22 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1905
Page
1
Reports from Portsmouth on August 2 describe a tense crisis as officials await Russian and Japanese mediation. Delay in negotiations has advisers urging patience while leaders, including Sir Pianconi and Admiral, seek a path to a possible settlement.
A distorted report describes diplomatic guidance from Portsmouth affecting Allied plans and public reaction. It notes initial confidence in Soviet and Western advances followed by a decline after conservative advisories and cabinet changes.
Fragmentary transcript describes Rosen and Baron De Rosen meeting emissaries amid delays and secrecy. Messengers, reporters, and navy officials are involved as a postponed session unfolds around late morning and early afternoon, with ongoing attempts to conceal the gathering.
Unclear market chatter suggests Neetan3 and Grand Trunk near closing a transfer of a substantial interest in a car ferry venture. The deal involves linking ferries between Grand Haven and nearby Michigan locations as part of a broader homeward transport plan.
A carload of intoxicated telegraph operators, sent to break a strike, rioted on a Burlington train between St. Paul and Chicago after returning strikers sparked fighting. Shots were fired, passengers panicked, and La Crosse police arrested several ringleaders.
York reporting describes the steamer Athos facing repeated mishaps while en route to New York. The vessel ran aground, lost power, and endured storms, with passengers facing hunger and threats as it drifted, finally reaching port amid ongoing danger and confusion.
The tournament at the Casino drew a crowded morning crowd as sixth national champions from BH debated singles and doubles. Early matches moved quickly with twenty four completed by noon and notable surprise as Alexander and Hackett won the doubles first two sets 6-4 6-4 while Collings and Waldner showed wavering form.
Fragmentary score report shows Wadsworth defeating Regier 6-1 6-2 while Alexander and Wardr split matches. Another line notes Wardner and Singh in a 64 6-4 set with unclear opponents as the page records several tennis results from a late season meet.
Partial readable lines reference a home incident, a Catholic institution, and an arrest. The text is garbled with names unclear. It hints at help cries and a scene at a street or street address, but lacks verifiable facts or outcomes.
In Milwaukee a pending guilty plea is noted involving a person linked to the case. Additional references mention Zahel and September dates, with details remaining unclear as the matter proceeds.
La Crosse Wisconsin August 2 James Archibald Ross long time head of steamers and fleets on the Mississippi river dies of Brights disease. Ross cousin of General Ulysses S Grant and a veteran steamboat man for more than forty years.
Fire today consumed the Woodmannseed Oil Works mill and warehouse on Seventeenth and Nichols streets in Omaha Nebraska. Loss estimated at 50000 dollars. No further details on injuries or causes available.
A damaged report recounts a long perilous polar journey with a relief party arriving at base after sixteen days. It notes a Norwegian fireman dead, preparations for another sledge expedition, and a later voyage toward Jotx de Terra Nova amid dangerous ice and crevasses.
A grand jury has indicted Thomas Walgeman for embezzlement linked to mismanagement of an estate trust. The proceedings allege serious financial faculty issues and improper handling of assets by the suspected attendant.
The article notes an encouraging situation amid a fever outbreak and compares it to the 1875 Yellow Fever epidemic. Dr Meiz of Tulane urges citizen effort, warning the final victory depends on disciplined home and community actions to stamp out the disease. Deaths rise, and quarantine measures affect port trade and southern routes as authorities temper arrivals.
A fragmented local note mentions interment at Oak Hill cemetery and a fall injuring Mrs. N O Smith in Pueblo. It also reports Neenah firemen arranging a street car carnival for next week with Ferni brothers possible attendance and Mrs. S J Zachow traveling to Janesville.
Eight women gamblers were arraigned at the Harrison street police court in Chicago. Mary Jones was fined 325 and costs for operating a handbook. The seven other women were fined the court costs.
Irene Shields Vose, niece of Mrs. Taggart, testified for much of the morning but offered no new points. General Miner, once Captain Targart s superior at Fort Leavenworth, attended today s session.
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