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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1905
Page
1
Report describes a battleship design featuring twenty four to twenty six inch guns and twelve inch armor. The hull length exceeds 260 feet with heavy armor belts and turrets. Accommodation lists include 2 officers, 19 warrant officers, and 60 sailors.
Beals C. Wright of Boston defeated Ward of Orange 62 to 42 in a tense national championship match at Newport. Wright served first, Ward opened with two baskets, then Wright surged with a sequence of early points. The contest drew enthusiasts from Jamestown and Providence as officials and experts watched a close start turn decisive.
Attorney General A. C. Titus departed for Crandon to attend the coroner's inquest into Mrs. Walsh's death. A verdict was anticipated by Friday afternoon as the jury prepared to hear evidence.
Milwaukee Aug 31 Grand jury adjourned for one week at the close of its session as several members have private business requiring their attention. The adjournment was announced by the foreman and will delay any anticipated indictments until next week.
Report from Washington dated August 31 notes Consul General Hogers at a canal congress meeting where merchants were defeated. The Associated Press dispatch describes reactions to the boycott and the outcome of the event.
Fragmentary report from New Orleans describes a tense situation with urgent health concerns. Ambulatory services and federal actions appear stressed as officials report cases and mounting strain across the city.
An Associated Press report notes President Roosevelt outlines two missions seen as key to the presidency. The piece highlights his intent to establish a new order and the tension surrounding hospital acts and public tensions as temperatures rise.
Milwaukee August 31 The Associated Press reports a tense session as committees review consolidation plans for the National Fraternal organization. Delegates debated the pending merger and installation of officers concluded the gathering with further committee reports expected.
Health officers report no alarm among residents as cholera cases rise in Danzig and Prussia. Telegraph updates reach the Warthe Netze junction area with provincial authorities reading the advisories and arranging actions. A Hamburg notice notes a judicial era case declaration.
Fragmented report notes an arrest on multiple charges tied to alleged poisoning. The text mentions names and a March date, with unclear roles for a Getchet attorney and others. Reading is partial and uncertain about full events or jurisdictions.
Readers report a pause in put and call trading as leaders consider a case likely to reach an animal determination. The article notes the practice resumed until court action is resolved and references a revised statute and constitution.
Milwaukee Aug 31 Homer Sylvester sues State Senator C C Rogers to recover on two promissory notes each for 5435.51 dated January 1 1905. He states that 500 has been paid on one note Colin W Wright of Monroe is attorney for Air Sylvester.
Menasha residents report local court actions including arrests for debt and holding households as payment, plus a guilty verdict and fines. The town sees visitors to fairs, hotel corner stone plans, and local outings by residents like Phillips, Reed, Paichen, Hagaman, and Roehne. Roadside trades, hunting trips, and social gatherings fill the period.
John D. T joins a Caracas mission to pursue an asphalt inquiry. The report notes tensions and a push to elevate him as chief engineer amid revolutionary activity and possible reemployment by an unnamed leader on a tied project.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a railroad and a funeral service with unclear timing and names. The readable bits imply a railroad project and a family burial or memorial, but essential specifics are missing.
A garbled OCR note lists brief peace messages from leaders including Franz Joseph and an emperor, praising efforts and wishing years of peace. The text mentions Russia and a stalled peace negotiation and includes partial phrases about interventions and world peace.
Milwaukee August 31 William J Bryan will not have a banquet in Milwaukee but Mayville will honor him with a large public reception on September 11. The Democratic party of about 3000 is expected to turnout en masse for the Mayville event following his September 10 Milwaukee lecture.
City Attorney Walter Read reviews legislation on cites funding at the ninth annual Wisconsin League of Municipalities conference in Racine. State leaders discuss home rule for cities and crime control, with Nelson elected president of the Wisconsin League. Library funds administration noted with limited annual appropriations. Racine delegates planned a 4 PM clambake at Jacobs Island.
Milwaukee readers gather funds for Charles H. Assargen charged with murder awaiting trial in county jail. Seamen from lakes to oceans extend support, reflecting broad maritime backing amid the case.
Friends in the seamen’s union have launched a subscription drive to aid Assersen after he was charged with killing Mrs Ethel Goetz on July 3. He received three bullet wounds but is said to recover. The effort spread nationwide with mostly small donations and aims to raise funds to attempt freeing Assersen.
Mrs. Taggart case resumes in Columbus as Taggart receives sixty days leave of absence for the trial. Questions lie on the same lines as Festerdar and the family elements. The leave period has already consumed over half of the time allotted.
An AP filed item reports the death of Jacob Mueller in unclear terms with scattered references to Aug 1 and Prague, Cleveland, and Germany. The fragmentary text lacks coherent facts, names, dates, or context for a definite obituary.
A Northwestern Milwaukee associated figure requests a speedy trial on seven indictments. The petition, filed with the judge and attorney, cites complications and a press oath as grounds for rapid proceedings.
In the United States district court this morning the C. W. Malbraith company was adjudged bankrupt and the case referred to the referee in bankruptcy. No appearance was made by officers. Ten days are allowed to file schedules of assets and liabilities, after which a meeting of creditors will be fixed.
A new lumber company with $10,000,000 capital emerges from the Pacific Company of New Jersey to operate in Redwood districts on the West Coast. W. S. Murphy C. E. Murphy B. H. R. Fyan G. E. Avers and F. Al Robinson, with Saginaw and Chicago ties, lead the board. Eddy of Saginaw named president.
Envoys from Russia and Japan continue discussions at the Wentworth Hotel while cablegrams flow between delegations. Witte takes a restorative stroll as Mar ens and Dennison steer treaty framing, with armistice details still unsettled and no formal suspension before the Portsmouth outcome is known.
A. Johnson, division freight agent for the Chicago Berlinston & Quemes railroad, will assume duties as general agent for the road in Chicago tomorrow. Lat Brown, who was the companys general agent, has resigned.
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