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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
5
A fragmentary report describes Sherman era veterans and Grand Army of the Republic figures gathering in New York. It references candidates, military deeds, and postwar reunions with a focus on national memory and veteran affairs.
Fragmented OCR yields a garbled note praising a public ceremony. The text mentions Rockefeller, a speaker, and a session with officials, but the exact event and participants remain unclear due to heavy transcription errors. The piece reads as a commemorative card or greeting amid a political gathering.
A fragment quotes John D Rockefeller signing a letter as Fraternally Yours and expresses a wish to reunite at home. The line reads tend your sessions I hope to receive you sheath some day at my home reflecting a personal closing.
News from Tokio reports the British steamer Duncarn sank after a typhoon on August 26 near Golo port on Kites island. Only two of fifty three crew survived, engineer William Palos and boatman John Landen, rescued by the Japanese steamer Roki Mary after perilous efforts.
Oshkosh Yacht Club hosts a two lap Class A contest and a one design race on Lake Winnebago. Patsy of Stony Beach Navy wins Class A. Kathyrn of Butte des Morts Yacht Club takes second. Spectators aboard the Thistle and along the shore enjoy clear weather as boats vie for the championship and Sawyer and Felker cups.
Judge Taft to visit Middlebass with a party from the Midd'bars fishing club. He will travel from Middlebass to Sinton for a reception at the district courthouse. The party includes a private secretary and stenographer. Taft expected to arrive around early September.
The Rockefeller endowment plan raises pay across departments starting with senior professors and heads, increasing salaries from four to five figures. Future faculty raises push overall compensation toward a higher level, with estimates suggesting about a 20 percent rate of increase over prior levels.
A scrambled dispatch reports Andrew Monegle donating 700 to aid a field of miners. The note mentions a telegraphic effort and a monetary contribution aimed at supporting the miners and related relief actions in August.
Short notes list guests including Mr and Mrs Cleve Ruswell at Lions Creek, Mix Charles Heat of Marinette, Mrs Sylvester Moetsel of Green Way, and Mr and Mrs M E L Fish with Miss Baie Stillwell, all visiting in Oshkosh area. A photo feature of Edward Po Cooke appears in September Outing magazine. A young pole vaulter tied for first in the world championship at a London event, with ties to Oshkosh and Chillicothe, Ohio.
Special from Beloit reports Racine politician Cooper from Darlington arrived mid afternoon to Ho No Ho Gah Park near the state line for the Nock River Valley Settlers' picnic. Thousands from Rock county and nearby counties attended while Cooper met prominent citizens. He plans an evening address at the opera house in support of his candidacy.
Immigration authorities investigating fifty four young women converted to the Mormon faith who arrived in Boston on the Republic last Saturday have decided to deport fifteen of them. Twenty five cases remain to be decided.
William J. Bryan departed Topeka early this morning for his Lincoln home. He was expected to reach Lincoln by evening, with arrival anticipated around 6 or 7 o'clock. The report notes Bryan’s swift travel toward his residence in Lincoln.
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