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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1898

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Dons Gain Nothing In Historic Cuban Porto Rican Talks

Paris dispatch reports the joint commission failing to agree on Spain's demand for equal treatment of Cuban and Porto Rican trade. Americans rejected the shipping clause and pressed pending issues on coaling stations and political prisoners. Day announced allies would sign treaties in three to four days after drafting conclusions.

Paris Joint Commission Spain Cuttotts Carling Islands Carolines Washington Porto Rico United States Cuba Foreign Office American Commission

Pierce Dominates Six Day Bicycle Race In New York

In a six day race at Madison Square Garden Pierce led by six miles at seven this morning while Miller trailed at 805 miles and Wailer 589. Twenty three riders competed as Gafferty quit during the night and pace averaged about ten miles per hour with foreign riders showing resilience.

Pierce New York Madison Square Garden Gafferty Miller Waller Millers Welock Wailer Stevens Albert Simm Nawn

Germany abandons plan to seize Caroline Islands

Berlin reports via Deutschwarte that Germany will not acquire any of the Caroline Islands, according to high authority. The December 6 dispatch notes no territorial expansion on this matter.

Mat Ahardon Caroline Islands Berlin The Deutschwarte Germany

Cuban millionaire Antonio Terry dies in Nice reports indicate

Private letters reach New York confirming Antonio Terry the Cuban millionaire and husband of Sybil Sanderson is dying of liver complaint in Nice France. Mme Terry previously paralyzed six to eight months ago and is said to be improving.

Milionaire Sybil Ss. Sanderson Vroma Donna New York Antonio Terry Sibil Sanderton California Conna Nice France Mme. Terre

Tragedy in Janesville Ends in Mysterious Death

In Janesville Wisconsin on December 6 Charles T. Wilcox is found dead in his home with his wife’s corpse nearby. He could not speak and she had been dead about a week. Three hours later he dies, cause unclear whether poison or starvation. The couple had violent clashes. The inquiry and candidate notes follow amid garbled lines.

Thares Fu Wilera Janestie Wis Dring Privey Chas. T. Wiscox Mr. Wilcox Hir

Appleton Clothing theft probe targets two trusted clerks

Appleton Continental Clothing store faces a large theft inquiry after two trusted clerks Dave Furstenberg and Lloyd Lake are accused of stealing thousands in goods. Oshkosh clerks aided stock take while police investigate, with no arrests yet and losses estimated at up to 3000 dollars. The case links to a secret marriage and subsequent divorce involving Lloyd Lake and Grace Strange of Menasha. The thefts allegedly included throwing goods into waste boxes and transporting them at night to neighboring cities. Witnesses report suits and furnishings resold in Menasha Neenah and Milwaukee areas, with police restoring many items. Arrests are anticipated as the inquiry continues.

W.Z. Mitchell Continental Clothing House Tus Elty Appleton Appleton Continental Clothing House Oshkosh Mitchell Dave Furstenberg Lloyd Lake Appleton Continencal Clothing House Furstenberg St. Mary's Hospital Tloyd Lake Grace Strange Menasha Milwaukee Goodland Lake Continental Neenah Continental Clothing Company Meenah Fero Trvin

Two Suspects Held In Grand Avenue Theft Case

Ben Hathaway and Reinold Gruetzmacher are in city lockup after Mrs. Taylor on Pleasant avenue reported clothes-line thefts. Police recovered property at Hathaway home and plan further evidence gathering, with charges to be considered tomorrow morning. Chief Weistred leads the investigation as investigators link the residence to stolen goods.

Ben Hathaway Reinold Gruetzmacher Chas. Hathaway Grand Avenue Taylor Hathaway Gruetamacher Weistred Tfailor

New York Diamond Dialer Indictment Tossed by U S Attorney

A court action against Lazar and Lamind Lazar and associates in a diamond smuggling case was dismissed by the United States district attorney. The indictment appeared on charges related to payments to government officials. the defendants were known as New York figures.

Diemond Smugaler New York Dec Max Lacay United States District Soa Jazar Lamind Lazar

Suicides Reported at Michigan Avenue Apartments

A real estate dealer identified as Bran son, an old tenant of Cheagy, died by self harm in his Michigan avenue apartments. Authorities indicate health issues may have caused the deed.

Cites Chivaro Per Olamis G. Branson Michigan Avenue Sheing de Hrad

Supreme Court Sustains Ohio Board to Replace City Officials

The Supreme Court today upheld a plan to oust the Republican board of Cincinnati city affairs and install a bipartisan board appointed by the Democratic mayor. The decision reinforces civil service and election reform efforts in the city.

Wis Paw Columbus Supreme Court Today Otis Jaw Republian Geyatfaire Cinsinnati Sso House of Representatives Contrers Congress Covernor Supreme Court Juders Circuit Court Board of Health

Hawaii to Become U S Territory and Electors Plan

President transmits Hawaii commission report to Congress outlining a territorial government for Hawaii with a governor and U S officers, and a two house legislature. The plan defines citizenship for residents including whites, Hawaiians, Portuguese and African descent and sets voting and property requirements and revenue provisions.

Republic of Hawaii United States

Fort Independence blast injures four men on Ruston harbor

Four men were severely injured this afternoon when a submarine hull section exploded in Fort Independence harbor on Ruston Island after being removed from the channel by a diver. The incident occurred offshore near the harbor with emergency crews responding quickly.

Hele Spanien

President nominates Powell Clayton ambassador to Mexico

Washington December 6 The president sent to Congress the nomination of Powell Clayton of Arkansas to be ambassador to Mexico Senior Romero, formerly Mexican minister, has been raised to ambassador The president also transmitted recess appointments including Secretary Hay Assistant Secretary Hall the Hawaiian commissioner the Paris commissioners and several consuls

Powell Clayton Mexico Washington, D. C Congress Powell Clayton of Arkansis Romero Clayton Senate Hay Hall Paris

Commissioners to Meet on Doty Street Crossing Damages

Three appointed commissioners B G Jackson Otis F Chase and Joseph Staudenraus will convene at the law offices to value land for a crossing at the Chicago & Northwestern tracks and Doty street. The Citizen's Traction Co seeks a lawful crossing and the right of way, with a decision expected to settle the dispute before winter ends.

Bs Court B. G. Jackson Otis F. Chase Joseph Staudenraus Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company Oshkosh, Omro & Blackwell Railway Co WHHL Hatan & Weed Citizen's Traction Co Chicago & North Western Dorr Street Northwestern Railway Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Dery Street Circuit Court Supreme Court Ifurreme Court Olanager Downson Downs Traction Co Doty Street

Fatal ammonia blast on Bay State ship injures crew

In New York on December 6 a deadly ammonia explosion in the ice making plant aboard the marine hospital ship Bay State killed Robert Twiss who led the machine, and seriously injured fifteen other men as the vessel lay alongside the Broskiyn slip in the upper bay.

Marine Hospital Kitts New York Bay State Broskiyn Robert Twiss Twiss

Storm Critically Hits Wires Across East West Routes

Cleveland December 6. A heavy storm raged forty eight hours causing unprecedented telegraph and telephone wire prostration. High winds and sleet toppled poles along routes with gusts near sixty miles per hour hindering repairs. Weather bureau warnings limited maritime danger and no marine casualties were reported.

Will Kake Cleveland. O Weather Bureau

Great Grandmother Marr Cobb Celebrates 95th Birthday

Beyens Great Grandmother Mrs Marr Cobb of New London celebrates her ninety fifth birthday. She recalls living through many U.S. presidents since Washington and remembers visits by DeKalb and Lafayette. Born near the Henry Clay homestead in Kentucky, she remains connected to regional history and local farms.

Beyens Marr FL Cobb New Lonnon Ind Jennings Ryan Cuby Winshang Paraie Wastsington Kentucky Cobb Srvas

Wisconsin battleship christening party returns home

Miss Elizabeth Stephenson of Marinette led a tour to San Francisco for the battleship Wisconsin christening. Sixty guests including Miss Erne Oleson and ex Senator Sawyer traveled by special train, receiving cordial welcomes in Tacoma Portland and San Francisco. The Milwaukee celebration featured a banquet with speeches and gifts, and resolutions praised Stephenson and the state's civic leaders for outstanding hospitality and organization.

Erne Oleson Phile Tus Sawyer and Co Mra Seymour W. Tollister Elizabeth Stephenson Marinette San Francisco Wisconsin Badger Capt L. M. Mann Oshkosh Milwaukee Gil Pacific Coast Dakota Rocky Mountains California Miss Oleson John Goaby Gregory Miss Stephenson Col Pabst Stiss Stephenson Ole Oleson Western Union Station Racine Sawer Baensch Mitchell State of Stephenson Battleship Commission Union Iron Works Irving Oil Taremna San Joss Presno Lacs Apaeles Pasadena Rep Campbell Chicago Cal Boyle Capi Frederick Pabst

Senate Debates Territorial Expansion and Admiral Ranks

The senate session focused on routine items while Vermont seeks revival of admiral rank and Dewey recognition. Missouri Senator West introduces a resolution asserting federal power to acquire territory as colonies. In the house, a short session adjourns in honor of late Representatives Northway and Love.

Washington, D. C Senate Morrill Spention Vermont Dewey Male West Missouri United States HOUSE Northway Ohio Mississippi

Stewart's Run for Congress Cost 350 Dollars

F C Stewart Democratic nominee filed a detailed expense statement with the register of deeds. The record lists payments to publishers and campaign committees, plus rail fare and hotel costs for conventions and public meetings. Additional small sums cover miscellaneous items and other candidates' campaign expenses.

F.C. Stewart Stewart Register of Deeds Fond du Lac Young Men's Democratic Club Manitowoc C. TW. Bissell Montetto John C. Klinker Menasha J. M. Stone Neenah EF. Weber Fond du Dac Alles & Weidner Oshkosh G. W. Johnson Campbellsport Times Publishing Company Gustave Krueger Prince_ tan Calumets Woral Dane Cesmneaset Earless HS John L. Jones Griffiths J. W. Brown James G. Pickett

Oshkosh Ice Yacht Club Plans First Race Next Sunday

Oshkosh Ice Yacht club held a meeting to organize a race for city yachts only, the season’s opener and the first under the club since seceding from the regional association. A committee will mark the course before Sunday as sailors report fairly good ice after recent snowfall.

Oshkosh Ice Yachtaman Oshkosh Ice Yacht Club Ieke

Death Notices and Local Updates From a City Page

Death of Mrs. Luli wife of William Luli at 254 Fifth Street from peritonitis age thirty two with three children. Funeral arrangements pending. Funeral of James B Golden set for Wednesday from St. Peter’s Church with Rev. James O’Malley officiating. School teachers receive skating instructions at Century relief rink. attendance rising as skates issued. Princess Frederick of Württemberg, mother of King William II, dies in Stuttgart. Wisconsin weather forecast for tonight and Wednesday calls for fair to colder with northwest winds.

Willam E Eurl Mary Luli William Luli Fifth Street Younsest James Golden James B. Golden Welack St. Peter's Church James O'Malley Century Relief Rink

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