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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1921
Page
1
A major blaze in Macon Georgia started with a chemical explosion at a drugstore then engulfed the Brown hotel. Fire officials fear many deaths with estimates ranging from ten to beyond. Rescue teams search as smoke clears and investigators prepare to count victims.
Developments at the 37th Winnipeg convention show Canadian unions resisting internal corrosion and external pressure. Report emphasizes unity, morale, and cross border tensions affecting the trades movement in mining and related industries.
Governor John Blaine resumes official duties in Matficon Wisconsin after a brief weekend illness. He is reported improved and ready to continue his correspondence and duties. clemency hearings are postponed to a later date as applications advance.
Fragmentary copy outlines a conference topic on China and Japan. It mentions potential American involvement and a preliminary conference aim tied to broader diplomatic goals.
Oconto Falls area Holstein cow owned by Quality Farms set Wisconsin dairy records with 6 pounds of milk in one day and 455 pounds in seven days. The cow produced 32.2 pounds of butter and earned state and national recognition from the Holstein Friesian Association of America.
Officials report Lawrence Lesperance and Joseph Yeager were taken to Crandon Wisconsin under heavy guard. The two were arrested in Chippewa Falls related to a bank robbery case connected to the Wabeno and Appleton incidents. Sheriff and police led the transfer.
A civil action seeks damages totaling seventy thousand dollars tied to an incident at Richland Center involving a birth event and related injuries. The suit names the involved parties and requests compensation for medical and related losses.
A man dies after failing to revive following a street incident. He suffered internal injuries during the event and died at the scene or shortly after arrival at a hospital. Police are investigating the cause and circumstances of the injuries.
The Associated Press reports a national meat strike affecting wholesale and retail prices. Packers and traders blame high costs on the farmer while calling for cheaper cuts and retailers to pass savings to customers. Cattle shipments continue as railways move 28 000 head awaiting relief.
A man is accused in a case where a woman was found dying on a ranch. Police report an investigation is underway with the suspect in custody awaiting charges. No further details are disclosed in the brief item.
Proceedings in the Obenchain Burck case resume in Los Angeles California with ongoing hearings and scheduling noted in the court record. Notable parties and dates are referenced as the trial advances.
Prisoners fled their camp and have not been recaptured. Authorities report no further details on the escape or potential pursuit.
The article reports that leaders of major U S oil firms will travel to Mexico City for a conference with government officials to seek an amicable settlement on petroleum issues. The move aims to ease tensions and address oil advisories and state department involvement.
The report notes labor leaders favor having American labor represented at the Washington conference on armaments and world peace. Gompers cites a letter from President Harding urging labor participation. The council discusses tariff protests, disarmament, and related issues amid notes from foreign ministers.
A state railroad official said night freight rates on grain to farms will probably be reduced. The statement came after a return to the state capital where he discussed rate changes and potential impact on farmers and transport.
United Press reports police pursue a group named the Greenwich Gang in New York near Washington Street and Broadway Street. The latest charges allege the organization seized a 19 year old woman as part of a daylight kidnapping spree.
Report from Birchwood Wisconsin notes fish deaths tied to low oxygen levels during hot summer weather. Officials attribute thinning water and high temperatures to increased fish mortality in area streams and ponds.
Aviation authorities announced a record milestone as the first person executed a quintuple drop. The report notes a notable ascent and emphasizes the achievement within aviation circles.
Reports from Washington say United States Marines are sailing south to stand by the border region near Central America. Officials indicate no action or firing is anticipated despite tensions as Panama and neighboring forces vie for control.
A Fond du Lac woman found her father dead by hanging in a barn loft on a Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred at the family farm and was reported by United Press. Investigation details and the exact motive were not disclosed.
Moscow reports from United Press Paris and Moscow correspondents describe famine relief arriving from America easing hardship in famine torn Russia. Citizens face extreme crowding, cold, and hunger yet some optimism returns as aid reaches Moscow and life improves slightly amid severe shortages.
Report describes waters flooding the Arizona state capitol with high floods receding, noting damage to interiors and surrounding areas as crews assess the extent and next steps for reopening government offices.
John Lone of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce said the second quarter of 1821 sees production and sales rising. He reported factory activity at 135 percent of 1920 levels for one maker and 57 percent on average for others, with passenger cars and dealer networks expanding as industry recovers.
Open conflict erupts in Racine as the sheriff and Ra cine police clash after a sharp attack by the police chief. Deputies raid a rambling house near the post station and arrest eighteen men amid renewed enforcement actions and saloon closures.
August Krause age 64 a longtime carpenter in the St Paul shops for twenty years dropped dead today at 745 a m in Green Bay Wisconsin due to heart failure WP I hh was due to heart frcer Waren manufacturer d Funday
Fragmentary text indicates a missing boy case tracing a boy to Madison. The line mentions a father named Stave Miller and unclear details about prior leads.
The event showcases a vast display of cable machinery and related equipment from multiple vendors. Exhibitors include prominent firms and local suppliers presenting innovations in transmission and distribution.
Washington D C after a story session today the House committee on the District of Columbia favorably reported a merger bill for the district street railways Amendments aim to depersonalize the two companies and accelerate the merger Representative Florian Lampert Oshkosh urged measures to lower fares proposing six months for action and a fallback to government ownership if needed He supported reducing fares from the war level while noting Capital Traction and Washington Railway and Electric pay dividends before a public utilities board would supervise separate accounting for the power plant and street rail operations
The wedding of the state secretary's daughter to Harold Walter T. Rie and Greg Fiat jiatwer took place at St Patrick's Church today.
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