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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1903

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Thrice a Murderer Frederick Hampel Story Recited

J A Barnes star foundry owner recounts a tale from J D Ruddy of Nekim that Frederick Hampel murdered a man in Germany, fled to the United States, lived in Hartville eight years, then worked on farms near Barnett. He is nicknamed Big Fred and was feared by locals, with earlier killings and a flight to avoid justice.

J. A. Barnes Star Foundry 1Is City LT. R. Morgan Frederick Hampel Osakosh Barnes J.D. Ruddy Nekim Hampel Ruddy Ruichte United States Harl Wis Mr. Barnett Mrr Rud¢y Big Fred Buddy Aees

No faith in Shamrock in windy regatta

The AP reports growing belief Shamrock II cannot recover the America's Cup under any weather. Afternoon papers say yesterday’s abortive race fails to prove the challenger's merit or satisfy harbor expectations, with Barr cited as improving as a sailor. Some suggest New York Yacht Club seek a more reliable course after repeated wind disappointments off Sandy Hook.

Associated Press Harior Barr Sandy Hook New York Yacht Club

Japan to contest next America's Cup with new yacht

Lt Cmdr Jsam T. Ta of the Imperial Japanese Navy plans to enlist financiers to build a yacht for the next International races. He asserts Japan can match American and English boats and promises Japan will display strength in the subsequent yacht contests.

Anw New York Jsam T. Ta Imperial Japanese Navy Japan Retirnee America England

They Liked Lorimer Sailor’s Sermon Draws Crowds in Port

Apostle George C. Pommey of New York spoke aboard the Dominion line Seamer New England which departed this port today for Boston. He had preached to large congregations during his stay but declined a possible call in London.

Associated Press Liverpool George C. Pommey New York Dominion Line New England Roston London

Clothier Edges Ward In Tight Newport Tennis Match

In Newport today Ward faced Clothier in the championship court with Clothier taking the first set 6-3 and the second 6-4 after Ward surged late in the third. Clothier, a Philadelphia player, showed precision serving and net play to win in straight sets, while Ward fought hard, battling through several service breaks.

Associated Pres Newport Vblef Holcomb Ward W. J. Monee Lt. Doherty Bf S. Ate Hones Ward Clothier Ward-Clothier Dois Willird Bane W. J. Clothier Clothier i Hts Gams J. Clothier H. Ward Cloter Ard Clother T. H. Ward Bebr Princeton Gildermeister Columbia Omaha Seth Sanderson Holland Galesburg Til Fred Frank Eberhardt Salina Kan

Babcock at Sagamore Hill

President Roosevelt hosts a briefing at Sagamore Hill with guests including Rep J W Babcock and Sec Cortelyou. Discussions focus on financial legislation and upcoming congressional actions, with Gov Odell and William Murphy among anticipated attendees and luncheon plans.

Associated Press New York State Dar E. J Hil Connecticut Congress William D Murphy New York Gent Roosevelt BB. Odell Oster Bay Aileen Aboh Cortelyou Department of Commerce and Labor J. W. Babcock Wisconsin Sagamore Hill

Veterans Go Sight Seeing In California

Veterans of the Grand Army and auxiliary women conclude business today then tour the state. The national executive session will finalize common resolutions and business. The Womens Relief Corps and the Ladies of the Grand Army elect officers in secret session. Thousands visit Oakland as Lake Merritt shores host visitors and a camp fire at the Mechanics Pavilion tonight.

Associated Press San Francisco Grand Army Womens Relief Corps Elsn Oakland Lake Merrit Mechanics” Pavilion

Golf ball tragedy claims life of 4 year old in Sharon Hill

Fertha Harman, a four year old resident, died after being struck on the head by a golf ball while watching a game at Sharon Hill links. The injury fractured the skull and left him unconscious since last Tuesday. he died last night from complications.

Associated Press Philadephia. Pa Fertha Harman

Portland Mobilizes as Imaginary Enemy Arrives

A staged war scare in Portland Maine involves a mock hostile fleet sailing from the tropics toward the harbor. Army and Navy units prepare, with militia mustering and batteries deployed as Maj. Gen. A. R. Chaffes and Rear Admiral A. S. Barker oversee the exercise.

Associated Praga Portland Tyah Tropics United States Fort States Army Feet Rockland Massachusetts Rhode Island New York A. R. Chaffes A. 5. Barker

Lipton Holds Hope On Shamrock After Wind Lull

Sir Thomas Lipton declared he has not lost hope after difficult conditions off Sandy Hook. He said Shamrock had no wind while Reliance sailed with full breeze, noting luck never favored Shamrock and that the Shamrock struggled as sails filled briefly before fading. Lipton insisted Shamrock did better when wind lasted and stood by his belief despite critics.

Thomas Lipton Hin Rone Associated Press New York Sandy Hook Thomas

Deposition Read In Taylor Case Concludes In Kentucky Court

The deposition in the Taylor case was finished, with the court ruling some questions about pardon motives and political composition of the 1900 Kentucky General Assembly as incompetent. Testimony included H. H. Howard and G. Sharpesf remarks about the mountain army gathering on January 5, 1900, and Caleb Powers statements.

Aeepelaper Tess Genrgetown Kyers Imlay Tarinr Lesun W. H. Culen Caleb Pawar General Assembly Hentucky H. HB. Howard Hernan County Mountain Army Caleb Powers United States G. Sharpesf Covington

Kidnaper Sentenced for Abduction of 2 Year Old

Associated Press report says Hand Averr, who confessed kidnapping two year old Gilves Furlong, was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. The boy was abducted near his home on June 3 and found June 33. Averr admitted taking the child saying she acted from compassion for its dirty appearance. Judge MecAwen urged mental examination of the woman.

Hand Averr Gilves Furlong

Fire Hits St Louis Optical Firm, Water Damage Across Block

Fire damaged A. oe Co, optical supplies and surgical instruments, at 404 North Broadway, with crews extinguishing flames early. A water tower toppled during the blaze, damaging Simmons hardware next door, while the store reported a cash loss and a woman reportedly injured by an electric light wire.

Picasa St. Louis A. Oe & Co Surgical Instrumenta North Broadsar Wea Tre Vital Joes Ig Simmons Hapmare Company

Cave In at Duryes Mines Sparks Earthquake Rumor

In Wilkestarre Pa on August 21 residents near the mining town of Duryes reported a cave in that sent thousands of tons of culm rushing down. Many believed an earthquake occurred, though details remain unclear.

Wilkestarre Duryes

Catacombs Planned Beneath New York City Church

An article reports plans to bury priests beneath Calvary centers in New York with a vast underground catacomb carved from granite two stories below the surface. Archbishops in New York discuss the project after two years of travel and secrecy, aiming to mimic ancient Roman catacombs as a hidden burial site. The plan faces legal barriers and would place a large vault under a chapel, drawing on monastic imagery and austere habit imagery.

New York Rome Jane Archudshey Farles Archdiss Hsthius

Fires Oiled Clothing Ends in Woman’s Suicide Attempt

A Chicago reader report notes Mrs. Mabel Lashey of 6 Wabash Avenue attempted to end her life by setting her clothes on fire with kerosene. A boarder found her in the hallway and police and a bystander extinguished the flames. The 24 year old widow and daughter of a former Evansville merchant remains in danger as she fights injuries.

Chicago Kéroine Mabel Lashey Wabash Avenue Dowith M. CIA Evansville, Ind

Non Union Mills Open Likely To Hire Amalgamated Workers

Owing to idleness of many union sheet mill workers, a Pittsburg report notes a probable meeting of the Amalgamated Association board to declare American Sheet Steel Company mills open. With few exceptions the non-union mills are operating, enabling idle Amalgamated workers to seek employment.

Pittsburg American Sheet Steel Company Che Niihisory Board Amalgamated Attoriation Open Mills Amalgamated Association The Sheet Corp Operaton

Timber accident claims life in Wisconsin quarry

Theodore John, about 52, a resident of Uus city, was killed this morning at the mouth of Thomas H. Smith's stone quarry when a timber fell striking his head. He leaves a widow and four daughters and was a member of the Modern Woodmen.

Milwaukee Wis Sturgeon Bar Theodore John Thomas H. Smith Uus City Leaves & Aiden and Fur Daughters Modern Woodmen

Clans Choose New York as 1905 Meeting City

Associates Press reports New York City selected as the first meeting place for the 1905 correction of the order of Scottish Clans with Winnipes and Halifax as other potential sites. Resolution to restructure the order awaits approval by the incoming executive.

Associates Press Cleveland New York City Winnipes Halifax James McCesh Dixon Line

Wisconsin Medical Union forms fellowship for surgeons

A special dispatch from Madison reports the Wisconsin Medical Union organizing a fellowship for surgeons with headquarters in Oshkosh. Incorporators include P. A. Griffith, FA, Wight, and R. P. Hanson. The group aims to unite physicians of all specialties under Fraternal and Practical aspirations in a formal incorporation.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Medical Union Oshkosh P. A. Griffith Fa, Wight PB. Hanson

Escape falls wall narrowly spares Milwaukee scene

A special to The Northwestern from Racine Wisconsin describes a precarious incident at Garfield School where a wall section nearly collapsed. One man, Tigh Crign, was jolned as the crowd watched in alarm while a caravan of fifteen mothers and horses escaped uninjured amid chaos.

Northwestern Milwaukee Wis Racine Garfield School Tigh Crign Jolund

Mass Meetings Broken Up by Police Amid Textile Strike

About seven thousand protesters in the district rallied for hours calling for action. Police were deployed but officials of the textile workers resisted, and a fifth mass gathering was allowed to continue.

Aserciat

King Stole an Conk. Ta Ficarn in Belgium on visit to Paris

A garbled report claims a Belgian king plans a late month visit to Paris with talk of a dining misadventure. It mentions a February dining at a notable inn, a chef change, and a possible kidnapping by Beiden monarchists, with later kitchen leadership shifts at Lachenen.

Daria Jnemabers Tonepodia Belgium Lachenen Rocker Club Bachange

Veteran actor Ellsler dies at 82 in New York

New York dispatch reports John Ellsler veteran stage manager and actor died of heart disease at eighty two. He mentored Effie Ellsler and Hazel Kirke and managed theaters in Cleveland Cincinnati Pittsburgh and Columbus before retiring to New York. Survived by widow two daughters Effie and Annie May and two sons John J and William. AD DU LAC MAN. Milwaukie brief notes Cahall longtime Manitowoc resident dies suddenly at seventy five. formerly Fond du LacStake mag worker.

Ity Associated Pree New York Jénn Estelor Effie Isuster Lycadirleal Cleveland Burns Elisies Wear Morrisbury Pua SIERO Lime Philadephia Wicliana C Cincinnati Pitsburg Columbus Academy of Music Ettle Elisier Hazel Kirke Joseph Haworth Clara Morris George Gbert James Lewis Elister Ife AD DU Lac Northwestern Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Manitowoc Gaya Patrick Cahall Fond du Lag

Son to sail Alberta. Davis retires from yachting

W L Davis of Neenah announces permanent retirement from yachting and will not sail in the Inland Lake regatta at Oshkosh. His son Steve Day will sail Alberta, the Davis-Krueger-Gilbert double centerboard boat, with crew yet to be named. Davis plans to witness some events, believes Alberta should have won all three Green Lake cups, and notes a fleet of local sailors for the centennial event in Oshkosh.

Neenahk-Menesha Wis W. L. Davis Oshkosh Alberta Davis-Krueger-Gilbert Green Lake Nea United States L. M. Igann Lof Neenah Menasha Irun Amerurhan Lares Menjasha Aprictan General Paper Company Chituzo Mvs Vattarzamchis Rowane Wadnese Dar Jew Charles Bard Appleton Kenneth Tannt Kaukauna Mise Resets Rather Charles Radford James Jenkins Clarence Shepard Carl Hellister Hexted Mier Robert Deans Oshkesn Mgac

Far East Viceroy Appointed by Czar

The czar's favorite admiral is named viceroy of new holdings in the Far East. Alex Left is named aggressive commander to head Russia’s Pacific army and navy. His task is to influence ongoing Oriental developments and to deter withdrawal from Manchuria amid Japanese protests and talk of war.

Vhase Far East Alex Left Pacific Orient Manchusia Doughty Janan

Menasha News Roundup and Local Visits

Cora Sanford of Stephenson returns home after visiting Flora Kennston of Menasha. Sunday school at Menasha Congregational held a querie in the park. The BLF U committee chose Ashkesh for the next state picnic, praised by the executive committee of The Order. Dr W Oliver of Cretonte visits relatives. W O Nelson returns from a two week fishing trip. Neenah public school opens Tuesday September 1st. Elk Judges plan a minstrel show late September with amusement committee meetings in Appleton. Mildred Taylor visits relatives at West Held. Mrs R J Whidde and daughter of Qomana Neb leave for home.

Cora Sanford Stephenson Mich Flora Kennston Menasha Congregational Church Menasha Park BL F. U. Committee Ashkesh W- Oliver Cretonte Wo. O R. J. Whidde

Menasha Church Reconsiders Pastor’s Resignation

At a First Congregational Church meeting in Menasha on Tuesday, trustees authorized Rev. F.E. Leonard to reconsider his resignation and take a paid leave of absence to regain health. Congregation members agreed to support the pause so as not to shrink membership or require reorganizing.

Sredigi Nart Iwestern Neenah-Mengasha Wis First Congregational Church of Menasha Board of Trustees FE. Z. Leonard Tt Wrealan Invhailen Pov Lawson Oshkosh Oshkesh Jonas Keating Neenah Milwauker Ahere M Keating

Jockey Protected in Supreme Court Decision

Justice Spencer of the New York Supreme Court handed down a decision permitting Wallace Hicks to remain in the state until his contract with Berry Belmont Hicks is resolved. Hicks was arrested in Saratoga at midnight by men who had tried to break his lease to the eastern adversaries. The justice noted satisfaction with his current treatment and indicated no wish to return to former employers, including a trainer who was judged on the turf last winter in New Orleans.

New York Aus Justice Spencer Supreme Court Johns. Joan Wallace Hicks Bi Bt Berry Belmont Hicks Saratoca Tol Th Justich New Orleans

Failure at Chicago Drives Gilter Matis & Co Receiver

Chicago Aug 21 Gilter Matis & Co a mail order firm at 40 W Madison street has gone into receivership. President Gfford Mabie has been absent since last Friday as eastern creditors petition for a receiver. Judge Kohisaat named Royal Trust Co to handle affairs. Liabilities nearly 1800 000 assets around 5000.

Chicago Gilter Matis & Co Wem Madison Street Gfford Mabie Emgern Hedi Judes Kohisaat Royal Trust Company Saanid

Salisbury Sinking Report After Last Sacrament

Report from London dated Aug 23 states Lord Salisbury remains alive but is sinking slowly. Médicine notes describe administration of oxygen and last rites being given as the end nears.

Associated Press London Lord Salisbury

Fresh Winds Tomorrow For International Yacht Race Course

Forecaster Emery of the weather bureau issues a forecast for tomorrow near the yacht race course. Expect fair parity clouds with fresh southerly winds likely shifting to southwest as the Reliance and Shamrock III prepare for sailing trials. The Reliance and Shamrock III maneuver in Sandy Hook Bay and head toward the point as both yachts test sails and gear.

Associated Press New York Emery Weather Bureau Today International Yacht Race Course Reliance Asa Shamrock HI Sandy Hook Bay Challenger

Massachusetts Sails Under Naval Convoy to Tompkinsville

Captain Emory reports from Frenchman’s Bay that the Massachusetts, guarded by the Indiana Potomac and Lebanon, sailed this morning for Tompkinsville. The ship will be docked and repaired at the New York yard.

Associated Preas Washington, D. C Emory Indiana Navy Department Frenchman’s Bay Massachusetts Potomac Lebanon Tompkinsville New Yorw Yard

Cramps Not Cholera Reported in Manila

Associated Press reports in Manila that a supposed cholera outbreak was actually severe cramps. After investigation, quarantine ends and the transport sails with a clean bill of health.

Associated Press Manilla

Munsey Cannot Sell After Supreme Court Injunction

Supreme Court Justice Davis Jodar issued a decision granting an injunction restraining Poank Munsey from the sale at The Daily News plant. Del Williams Brown Semperars provided the appeal, upholding the restraining order against auction action.

Associated Prem New York Aus Supreme Court Davis Jodar del Wilami Brown Poank Munsey The Daily News

Rail firms place large order for 43-pound steel rails

In Baltimore and Ohio contracting circles today the Latimers and Ohio firms reported a major order for 43-pound steel rails. The deal covers 14 deliveries. Local railmen noted the significance for track work and regional rail expansion.

Rr Associated Press Rallimers The Latimers Ohio

Weather forecast for Wisconsin with chance of showers

Partly cloudy conditions expected with possible scattered showers tonight and Saturday. Cooler on Saturday with brisk southwest winds and lower temperatures anticipated across western portions.

Wisconsin

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