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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
11
Reports detail the Chicago and national league scalping controversy, secretary remarks, and potential penalties. Other items note Wisconsin Appleton franchise efforts, Nebraska Indian football victory, and automotive prize ceremonies.
Milwarthe Wie Dre. Tatrek Sullivan of 428 Van Buren street sues Lie Tye Almena Wis for 23000 in damages claiming severe intoxication from plaster applied in October caused loss of hearing sight eye damage and kidney issues. Sullivan argues the plaster ruined his health and life despite no fees charged by the doctor. The suit awaits before Judge A J Vinge next March.
Omro Wisconsin notes report Ben nett visiting with family after a year in North Dakota on his claim. Cynthia Putnam left for Pray Island and evangelistic meetings continue in Medina. Five carloads of livestock shipped. river traffic shut by ice with Tolman recalling past river service on the Manu Mea.
An 19th century style advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal cure for every disease and ache. The copy emphasizes miraculous relief and enduring health through this proprietary medicine.
Letters from Eleanor Merron Cowper reveal a planned joint suicide with James H. Wallick, detailing cremation plans, last messages to a judge, and instructions for ash disposal. The pair, both prominent figures in theater circles, discussed dying together a year prior and outlined steps for execution and burial.
Northwestern Wisconsin police chief orders his men to arrest anyone walking on railroad trestles in the city after several near misses. Parents are urged to help prevent loss of life as youths risk trains on trestles. The report also notes a high school minstrel show planned and a newly formed junior basketball team with players listed.
Ernest Drahelm as center and a Frank substitute are noted as plans for a social in the gymnasium on December 11. Juniors will entertain the school, its alumni and faculty, while the girls of the school prepare to organize basketball teams.
Judge Grosscup orders all foreclosure litigation against the Chicago and Milwaukee Electric Railway consolidated in the U S circuit court. The move precedes a sale to associated bondholders as part of a full reorganization to restore financial stability. Five receiverships were involved across Wisconsin and Illinois, with the centralization enabling unified handling of the case. The railway recently resumed service between Milwaukee and Chicago.
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