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Newspaper

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1908

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Norman Mack Chronicalled as Western New York Leader

The article traces Norman Mack’s rise from Western New York printer and publican to chairman of the Democratic National Committee. It notes his moves from West Williams, Patgettc to Michigan and Detroit, then to Buffalo where he founded The Sunday Times and later The Daily Times, with active involvement in politics and a 1892 Democratic National Convention delegation. It also mentions a Roosevelt memorial album gifted by New Zealand officials and a silver harbor photograph set.

Norman BE. Mack Democratic National Committee New York State New York Ant West Wiliams Michigan Detreth Inn Chicago Buffalo Sunday Times Feld Daily Times Moxen Delaware

Zeppelins Airship Begins Rhine Valley Flight

The zeppelin sets off from Friedrichshafen at dawn, climbs to 400 feet over Lake Constance, and proceeds along the Rhine toward Constance Mayence and Mannheim. Crowds cheer as it surges northward, with reports of 29-37 mph progress and planned return to Friedrichshafen if possible.

Friedrichshafen Constance Grary Germany Rhine Basie Count Zeppelin Mayence Metz Stuttgart Kent Erret Conny Zeppelin Gradnitz Simmer Eckner Hamburg Easal Dr. Erkner Schaffhausen Associated Press Rixes Rhine Valley Lake Constance Stein Lake of Zell Hohenwiel Napoleon Lake of Constance Mets Strassburg Zeppelin Delgrts Manneheim Mannheim Worms Eppelin

Knights of Columbus Open 26th National Convention in St Louis

More than 1,000 visitors and delegates attended the start of the Knights of Columbus twenty sixth annual national convention in Glennon hall St Louis. The day featured a parade from Forest Park to Archbishop Glennon's residence and a banquet planned by Edward L Hearne to report favorably on a plan to raise half a million dollars for a Catholic university endowment in Washington DC.

Associated Press St. Louis the Knights of Columbus Glennon Hall Forest Park Archbishop Glennon Glennon Edward L. Hear My. Preme Knight Catholic University At Washington 1. C

Free Trade Unpopular Yet Policy Prevails Says Churchill

The International Free Trade congress opened in Lindon with Lord Welby in the chair. Delegates from the United States, France, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Denmark and Italy attended. Winston Churchill argued free trade boosts international relations and Britain's prosperity despite protective trends. American delegate A S Sheppard joined the discussion as suffragists interrupted, then ejected.

Lindon Lord Welby United States France Germany Belgium Holland Denmark Italy Winston Churchilig Winston Churchi Board of Trade Great Britain A. S. Sheppard Churchill

Maine Gets First Call for Republican Speakers

New York Aug. 4 The first state campaign to win consideration by Frank H Hitchcock head of the Republican national committee will be Maine where the election is Sept 15 Ex Gov John J HY Maine member of the national committee and State Chairman Hoyd conferred with Hitchcock today about getting speakers Hitchcock will dine with President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay Friday There is no question the question of Gov Hughes renomination is discussed by political leaders from other states Hitchcock has received calls from both sides but made no statement indicating preference

Associated Press New York Frank H. Hitchcock Republican National Committee Maine John J. HY National Committee Hoyd Hitchcock Oyster Bay Roosevel Hughes Hitchcock Haa

Gas leak test ends with explosion at Winona Gas Co

In Inona Minn on August 4 a young man Anton Pellowski ignited a flame to detect a leak in a gas tank at the Winona Gas Company purifying buildings. A massive explosion set the building ablaze and left the city without light. It may be days before service is restored. A Ladies Benevolent Society benefit whist party is planned at the Oshkosh Yacht Club Thursday at 2 30 pm to raise funds for a new ridewalk at the home.

Inona Minn Aum Anton Pellowski Winona Gas Company Ladies’ Benevolent Society Onhkosh Yacht Club Mome

Pythians Parade Marks Convention Day in Boston

About 8 000 Knights of Pythias and around 600 Pythian Sisters faced the first convention day in Boston. J Sydney Woodworth of Massachusetts Grand Lodge opened sessions with remarks, joined by Governor Cards Guild and Mayor Wibbard. The parade featured the Uniform Rank with nearly 10 000 men marching today.

Agi Press Boston Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters J. Rydney Woodworth Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Govermior Cards Guild Wibbard Oreer Hae

Earthquake Shocks Constantine Algeria Cause Panic

A morning earthquake in Constantine Algeria caused widespread panic and great damage. No deaths reported in the city, but several nearby towns lost lives, with Arabs among the affected residents. Relief efforts underway as authorities assess the extent of the disaster.

Assorlite! Press Constantine Algeria Cnearby

Gas and Electricity Rates Set by Railroad Commission

The Wisconsin railroad rate commission issues standards for gas and electric service. It will test devices annually and set consumer rates at about $2 for a test. Electric energy supply must maintain a constant average voltage within six percent of the minimum value, with a three month grace period before rules take effect.

Madison Wic Elon Systemia’ Hall

Fire Tug Winds Sinks After Elevator Debris Dumped

Fire tug Winds, working overnight to tackle fires from yesterday's elevator blaze in Shitagg, sank in the river under tons of brick falling from a collapsed elevator. Crew member Mernberg jumped overboard. one injured man will recover. Tug valued at 200000 dollars. salvage and repair estimated at 15000 dollars.

Shitagg Tell Mernberg

Netherlands cruiser Gelderland leaves La Guaira

The Gelderland cruiser of the Netherlands departed La Guaira yesterday en route via the port of Apain Prinidad. She did not communicate with the shore and the purpose of her visit remained unknown to local authorities in Caracas Aug 2 and Aug 4 reports.

BusAsocinted Caracas Apain Prinidad Netherlands Gelderland la Quayra

New Money Law Assured Superseded by National System

A New York report notes a July legislative move toward a comprehensive monetary framework. Senators Aldrich Hale and Daniel lead the push, with Representatives Vreeland Overstreet and Padgett aiding, as subcommittees prepare to study revenues and banking reforms for Europe and the United States.

Tha Saraied Vreeland Aldrich Ll Legislatien Aldrich Rhode Island Hale Halne Daniel Virginia Vreeland New York Overstreet Indiana Padgett Tennessee A. P. Andrews Arthur DL. Shelton

Auckland Welcomes Rear Admiral Sperry With Honorable Address

Auckland New Zealand prepares a formal welcome for Rear Admiral Charles S Sperry commander in chief of the American fleet. The address features a British flag theme interwoven with the Stars and Stripes and a border of war ships and bluejackets. The message notes New Zealand as the first British colony to entertain the fleet and honors Sperry for representing the United States at the Hague peace conference.

Auckland N. 4 Charlies S. Sperry New Zealand Hague

Mutual Benefit Deal Aims To Reorganize Oshkosh Fond du Lac Lines

A Milwaukee conference involving Oshkosh Traction, Winnebago Traction, and Eastern Wisconsin Railway and Light discusses a joint reorganization of the Oshkosh Fond du Lac line system. The plan envisions operation under favorable terms by a Milwaukee interests group, with a sale of the Fond du Lac Oshkosh line anticipated and possible extension to Neenah. The move seeks to benefit both roads without full consolidation.

Milwaukee POTN Osl Fond DU Lac Traction Lixes Math—Milwaukee Tasterenta Northwestern Wis Oshkosh Winnebayo Traction Company Wiscang Sn Railway and Light Company Ines Sulwaukee Winnebago . Trection Company Soa Oghe Kont Il Wilvensalm Vailway and Light Company Fond du Lac Naenaky

Fires Raging In Valley Town As 6000 Flee To Safety

An AP despatch describes a rapid, devastating forest fire driving 6000 people from a valley town. Homes, businesses, and mines are evacuated. women and children are sent to Baltimore for safety while crews battle the blaze with backfires, relays, and water. Doomed town faces widespread destruction as flames consume mountainside and river valley.

Ty Associated Press Ty Fernie Une Prom Michel Viaalne Michelia Baltimore Frank Coleman Tleemer

Senator Allison Dies Following Heart Attack

An Associated Press report notes the death of Senator Allison in Dubuque after a heart attack this afternoon. Benatar and colleagues report the loss, detailing the sudden end of a prominent U.S. political figure.

Dubuque Benatar Issociited Press United States Iis

Fond du Lac Team Crippled by Desertions

The Fond du Lac baseball squad suffers key defections as Rand, three players from Bobby List’s Cuba group, bolt before a trip to Wausau. Parish, Reilly, and Stang fined for desertion and late hours, deducted from salaries, fueling immediate search for replacements. Manager Lynch and Wayner Reilly demand new players report at Wausau.

Rand Ree Bobby List Cuba Foun Fond du 7 Agercenden Wapasag Reilly Stang Eatehe Taut Wausau Fond du Lac Lynch Het Parish Wayner Reilly

Guests of Stephenson to visit state park sites

A Marinette special reports a party of gentlemen and their chaperone accompanying Senator Stephenson on a trip to inspect a proposed state park site between Fish Creek and Ephraim, with plans to visit Thunder Mountain region, believed to be Wisconsin’s highest land point. The guests will be hosted by Senator Stephenson during the journey to both locations.

Wis Aus Marinette i Gowwenor Demidsin Mur Atkingon Fish Creek Ephrim Mare Inelle Thunder Dyer Thunder Mountains Thunder Mountain Wisconsin Perky Stephenson

President's guests join Roosevet in Sagamore Hill visit

Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou and Thomas J. Brien ambassador to Tokio were guests of President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill today, arriving in Oyster Bay on August 4. The meeting followed discussions on allied policy and future diplomacy with Japan. Brien noted cordial talks and cordial relations between the United States and Japan.

Associated Prose Oyster Bay Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou Thomas J. J. Brien Tokio Ruoone Sagamnora NW

Marinette Accepts Gift In Landmark Park Donation

Special to The Northwestern reports Milwanker Wisconsin residents learned that the heirs of the late LE Merryman presented in Marinette the deed to land now called Shields Park. The gift, described as a prominent parcel on the city’s main thoroughfare, signals a notable civic act affecting the town’s landscape and future development.

Milwanker Wis Marinette LE. Merryman Van Shield MG City

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