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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1925
Page
9
Reported in United Press dispatches the Amalgamated Clothing Workers union prepares to arraign members today amid a long running conflict with the United, the American Federation of Labor, and action across Europe. The piece notes arrests and bursts of protest tied to labor unrest and reactions from the garment industry.
Four Fond du Lac boys aged 8 to 12, visiting Oshkosh, wandered away after arrival. They failed to answer roll calls, were found sleeping in the waiting room at 5:26 am, and spent forty cents on coffee and rides before planning to return home.
Byar Griffith formerly of this city died at Racine Friday after noon at 8 00 o clock following a short illness with cancer of the stomach. He was 62 years old. Surviving are his wife two sons Carl and Frank of Chicago one daughter Mrs Olean A racing and three sisters Mrs Ida Miller and Mrs Wm. Sanders of this city. Funeral will be held in Racine Saturday afternoon.
Joseph Stead, a resident born in Winnehara 9 County, died aged about 83. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 PM from his home, with burial in the cemetery. The obituary lists his wife Mrs. One aanelitre and children Mrs Earl Tennine, Rusene Stead, Bilza Brear, William, James, Harry Stead, and others. Services will be conducted by the Modern Weedmen of America.
A boy is guarded following threats of kidnapping by a gang. Police report investigations into the alleged menace and protective measures for the child and his parent or guardian amid the alarming tips.
An old classified notice for Mrs C Nelson a late licensed masseuse offering massage and electric bath services by appointment at 7 Wigh Street Briadena includes a phone contact and line about treatments. The fragmentary text mentions the address and service type with sparse contact details.
Early morning report says My Te Hirschhein was warned by gang members to meet at a lonely spot near the south side railroad tracks for a ransom of 5000 dollars. Police intervened as the meeting failed to occur, with threats of kidnapping and demands repeated.
Association head Duchess Montgomery opened a Wisconsin Limless convention noting streetcars remain vital to public and industry. He outlined financial and operating stresses from rapid transit growth and automobile adoption while advocating integrated transit with buses and rail and stronger newspaper advertising to inform the public.
Chicago report notes a looming reorganization of narcotic units as Col. L. G. Nutt arrives. Federal cleanup curtails supplies driving desperate addicts to seek medical treatment, with dope prices rising from 33 to 100 dollars per ounce as raids increase.
A Danzig official rejects Poland’s demand for separate postboxes in the harbor. He argues no economic reason justifies Polish facilities there and contends the term harbor limits to the port itself, not the entire city, amid League arbitration.
The report details wolf attacks over the past year in Russia, with livestock losses totaling 4,000,000 rubles. Statistics show 52,000 horses and 60,000 cattle were consumed, along with 2,100 other animals. The scene notes the pole station at Tythers as a distant point of reference.
Indianapolis set to host the national dairy exposition October 10 to 17 with an American dairy federation meeting. W F Skinner named seven prominent industry leaders to a committee of arrangements, including Balderston as chairman, to plan the event which will draw 1,800 dairy leaders and feature Frank Lowden presiding.
Three thousand students at a military training camp are being taught strict moral discipline. Regular army officers emphasize service honor and conduct unbecoming an officer. Brigadier General Benjamin A. Poore, camp commandant, issued orders clarifying consequences for obscene language, noting no expulsions reflect strong student ideals.
Four Cunard world cruises offered by Clark Jos feature Westward Around the World in 128 days with prices from £1230 to 2000, South America including Rio and Buenos Aires for 9 days at 650 to 500, Norway and Western Mediterranean trips from 550 to 1300. Rates cover hotels, drives, guides, and fees. Established 30 years in cruise management. New York Times Ride.
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