12 Aug 1926
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1926
Page
1
Five miners trapped in the FieeeS inc mine near Ssiem Kentucky were rescued after more than 352 hours underground. Their families cheered as the crew emerged from darkness and thanked rescuers for their persistence despite long hours without food or rest.
A filed voluntary bankruptcy petition names a distressed material company with reported assets around 128 thousand and liabilities near 609 thousand. Court records indicate the case is centered in Chicago as reported by United Press.
The ruling by Judge William Emerson and two associates invalidates county conventions under a state statute and enjoins Lee County officials from paying salaries of election judges and clerks and other expenses tied to the April 13 primary. The decision, likely to affect primary results, leaves a possible appeal to the state supreme court.
A column discusses Clemenceau and France facing debt settlement under U S pressure, weighing cancellation, future payments, and political ratification hurdles. It notes opposition in the French press and possible impacts on U S France relations and currency policy. It ends with a reminder that the issue continues.
Altered report details goods held by the port collector alleged as smuggled. A Rockefeller relative linked to the affair faced charges of attempting to smuggle items into the country. The incident involved the late William G. Rockefeller estate and a Yale student apprehended Wednesday night.
Paris reports the finance chairman says the Mellon Berenger pact cannot be ratified without seven of the American people. The newspaper notes the nation faces a requirement of 349 votes to obtain the pact.
Deputy sheriffs were on duty at Brant Beach warning swimmers about a dangerous hole in the water. The warning followed drownings reported in the area as officials pledged to pursue penalties for those who failed to warn the public.
Fragmented report notes an appeal from a decision involving Young Rhinelander and a marriage dispute tied to race. It mentions required records and six items, with some reference to a famous case and letters, and that the appeal will not be argued after October 4 with principals possibly absent.
The report notes urgent representations by the American Ambassador to Mexico over a protest related to U S non interference policy. Names include J H Grande and Christie Shewield with several officials from Washington and Los Angeles referenced in the discussions.
Archbishop Leopoldo Ruiz Y. Fiores of Michoacan reported to Mexico City that Catholic priests were executed in Zahuaren Michoacan and other towns, with hundreds feared dead. The Interior Ministry denied knowledge of such events, while further clashes in Acambaro and Trapacato spurred troops to quell disorders and possible further executions.
Earl Dawson pleaded guilty to a sealings case at a restaurant in Freeport Wisconsin and was sent toward reformatory after arrest the previous Tuesday. The report notes Dawson’s involvement in the incident and the associated $42 fine in the plea agreement.
Rhindander Wis, L Roberts of Wautoma elected president of the Wisconsin Circuit Court Clerks association at the annual convention. Other officers named include H A Berize Wausau as vice president J G Voss Elkhorn as secretary and Mrs Hanna McCrae Rhinelander as treasurer. Next year's convention date was set.
A fragmented feature discusses bobbed hair as a formal wear option. A beauty expert notes a possible multiplier effect in appeal and references a 1 million dollar figure in context, while describing variations from shorter to longer bobbed cuts and neck tapering.
The longtime The Milwaukee Sentinel publisher, who led the paper for seventeen years and later headed the National Exchange Bank, died in Pasadena, California after a residence there since 1915. He was a friend of Cyrus H. Curtis of Philadelphia.
The New York state athletic commission in special session recommended granting Jack Dempsey a license to fight Gene Tunney for the world heavyweight title at Yankee Stadium. The action followed reviews and public display by commission members and chairmen as they weighed a defense and terms of the match.
Secretary of the Treasury Mellon departs for Geneva amid talks with European leaders. He was received by officials including Premier Mussolini and spent about a quarter of an hour in meetings before leaving Rome.
Fragment shows scattered phrases about gunfire on grouse moors and hunting activity in Scotland. Text is garbled with misspellings but mentions hunters, score, and engagement across several days. Entities include Scotland and hunters.
The report notes higher than ever industrial production in the first half of the year and strong demand from urban and rural consumers. It highlights bumper agricultural crops except corn oats and hay, a construction boom, rising auto production, and sustained export volumes amid generally stable prices. Small merchants show gains while bank failures rise modestly with 77 institutions reporting deposits.
Private detectives join with servants in a search for a missing gem stash valued at $350,000 taken during a dinner party. The third box linked to the Vander estate remains missing as investigators probe the burglary at Newport.
A longtime resident of the Appleton region dies at a farm home northwest of the city. The obituary notes she lived a long life, with family and local ties mentioned in the report. The article provides sparse details and local context about her passing.
The Associated Press reports two warrants for principals in the Hall Mills case were issued by the state authorities. Judge Cleary did not reveal the names of those sought.
The La Follette Progressive Club of Winnebago County distributes a list endorsing candidates for the September primary. Governor Blaine backs a slate for US Senate, Congress, and state offices, urging Progressives to vote for the hand picked ticket as true Progressives.
Jurors have been chosen to hear a forthcoming grand jury probe. Officials including Judge Quinlan and local authorities prepared for the examination session amid ongoing county matters.
Forecast indicates possible showers this afternoon in the east and south portions with fair weather Friday. Temperatures near 73 degrees with partly cloudy skies and light winds in the region as observed by local officials.
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