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Newspaper

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1926

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Prison Reformator Escape Recaptured Two Teens Face Recapture

Two teenage inmates escaped from the Michigan state reformator early today in a brazen break led by many convicts. Napol Neon Smith and Charles Smith surrendered to Warden Wheat and officers. About 409 inmates were confined. eight fled in two cars, others on foot toward the county and toward Lansing as police and posses formed across towns.

Associated Press Tonia Mich Aitchin San Toiday Napol Neon Smith Charles Smith Charles Wheat Touls Michigan Dor J Es Cape Lansing Twreenty-Fvve Gury Miciais Detroit Avarden Frank Edens TR Formenteers Ini Derei Edward Haight Frank Leland

Zimmerman campaign expenditures report filed today

The article outlines campaign finance for Zimmerman with receipts of $2,330.55 to date and expenses of $1,106.25 plus debts of $351.27. It notes advertising and literature costs and mentions the Republican gubernatorial bid of Fred R. Zimmerman and related contests in Northern Wisconsin Boosters club and Lenroot club with specific receipts and debts.

Madison Zimmerman Faz Harver C. Baroriz Ay Namars Financial Teday Fred R. Zimmerman Wisconsin Boosters Club of Supérior Ray J. Nye Congress Douglas County Lenroot Club

Oshkosh Man Named Chef de Gare in Wisconsin

Oshkosh resident Harry Gossare is named chef de gare of the Forty and Eight society in Wisconsin, succeeding S. B. Carr. A large promenade and student militia style events marked Friday’s convention activities in La Crosse.

Forty and Eight The American Legion la Crosse Br Tnited Wis Harry Gossare Oshkosh Cher Gare Rodareit Forty and Eight Society of Wisconsin S. B. Carr Amgbxausee Ectition

First Klans Parade Permitted by Dubuque Officials

Thousands of Klansmen gathered in Dubuque for a second annual parade allowed by city authorities. The march required unmanned participants and placards approved by police, with bands joining from nearby towns.

Dubuque Associated Press Watertine Marshaltown Charlies City Ads Millwaukee

Davies to travel incognito in France again

The report notes Davies will depart Tuesday for a motor trip of two or three weeks in France and travel incognito. It attributes the plan to United Frases Leiden-inconatio and calls the traveler the prince of Wales.

Frases Leiden France

Brakeman Killed as Freight Derails Near Here

Joseph Connery of Montevideo, a brakeman on an eastbound Milwaukee Road freight train, was killed last night when five cars derailed three miles east of Webster, United Press reports.

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Heat wave sweeps Midwest with record highs and fatalities

Descriptions from Des Moines Lincoln and Milwaukee report extreme heat across Iowa Nebraska and Wisconsin. Casualties noted in Iowa from the heat wave include a man named Claude Belcher as temperatures reached near 96 in Des Moines and 93 in Milwaukee. Forecasters warned of continuing high temperatures through the weekend.

Bs United Press Bes Moines Iowa kKiller Claude Belcher Nebraska Lincoln Nebr Nemiska Chicago Althouse Milwaukee

Lenroot Demands Retraction on Antistrike Stand

Interior, Wis formerly carried a story that Senator ir L backed anti strike legislation. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers denied authorship and H. E. B. Wils, national representative, was asked to retract the statement.

Lenroot Wills Antistrike United Press Interior Ir L Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers H. EB. Wils

Mine Workers to Consider Farrington Answer in Springfield

Springfield workers to act on the charge after President Frank Farrington’s contract with the Operators. Fishwick refused to comment as members prepare to meet at an 11 am Wednesday session to consider the case.

Farrington Associated Press Springfeld_ Wi Har Fishwick Eiewer Frank Farton JeiGciai Farr Chars S

Floods Damage Potatoes in Stevens Point Area

Report from Stevens Point Wisconsin notes floods damaged crops including potatoes and carrots. Water inundation and heavy rains affected beets and other root vegetables in several fields, with some harvests postponed.

United Prassy Stevens Point Wis—Poain Jon Viver Jowlands Hera

Steam rail plans fund eight locomotives

The Chicago, St. Paul Minneapolis and Omaha Railway asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to issue 519,066 Equipment Trust certificates to purchase eight new locomotives.

Y United Press Washington, D. C Chicarn St. Paul

Alaska shaken by twin earthquakes in Cordova area

Two earthquakes jolted Cordova Alaska overnight with one shaking at 12:45 a.m. and another at 16 p.m. yesterday. No injuries or damages are reported. Local authorities monitor aftershocks as residents assess aftereffects.

Cordova aMaska

Struck Driver Held for Manslaughter After Collision

Morris Glick of Crane Company, driver of the truck, is held on a manslaughter charge after Chiesso-Charies Scholer, Fox River Grove Wisconsin, supervisor for Chiesso Manufacturing, was killed when his car dodged another near the plant. The Scholer family, including his wife and Chiesso Jr., were in the Wisconsin Deli at the time.

Associated Press Chiesso Charies Scholer Fox River Grove Wis Chiesso Manufacturing Company Charies, Jr Wisconsin Delis Morris Glick Érivar

Pope Blesses Church Stand Amid Mexican Religious Laws

In Mexico City observers say the papal blessing strengthens church resolve against religious laws. The episcopate plans further moves toward reform, while Catholic bulletins urge continued religious support as tax and cinema issues affect the populace. A Coolidge commemoration note from Mexican Masons praises the president for standing firm amid pressure.

Br A. W. Folger United Press Mexico City Pepsi Pius Clerey Episco Paice Coolidge Luis Manfuel Rojas Eppieuse

Wisconsin Weather Outlook Shows Cooler Start and Warm Week

Forecaster notes fair but cooler start in Wisconsin with expected showers Monday or Tuesday and again later in the week. Temperatures run above average overall, with the upper Mississippi valley seeing lighter rainfall but persistent warmth.

Wisconsin Sundar Wissiasippi

Convicts Captured After Shootout in Oklahoma and Arkansas

Arkansas officers captured two ex convicts near Rudy Arkansas after a gun battle that wounded three peace officers. The men admitted robbing Covington Oklahoma banks and fatally shooting a deputy sheriff in Sequoyah County. They were held in the Van Buren jail with non life threatening wounds.

Sr Associated Press Fort Smith Ark Kimes George Kimes Urs American State Bank Covington National Bank Covington Okla Depot Sherif Chuchulate Sequored County Sla Oklahoma City Googs Mack Kimes Young Arkansas Fricar Oklahoma Arkansas YataHy Rudy State Bureau of Identification Okina Perry Chuchulate Sequoyed Fildar Wang Buren Beti Mea Sens van Buren

Hearings Set On Changes In Highways 10 And 12

State highway commission to hear two proposed revisions of routes 10 and 12 in Dane County. Proposals include realigning tracks along McFarland and Rexbury area to bypass central city sections. Hearings invite public comment and outline fee submissions before commission.

Br Associated Press Madison Dane State Highway Co Ftoushten McFarland Ikere Portien Sf Sinuchion Stonghien Cansiderenie

Wisconsin Methodists to Hold Annual Conference Sessions

Madison reports the Wisconsin conference of Methodists will hold its annual meeting starting next Tuesday. The event will run through September 5 and involve about 270 ministers with Bishop Charles Edward Locke of St Paul presiding. Dr. Clarence True Wilson of Washington DC will speak on temperance, prohibition and morals.

Associated Madison Methum Church Wisconsin Charles Edward Locke St Paul Minn Clarence True Wilson Washington, D. C Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Morals

Pennsylvania Moves to Strengthen Blue Laws on Sunday Baseball

In Harrisburg the state acts to enforce the 1794 blue laws to bar Sunday baseball. Attorney General George W. Woodruff seeks revocation of the Philadelphia Athletics Club charter after a Sunday game with the Chicago White Sox, despite a temporary injunction that blocked police interference.

United Press Hearhisburg Pennsylvania George W. Woodruff Dauphin County Philadelphia Athletics Chicago White Sox

Miss Page Leads In Western Championship First Eighteen

Dorothy Page of Madison Wisconsin drives for a two up lead over Mrs Hill of Meadow Lake Kansas City in the morning round of the women's western championship. Page out drove her opponent on most holes with three birdies and seven pars while Hill struggled with luck and several over par holes.

Associated Preas Chicago Tekive Dorothy Page Maple Sun Madison Wis Meadow Lake Kansas City Pate Kansas Ciy Irs Hill Miss Page iPage Pace Gni Isaq Miss Pace

Dammann Attacks Zimmerman On State Economy Policy

Theodore Dammann, Progressive Republican candidate for secretary of state, accuses Zimmerman of excessive costs and pledges strict economy and efficiency in state operations. He cites a 120 percent cost rise in one department and argues for reduced operating expenses based on his business experience.

United Presgi Spice Wis Auio Theodore Dammann Yaredich Gay Samres Dammann Sa Secretary of States” Department Dammann

Big bids loom for young pitcher Butch Kruger

Resoit Wisconsin reports three major teams bid for Butch Kruger from Milwaukee Brewers Otto Borchert offers a contract and Roger Bresnahan Giants letters entice Kruger. Columbus AA also submitted a bid as Chicago White Sox led early offers for the rookie hurler.

United Press Resoit Wis Butch” J Bruser Fairy Horfer Otto Borchert Boas Milwaukee Brewers Roger Bresnahan New York Giants Cincinonati Giants Columbus Whee Sox

American Sailors Landed at Bluefields Nicaragua

Two hundred U S sailors and Marines were landed by the Galveston at Bluefields to protect life and property as Nicaraguan forces could not guarantee safety. The revolutionaries advancing on Bluefields were reported to be successful according to latest U S official dispatches.

Washington, D. C Galveston Bluefields Nicaragua Iifs Propsttr Blue Fields

Tilden retains tennis crown beating Chapin in four-set end match

William T. Tilden of Philadelphia defeated Alfred E. Chapin Jr. of Springfield in a four-set final to win the Newport invitation tournament title. Chapin took the first set 3-6, then Tilden evened 6-4, with the remaining two sets finishing 6-8 and 5-6.

Tilden Chapin United Press Newport R. E Willam T. Tilden Philadelphia Newport Alfred E. Chapin, Jr Springfield Mass

Cause of Crash That Killed Air Hero Seeks Answer

An inquest into the death of Commander Rodgers met at the naval yard. The board sent its report to Rear Admiral Meseruder but it was not publicly released. The likely cause cited was broken ribs and lung injuries from the crash.

AIR Hero United Frese Philadelphia Joba Reret Maz Mesruder Tard Owas

Washington House Cleaning To Erase Dome Satin

Fragmented text shows political controversy with references to cleaning a house and erasing a dome satin. Named individuals include Albert F L Pall and others, with implied government interest and betrayal. The garbled wording suggests a public affairs dispute and accusations of desecration of governmental processes.

Washington House

Carmen Will Meet to Promote Railway Services

Members of the Chicago and North Western Supervisors Booster club, formed by car foremen from Rhinelander Antigo Wausau Eau Claire Marshfield, will meet in Marshfield on September 3 to promote enhanced railway services for shippers.

Br United Prose Rhinelander Wis Chicago and Northwestern Supervisors’ Booster Club Antigo Wausau Eland Marshfield

Wisconsin bank bandits flee with $15000 in Brodhead raid

Five Wisconsin bank bandits robbed the Brodhead bank on a quiet afternoon, taking $15000 in cash and securities while forcing patrons into the vault. Two ringleaders pleaded guilty in Appleton court to prior robberies, facing stiff sentences.

Sy Associated Press Milywakes Waupun Lves Brodheed Appleton Biadie Lynch John ‘icFerland Brodhead Bank of Brodhead Consin Brodhesa Wolfe Tefert B. J. Gardner George B. Broughton Ptblia Gymvia Lochinger Davis Ofton Sandie Sezes Meduyune Uxvv Thres Earth Today Chicago

Texas Primary Runoff Battles Moody and Ferguson

Texans decide today between Moody and Ferguson in a heated runoff. The contest pits Moody, backed by male supporters, against Governor Ferguson and the state’s woman executive amid accusations of bribery and political rivalry. Moody’s camp accuses Ferguson of “welching” after she refused to withdraw when Moody led by one vote.

Austin Texas Rmor Miriam A. Fern Moody Ted Gov Ferguson Hush Mm Ferguson Ku Klux Klan Mooér

Also Mentioned on This Page

State Reformatory Ionia, Mich Zimmerman Sarose D. J. Kenny West Bend Wiscons Department of the American Legion H. L.plummer Ippleton Kenny Frank J. Schneiler Neenah Lenny Seas Ferdinand Hirzy Charles T. Carvey Solon Springs H. L. Garner Walter ZL. Height Racine Marinette Fara El-iott Gaskill Iowa Legion Iwo War Department Camp Sparta Sparta Camp Spruce RR McCoy Societe Ges 45 Hommes Et § Chevaux Prissinets de Trent Prines Iscal yPost Legion Baraboo Reedshore Doarand Winona Ebay Cleire Bret Minnesota Bostovel DAVIE Brockhart Smith W. Brockhart A. A. Mikota Leroy Barber Brockbart W. J. Fleming Sosenh Kroulik Alaska toGar Cathoic League of Religious Defense Seconoreic Beyeott Stiil Borcott Hoass Mexico .S Methodists Philadelphia Athletics Butch Kruger Bryan I Norton William St. Johnston George i Phil Neer James Davies Rodgers Fias Carmen Anay Mernicial Court Seisam Tass St. Cretxy Fa
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