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Newspaper

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1908

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Doctor Brayfield Denies Poisoning in Murder Indictment

Dr B F Brayfield of Mulkeytown Illinois pleads not guilty to murder by poison of Reuben F Parrish station agent at Mulkeytown. He claims gossip about Mrs Parrish is spite work and says Parrish died naturally. Widow Parrish arrives from Sparta to seek justice as grand jury hints at more indictments and possible accomplices.

Associated Press Benton B. P. Brayfield Reuben F. Parrish Tuinnels Central Railway Mulkertown Brayfield Parrish A. G. Orr Orr Baruch T. M. Aderhold Ziegier Midkeytown Franklin County G. F. Brayfield Mulkeytown Ilinois Grand Jury Reuben F. Parrigh Lilingis Central Bray- Mele Hraxfield Wilow Acton Tong White Bravdela de. Brayfield Strychnine McGill Clinton

Bank of France to float Russian loan in January

The Bank of France is offered no inducements but benefits from favorable exchange rates to plan a Russian loan of about 1.3 to 1.5 billion francs mid January. This loan effort aligns with France's large gold reserves piling up at the central bank.

Associated Press Paris Dec New York Lazard Freres Bank of France France

Manila Strike Hits Coastwise Steamers Over Pay Demands

The Coastwise Seamen's Union called a strike on December 3, grounding large steamers as crews quit. They demand a 106 percent pay increase for all overtime work, halting operations until a settlement is reached.

Associated Presa Manilla Coastwise Seamen's Union Bondey

La Follette Launched Newspaper Subscriptions Drive

Canvassing began in Milwaukee for a weekly paper to be published by Senator Robert M. La Follette. Arthur B. Grindell arrived to represent La Follette. Contributors include Lincoln Steffens, William Allen White, Cummins, John R. Commons. The paper’s name remains to be chosen with a women’s department led by Mrs. La Follette and Miss Hunt. Emily Bishop also slated as contributor.

Northwestern Milwaukee Wis Robert Mf la Follette Miukee Arthur B. Grindell Afadisen Mr. la Follette Lincoln J. Steffens William Allen White Cummins Town John R. Commons School of Economics University of Wisconsin

Abbie Rice Testifies in Davis Rustin Murder Trial

In Omaha, Dec 2, Mrs Abbie Rice, state key witness, testified about her relationship with Dr Austin and his finances. The packed courtroom heard details of her early life and his medical bills while defense sought to limit testimony on Dr Rustin's affair and plans.

Associated Press Omaha Neb Charles E. Davis Frederick Y. Rustin Abbie Rice Austin Sears English Hite Don Moon Moon Ax Bulance Drtin Fred J. Stack Francis E. Stalyard Abbie Dr. Austin Fudge Searse

tariff hearings seek wool and rabbit skin tariff changes

Representatives of the wool pulling industry attended the tariff hearing in Washington to press a four cent increase in wool fleece and skin duties. Advocates argued the Dingley law harms production while some proposed reductions on wool and related manufactured goods to boost domestic industry.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Henry G. Reinecke Philadelphia Crumpacker Indiana Andrew J. Solis Boston

Turkish General Samall Mahit Pasha Killed in Istanbul

Constantinople December 2 Gen Samall Mahit Pasha once aide de camp to the sultan and investigator of the army revolution last May, reputed spy of the old regime, was killed in an ambush. He was a senior army officer and five others were wounded.

Associated Frees Constantinople Samall Mahit Pasha Okd

Burton for Cabinet?: belief in Washington port solution

The article argues Burton may join the Cabinet rather than the Senate, asserting his acceptance that the port issue would ease the senatorial situation. It notes a general belief in Washington about his preference for a Senate seat over a cabinet post.

Washington Senate

Revolution in Hayti Fails as Rebels Take Port au Prince

Washington reports say Hayti’s revolution succeeds with rebels seizing Port au Prince as unrest expands. The narrative notes Theodore Burton of Ohio as the top choice for secretary of the treasury, though he prefers a senate seat and delays response until Ohio’s political future clears.

Hayti Port Au Prince

Taft Keeps Cabinet Plans Close to the Vest

President elect Taft refused to discuss cabinet make up or confirm reports that Theodore Burton of Ohio was offered either the treasury or state department. He noted Burton may seek the senate seat, complicating any definite statement on his own administration. Arthur I. Vorys expects C. P. Taft to win the Ohio senate seat.

Associated Press Washington, D.C Theodore Burton Ohio Burton the Treasury Senate Secretary of the Treasury Taft Treasury State Department

Submarine Building Moves Forward Amid Navy Talks

Fragmentary text indicates maritime officials discuss accelerated submarine construction and related naval planning. Details are unclear due to OCR corruption, but the topic centers on Admiralty actions and timing of project start.

Submarine Project Advances With Budget Boost

Three year experiments yield results for a submarine program. A 3,400,000 budget item plus 370,000 for 191 are planned. Orders placed at Dantalg for six submarines to be completed at Boon as soon as possible.

Menia Dile Dantalg Boon

Federal Council delegates push forward on church unity

About 450 delegates from 30 denominations meet in Philadelphia with the slogan Church Unity. The group, including more than twenty bishops, will elect officers and discuss the council’s relation to international cooperation and foreign missions.

Preas Philadelphia Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America Laet Nleht Academy of Muse Amerses Ble Iniludine Mora Federal Council Christendom

Divorcee Fatally Shoots Self in Brooklyn Hotel

Mrs. Lillian H Falconer Doty, recently divorced from M M Doty of New York, shot herself before a mirror in the Clarendon hotel rook yesterday. She had secured a Sioux Falls divorce on November 23 and left for the East about a week ago. The couple, married in 1892, have a five year old son whose custody was awarded to the mother. Alexander Falconer, her father, was notified of the death. the body was taken to the hometown and turned over to relatives. Doty, a broker with offices at 52 Broadway, is seen as well to do with a country estate at Belle Island Long Island Avenue.

Associated Press New York Clarendon Rook Lyn Lillian H. Falconer Doty Avorce Sioux Falla 3. D Broadway Doty Naig Reserve Fund Securities Company Motioe Alexander Falconer Baltimore Little Church Doty Himerit Belle Island Longland Avenue Sioux Falls D. Dee Mra H. Falconer Doty Brooklyn M. M Doty

Story Gets Five Years In Wisconsin Bank Case

Edwin C. Story former Citizens State Bank cashier at Bellaville Wis pleaded guilty to falsifying the bank's statement and was sentenced by Judge Donovan to five years in state prison at Waupun He made bad loans totaling about 29000 and hid the defalcation for two years with fake bank attorneys and mortgages.

Northwestern Madison Wic Edwin C. Story Citizens’ State Bank Bellaville Wis M. C. Bergh Hin’ Bank Donovan Latate Waupu Story Hoe

Dynamiting Crisis As Pine Bluff River Threatens City

Unknown assailants used dynamite last night to divert the Arkansas river away from Pine Bluffs banks endangering the court house hotel and other property. Officials halted further blasting as the river shifted and began receding by morning while authorities warned against more attacks amid lingering danger to the town.

Asaocietad Prean Pine ‘Luff Ark Arkansas River Phil Butt Goyd Tess Banka Court Hostie Annex Venter Jefferson Parkin United States Lillie Teck Philpott

May Recover Treasures From Gardner Art

The court will hear a move to return art seized by the government to Mrs. Emily Crane Chadbourne and Mrs. Jack Gardner. Government duties totaling 70 000 have been paid, with the remaining claim covering appraised goods valued around 82 500. Items included Madonna and Child painting, a fresco on oil, two iron torch holders, a marble bust, and five tapestries.

Associated Dregs Chicago Jack Gardner United States Emily Crane Chadbourne Landis United Syates District Chadbourne

Four Deaths From Cholera Reported in Saint Petersburg

Four people died and twenty six new cholera cases were reported in Saint Petersburg during the twenty four hours ending at noon, with authorities warning of continuing outbreak and urging cleanliness and quarantine measures.

Associated Prena Peteraburg

Three Men Found Dead in Abandoned Shed

Three men were found suffocated in an abandoned shed under the Central Bridge in this city. They died from inhaling coal fumes, authorities reported today.

Brest Y Cinchinath Dee 3

Quiet in Port au Prince After Disturbances

Reports from Port au Prince say order was restored by morning as some rioters were arrested. A public appeal was issued to calm the population to avert foreign intervention. A full account of disturbances and events is promised on page twelve.

Associated Press Port Au V Tmaytl Port Au Limeo

International Harvester gains control of Missouri plants

Hearing in Missouri ouster suit reveals International Harvester Company of America obtained control of several subsidiary plants. Witnesses Jones and Gleason testified the consolidation aimed to improve business, not destroy competition, noting past dividend payouts and price increases tied to labor costs.

Associated Press Fefferson City International Macrvester Company of America Tte Missouri Theodore J. Tae William IY. Jones Foster, Cal J. Gleaner Chicago Littleton N. 1 International Harvester Company of New Jersey Afr. Jones New York Judge Gary United States Steel Corporation Jude Gary George W. Perking P. Morgan & Co Mang Suly Wi Mr. Jones Lane Jones Flores Consolidated Companion Tilernational Harvester Company Hoe Jone Milwaukee Harvester Company Wisconsin International Harvester

Crusis era of Pacific squadron leaves Magdalena Bay for South American ports

A dispatch from Magdalena Bay reports the cruiser era of the Pacific squadron departed tonight for South American ports. In San Diego the First Congregational Church Men's Club holds an evening meeting in church parlors with supper at 6:18 followed by an address by City Xg Cowling on "a Campalen."

Associated Press San Diego Cal Magdalena Bay South American First Congregational Church Campalen

Archbold Defense Probes Standard Oil Texas Loan Details

In New York an Associated Press report covers John Archbold testifying in the government suit against Standard Oil. He describes a $7.5 million loan to T. W. Warnsillate of Pittsburgh, asserts Texas Oil Co was not owned by Standard, and discusses refinery costs and tariffs. Archbold notes early refineries not built by Standard and outlines cross-border trade factors.

Tr Refinerich Texas Associated Press New York Standard Ou John Archbold Wis Standard OW Company California T. W. Wurnsilate Pittshure Archbold Rosenthith Standard Heartnes Archhold Texas OF Company Tess Conmimany Archbokls Relogg Seta Killage Kellogg Devee Devee Company Jarupes Archebold Maki Russia Palant Roumania Trussia Tr Franca Welloge Rohbold Atehbold Rarsatan Palley Res Publican Milburn Welling Arche Faropean Petroleum Imlan Toa Aumn Ife Rivsen Artihode Spike Mero Keloes Archibatski Inters Ate Commerce Commission Wigh Ile Avchbold Hopeburn Maryland New Jersey Pennsylvania Odvier Mire Archbold. Rees

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