10 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1905
Page
1
A long dispatch from Portsmouth outlines early negotiations between Russia and Japan led by plenipotentiaries. It notes possible terms, approaches to base, and the strategic pressure on Moscow as talks proceed toward agreement or further delay.
Witte warns a settlement hinges on Japan’s response as Washington talks reach a critical stage. Russia expects an answer within hours on whether terms of negotiation will be accepted, with failure risking the conference outcome. Russian plenipotentiaries, including Baran Rosen and Nabokow, proceed amid tense maneuvers as Japanese representatives inch toward clarity on possible concessions.
A Rock Island Golden State Limited derailed near Columbus Junction on August 10. The train left 459 in the ditch one mile from town and was running fast to regain time. Sixty five people were aboard. several are injured and doctors are en route to the scene.
Aug. 3 reports from Milwaukee warn that telegraph operators on the Chicago and North Western and Wisconsin Central lines may strike if wage demands are not met. If no satisfactory response comes, a strike could be declared early next week.
Charles E. Shively of Richmond Indiana the supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias announces that General Lyon of Kansas is appointed to succeed General Carnahan as head of the union rank on a temporary basis.
St PaulMinn Aug 10 There will be no arbitration of the telegraphers strike against the Great Northern railway. The decision was made by General Superintendent Slade after the strike widened, with no immediate settlement in sight.
President Roosevelt to be honored guest in Wilkes-Barre with thousands gathering and police, ambulances, and parade units on site. Delegations greet him at headquarters as uniformed cadets and regiments march, crowds hear speech via large receivers and telephones amid uncertain weather.
Federal crop report from Washington on August 1 shows wheat yield at about 14.3 bushels per acre, with total production near 3.5 million centals, and oats at 90.8 percent condition. Barley and spring rye conditions are also reported, alongside farmers’ ownership shares and ten year averages for context.
Fragmentary note reports a Madison Wisconsin event with references to a secretary of state filing and a person named Johnson once connected to Madison Clover years ago. A person with the same name appeared in Chicago after leaving Madison, suggesting a case of misidentification or mistaken identity.
Western officials report ongoing strike activity with many boilermakers at outerie points joining the action. Most workers at other locations refused to quit on receipt of the order from Ozien to do so.
Rear Admiral Kataoko reports dispatch of one naval squadron to Kamchatka and another to Okhotsk to carry out assigned work at their destinations. In the same item, a quoted dialogue about fashion follows as a light aside with two characters Nell and Belle.
Special report outlines plans for teachers at the Milwaukee convention. President McLenaran and the Wisconsin Teach organization discuss the abioactive presumption and a 66 convention practice to relay work in sections.
Fragmentary wartime note references Russia and a port, mentions financial demands and communications of terms. No clear date or participants fully readable. The text alludes to negotiations and potential acceptance by a governing authority, but specifics are obscured.
A union convention denounces a disgraceful incident damaging the organization’s name and constitution. It urges a strong, conservative course, strict enforcement of by laws, and punishment for violators to restore prestige and protect member welfare amid industrial troubles.
The New Orleans health bulletin notes continued drop in new cases with 298 total to noon today, most infections still in the district south of Canal Street. Officials expect further improvements but caution that daily counts may rise to near last night’s totals.
Thirteen Milwaukee dental graduates challenged the Wisconsin State Board of Dental Examiners denial to grant licenses. They seek mandamus and venue change, naming board members and officials in Dane County court actions. The case argues the denial was improper and calls for the court to compel license issuance.
Milwaukee August 10 A thief used an army of fleas and a fake name George Emmet to infiltrate Luthier Brothers hardware plant. Emmet forged checks totaling 276.25 under Samuel Newman’s treasurer title before vanishing, leaving locals perplexed by the flea tale and scam.
Anthony Fiala and seven expedition members rescued by the Arctic steamer Terra Nova near Honningsvaag Norway after three failed attempts to reach high latitude. One Norwegian seaman died. America wrecked earlier, supplies from Franz Josef land aided survival. relief led by William Zeigler’s secretary Willam A. Schamp and Captain Kjeldsen and crew.
A Perham of the DRT denounces a statement by James J. Hil as misrepresenting orders from superiors. He claims the directive would enslave road workers by binding them to a contract and violating policy, asserting the press misportrayed the issue.
The eleventh national set enerip begins at Wheaton on August with Wheaton club players facing a breezy course. Early scoring favors the favorites as winds aid putts while competitors struggle to find rhythm in the first round.
The Republican ticket for Virginia includes Governor candidate Judge L. J. Lewis of Richmond. Lieutenant Governor W. Plment of Wytheville, George A. Rivercomb as treasurer, Joan Acker Roc guperintendents public instruction Harman, and W. HL Eesbey as secretary of the common sowder Floyd.
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