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Newspaper

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1908

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Object of Wrath Is Saved in Springfield Riot

National guardsmen numbering about 2,50 men and officers quell a Springfield riot after a negro assault on a white woman. Two whites killed, one colored man lynched, seventy-five injured, and several buildings burned. Troops from Chicago and other cities prevented further bloodshed as mobs looted and set fires surrounding the negro quarter.

National Springfeld Charles Hunter Louis Johnson James Stott ɢArly Cormpanies Bloomington Decatur Peoria Pekin Pontiac Mab Hallman Springfield Deneen Camp Lincoln Snote Johnson Loper Fishman's Chafin Eugene W. Chafin Prohibition Fifth Washington

Electric Inter-Urban Rail Plan Affects Oshkosh Berlin Extension

The sale of Winnebago Ttraction property under foreclosure hints at a new company to control Oshkosh assets with Clement G. Smith as president and J P Pulliam as manager. Berlin extension eyed, lines to Berlin and Green Bay considered, boosting regional electric service and city prestige.

Winnebago Ttraction Company Mmlrestedt Oshkosh Eastern Wisconsin Railway and Light Company Gyhkosh Clement G. Smith Fond du le Company J. P. Pulliam Ile Fond du Tac Osh-F Whinebago Tracetion Company Berlin Smith Ty Balding Imal Aliost Positvely Qebioah Electie Omra Ita Neenal Ostieash Mond du Lane Neenah Mennaha Appleton GiHoe Clade Kaulauna Fond du Lac Company Binelly

Resignation of Miss Mande Duelin Vukes Leet Loitay-New Libracks

Miss Mande Duelin Vukes Leetay New Librack resigns from Ubearian post at Oshitush library landing. Her resignation was accepted at the last library board meeting. Alias Durkan will go to Paso, Texas to take a librarian position at a public institution. Board will not rush to select a successor due to a highly capable current staff.

Miss Mande Duelin Vukes Leet Loitay New Libracks Maul Durlin Oshitush Beard Alias Durkan Paso Tex Lbrary Board Miss Durlin Lirary Ho

Wisconsin Electric Railway Incorporators Form New Co in Madison

The Wisconsin Electric Railway Company of Oshkosh files Articles of Incorporation in Madison. Oliver C. Fuller Fred G. Best and Russell L. Smith of Milwaukee purchase Winnebago Tract ion property at a recent mortgage sale. The new company succeeds the Winnebago Tr iction Company and plans a 360 000 capitalization.

Wisconsin, Electric Railway Company Madison Wisconsin Electria Railway Companuy Oshkush Sutto Oliver C. Fuller Fred G. Best Russell L. Smith Milwaukee Winnebago Wracthon Company Wisconsin Electric Railway Company Winnebago Triction Company R. F Wisconsin Eleetric Hallway Company Wisconsin Drailway Aund Light Company Tbuston Contitues Wien Linachr Uhy Traedon Company Weroperty Rostan Eatiptelud

Another strike threat hits Canadian Pacific railway workers

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers seeks Canadian arbitration as a dispute erupts on the Lake Superior division over alleged wrongful discharge linked to union activity. Twenty more Japanese workers arrived today for local shop labor, while a man heads to Crow's Nest for aviation work.

Asaginated Treas Winniper Mun Trailway Company Brotherhood of Locumive Firemen and Engineers Pointinion Omaiiiae Lake Superior Crow's Nest

Women Led the Rioters in Chicago Riot Scene

Eyewitness accounts describe women active in looting and destruction as crowds surged through downtown Chicago. Police struggled to contain the mob, with reports of broken windows, overturned furniture, and vehicles set ablaze as Mayor tried to disperse the disorder.

Lynching of Charles Hunter Near Madison and Twelfth Streets

A mob in the state capital dragged and murdered Charles Hunter after a shootout with whites. Gunfire wounded two, then a rope choked Hunter to death, with troops arriving as the crowd cheered. Sheriff Werner later cut the rope at 3 30 a m as militia dispersed rioters.

Charles Hunter Twelfth Madison Streets Werner Boye Toters Decatur Deneen Hunter Pekin Peoria Bloomington Abraham Lincoln Stats Capitol

Not Divided by Death Special to Northwestern

Appleton Wis Aug 15 Mr and Mrs Charlies Lapp of Pulcifer near here who last June celebrated the fifty eighth anniversary of their wedding died Monday at the home of their son death claiming Mrs Lapp two hours after her husband had wed into the great beyond The Lapps were among Wisconsin’s oldest residents coming to the state over a half century ago They are survived by three children thirteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren

Northwestern Appleton Wis Charlies Laap Pulcifer Here Lapp Wisconsin

PISTOL SHOT FEVER DREW sergeant AD Dewey

A garbled AP report from Chicago dated August 18 mentions Sergeant W. ad Dewey of the Eleventh cavalry with a score of 329 out of 500 in a morning contest at a fete. The text is fragmentary and details are unclear.

Associated Press Chicago Ill W. Ad. Dewey

Sheldon bids on campaign funds amid prohibition rule

George Roshilden of New York agrees to discuss how money will be raised for a national campaign while publication plans for contributor names face Taft era reform. He notes returning donations due to laws prohibiting corporate funding and outlines the need for agents from business leaders. Estimated campaign costs range from four hundred to five hundred thousand dollars for travel.

Associated Press Chicago Republican National Committee George Roshilden New York Frank U. Wicheack Con Bress Sheldon Taft UP Hill

Oshkosh Postmasters Convening and Church Cornerstone Tap

Oshkosh coverage notes the State Postmasters' convention attendance and St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran church cornerstone tapping. Also mentioned are a Neenah businessman with international reputation, a Portrait Church announcement, Inland Lake regatta, and a Neenah girl’s experiences in California.

Oshkosh St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Cornerstone Bomba Vesseerseeus Vance Neenah Mustean Walning Inland Lake Cans California

Fragmentary remarks on finances and meeting plans at conference

The notes discuss goals to raise at least $200,000 for distributing Mtera cture and other expenses. They mention fans costs over $75,000 for headquarters, lithographs and advertising, plus additional matters to be settled. Chairman Frank Nf. Titchevck plans a conference with western executive committee members Lorley.

Connor Denies Rumors of Dark-Horse Senate Bid

Milwaukee August 1 reports quote W J Connor chairman of the Republican state central committee denying any pursuit of the United States Senate this winter. He states he is not a candidate and dislikes the spread of malicious stories and political speculation. The note mentions visits by Samuel A Conk and planned campaign swings by Stephenson and McGovern with fluctuating rumors about support for Cook or Stephenson.

Milwaukee Wis WJ. Connor Repoublyan State Central Committee Dark Horse United States Samuel A. Conk Lut Mattoni London Stephenson Marinette F. E. McGovern McGovern Club Saltwarts Cook Conk

Mauser Invents New Rifles in Germany

Overndorf Wurtemberg Aug 1 Paul Mauser the aged inventor of the rifle bearing his name has invented a new military rifle whose principal feature is a self loading mechanism. The explanation is furnished by the Associated Press.

Overndorf Wurtemberg Paul Maurer Associated Press

Lipton Trophy Race Opens With 8 Entrants

Chicago's Lipton trophy race begins with eight boats after three yacht entries are excluded for exceeding measurement limits. Eleven of twelve entrants roll to the start though Mockingbird and Tittle Shamrock face uncertainty. Cleveland Yacht Club's contender and Detroit Yacht Club's The Spite are among the notables in the eight boat field.

Associated Press Chicago Tittle Shamrock Detroit Boat Club Cleveland Cleveland Yacht Club la Rita TL Itaven Royal Hamilton Yacht Club Ontario Little Shamrock Meaurer O. G. Achoenwork

Bulletin of Fond du Lac Sold to Haber Printing

The Bulletin property in Fond du Lac Wis was sold today to P B Haber of the Haber Printing Company publishers of The Commonwealth He paid 6500 dollars after settling four mortgages on the property The Bulletin will be continued there as before.

Fond du Lac Wis Bulletin Moralnics P. B. Haber Haber Printing Ecomyrmy Commonewealth Hinder Hell

Daring bandits raid Northern Pacific mail car near Spokane

A trans continental train No 3 on the Northern Pacific was halted near Spokane by two masked robbers who detached the mail car after stopping the engine. They boarded the locomotive and proceeded to rob the mail car within a mile of Yardley while the baggage and express cars were untouched. Amount of booty not disclosed.

Associated Press Spokane Northern Pacific Midwaicheé Otis Trent Yardley Page

Mayville Homecoming Features Unveiling Fountain and School Events

Mayville Wisconsin marks the second day of homecoming with the unveiling of a new fountain in Music School square. A procession of students teachers and the board of education opened ceremonies followed by public activities and contests. An afternoon reunion of former Mayville school students highlighted a three day program alongside a Wisconsin Alloig league baseball clash between Mayville and Fond du Lac.

Milwauker Wis Ayville Tower Rack Mayvill Musia Schook Square Scho

Divorce granted to Mrs Mills in custody case

The district court granted a divorce to Mrs. Jara Mills from Frank Mills on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment and desertion. The couple, married in Baker City on January 4, produced two children. An adjournment also occurred in Katherine Hillard versus Charles M. Wellam as the mother seeks custody. she has since remarried to Frank Adams of Chicago.

Jara Mule Mills California Baker City Ure Katherine Hellard Ove Charles Mwellam Frank Adunis Chicago

Soo Line Faces Court Challenge in Madison Wisconsin

Loms Wanatteh filed a writ of certiorari in Kane county circuit court against the Northern Pacific railroad and the railway commission. The action seeks review of the commission decision allowing Soo Line entry into the city over cross streets and to share some construction and maintenance costs.

Madison Wis Superer Loms Wanatteh Circuit Court Kane County Railway Commission

Wisconsin cadets pass entrance exams for naval academy

Special to The Northwestern from Washington shows the new class of cadets at Annapolis as published by the Navy Department. Wisconsin men admitted include Lawrence P. Hischott John E. Polge Carl A. Galland Frederick W. Grube Earl B. Lerhy Evel R. Morrissey Frank P. Regan Albert Sunnorn and Harold E. Spencer.

Washington, D. C Annipolis Academy Navy Department Wisconsin Lawrence P. Hischott John E. Polge Carl A. Galland Frederick W. Grube Earl BL Lerhy Evel R. Morrissey Frank P. Reagan Albert Sunnorn Harold E. Spencer F. C. Stevens

Mrs Awe Critical Ill After Sudden Deterioration

Mrs Henry Awe of West Draising Street lies critically ill as her condition worsens and all hopes of recovery fade. Her relatives including Jarry and George Awe, who had been away from the city, were summoned to her bedside.

Henry Awe West Dyving Street Dfersone Jiarry George

Vilas Shows Improvement As Colpel Brightens

Special to The Northwtema Wisconsin Aug. 15 reports Colpel continues to show improvement. Maid Hr notes brighter this morning.

Fadivon Wis Colpel Rox

Wisconsin Weather Forecast Sparks Plausible Headlines

A garbled forecast fragment hints at a Wisconsin weather bulletin dated August 15. It references possible rain and temperature notes, with unclear mentions of regional impacts and timing. Named places and agencies are obscured, leaving only context of an upcoming forecast publication.

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