29 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1907
Page
1
Since June 18 nine bubonic plague cases have been discovered in San Francisco and seven deaths have occurred. A Marine Hospital Surgeon is in the city and quarantine officers inspect coasting vessels. Health officials say there is no cause for alarm.
In Port Vue near Pittsburgh, hundreds flee homes as shale and soapstone strata slip toward a railroad cut. The hillside drops dozens of feet, bursting gas and water mains. 300 men work to halt the landslide while residents watch fissures widen.
Klaw and Erlanger launch a campaign against sidewalk ticket speculators at New York theaters. Agents shadow buyers and doorkeepers refuse entry to holders of such purchases, causing confusion and provoked refunds. By August 29, speculators largely disappear from the doors.
A Manitowoc Wisconsin cooperative faced financial trouble after failing to meet obligations. Dennis Healy of Milwaukee was named trustee by fifty of the eighty stockholders to manage and dispose of stock, with store operations halted to save creditors money. The Manitowoc Cooperative Association, organized less than two years ago by 109 farmers, reportedly incurred losses estimated around 3,909 dollars.
A northern newspaper dispatch reports the big paper combine has secured the Wimberly Clark mills and water power at Niagara. Kimberly Clark paid all mills except one stock paper mill and negotiations may include Marinette and Menominee mills. Total value cited is seventy five million dollars.
An article records an escape attempt from the Menominee and Boyatkeo area workhouse. A prisoner pried hinges to flee toward Watpun and faced punishment, with a companion named Nels Wele captured after a chase by the superintendent.
A disjointed clipping reports President 3 and an Associated Freee W. note from New York. It mentions an AIA service in a war and a reply about being struck by President Fish. Names and details are unclear due to damaged text.
An employee sleeping in the back room of the Brickmaster jewelry store in Madison Wisconsin awoke to a burglar who smashed a plate glass window at five this morning and made off with diamonds and other jewelry valued at 3500. Police had just turned the corner nearby and the theft comes within two days of a four year old similar robbery anniversary.
United action by leading U S brewers against local option laws began with a secret Aug 28 meeting in Cincinnati. Chicago Milwaukee St Louis and Cincinnati breweries discussed the rise of local option especially in the south and named a committee to decide ways and means to curb it.
Special to The Nuun Neenah Wis Aug 29 planning for the tenth birthday of the E F U discussed a September 10 dance and supper at the theater auditorium. Other items note marriages travel and local visits including Miss Marie Beckwith, Eureka soldiers reunion trip by Ex Congressmen Cook, and multiple social gatherings around Neenah and Menasha. Local incidents include a $59 judgment for a fishing accident and plans for automatic alarm bells at two crossings due to heavy night traffic.
Newport Aug 29 Mrs Chadwick wife of Rear Admiral French E Chadwick U S has been made an officer in the Academie by order of the French president. The honor caps months of prior recognition from Anatole Brose a government delegate who pinned the garnet studded cross on her.
Special from Racine reports the Northwestern conference of the German Baptist churches convened this morning in Milwaukee. Delegates read from congregations across Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa and Nebraska and discussed the year ahead. Moderators and reverends including JS Helwemana Minde and Rev B A Coser Milwaukee led the session.
Klaw and Erlanger announce an elaborate stage adaptation of Little Nemo. They have bought all dramatic rights from The Herald and will invest at least 100000 in the production before its public debut.
Professor Schiemann ranks Roosevelt with Washington Jackson and Lincoln and says his influence on Americans exceeds that of any other president. He praises Roosevelt for character and willpower, notes Calvinist spirit without intolerance, and predicts the former president will remain politically active beyond retirement. He also credits Roosevelt with a strong appreciation of German character.
A Milwaukee business figure, Gillue Iverson, aged thirty eight, dies at sea while returning from Newfoundland to Denmark. Rev Gink aboard the steamer reported the burial at sea and Iverson’s long local involvement in trade and civic life. He leaves a widow and three children.
A meeting at Shiocton East of New Laden focused on state horticultural operations, likely addressing fires management and marshland issues. Attendees discussed the Meta Goren company and related regional actions affecting the village and its surrounding areas.
Crawford, a famed bulb grower, displayed six acres of land with one and a half million Stadial plants and fifteen thousand varieties. Mrs. A. V. Barnes of Waupaca led with one hundred bouquets, while Mrs. Barnes and Rexford won many first premiums. Oshkosh and Shiocton attendees received several premiums as the event marked a record turnout. A final day tour will include the Garden Land Company’s batf farm and drainage system findings.
From Hakodate the American consul reports a blaze caused about 15,000 homes to burn and 60,000 people to become homeless in Yokohama. The estimated loss stands at 15,000 dollars, with prior figures deemed too low.
Two convicts Quinn and Harmon escaped from Knox County penitentiary using an improvised rope and iron hook. They scaled prison walls after hiding in hospital areas and were missing as night fell. Harmon, from Chicago, faced a burglary sentence. Quinn had twenty years to serve.
A chaotic damaged text describes a legal action involving attempts to collect payments from a municipality. Names and places are unclear, but the dispute centers on the authority to collect and penalties for nonpayment.
Trade managers of U S lines with routes to Central and South America and the West Indies push improved packing to match English and German standards. Circulations urge exporters to ensure shipments are not damaged. an example shows 222 pieces of cathedral glass with only 16 undamaged. Damaged glass causes months of building delay for a Chinese church awaiting installation.
Prince Wilhelm of Sweden, accompanied by a high entourage including the Swedish secretary of state, toured New York City landmarks and Coney Island. The visit included a river incident and plans for a future engagement at Empire City track events under track officials supervision.
Nathalie Levanson sixteen of Madison Wisconsin did not disappear on a Chicago trip as thought. A letter to her parents reveals she held back at the Chicago station to visit other relatives with her uncle unaware of the change. The scare arose from a mistaken belief she was missing.
A sergeant from the Twenty third regiment of artillery is arrested on treason charges in Coblentz. Secret artillery instruction copies were found on a traveler near Herbsthal on the Belgian frontier. The NCO headed regimental watch and likely took the documents. The traveler was bound for Paris, and further arrests are anticipated.
Special to The Northwestern Menasha lodge of the Odd Fellows conferred degrees during a farewell for Alex Childs who leaves Saturday with his family for Portland Oregon. Local saloonkeepers and families enjoyed an annual Lake Winnebago outing aboard The Fawn with a noon stop at Calumet harbor and dinner at Oshkosh. Mrs Jo Underwood Mrs G A Augustine Mrs William Toepfer and guests share visits and card events. Rose Wagner and Anna Schrage visit Green Bay with the Gundersons. Menasha fishermen report a record pickerel run on the lower lake, with two parties returning home with over 100 pounds of fish. Edward Heckel of Houghton Michigan visits his mother on Broad Street. The Winnebago District Young People’s Christian Endeavor led by Rev S Heaggag holds a basket picnic at Brighton Beach. The steamer Thietle carried about fifty passengers to Green Bay for an excursion. News from Ripon reports the death of Silas Buchholz a former Menasha youth at age twenty two from Bright’s disease.
Judge Kohisaat of the United States circuit court issued a temporary injunction against fourteen western railways and five express companies to stop a proposed rate on shipments of cream milk and butter set for September 1. The action stems from creameries alleging cartels would drive them out of business. A protest has been filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission, which cannot act within a year. Hearing for a permanent injunction set for October 4.
The ceremony joined Taylor daughter of Dr Tavter of Menicuree and J Ho Neshowest of yi ton, with the groom from Marinette. The couple wed in the morning service at the German Cathedral conducted by Rev Walter Neamier. A box may have marks of a factory in Appiton near the business with his father.
The Hague August reports indicate a governing body may propose mandatory arbitration on a disputed topic between that nation and another state. A letter suggests possible mercy or concessions, with near term steps to be taken.
Dated events describe the opening of a Totematic Lew Association meeting in Portland. Delegates from Europe and America attend as the organization starts its sessions, with participation by jurists and reform advocates.
Washington Aug 29 the bureau of immigration plans a systematic push to end the white slave traffic on the Atlantic coast. Helen M Burtis is appointed immigration inspector to develop proof of the trafficking and aid deportation and punishment of those responsible.
Special to The Northwestern Washington reports Col John Hicks minister to Chile and his relatives visiting Washington on the way to the Jamestown exposition. Hicks called at the state department to meet Acting Secretary Atlee. The party then proceeds to New York and will sail for South America next week. Mr and Mrs John Hicks Jr will return to Oshkosh from Jamestown.
In Menominee Michigan on Monday afternoon Rev Todd officiated at the marriage of Earl C Hale and Cora Kitz, two well known locals. The couple plan to make Appleton their home after opening a second hand store on the south side.
A fragmented report describes an afternoon picnic at a lake shore with students and faculty from a school. It notes the gathering at the White ny interartan ars, a walk to L Summers at the resort, and a return trip. The piece mentions plans for a grand ge J te and reminders of prior year activities.
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