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Newspaper

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1908

Page

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Kew Jersey Murder Mystery Claimed Cleared by Confession

Baltimore reports say Mrs. Bonnie Rosenbloom and daughter Eva confessed that the trunk body near Camden, N J, is Samuel J Rosenbloom of Windber Pa husband of the elder woman. They claim son Alexander killed him after a beating at their Windber home. The pair, 57 and 16, were arrested at 1526 East Baltimore Street after police learned of the family's move from Wadder to Baltimore.

Trank Camden Samuel J. Rosenbloom Windber Associated Press Baltimore Bonnie Rosenbloom Eva Belle Mawr N._J Windiber Alexander Rosenbloom Winfber New York Poice Samuel J. Hosenloan Alr. Rosenbloom

Bryan Scents Victory On Way To Kern Notification

William J. Bryan and party left Chicago for Indianapolis to attend the notification of John W. Kern for vice president. The delegation included Mack, Culberson and national committee members. Mack said a funeral plan for Bryan’s candidacy would be announced soon, carrying the ticket through the midwest and northeast.

Chicago Wiliam J. Bryan Mack Charles A. Culberson Democratic National Committee Monon Indianapolis John W. Kern Vicw Wr. Bryan Mr. Bryan Bryan National Committee Middle West Virginia Maryland Delaware New Jersey New York Culberson Castle

Miner Shot in Ambush Near Sayreton Mines

In Firmingham Alabama on August 24 a white nonunion miner named Clayton was shot three times while walking to work between Sayreton and Marylee. Deputies and bloodhounds pursue the assailants near 2% camp as guards and deputies cover the investigation.

Associated Rrers Firmingham Ala Clayton Sayreton Marylee Clyton

Postmasters enjoy successful Wisconsin convention

Fond du Lac Wis August 4 Post master F M Givens returned home from the Wisconsin Postmasters association annual conversion at Oshkosh stating the meeting was a success in every respect. Oshkosh offered automobile and steamboat rides theater parties dinners receptions and programs enjoyed by visitors in full measure.

Fond du Lac Wis F. M. Givens Wisconsin Postmasters' Association Oshkosh Givens

Judge Refuses to Preside in Beech Hargis Murder Case

Jackson Ky August 234 Circuit Judge J P Adams said he would not preside over Beech Hargis murder trial and vacated the bench. He disclosed he previously prosecuted Hargis for Breathitt county killings as commonwealth's attorney. Acting Governor Cox expected to name a special judge today.

Associated Press Jackson Beech Hargis J. P. Adams Adams Hargis Breathitt Commonwealth Cox

Rival Republican central committeeman dead in street shooting

In Trenton Ohio on January 34 factional politics are blamed after a senry Frecka is killed by rival candidate Robert Crowne. The two men confronted each other on the street and Crowne opened fire wounding Frecka fatally.

Associated Press Trenton

Milwaukee Riders Compete In Oshkosh Endurance Run

Ten members of the Milwaukee Motorcycle club arrived in Oshkosh Sunday morning and registered at a local garage. Twenty riders started the endurance run, seven finished back in Milwaukee as score sheets await tallying to determine winners. Points hinge on timing, hill climbs, and punctuality.

Milwaukee Motorcycle Club Oshkosh Thomas Neville Neville Milwaukee

American Auto Kills Boy in Saxony Village

A Chicago visitor and family were touring from Carlsbad to Dresden when their car struck and killed a boy in Schmiedeberz, thirty miles from Dresden. Citizens attacked the Bartlett party. police and officials opened an inquiry, blaming the chauffeur while Bartlett offered indemnity.

Associated Press Dresden A.C. Bartlett Chicago Carlsbad Schmiedeberz Tme Bartlett’ Party Schmiedehers Partlett Relemboned Gaffney Bywater Schmiedeberg Outack Cummings Bartlett Barnletts

Probing Stock Dealings On Exchange Floor

New York April 2 A meeting of the governing committee of the stock exchange will be held at 3 14 o clock in the afternoon to investigate the deaths on the floor of the exchange Saturday when eleven securities traded in excess of 1,000,000 shares leaving only 74,000 shares for the rest of the list The dealings caused excitement while some attributed the activity to a struggle for supremacy between big factions others to manipulation The investigation will be thorough and if order matching explains the activity measures will be taken to prevent repetition on the floor

Associated New York The Stock Exchange Exch Range Wien

Missing traveling man Ralph Eddy still unfound

Associated Press report from Milwaukee notes Ralph Eddy missing after a Wooster engagement. Friends search in Ohio and Wisconsin fail to locate him. Sacred Heart sanitarium ruled out. police baffled as families fear foul play and race to confirm Eddy’s fate.

Associated Press Milwanker Wit Ralph Wy Eddy Pave Mur Wooster Eady Sacred Heart Sanitatum Milwaukee Nials N. BR Everson Endy Ohio Eddy Mr. Everson Plankinton Hotel Ole Kady Miss Warren Eddy Dias Wooster E. J. Barret Lucy Warren Sheboygan Everson Sacred Heart Sanitarium Barret Steven 8. Stack Sacred Heart

Hains Case Adjourned in Yacht Club Killing

Capt Peter C Hains and his brother T Jenkins Hains appeared in the Long Island City magistrate court accused in the Bayside Yacht Club killing of William E Annis. Arraignment was postponed to next Friday by agreement with the district attorney. Captain Hains showed evidence of a week in confinement while his brother remained calm. Both were handcuffed. Captain Hains wore a U S Army dress uniform as he faced arraignment.

Associated Press New York Peter C. Hains T. Jenkins Hains Long Island City William E. Annis Bayside Yacht Club Hains Hanna United States Army

Menominee Leader Honored City Name Oshkosh Origin

During 1839-40 meetings in Oshkosh residents considered Athens Csceath and Oshkosh for the settlement name. Oshkosh won after ballots, named for a Menominee chief noted for hospitality to settlers. The chief’s image and ties to the area are remembered in annual local ceremonies.

WLW Wright Oshkosh Athens Csceath Che

Fitzgerald Held on 173000 U S Funds Theft Charge

George W. Fitzgerald arrested on Feb 20 1907 for stealing 173000 from Assistant U S Treasurer William Boldenweck. Bail set at 50000, hearing postponed to Aug 41 to allow more evidence. Fitzgerald described his egg speculation profits and admitted prior assets and house purchase.

Chiecago Ill George W. Fitzgerald United States William Boldenweck Chetlain Fitzgerald United States District Attorney's Office

Funeral of Mrs Awe Held at West Irving Street

The funeral for the late Mrs Henry Awe was held this afternoon at two oclock from the residence at 40 West Irving Street with Rev Francis Dayton of St Pauls Chapel officiating. The choir included Mrs J H Josslyn and Mrs Lavina Ketlogs. Pallbearers were R R McClellan A Haase Morris OBrien W L Thoughty H F Wenrich and A Way Slyke. Interment followed at River Aida cemetery with a large attendance.

Henry Awe

Green Bay School Fire Destroys New Building

A blaze in Green Bay Wisconsin destroyed a sixth grade school shortly before one o'clock. Firefighters arrived as the building, a recently built structure costing about 0,000, was declared a total loss. The fire ate through the interior before containment, with fears the structure may be a complete ruin.

Associated Tress Green Bay Wis

No Sympathy Strike Vote at Canadian Pacific Trainmen

In Winnipe g Aug 8 Canadian Pacific trainmen held a meeting over a strike action. Members of the operating department voted by a large majority to strike in sympathy with the mechanical tide.

Associated Press Winntnes Man Gen Petal Canadian Pacific Atrika Tha

German farmer shoots wife then hangs self in village tragedy

Berlin dispatch reports August Hrawn, a 65 year old German farmer in Wanushaea county, killed his wife during a dispute over a divorce settlement then hanged himself. The crime follows a period of tension and a planned payout to the wife. Thirteen children survive.

Berlin Wit Gloontfelt Wanushaea Nomarckry Autelde August Hrawn Brown Braun M Kruwn

Lyceum Beach Preps for Chantaugay Convention

Lyceum Beach hums with activity as the Chantaugay convention nears. tents rise, grounds cleaned, and lighting prepared with crews to finish by Friday. Cartoonist Ross Crane arrives to join the program alongside memorial services set for Sunday morning and a sacred song recital in the afternoon.

Lyceum White City Alma Ross Crane Edward Amnerst Ott

Power of Love lecture and chautauqua sermons announced

In the evening at 73 o clock the Parland-Newhall company and Emma Ifoush Dandy-Sesetona present a sacred cone and Dr A A Wil ite speaks on Great Orators I Have Heard. First Congregational church shifts to Chautauqua meetings as local churches decide. Debts for the course selling rapidly with many calls daily at the Chamber of Commerce office.

Parland-Newhall Company Emma Ifoush A. A. Wilite First Congregational Church Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce

Senator Stephenson Visits Oshkosh for Old Home Week

Senator Stephenson of Marinette to spend Wednesday in Oshkosh during Old Home Week. He will arrive at 10:00 a.m. to see the industrial parade and will meet friends at the Athearn hotel in the afternoon before attending events at North Park.

Tt Ja United States Isi Stephenson Marinette Wis Oshkosh Stephenson Chicago & Northwestern Road

Automobile crash tale at Algoma crossing false

A rumor of a high speed car striking a southbound freight in Algoma with fatalities and injuries circulated Sunday night. Investigation showed no accident. a freight train passed, a funeral procession exited, and crossing gates were lowered after halting.

Wisconsin Central Algoma Bond Street Leathan Jon Wroater le Impare Nant Algom Street Kroger

Yachtsmen Return After Minnetonka Race Controversy

Oshkosh special car from St Paul arrived Sunday mourning over the Wisconsin Central railway with the last of the inland lake yacht races to Lake Minnetonka. Northwest details say Oshkosh yachts failed but vowed to try harder to win back their former glory amid heavy weather and a disputed course at the lake.

St. Paul Wiscanain Central Yuaehting Lake Minne Tonka Ia Jaeth Silos Minnetonka

Fires in Closets Reported Across Town

Two fires occurred Sunday evening. At 7:00 p.m. a closet fire at Joseph Elf’s home on South Main Street burned clothes and spread from an unknown origin. Edwin Fischer helped extinguish it before the fire department arrived. A second blaze at George Maul’s residence on Twelfth Street damaged a coat, hat, and yarn in a kitchen pocket. A third fire Friday afternoon at Fred J. Meyer’s home on Seventh Street destroyed several articles of wearing apparel.

Elvont Joseph Elf Oigin Edwin Fischer Gove George Maul Twelfth Street

Milwaukee Democrat A J Schmitz to Visit Bryan Kern Club

President F C Stewart of Bryan Kern announces Milwaukee Democrat A J Schmitz as gubernatorial candidate will visit the city this evening to meet local Democrats. He will not deliver a campaign address but will engage with members, in the Algoma block Bryan Kern club rooms.

F. C. Stewart Bryan-Kern A. J. Schmitz Milwaukee Stewart Schmira M. A. Hoyt Algoma Block

Pacific Fleet Sails for Honolulu Under Swinburne

The Pacific Fleet under Rear Admiral Swinburne sailed from San Francisco at 10 10 in the morning for Honolulu towing fever torpedoes and other supplies amid a ceremonial departure by the fleet.

Associated Presa San Francisco Cal Pacific Feet Swinborn Honolulu

Speculation Grows Over Next Ambassador to Speck von Sternberg Successor

Rumors sweep Washington as officials discuss who will be named to replace Ambassador Speck von Sternberg. Names circulating include high level diplomats and seasoned envoys, with announcements expected after consultations with allied governments.

Kaiser’s Action Is Awaited In Diplomatic Shakeup

Berlin reports Kaiser plans to consider several candidates for the Washington ambassador post after Baron von Sternberg's death shocks officials. Count von Goetzen and Dr Baron Mumm von Schwarzenstein are named among possible successors with other candidates discussed. Washington and Berlin await final decision after Emperor William delays until September and notes changes likely in October.

Washington Associated Press Berlin Foreign Office Heiteleberg Baron von Sternberg United States Hermann von Tintvfeldt-Wildenbarge Roosevelt Baron Prononly Pringe von Buelow Bhe On Count von Goetzen Brazil Baron Mumm von Schwarzenstein Japan William von Goetzen Andrees Mate Servien Count von Guetzen Hamburg May-Staneley Lay Baaltimore Malides Vorr von Reichenau Guatemala Chile Turan Ahitium von Schwarzenstein Huron von Sternberg Tokio Towin D. CL Ambassador von Sternberg West Samton Shire Department Haren Sternberg Germany Diplomatic Corps Ite Secreetary Atlee Gifford Pinchot Forester Chico Sporke Priend Baron van Stern White House Ace Sternburg Lillian May Langham Louisville Baroness von Sternbetn Adee Sterne State Department

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