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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
2
In Appleton and surrounding districts, voters revisit Senator Minor’s two terms. The piece argues the people’s verdict remains unchanged and frames education and privacy records as key issues ahead of the primary election on September 1.
The report notes Minor plans another bid to regain his congressional seat. The article observes general public tolerance of Aloor in a backseat role, with Door County and the world at large adapting to the shift.
Vague excerpts claim Mr. Minor seeks election in Narese while contrasting his twelve years’ service in Cargrensa with a first term by Hon. Custay Kaea Fermigan. The dispatch hints at voter skepticism and political tension surrounding the contest.
In the Ninth District, critics question Wa-Cury Miner’s fitness for Congress citing a disputed record and alleged past ties. Supporters defend Miner’s credentials while opponents urge voters to consider long standing political associations.
Brown County Democrat notes plans for an educational campaign described as political outreach to win seat in Congress. The piece voices concern that voters are already swayed by modern methods and may not respond to further such tactics.
Former congressman Minor announces a publicity bureau at Marinetts to disseminate information about his record in the Ninth District. The note implies strong local interest in his renomination and public image.
The text indicates plans for a contest against Representative Suestermanna for the Ninth Congressional District seat. It notes a local claim of a strong record and references Racine Times as a source reporting on the potential challenge and its significance to the election.
A fragmentary report notes a minor’s grief and mentions several names including Meeks Koesterann of Green Bay and Abner. The text is garbled but indicates an unidentified grieving party and possible interwoven references.
Minor candidate Beessmanded announces run for Congress seeking revision of the vote in its district. He claims aid and control over the electoral process, urging changes to address alleged irregularities and improve accountability.
Ex congressman motors into a district race with Trent as a Republican opponent in the September primaries. The Green Bay lead story notes the candidate’s campaign plan and expected issues while press coverage alerts readers to early reactions and local responses.
A District letter critiques Minor for insidious methods and slow progress while praising Roosevelt era efforts. It argues Minor opposed Progressive aims four years ago and questions his allegiance to the people’s welfare in DePere News style.
Nomination papers for Congress candidate Kuestermann circulated in DePere last week with wide signing. Voters who opposed him two years ago now praise his work in the House and district representation, signaling likely renomination at the September primary.
The Appleton Crescent notes that Kuestermann, a congressman in his first term, uses the press for advertising while also tending to friends. It highlights many appointments made to his office and special bills he has introduced.
In Green Bay, anglers show strong interest in Congressman Kuestermaan's efforts to establish a fish culture stallion program. The congressman's debut drew support after a previous year with little backing, and Minor is deemed a contender in the race.
Washington reports Rosebud Indian reservation lands in South Dakota will be opened by lot on October 14. The plan allows mail registrations, with several towns and townsites reserved for homestead entry. Soldiers may register by agent. entry prices vary by date. Lands located south of the state, near Gregory county, bear strong farming and stock raising prospects.
Admiral Li of the Chinese navy with his flagship and gunboats sails from Wu Chow toward Canton to reclaim sixty mutinous soldiers from Konghaw. Loyal troops recapture the prisoners after villagers betray them for twenty five taels each as unrest spreads. Guards close the gates of Wu Chow amid turmoil following the Konghaw mutiny.
President and Mrs Roosevelt arrive in Henderson to dedicate a village library gifted by Mr and Mrs Robinson. Ethel and Kernit Roosevelt join the party from South Columbia. The ceremony includes a short address by the president and a speech by Mr Robinson. The Roosevelts travel from Oyster Bay via yacht Sylph to Hoboken and onward by train.
A wireless from the West Virginia reports the Pacific fleet cruising toward Honolulu about 600 miles from San Francisco. Weather is pleasant and progress with the cruisers and seven torpedo boat destroyers is satisfactory.
Montreal August 26. A Canadian Pacific train carrying strike breakers was attacked again, but not as seriously as the prior assault. A strong constabulary presence helped quell the incident and warrants were issued for five men linked to Monday evening’s attack.
Tokyo dispatch reports Ko mura formerly London ambassador arrives at nine o clock tonight to join the newly formed cabinet headed by Marquis Okuma as minister of foreign affairs. He is welcomed by the full cabinet and government officials.
Omro Wisconsin August 3 Vern Stead was surprised at 1am Saturday celebrating his sixteenth birthday. Music by Grace Trotter and Lihel Stead with light refreshments. Attendees included Grace Trotter Hazel Mathers Olga Hoppe Rosa Zellmer Mildred Zellmer Lydia Zanning Rena Barthels Laura Kossel Almyra Dunbar Vera Rutz Ethel Stead Glen Cook Dale Cook Nicholas Lake Walter Arndt Harry Ruts Edward Kossel Emil Hoppe Eddie Hoppe John White Ervin Barthels Robert Zarling Claud Stead.
East Lake City August 26 The Wool Growers association moves to curb middlemen by restoring complete control of wool to western sheep men The national executive committee forms a subcommittee led by Fred W Gonding to visit active bidder cities and report back The subcommittee will depart in September with further talks on national storage postponed until their findings are submitted A follow up meeting is set for today.
At the Association of American Law Schools meeting in Seattle the group voted to limit membership to schools granting diplomas only after a full three years of study prompting the resignations of Boston University Law School and New York University Law School both of which issue diplomas for two years in special cases. The annual election named Charles Noble Gregory as president with William J. Hance as secretary treasurer and an executive committee including Ebubrich HuBrich Costigan Bates. The piece closes with a local anecdote about boys and their teachers.
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