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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1908

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Political conference opens at Fairview with Bryan visitor

Robert E. Coughlin of Paola Kansas told candidate Bryan that Democratic chances in Kansas grow brighter daily and Kansas would be in the Democratic column next November. Eugene W. Chaffin of Chicago Prohibition candidate for president called, but left stating the visit was courtesy as the Bryan party departed.

Aasociated Press Fairview Lincoln Aug Robert E. Coughlin Paola Kas Bryan Kansas Eugene W. Chaffin Chicago Chaffin

Receivers Take Hold in Pillsbury Washburn Reorganization

Stockholders petitioned the federal court for receivers to direct Pillsbury Washburn Flour Mills. The court named C. S. Pillsbury, Loring, and A. C. Cobb as receivers with bond set at 50000. Company assets exceed 15000000 with a $36000000 indebtedness, aims to protect labor and maintain operations during reorganization.

Pillsbury Washburn Flour Mills We Federal Comet Minneapolis Associated Press Minn Aug Pillsbury-Washburn Flour Mills Company Federal District Court C. S. Pillsbury Jose Charles A. Fillsbury Loring Northwestern Consolidated Mining Company A. C. Cobb Northwestern National Bank First National Bank Swedish-American National Bank of Minneapolis Second National Bank of St. Paul J. 5 Pillsbury

Canadian Pacific Strike Rages as 20 Steamfitters Walk Out

Winnipeg dispatch reports 20 steamfitters left the Angus Canadian Pacific Railway shops at noon. Fifty more non union workers were hired at Winnipeg shops. CP says housing and feeding for 1,000 in yards arranged. Company expects only temporary inconvenience. unions vow a finish fight. Special police guard key points across the system while picketing continues.

Associated Press Winnipeg Montreal Angus Canadian Pacife Man Canadian Pacific Railway Ti Ia Weat

Armenian Patriarch Orme Pian Is Guarded Home

Constantinople Anglican Bishop Orme Pian, former Armenian patriarch, was arrested yesterday on charges of maladministration and returned to his residence today under guard by police and protection of the union committee. The committee’s restraint in this and other cases is a subject of discussion.

Constantinople Ang Ormepian Committee On Union

Oshkosh Regatta Opens With 100 Mile Cabin Cruiser Race

The Oshkosh Yacht Club launches the 100 mile E. H. Fardney perpetual cup race on Lake Winnebago as part of a multi day program through next Wednesday. Class A to Class C entries from Neenah Nodaway Pistakee and Geneva clubs, with several boats damaged or capsized earlier, may affect participation.

Lake Winnebago I. L Oshkosh Lake Genevil Minnetonka Prunonia Delevan Jack Kohl Kohl Virginia Base Minnetonka Commodore Bray Louis Lchriber Col Stony Beach Louis Lorimer Pistakee Lake Cmmittee Lake Butte Des Morts Oshkosh Yacht Club Eliss C Butte Des Morts Fact Club Kathryn Orelock Phil. H. Sawyer Wiliam M. Bray Henrietta Atheran Greting Boewekamp Pioneer Kruegers Aderyn Davis Neenah Beonging W. L. Davis W. H J. H. Krueger Edward W. Paine C. W George Everhart L. Frank Gates H. Guenther Samuel Lopez W. F H. Kratach Power

Gibbons Visits the Pope in Rome

Cardinal Gibbons shows improved health and travels to the Vatican to meet the pope who congratulates him on his recovery. The brief dispatch notes his Aug 8 visit and the cordial exchange with the pontiff.

Associated Press Rome Cardinal Gibbons Vatican

Bitter Fight Opens in Illinois Direct Primary Battle

Chicago August primary marks the first state wide direct nomination with four parties voting. Republicans name four candidates for U S senator and two for governor with a fierce contest between Charles S. Deneen and Richard Yates. Democrats list seven governor hopefuls led by Pattison Stevenson McGoorty Lewis and Monroe, while Prohibition and Socialist candidates are Sheen and Brower. Voter marking rules and long ballots slow results, expected late Sunday.

Associated Press Chicago Jil Linus United States Wisconsin Albert J. Hopkins William J. Moran Hopkins William G. Webster George Jo. Foss Tenth Lawrence B. Stringer Lincoln Addison Blakely Chitagoe Charles S. Deneen Richard Yates Deneen Douglas Pattison Freeport Adlai &. Stevenson Bloomington John P. McGoorty James Hamilton Lewis Charles F. Gunther James Q Illinois Becaus Yates Oon

Political clashes hint at party divisions

The text notes governor involvement and close contests among Hope kins Fass and Mason, with the Democratic party active in several energetic contests. It compares these fights to the Republican battles, which though numerous, were not as bitter.

Hopekins Fass Mason

Underground telephone link opens between Chicago and Kenotin

The second line in the under ground system between Milusikee and Chicka, built at a cost exceeding 1 million dollars, was officially opened for business linking Chicago and Kenotin, with Associated content noting the milestone.

Associated Less Chicago St. Ade Milusikee Chicka Orday Kenotin

Death of J R Sibert at Omro Wisconsin

Obituary notes John R Sibert aged about eighty five dies at Omro Wisconsin in late July or August armist. Funeral services set for Sunday afternoon at three led by Rev Z C Merhimn. Remains to be taken to New London for burial. Sibert born Mercer County Pennsylvania November 1823. He moved to Wisconsin in 1849 and father of four children Wilbur J Nickel and Mrs Sarah Mere of Oshkosh and Elmis Nickel of Oshkosh plus two other sons and two brothers reside in New London. He was a veteran and member of Henry Turper post G A R and later Sheridan post in Oshkosh.

Omra Wis Ginra John RK. Sibert Orlock Hance Tev Z. C. Merhimn New London Hurtal Mr. Nickel Mercer County Wisconsin Flo Wilbun J. Nickel Sarah Mere Oreo Emis Nickel Oshkeeh Thomas C Teak Ti Henry Turper G. A. RR New Sonday Oshkosh Bheridan Post Oiire Rex A. W. Livingston Thomas Sullivan A. le Grand Trantist Old Trienets Pella W. M. Dill North Dakota A. W. Vallard Ly Hive Thunder Ironwood Mich Comet Butte Des Morte Albatross George M. Brooks Brandon Fire Department Kraenhagen Teander Choate Gerands Darred Thrall Louisiaana Ida Tenant Knuze Detroit Mamie Isradieh Miller And Mra George Bradish Puyallup Wash Lottie Price Willams Libbie Price Turner Fann Marty Lasher

Mack to Lincoln for Democratic campaign conference

An important conference in Lincoln Nebraska will discuss adopting a menbers outline of campaign strategy. Norman F Mack chairman of the Democratic national committee will attend after a Monday meeting of subcommittee heads in Chicaro Illinois. Francis Bryan will receive the prepared plan.

Associated Press Chicaro Wic Nom J. Bryan Norman F. Mack Democratic National Committee Lincoln Neb Mack Bryan

Senator Allison Buried In Simple Funeral Rites

The death of Senator Allison prompted private services at his home church and a restrained funeral in Des Moines. Distinguished visitors attended as flags drooped, crepe hung from businesses, and funeral honors included a black and white trolley pall. The grave rests in Linwood Cemetery beside a modest marker, with a final tribute paid by family and select friends.

Nuuque Wiliam Corinthians Westminster Perth Lusingas Aliana Loyal Legion Thas Ely Congress Committee Vicw Fulrhbanks Cusaren Dex Moines Cunning Les Moines Allison Wrashington Alison Linwood Cemetery David BH. Jienderson

Local nominating parade for Bryan set August 12

The local committee will spend no more than 500 to notify Wilars J. Bryan of his nomination on August 12. Mayor W F Brown chairs the committee and has kept expenses tight. The parade will include two bands, a police platoon, and a mounted escort for Bryan and Kern, with no marching clubs included.

Associated Press Linenin Aug Wilars J. Bryan WF. W.brown Smouit Rongiet Two Hands W. Hryan J. W. Kern

Japanese Arrests for Illegal Entry Across Border

Three Japanese men were arrested at Delmar by immigration officers for illegally entering the United States. They were landed by the Curacao at Ensenada and traveled to Tijuana before crossing the line into California.

Asy Presa San Diego Cal Delmar United States Curacao Ensenada California Tijuana

Fire Threat to Big Trees Near Calaveras County

A large fire endangered the south grove of the Calaveras redwoods in Calaveras County near Camp Union Construction Company ten miles east of Angels. Firefighters battled the blaze that night along the middle fork of the Stanislaus River with a substantial force aiding efforts.

Frese Stockton Cal Calavenes Calavaras Union Construction Company Angela

Franchise valued only for public assets at Nee ansch

Testimony before the board of review argues the Northwestern gas franchise is worth little unless its utility can be shown. Valuations on physical property are reported at 37000 to 45000 dollars with owners citing low value. City officials contemplate adjustments and hearings on valuation as WKhnberry Clark representatives prepare to present figures.

Anedal Neenah Board of Review Yesteriay Neemubhak Menisha Gageomiyeuny Amt Meniedha Ascrssers Mr. Beg Wkhnberry- Clark Company Penn of Board of Public Works Rasmussorn & Sone Ashbash AL W. Jorgerigon Soanon Jorgenson Hla W. Nelson Ecards Tope Bundiy Police and Health Committee Church Street

Taft Sees Fine Horses At Greenbrier County Show

Taft visits White Sulphur Springs to view the Greenbrier County horse show. He will inspect all classes of horses from two until six, including trotting and running races and a practice ride by General Watson, with Senator Scott of the state Republican committee in attendance.

Associated Press White Sulphur Springs Green Eriar County Taft Green Ortar County Watson Senator Scott Republican National Committee

Metropolitan Opera Plans National Opera Club Movement

Carlsbad conference adopts plan to use the Metropolitan Opera of New York as the center of a national movement to extend opera across the United States. A league of Metropolitan Opera clubs will promote study and performance, supply resources, and foster local choirs and productions.

Metropolitan Opera OF New York United States Carlsbad National League of Opera Clubs Associated Press Austria Messrs. Gulti-Cusazza Dippel Kahn Metropolitan Opera New York City Vng National League of Metropolitam Opera Apers Activa Ife

Ore Handlers Strike Hits Great Northern Docks

Special to The Northwest and Superior reports ore handlers at Allone refuse increases from 1.7 to 2 dollars per day. The day crew walks out at noon and the night crew follows after being denied raises. Docks operations halt threatening a regional ore transport tie up if the strike sustains.

Great Northern Ore Docks Alluges Superior Wie Allone Great Northern Allones

Negro Kills White Man Over Watch Chain Dispute

In Corel Minnesota an African American man Joseph W Kneece aged 45 shot and killed White man Nelson, 35, after a dispute over a watch chain taken from Kneece's trunk. Kneece says Nelson attacked with an axe and he shot in self defense.

Associa Corel Minn Josep W . Kueece Ming Thia Place Wile Nelson Kneece Kneeee Nelsom

Eagles claim 1800 aeries with 212000 members

Seattle reports Fraternal Order of Eagles grand secretary Conrad F H Mann of Kansas City announced there are 1800 local aeries and a total membership of 212000 across the order.

Associated Press Seattle Wash Convrad FH. Mann Kansas City Order of Eagles

Colonel Vilas in deteriorating condition. refuses food

Colonel William F. Vilas remains without improvement in Madison on August 8. He refused to eat breakfast this morning, and his condition shows no change.

Madison Wic Wiliam F. Vilas

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