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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

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Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1921

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Pigeon Delivers Urgent Message Spark Relief Chase

A carrier pigeon arriving in New York from the Hoodoo mountains carried a call to action to find Dr. Edmund Heller, triggering a relief expedition. The message described a 2000 mile flight from Yellowstone wilderness to Broadway and urged provisions, pack horses, and immediate pursuit.

Nn Betlechive Hotel New York City New York Desola Broadway Edmund Heller Col Thextora Roosevelt Heller Yellowstone Columbus Circle Singer Xedi Frost Wapexi Ranch Cody Tellowstone Park Big Hooda Mountains

Brumfield sane says alienist hanks for home

Dr William A House, Portland alienist, testifies Brumfield sane after examining him for sanity. Brumfield accused of murdering Dennis Russell, alleged to have mutilated the body to resemble his own and collect life insurance. He seeks return to Roseburg to see his wife and boss as police keep him in jail.

United Press Ore Willim A. House Portland R. M. Brumfield Brumfield Dennis Russell Roseburg Cel

Holland Urged to Surrender Ex Kaiser in War Trials

In Leaden, Horatio Boumler, an independent MP, urged Holland to surrender the former German emperor. He linked the Leipzic war-crimes trials to Britain's ability to act, warning that if Holland refused and Britain could not respond, the government should yield to sterner measures. Sir Ernest Pollock defended German court punishments as suitable by German standards, noting the Leipzic trials as a historic first.

Associated Press Leoden Holland House of Commons Horatio Boumler Leipzic Bottomier Holand Ernest Pollock Ernest

Dail Eireann Fails To Reach Peace Negotiation Subject

The Dail Eireann meets to review reports from ministers of a republican cabinet. Arthur Griffith announced no progress on the peace negotiation topic before Saturday. No session is planned for tomorrow as subcommittees will hold meetings.

Dail Eireann Associated Press Arthur Griffith Dail

New Judge Appointed in Barron County

Sefewe Governor Maine has appointed Pred & Kinsler to the municipal bench of Barron county. Charles A. Taylor, the former judge, reverts to special service.

Associated Frere

Rickard Quizzed On Fight Films In Chicago Case

Federal agents questioned Tea Bickhart promoter of the Dempsey Carpentier fight about bringing fight films from New York to Chicago. Rickard, fined previously for transporting film reels to New York for display to wounded soldiers, faced possible arrest as officials pursue charges.

Associated Press Ceieman Department of Justice Tea Bickhart New York Chreazo Cat. Tobs.v. Chenmn United States Xald Rickard My Government Hospital Hickard New Jersey Rickard

Burns Named Director of Investigation Bureau

Attorney General Dougherty announces William J Burns will replace William Flynn as director of the Bureau of Investigation. Burns resigns from Burns Detective Agency to devote full time to service. Reorganization aims at higher efficiency and strong cooperation with police and law enforcement nationwide and worldwide.

William J. Flynn Dougherty Associated Wiliam J. Burns Bureau of Investigation of the Departemene of Justice Daugherty Burns Wiliam J. Fisnn Aean Iion Burns Detective Agency Washington Department of Justice

DA and Obenchain to pool efforts in Kennedy midnight murder

Los Angeles district attorney's office proposes collaboration with Ralph R Obenchain defense counsel and his investigators to develop the facts of the Beverly Glen Kennedy midnight murder case. Malcolm McLaren chief investigator stated the offer and involvement, while Obenchain's decision remains unclear.

United Prem Los Angeles District Attorney's Office Kennedy Ralph R. Obenchain Obenchain Beverly Glen Young Kennedy Malcolm McLaren McLaren Thomas Lee Woolwine Hil

Father turns over money amid theft suspicions

United Press reports 73 year old Dr George C Dorse of Denver, father of an Internatonal Trust Co teller missing since the earlier day, handed authorities 2900 in ten dollar bills and said he would not keep the money if its ownership could not be proven. The son is believed to have taken funds, with Morse’s accounts showing a large bank shortage.

United Press Los Angeles Geerge C. Dorse Internatonal Trust Compa Denver Morse

House Commerce Panel Backs Rail Refund Bill

A favorable report on the administration railway refunding bill was ordered today by the House commerce committee. Republicans plan to move the measure early next week. A committee amendment states that the act shall not affect proposed government relief for farmers.

Associated Freseo Washington House

Bodies Found in City Edges Sparks Mystery

Unclear report describes two bodies found near the outskirts of the city with scattered, damaged clues. An unidentified man about 8 years old was found in bushes, while a second body identified as Guisenpe Sparminto, 37, is linked to an address on Sebed Crom Mill Creek.

Guisenpe Sparminto

Confessed killer of Wisconsin farmer near Mosinee

Jake Kametka, a hermit, confessed to shooting Carl Wenzner near Mosinee Wisconsin. Kametka said he fired buckshot through a window while Wenzner read a newspaper, aiming from the sill after a quarrel over a disputed farm share. Neighbors noted Kametka's recent disputes and a missing mower and horses tied to the scene.

United Press Wapsau Carl Wenzner Swabeler Mowinee Wis Jake Kametka Fred Schroeder Grome Liecht Kafierka Wenzauer Sherif Schroeder Hametka Renzauer Kafnetka Wentzauer Kafnetka Farm Ramnetkt Quarrel Kxons Wengauer Stanley Wolsex

Nude Woman Rescued From Rowboat After Harrowing Ordeal

Emma Kure recounts being dragged from a barge by Charter Kloni, her husband’s friend, before leaping into the water. She swam for an hour and found a rowboat, where police officer Dan Talbot aided her shivering rescue. Kloni was arrested.

Br United Press New York Fred Lawson Kulton Fred Bayonne Emma Kure Charter Kloni Kloni

Porch collapse injures eight girls in Ripon

An eighth girl and a child died after a porch spanning from E. E. ith’s apartment collapsed fifteen feet onto a sidewalk near the Ripon steam laundry. Helen Davison, 12, rushed to Fond du Lac hospital, and other girls at a club were trapped as the porch gave way without warning.

Ripon United Presa Serort Perch E. E. Ith Helen Davison Dasghter P.L Davison Fond du Lac Hospital Condit Trious Warninz

Series of Reverses for Law Violations

Spracio, in civ a court welay met a series of re verses for new violations. Judge M F etna fined him S10 and ceets for Sing the Severson law, $25 and: ross for reek driving, $25 and costs ToraiT ne contented xeapers, and bound im over % municipal court for trial on a charge of being an accessory of two others in the thet: of an automomie. When police arrested Sprage in his home they found a 20 gallon stil. 2 gallons of Tavenshine and 775 galions of mash.

Br J Spracio Civa Welay M Fetna Ross Reek Sprage

Howe presses tax bill in Congress debate

In Washington, Howe continues discussion on the tax bill as Townsend and others debate. A disarmament conference design bill carrying 200 million for expenses and an open session Harrison amendment are expected to be called. Finance committee holds Graham bill hearings to ban American war supplies amid tremor of policy shifts.

Howe Least Townsend Good

Woman in Disarmament Delegation Sparks Debate

Mia Alice Robertson of Oklahoma challenged leaders in Washington to show a competent woman for the disarmament conference delegation. She opposed placing a woman on the delegation and defended her stance amid criticism from the National League of Women Voters, urging critics to name a qualified candidate.

United Press Washington, D. C Mia Alice Robertson Oklahoma Congress Wotan Putang

Railroads to earn 500 million in 1921, says Cuyler

United Press reports chairman Thomas Dewitt Cuyler, of the Association of Railway Executives, says railroads salvaged finances and expect net earnings of at least 500 million in 1921, though further drastic expense cuts are needed. He notes past wartime losses and calls for continued rate restraint. Also featured is Ed Treat ONeil’s Moscow dispatch on famine relief for Russian children, praising efforts to modernize child welfare and food centers amid hardship.

Harold D. Jacobs United Press New York Thomas Dewitt Cuyler Association of Railway Executives Cuyler United Press Today

Murder Victims of Good Killers May Exceed One Hundred

United Press reports detectives estimate the Good Killers gang may have caused more than 180 murders. Six alleged members are jailed in the Tombs for the Carmelo Calamo slaying near Asbury Park. Bloody trails stretch to Pittsburgh Chicago Buffalo Detroit and several New Jersey cities.

United Press New York Amnosias Carmelo Calamo Asbury Park S. I Pittsburg Chicago Buffalo Detroit New Jersey

Making Americans of Alien Employes

A Chicago area Americanization plan transports the issue to the streetcar workforce. Brittom L Budd, president of the company, leads classes twice weekly to teach English and citizenship. A survey showed 123 workers, 101 not citizens, 70 still not naturalized, and many unable to read or write English. Budd cites strong eagerness to learn and positive results.

Associated Presa Chicago, North Shore & Milwaukee Street Railway Add United States Mr. Budd

American Plan Declines In Hotels, Say Delegates

Delegates at the international Stewards association conference say the American plan in large city hotels is a thing of the past. They note neither travelers nor hotels favor it, amid discussions by Associated Press reporters.

Associated Prez. Puishers International Stewards’ Association

National Temperance Meeting Opens With Large Attendance

More than 13568 temperance workers from across the United States attended the opening of a National Women’s Christian Temperance union event. Officials reported broad representation and strong turnout at the venue.

Associated Press Gan Fyaeeiere Temperance United States Its National Women’s Christan Temperance Cain Sonnel Wenveaton

Teeth blamed for hundreds of diseases by professor

United Press reports Dr. H. G. Morton, professor of preventive dentistry at Marquette University, told dentists that decaying teeth cause many illnesses. He warned 36 percent of children have decaying teeth and linked dental health to fatigue, appetite loss, and reduced work ability, urging parental education and tooth brushing.

United Press Winsekee H. G. Morton Marquette University Morten Jor. Morton

Predicted Hops to Dollar Pound in U S Harvest

Washington, D. C. Brewers are told the agriculture department estimates 47,056,800 pounds of hops will be harvested in the United States this year. Farmers anticipate hops at about $1 a pound due to demand.

United Press

New King of Serbia Suffering From Appendicitis

Washington, D. C. King Alexander of Serbia is reported to have appendicitis. Cables from Belgrade say he is ill and his physicians ordered him to abstain from attending his father Zorwer’s funeral.

Serbia Br United Prese Washington, D. C Aexander Levert Zor Wer Pevr

Divers to hunt gun in Lynch river shooting

Divers will search the Chagrin River bottom for the pistol used to kill Edward J. Lynch, 65, a St Paul internal revenue collector and political leader, who was shot while in a canoe near Gates Mills. The gun remains missing as officials reassess the case and Lynch’s daughter disputes the theory of suicide. Police plan to question Hankins accomplices after a fatal street gunfight.

Associated Press Cleveland Chagrin River Edward J. Lynch St. Paul Forster Internal Revenue Gatea Mills Teventy Here Lynch FL. Shafer Gates Milks Tate Hankins

Silence at White House on Germany treaty talks

Washington officials held silence on Berlin treaty negotiations while confirming a separate treaty with Germany is being drafted. Loring Drezel is cited as handling dealings with the German government and initial steps extend to Hungary and Austria under scrutiny by Secretary Hughes.

Associated Press Washington, D. C White House State Department Berlin Loring Drezel United States Germany Hungary Austria Hughes

Armed troops guard Dail during secret session

Irish republican army units were called to guard the Mansion House during a secret session of the Dail Eireann. Huge crowds, including feared British spotters, surrounded the building as delegates arrived for talks that would determine Ireland's fate. Sinn Fein officials guided lines of delegates into the Mansion House.

T A Press Dublin Irish Republican Army Mansion House Dail Fureangi Ireland Sinn Fein Tee

Senator Ashurst Refuses Further Conference on Antibeer Bill

Arizona Democrat Senator Ashurst announces refusal to participate in additional conferences on the anti beer measure. He cites evident conferees intent to weaken the act and favor the Stanley amendment adopted unanimously by the Senate.

Aswecia Presa Swashington Ashurst Arizona Senate

Rob Meat Shop Heist Reported in Rackewack Fur Thefts

A problematic dispatch notes a break in at a meat shop in Las Crusse-Burgiarx with a safe taken and books missing, while a separate Minnesotan report from Rackewack details thieves entering August Knob fur store and fleeing with furs valued at 15000.

Las Crusse—Burgiarx Jobo Laer Bar No Mener Laer Rackewack Minn

Music as an Aid to Postal Efficiency

United Press reports Postmaster General Hays backing a new program in Minneapolis lectures by E A Purdy on how music and phonograph harmony boost morale among postal workers. The planned system uses tunes like The Parcel Post March and Special Delivery to speed operations and calm evenings, with songs such as Please Mail Your Letters and Count Your Change guiding staff.

United Pree Waenblagten Senea Atxt Etter Hays Depeides Mim Spohs E. A. Purdy Minneapelis Washington Hays Ares

Wisconsin Prohibition Case Hears Arguments in Milwaukee

A temporary injunction appeal by Hugo Albey against W Blaniey Smith, Wisconsin prohibition commissioner, concluded before Judge E Ray Stevens. Counsel argued removals of bars and screens from non intoxicating beverage venues, asserting broad applicability and potential costs. The decision was not immediately announced as the trial entered advisory phase.

Madios Hugo Alby Milwaukee W. Blaniey Smith E. Ray Stevens Albey Commel TL A Fish of Sir. Alby Smith Milwauke J. Morgan Joe E. Memerschmitt Aesternat

Lloyd George Hopes Disarmament Brings Peace

Premier Lloyd George expresses acceptance of the U S invitation to a disarmament conference and hopes for peace. He urges coalition support and notes that reduced armaments could lead toward pacific relations, while warning that failure to restrain arms may trigger wars.

Lloyd George United Press Teaders United States

Former British Rush to Join Spanish Army

Associated Press report from Landen notes Spain's consulate enrollment to fight rebellious tribesmen in Morocco prompts a flood of former British soldiers. Police mobilize as five hundred recruits are accepted and sent away amid tense scenes.

Associated Press Landen Newn I Macracen

Special Meeting Called for League Council on August 29

Associated Press reports a special meeting of the Council of the League to discuss the paria refer to it and an official call for the gathering today. The notice outlines agenda items and the date set for the session, with participants expected to address league affairs and related matters.

Council OF League Associated Press Paria League of Nations

Dislikes Presence of Wayne B Wheeler at Beer Bill Confab

The presence of Wayne B Wheeler general counsel of the Anti Saloon league at a meeting of conferees on the anti beer bill drew sharp criticism in the senate. Secretary Reed a Democrat of Missouri called it unwarranted and unmitigated ingoience.

Associated Press Wellington DP. C Wayne B. Woerler AntiSaloo League Senate Secrator Reed

Wan Electrocution at Mitchell Plant

Raeter Finer Knetsos, 35, was electrocuted at Mitchell Motor Company plant while connecting an extension cord powering a wagon loader. Two years earlier Knut aon fell from a 75 foot tower onto the plant roof and escaped serious injuries.

Associated Press Raeter Mitchell Motor Company Knutaon Ihe Gente Mune

Advisory body urged to aid at peage meet

Washington reports say President Harding may appoint an advisory commission to register delegates to the disarmament conference. The American delegation remains incomplete with four slots open as Hughes and Beattie are named. Senator Lodge met with the president as the selection process continues. China formally accepts Washington disarmament invite. Delegation sizes for Britain France and China discussed. King lauds Wilson for disarmament efforts.

Raymond Capper United Prep Sun Washington, D. C Harding Jean Hughes Beatie Ail Tame Wilson M Frazer Kéwilites Pres Warkingtee D. C Woolren Wiewon Willing H. King Utah Demmocrat United Press King Witsn Trainin Ellness Wilson Woodrow Wilson China Ageedated Press Peking Washington UL. C State Department Ft Stien Great Britain France Senator Lodge

Denial Lasker Quits Shipping Board Report

Washington A growing report claimed A D Lasker resigned as head of the shipping board. John Callan O Laughlin denied the report saying it is propaganda to discredit the administration. Lasker was on President Harding s engagement schedule today.

United Press Washington A. D. Lasker Shipping Board John Callan O'Laughlin Lasker Harding O'Laughin Marac Hardire

Woman Arrested in Zion for Exposing Too Much Shoulder

Elizabeth Nader of Zion was arrested today by the police for wearing a dress with a neckline cut so low as to partially reveal the chest and shoulders. She is the second woman arrested since Zion overseer Wear Glenn Vetiva warned against immodest dress.

Associated Prese Yinn Elizabeth Nader Zion Srrestea Glenn Vetiva

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