07 Aug 1915
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1915
Page
1
Fighting rages as 23 outlaws are killed near Brownsville. Carranza signals willingness for peace talks while US policy outlines a basis for recognizing a constitutionalist government and pursuing a pan American peace conference with Villa and Zapata still active.
Coroner's jury in Chicago exonerates Miss Margaret Bitner in the inquest into the tragedy where George F. R. Jones killed his wife and her relatives then died by suicide. Evidence shows the affair between Jones and Bitner sparked the events.
Ethel Spurggeon Darnell of Avon Tl files for divorce from James Morrison Darnell known as the marrying parson who is jailed at Leavenworth for Mann Act violation. The suit was filed in Monmouth Illinois on August 7.
In Appleton Wisconsin on August 7 farmers in Outagamie county report rye barley and wheat spoiled as crops stay in shock due to continued rain.
Berlin reports Col. Ginse napp of Cologne Prussia appointed as head of the police department in the conquered city of Warsaw. The name and place indicate administrative changes following wartime control, signaling a restructuring of local law enforcement under military occupation.
Petrograd reports Warsaw evacuated by Russians to spare the city from damage. Russian defense remains active with the Vistula bridges demolished, fortresses and rail hubs evacuated, and German efforts along the Narew and at Novogeorgievsk continuing despite stubborn resistance and captures. The German statement cites progress near Lomza, the Bug, and the Vistula with casualties and prisoners taken.
Paul G Miller professor of romance languages at the University of Wisconsin has accepted the post of commissioner of education for Porto Rico. The appointment is expected immediately and he will sail soon. The salary is 900 per year. Miller previously served in the Spanish American War with the Second Wisconsin volunteers and held various educational roles in Porto Rico and Wisconsin.
Street railway traffic in Holyoke and Ambhemut was completely blocked as two Holyoke Street Railway employees walked out after failed negotiations. Power workers joined the stoppage, while company officials announced a temporary plan to run cars. Commissioner Charles G. Wood of the state board of conciliation and arbitration planned to hold a conference with the parties in Hotvoke today.
The London Morning Post warns Sweden shows latent hostility toward Russia and has mobilized forces in north Sweden amid Finland’s loss. The Times notes the war party waning and neutrality viewed as wisest, while observers caution Sweden could drift into conflict if tensions persist.
Madison August 7 officials announced the nation match team will represent Wisconsin at the national shoot at Black Point near Jacksonville Fla in October. The 15 top enlisteds from Camp Douglas include Verner Shiels Gorman Bailey Rusesi Jengen Gay Longin Luedke Gaartz Ahnert Fank Salim Schwandt and others. 36 highest will meet at Camp Douglas August 16 to 21 for fifth competition.
Appleton Wis Aug 7 official reforms confirm rifle standings misreported by Camp Douglas correspondents. Second Infantry 62009, Third 69085, First 57041 with First in last place. Col R A Richards notes Second shows strong performance and urges credit where due while praising home range life shooting becoming universal.
Rome reports a consistory will be followed by a bishops council where Pope Benedict will name several new cardinals. Archbishops Ireland of St Paul and Monsignor Becraria, private chaplain to King Victor Emmanuel, are named to be added to the college of ordinals.
A compact index item notes Americans perceive war horrors reflecting public reaction to ongoing conflicts and their impact on society and policy.
Joe Cooper was killed in a Des Moines Iowa speedway race when his car jumped the track near the grandstand on lap twenty eight. Mechanic Bouls Piel was badly hurt as the car vaulted twenty feet and landed outside the track. He is said to be a cousin of Earl Cooper and had previously appeared as a professional at Indianapolis.
Frank C. Howard, 1888 Rush Lake native and former Waupun high school principal, died at Green Lake after a short illness. He led Sherwood Forest hotel in Green Lake, later practiced in Milwaukee, and served Ripon as city attorney and school board member. Funeral by Rev. W. C. Sainsbury set for the afternoon.
President Wilson rose early to play golf with Dr Cary T Grayson his naval aide and physician and Prof George Howe of the University of North Carolina his nephew on private links near here before noon He began the third week of his stay at the summer capital with no definite plan for return to Washington but expected to leave next week
The commissioner of banking approves articles of incorporation for the People’s Bank of Omro in Winnebago County with capital of 15,000 dollars. Incorporators listed include W. W. E. Hurlbut W. T. Noble Henry Lefart John H. Baigh and Charles Hubrig.
The German advance southwest of Divinsk is detailed with railway support and French observers noting numbers. Copenhagen reports Hovmo west of Vilas threatened, while Riga near the Rhe, Dvims, may fall to Germany. Greece resists Allied pressure as Bulgaria and Romania weigh on the Balkan balance. Italian submarines strike Kronen, Monte San Michele. six British boats sunk but crews saved. Armies exchange grenades in the Argonne. Sweden reaffirms neutrality as Warsaw residents greet the advancing army.
Menasha citizens and local businessmen push a plan to place the Coup road on the state map from Menasha to Harrison. A petition circulated by Supervisor Frank Kosch has substantial signatures as support grows for state and county aid. Meanwhile city officials await a Supreme Court session ruling tied to a separate case, with plans to purchase W T L H company property if favorable. Local events include a bicycle race on the city triangle and a band concert by the Arions upcoming Monday.
In Louisville Aug 7 Democrats, Republicans and Progressives vie in Kentucky general primary for state offices. Three Democrats seek the gubernatorial post Lieut. Gov. Edward J. McDermott A O Staines and H V McChesney lead the field with McDermott the Louisville favorite. Republicans nominate E P Morrow and Plat F McLaughlin with Fred J Drexler unopposed for the Progressive ticket.
Persistent pressure from elder statesmen leads to the Japanese premier’s inclination to stay in office. The July 20 submission to the emperor of the ministry’s resignation over conduct of March elections signals cabinet tensions. Ministers Kato and Ashiro favor retirement, while talks continue for a cabinet solution with elder statesmen.
The Rochester plant of the American Can company, closed for two years, will be enlarged to four times its present site and reopened. The announcement came from Geneva and suggests a major expansion with enduring implications.
Ambiguous battlefield reports from Warsaw and the Vistula front describe German and Austrian forces threatening a large encirclement of Russian troops. Sweden remains neutral, while Athens resists ceding territory to Bulgaria as Balkan negotiations continue.
Paris dispatch reports the French war office saying last night was quiet on the western front with only grenade engagements near Souchez and Berry and sporadic shelling near Tracy le Val and Hill No. 25. A German reconnaissance near Leintre was dispersed by French fire and the Argonne shows continued fighting with grenades and bombs.
Weather bulletin notes a forecast for Wisconsin tonight with temperature shifts and seeder guidance. General pattern expected to evolve as conditions unfold, signaling cooler spells and potential wind changes across the state.
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