Murder of Oshkosh Alderman by Hampel in Lumber Yard
Alderman Thomas R. Morgan dies after being shot by Fred Hampel, a Morgan Co. worker, in the Oshkosh lumber yard. Hampel surrenders to officers and dies in his cell by suicide, ending a dramatic morning that stunned the city. Eyewitnesses describe the struggle, multiple shots, and swift police action.
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Thomas R. Atorgan
Seventh Ward
Morgan Crannans
Fred Hampel
Morgan
Oshkosh
Fifth Street
Oregon
Sixth Streets
St. Mary’s Hospital
John Bois, & Slusher
Morgan Company
Mr. Morgan
Northwestern
Hampel
Oregon Street
Doherty brothers among 77 entrants at Newport lawn tournament
The 23rd National Lawn Tennis Association event opened at Newport with 77 players, including the Doherty brothers. Ward and Ware led the doubles, defeating Collins and Waldner 6-3 3-3, then Cullins and Wardner beat Ward and Ware 6-3 6-4 7-5 in a tense early round.
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Associated Preas
Newport
Aus
Doherty Brothers
Nal Fensis Association
Westin
Wooly B Weird
Clothier
Beals Wright
Ward
Ware
Ond
Calgas
Wardner
West
Catlins
Waldner
Collins
Polity
Cullins
Ehium- Pou
Destroyers Injured in Maneuvers Off Oyster Bay
News from Oyster Bay New York August 18 reports torpedo boat destroyer Kotiila missing after yesterday’s maneuvers. Three destroyers were injured but deemed seaworthy Admiral Dewey ordered the squadron to New York for repairs and did not proceed to the yard. President Roosevelt passed the day quietly at Sagamore Hill and declined a royal yacht invitation to the Thursday race. Secretary Moody will attend with Miss Alice Roosevelt and a few friends aboard the Mayflower tomorrow.
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Oyster Bay
L. I
Kotiila
Admiral Dewey
New York Navy
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Thoeryday
Erin
Alice Roosevelt
Moody
Dewer
New Tork
Chamberlain's Tax Plan in London Statement
Colonial Secretary Irving quotes a short definite fiscal proposal reply stating no tax on raw materials like whale production and no increase to food taxes. He argues for mutual preference with colonial foes and bargaining terms with foreign competitors. The note says no reform demands higher food taxation.
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London
Irving
Loliows
Kaiser Asks More Soldiers In Permanent Military Expansion
Berlin dispatch reports the German government under the emperor plans a permanent increase of about 4600 troops across two army corps. The move aims to bolster defenses amid European tensions, with emphasis on ready reserves and extended service while finances are weighed.
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Presas
Berlin
Tre Ney
Gerimany
Tifa
Steamer Makes Fast Run From Ferman and Cherborne
The North German steamer Kaleer Wilarim JT set a fresh short course record covering 14 miles at high speed. It carried cargo from Ferman Boothampton and Cherborne in a 1 hour and Wo minutes voyage, averaging GNM knots.
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Ascoriated Presa
New Jack
Aus
Amaons
Pases
Charlee
George Weetinghoute
Usonrieh Conreid
Metropoliien
California honors men who saved union parade awe inspires crowds
San Francisco hosts a grand parade honoring Union savers with military units from the state and nation. Majestic processions showcase regular and state troops, naval and river services, and veterans as crowds line streets and banners fly. Grand Marshal Col J B Fuller leads the march with staff. Governor George Ston and other officials ride in carriages. The event emphasizes unity and historical memory among veterans and citizens.
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San Francisco
Cal
Rivie
J.B. Fuller
W. Edechief
TJ. F
Celtis
Gi Rallers
Datealione
United States Lines
J.P. Morton
Eel
T. C. Woodie
Amd
Wes Mane
California Nacional Guard
Aruiler
Cnet
Signal Corps
Jhudla, Ailitiry
Oo. Pardes
Pwolumns
Dica Eline
Ger
California
George Stone
Ann
Arthur Commanding
Justice Beatty
Califoria
In & Schmitz
San Frap- Wenderson
FE Sizte
ciWar
Charles
Giatinn
Ent
jRoik
Vanares
Costs Rise as Living Conditions Affect Wages and Prices
A garbled report notes higher grocery and living costs push wage demands upward. It mentions unions and employers debating fair standards and negotiations toward a new living cost benchmark. The piece hints at broader economic strain and potential wage adjustments amid inflation.
Walking Delegate on Trial in Extortion Case
Samet J. Parks walking delegate of the phruectiniths and bridgemen's Union faces extortion charges in a four indictment case. The central allegation claims he extorted $200 from Hoboken contractor Joseph Dienty to call off a strike and halt pay proceedings against Meaty Yorime. Trial before Recorder Golf begins, with a two day jury selection.
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Parks
New York
Samet J. Parka
Phruectiniths
Bridgemen
Lefore Recorder Golf
Joseph Dienty
Hoboken
Detroit Murder Mystery
The disemboweled body of a boy about twelve was found wedged between two molding boxes in a rear lot behind a stove works. Hands tied behind him, he had been hanged. pockets undisturbed. Police work to identify the body.
Corn Crop in Danger From Frost Threat in Wisconsin
A special bulletin from Madison Wisconsin and the Weather Bureau reports warn that a white frost within ten days could wipe out the fall corn crop in Wisconsin. Warmer September weather is needed to mature corn as conditions run unusually cool in the northern corn belt.
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Henry Lous
Wisconsin Farmera
Laree
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
State Board of Agriculture
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountains
Mississippi
Ghia Valley
Texas
Florida
Oklahoma
South Pacific Coast
California
Corn
Kansas
Nebraska Town
Missouri
Illinois
Ohio Valley
Dakotas
Minnesota
Pacific Coast
Neenah police probe nuisance fence and theft case
National and local figures in Menasha and Neenah face a sprawling inquiry. A prominent saloon keeper is eyed amid a watch theft linked to a resort raid. Rev A H Leonard’s church tenure tops a meeting agenda as community plans a potential replacement. Died Nicholas Warner, 47, leaves wife and children with funeral at St Marks Church. William Larsen of Neenah faces a serious charge after a complaint filed with Justice Wilkie.
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Seenth-Menasha
Wis
Stalen Frou
Neenah
Maxwell
Oshkech
Ymour
Dt Ts de
Ratna
Maxael
Shiech
Cmatecational Church of
Menasha
A. H. Leonard
Ma Leonard
Europe
Tohdy
Nicholas Warner
Ana Pwest
Ipsha
Nerey
Whyam DeKelver
Ranard Hens
Ota
Fla. Wilkie
Christensen ter town warrant tale unclear
The readable fragment mentions an ABS relation in law and a warrant issue but lacks concrete names places or dates to form a complete news item.
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Christensenter Town
Kansas River Levels Fall Near Kansas City
The Kansas River dropped about five inches overnight at Kansas City and a rise is expected later. Bridges including the Kansas Avenue and Belt Line remain safe though current is swift. Upstream at Lawrence and Topeka the river continues to rise. Smoky Hill at Abilene dropped six inches. streetcar traffic resumes along the river as North Topeka returns to business.
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Kansas City
Mes
Oridge
Kansas Avenue
Stock Yards
Lawrence
Topeka
Smoky Hill
Abilene
Lopera Topeka
Kan
Iter
Wamesa
Manhattan
North Topeka
Burglary at Atlas Paper Office and Local notices
Burglars broke into the Atlas Paper company office Sunday night. only about sixty cents found. Obituary notes: Amos Werner, 82, former Outagamie county treasurer, dies after three year decline and will be buried Thursday in Cicero. Notices: Fox River valley power rates to be half their normal draw from Lake Winnebago. a grandfather’s Bavarian legacy mentioned. local region recollections and company warnings included.
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Aprleton
Wis
Atlas Paper Company
Afaithias Werner
Outagamie County
Fox River Valley
Neenah and Menasha Ter Power Company
Lake Winnebase
Turers
Tragic Death by Strychnine on Train Outbound from Chicago
A man died at the city hospital after ingesting strychnine aboard a train from Chicago. His pockets held a bottle of various poisons with labels from Paducah. He spoke before dying that he was tired of life and had no private affairs to hide. He boarded the train in Chicago.
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Hampel
M. E Barnett
de FM. Conley
J. C. Nores
Justice of the Peace
F. A. Keernrr
George Overien
D. FE. McDoseld
J. V. Maiva
L. K. Irensen
J.C. Vosx
Oscar Spaldin
Spixts & McDonald
Ryth
Ace
Froelich
Aleo
Iliver Mexer
Tae
Wealee
Rian
Nia Winnan
Et. Louis
City Hospital
Chicago
Faducah
Cloudburst in Tennessee Flares Across Greenville Area
Associated Press reports heavy floods sweeping from Greenville to Morrissoss, washing through Burristown and Greenville. Highamt water plants flooded and power outages affected several stores. Seven year old and another person drowned while crossing a swollen creek.
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Associated Press
Greenvile
Tent
Greenville
Morrissoss
Burristown
Aia
Local feud over race pacing at the Athearn hotel dispute
Rev Daly notes the Inse of Crescent chainjess from the Hol litter-Amos office as Alferman Leach calls for a halt to the pro-Tord race between his beat and H C Deman. He offers to arrange a pace and warns there is no joke about the topic. A consultation at the lock on Wednesday morning at the Athearn hotel would set terms satisfactory to all parties.
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John Marsan
Hampei
Diergan
Hamper
E. &. Rich Qi
Hampel
Reed
Sir. Moerean
John Morgan
Mr. Rowlands
Rowlands
Mrr
Merzan
Dar Wai
Uen
J. Daly
Inse of & Crescent
Hollitter-Amos Company
Mondax
Alferman Elmer Leach
Ubal
H.C. Deman
Josh
Alu
Dotorn
Athearn
Seth
Will Pass Finance Bill Senate Hopeful Tone in Washington
Senator Spooner traveled from New York to Washington to discuss currency legislation due before Congress. He claimed no urgent issues but noted minor matters guiding the timing. Aldrich’s home circle has talked but no firm conclusions have emerged. Antigo to establish free city delivery on November 1 with three carriers and fourteen letter boxes.
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Washington, D. C
Spooner
Washington
New York
Dements
Aldrich
Antigo
Wisconsin
Wealthy Chicago man vanishes after making will
William Fries a retired contractor, living at 239 North Franklin street, disappeared after drawing a will. Detective Sergeant Michael Hoff man was asked to start a search as relatives say he spoke of death and had money with him. His brother William Fries, assistant treasurer of Assets Realization, held the will and papers.
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Chicago
Waximiliam Fries
Michael Hoffman
Detective Bureau
Fries
North
Franklin Street
Ashland
Jis
Wiliam Fries
Assets Realization Company
Washington
Oshkoezh Merchants Plan Widespread Business Closures
The annual outing of the Retail Grocers and Merchants Association prompts most Oshkoezh shops to close, including clothing, tailoring, jewelers, house furnishing, hardware, grocers, meat dealers, barbers, and more, with exceptions for shoe dealers and some dry goods firms.
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Ity
Oshkoezh
Tamorres
Wil
Disaster investigation unfolds after fatal Philadelphia park blast
Officials probe a deadly accident at a Philadelphia baseball park causing multiple fatalities and injuries. The incident, described as a disaster, prompted emergency response and ongoing inquiries into its cause and responsible parties.
Judge Bidwell Killed in Idaho Pageant Verdict
A Central Idaho event ends in tragedy with Judge Bidwell killed. The report names Tenvonsnith as a preacher from the Methodist branch and notes the gathering involved clerks and local clergy amid the chaos.
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Hope
Idaho
Hneo
K Tenvonsnith
Pied
Thareb
Weather Forecast Indications Show Warm Front Potential
Fragmentary forecast notes imply a warm trend with 14 indicators and southwest winds. The brief hints at tonight into Wednesday suggest changing temperatures and possible precipitation in the region.
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Iiste
Emsplosas
Dalaing
Wikele
Haaga Minelf
Celme Wits
Emme
Morgin Company
Frederick Hampel
Long
Rege Street
Rowlends
Ms. Morgan
Kesher
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Maryan
Rowlanme
F Grag
Castell
Thomas Morgan Coy
Fitapatrick and
McCusker
Fitzpatrick
Newsepa Pel
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Newpaurt
Veaterdus
Saegemore Mgi
Navy Yard
Chamberlain
Kaiser
Valere Wilhelm
UNION
John O. Black
General Breware
Grand Army of the Republic
Nelson A. Miles
Black
Miles
Vad
Inemease Pleerdy
Rae Bern
Talecs
Adewadle
Tamarchet Othe Semintry
Aduster
Crivaga Association Lantends
Ole
Fox River Valley Welding & Crain
Neenah Saloon
Kreevee—Developmenta
Thoseas
MM. Moilgan
Kansas River
De&p
Appleton
Hroken Info
Sulcide
Tennessee
Wiscopsia
Oxikoale
Exerciaca
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