05 Dec 1892
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1892
Page
1
City officials clash over Mayor Worden’s suspension as Wardens and council debate legality and process. Senator Prather’s tour office scrutiny follows, with Worden delaying comment while a meeting is planned to address the charges and hearings.
Dec 5 report from Welton Wisconsin notes a deputy arrest and a plan by a Missionary to influence congress to block Japanese immigration. Mentions Canadian Pacific steamers detaining women and potential deportations. Bering Arbitration Tribunal to convene in Paris in February.
A garbled report claims James Sullivan ex-Hremun at the Krooklyn magine house died yesterday morning. The text asserts rumors about his death, a yacht Mollie, and alleged conspiracies, but later notes the source denies the rumor as a joke while a few details about the event are unclear.
A Wisconsin circuit court session presided by Judge Burrell heard numerous cases including grand larceny, assault with intent to inflict bodily harm, and threats. The state v. Mary Patton led to a fine of 50 cents plus costs for possession of pitking povkuts, while other dockets covered matters against William Moauhain, Wain Stadlers, August Schitter, and Michael Gaughan with scheduling for tomorrow morning.
A city contractor case cites careless driving by workmen as a cause of sewer damage. Rasmussen Johnson face claims for damages after a worker, intoxicated and speeding, nearly diverted machinery into a sewer. Verdict awarded $110 for the sewer site guard at Shirtenorth and Oregon streets. The city shifts responsibility to the contractors for further liability. Murder trial in Wisconsin returns a second degree verdict in a Ponce case with Sullivan and Andis convicted. Sentencing soon expected with high court attendance and large juror turnout noted.
A ragged report from Manat Basset Nebraska describes an incident where James Cooper a counterfeiter robbed and slashed at least two people with a revolver and a razor. An arrest attempt failed when Cooper shot at officers. Other items note guests at a local hotel and deer hunting with muzzled dogs as an officer investigates.
The opening of the congress today was marked by a dim mood among many lawmakers. Discussions centered on anticipated minimal business, with talks of a possible special session and debate over immigration legislation and standard appropriations. A memorial service followed for Jay Gould, with prayers and hymns marking the occasion.
The text reports that prison city guards in Wisconsin have been mustered out and new units formed. An alternate Second regiment of W.N. is relieved, its standard removed, and Eastslunil rifles to be admitted. A new Company My of the Third is to be formed with certain officers named H. Holan of Whitewater as second lieutenant of Company C First regiment.
Miners vote to resume at fifty five cents per ton as Whiteside Coal Company weighing dispute ends. Maurice Manhead plans a new Democratic daily in Superior to back the paper with Cinelmnav and local capital. Myron Bates dies at eighty in Menasha after Civil War service. funeral set. Hafner plant fire in St. Tony destroys factory, $100,000 loss but restoration expected. Nortonville Review hints at another paper debut in the village.
In Wisconsin Menasha and surrounding area readers report a heated contest for the postmaster seat as many candidates vie for the job. The push includes Curtis Reed Patrick Hassel and Charles Reed among others with the city eyeing a cross river joint posting if the party gains. A widow, Mrs James Dolan, aged forty, dies after long illness leaving five children. Her funeral is set for Wednesday morning.
A freight train collided with a string of box cars near the Hudger paper mill, damaging five cars and the engine. Fireman Draeger was injured on the scene. Two Native men from Oneida were arrested after a disturbance and fined, then jailed for five days. Community notices include church social events and local visits.
The Welss Gamnleis Methodist church presbytery held its last session for the second disuries of Wisconsin. Next session planned for Cumbria May 23 27 1501. Candidates examined and church appointments made, with several ministers assigned to prevent Ue WON sexston. Also notes on Chicago Observatory relocation to Mount Wilson and a Milwaukee wedding announcement. Etta Wilson died of diphtheria aged eleven. funeral in Riverside Cemetery.
A Cleveland man begins a fifty day fast under medical supervision at Western Reserve College. He has reduced his weight from 140 pounds to 124 and aims to lose about 25 pounds more. The fast includes rubbing, walking, and limited meals daily as part of a series of experiments in self deprivation conducted over two decades.
President Cleveland arrived in New York this morning on his way back from a shooting vacation to Hog Island. He said he enjoyed the trip and was in the best health. Mrs Cleveland and baby may join him in New York shortly as they had been at Lakewood, N.Y.
Delegates to the second Southwest Silver party convention assemble in El Paso Texas as advocates push for restoring silver to its natural 1 to 1 gold value and warn that mine closures and export suspensions threaten the industry.
The international monetary conference will hold its next session tomorrow to consider the Rothschild report or proceed with the American proposals. In Paris, Beth M. Deville and M. Loubet refuse to form a new cabinet, and President Carnot may summon M. Brisson at Ribot's urging to undertake leadership.
Reports say Louis Mussuth the Thungarian gymnast, who recently marked his birthday, is dying in Turin. An official payment of salaries for the lower house of the Austrian parliament has been made in gold, prompting hesitation among shopkeepers wary of the new currency and clinging to paper money.
Robert McMillens and Frank Heit have returned from Mexico with Consul General Guenther. Mr Godfrey, mines inspector, accompanied Guenther and reported high prospects for the Uiele mine. A new railway spur near the mine aids shipping, enhancing its potential.
A crowded Univers ity Church audience heard Rev T W Critchette recount Libby Prison tunnel escape led by Colonel Thomas D Rose of the Seventy seventh Pennsylvania. The talk described tunnel discovery February 1 1864 and the daring breakout, detailing construction and peril while praising the Union courage and the defense of the flag.
A large Congregational audience heard Rev Lurn A Cleve nger decry alcohol and urge prayers for working families. He pressed church as ally of labor, urging housing, wages, and temperance in a period of social strain. Other sermons by Rev Snell and Rev Benja in substantial talk on Christian duty to public welfare and education. The day closed with Trinity Church reflections on the Disciples Call and creed as character, amid church choir notes and notes on Mead murder case postponement.
A lengthy Chicago harbor dispute, pitting the city against a railroad and private interests over submerged lands and riparian rights along the lakefront, reaches the U S Supreme Court. The decision affects wharves and piers, with longstanding rivals from Illinois and Minnesota noted, and involves complex questions of navigable waters and state grants.
A reform Central American rabbis council convened in Washington for a special session to address a report from the cormatures. The meeting aims to reach a middle ground on ritual observances while honoring established orthodoxy and tradition. The discussion will continue through the week as leaders seek consensus.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a ship arrival with steerage passengers and deaths from diphtheria. The vessel was placed under a ten day quarantine after several passengers died, while another ship with steerage passengers also arrived. Crossed names and details are garbled.
In Cen 5 Physanth street dispute over work orders, GL operations plans cuts as 1,000 workers face surplus. A £1,000 claim is brought by Dene o-Moe Lame Wilson of Skantauhes against Joan Doyle alleging coerced kiss. The suit, filed in the supreme court, comes as Senator Gibson nears death with doctors saying he cannot survive the day.
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