hearings reveal a six phase probe by the Senate Commerce Committee into gasoline prices. The inquiry examines monopolistic practices, import/export effects, pipeline impacts, supply of gasoline and crude oil, consumption rates, and the 2 cent per gallon price reduction announced by Standard Oil of New Jersey.
The Ku Klux Klan strength in Texas faces a test in the August 26 run-off primary for U S Senator C A Culbersons seat. Open candidate Earle B Mayfield represents the invisible empire while former Gov James E Ferguson opposes the Klan. Mayfield and Ferguson were the top two in the July 22 primary.
A group of suspects is detained after a fatal attack in a neighborhood near Tate's area and Hopayte road. Police report multiple leads, residents describe distress, and authorities urge witnesses to come forward as investigations continue.
A chaotic match report describes late near goals as Lewis and teammates push to overtime. The piece mentions operational fatigue, disputed calls, and a tense crowd as teams seek advantage in a pivotal meeting.
Two federal prisoners have escaped from a jail facility prompting a manhunt. Authorities described the incident as an active escape with inmates at large and security teams coordinating search efforts across the area.
A Madison restraining order involving R. R. is referenced with details scattered and unclear. The fragment cites terms of protection and a court action, with no complete party names or dates readable. Further legible text would be needed to confirm the action, filing date, and exact protection terms.
Residents of a Nova Scotia town mourn the death of a noted telephone inventor. The obituary notes the inventor's groundbreaking work and widespread influence in telecommunications. Details on date and surviving family are not fully legible in the clipping.
Reports from Milwaukee and Madison indicate state and interstate committees are pressed to approve priority orders for immediate coal shipments to keep power plants sewage systems and city services running. Officials seek to avert industrial shutdowns as Wisconsin considers rationing and routing coal to key urban centers.
Washington reports that Republican and Democratic leaders faced a setback as Senator Lenroot of Wisconsin delayed a final vote on the tariff bill. The pause followed requests for unanimous consent to allow changes potentially altering national policy, with talks continuing over committee and funding provisions.
A fragmentary weather note reports on Wisconsin temperatures and Friday forecasts. It references local observations and a dated time indication 14:18, suggesting a short climatology snippet or archival entry from a weather desk.
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