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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
11
A garbled page of racing results and player mentions includes drivers and horses such as Pika Boy and Chad Hoshiker, with numerous names, places, and wagers staccato through the text. Several race outcomes and purses are listed, but many details are indecipherable due to OCR errors.
Incoherent OCR fragments mention teams and venues with references to Rooney and Philadelphia arms, a trophy, and a distant boat race context. The garbled text repeats names like Los Angeles and Philadelphia, implying a sports round-up with standings or results but no clear dates or outcomes.
The National Wool Growers association adopted a resolution authorizing President Med Wo Gooding to appoint a committee of twelve to work with commissioners from thirteen western states. The group will visit candidate storage cities including Denver and Chicago to determine which location offers the best advantage for wool growers. The trip is expected to begin October 14.
New York report says Captain PF Hains and brother 7 Jentina Hains are likely to face trial in early October. District Attorney Darrin has not decided if Mrs Hains will testify. If mental fitness questions arise, a lunacy commission may be appointed to decide on trial or commitment.
A heated public discussion follows the Jerome ruling on the possible removal of the district attorney. The decision divides opinion over liberty, corruption, and the role of public sentiment in governance. The text also touches on gambling, amateur baseball, and community values amid the era’s social debates.
Two Indianapolis police officers Sullivan and Petreard were killed September 20, 1906 during a burglary attempt. George Williams was captured and hanged but Coe fled until his body was identified near Martensburg. Sheriff Bryant collected a 1500 reward from Mayor Bookwaller after disclosing Coe's body.
A Detroit to Milwaukee dispatch reports that Dr Charles See and Miss Pearl Peterson secretly wed and left for Chicago for their honeymoon. The groom is a gentist, and the couple plans to reside in Milwaukee, with the announcement surprising friends who expected a next month ceremony.
A local Oshkosh resident, E Garrison of 750 Jackson St, asserts kidney trouble and backache were cured permanently by Doan's Kidney Pills. He describes a severe attack while riding a buggy, notes night symptoms, cold sensitivity, and overexertion as triggers, and states the remedy was purchased at EB oA Horns drug store with lasting relief. Foster-Wilburn Co of Buffalo is the U S sale agent.
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