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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1908

Page

8

Winter Cold Grips Midwest Including Wisconsin

A broad cold wave sweeps the Midwest as temperatures plunge from the previous day’s readings. By Dec 7 frigid air brings subzero readings from Wisconsin through Illinois, Missouri, Iowa to Minnesota and beyond, with snow covering the ground and a sharp drop in temperature. Kansas City records a 25 degree fall, reaching ten degrees above zero, as the cold front extends to Oklahoma City.

Associated Chicago Garriott Middle West Washington Illinois Indiana Missouri Iowa Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Orkansas Kentucky Tennessee Ohio West Virginia New York Kansas City Oklahoma City Norfolk Neb ST. Paul Minn

Cold Wave Sweeps Nebraska and Midwest

The day opened with temperatures plunging across Nebraska and nearby states. Norfolk and Omaha reported subzero readings as the coldest of the season, while St Paul and Des Moines also posted deep freezes with forecasts hinting at slight warming tonight and tomorrow.

Omaha Neb Weather Bureau Des Moines

Haitian Civilian War Not Probable Says A P Report

In Port au Prince, Dec 71, General Simon’s revolutionary movement gains support while General Fouchard withdraws to avert civil war after a recent interview. A proclamation declaring General Simon president was decided. Washington reports unsettled conditions at Gonaives prompt a Dolphin dispatch to protect American interests.

Associated Press Port Au Prince Simon The Republic Washington, D. C Gonaives Hoyt

Supreme Court upholds Chicago food destruction ordinance

The U S Supreme Court affirmed the U S Circuit Court of the Northwest District of Illinois ruling in North American Cold Storage Co v City of Chicago. The case challenged a Chicago ordinance allowing authorities to destroy decayed and unwholesome food. The high court’s decision sustains the circuit court, confirming police power authority.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Supreme Court of the United States Today United States Circuit Court For Northwest District of Illinois Copany of Chicago City of Mil Storage Company Circuit Supreme Court

Superior to renew fight for fair railway tax division

A Wisconsin special from Superior reports the push for a more equitable division of railroad taxes. The Commercial Club backs the effort and Douglas county faces the heaviest burden. The coming legislature will be urged to take strong action to adjust classifications and taxation values.

Milwaukee Wis Dee Superior Keys Super

Railway Property Tax Relief Aimed at Superior County

A proposal notes that railway property in the county is not taxed locally and is worth one third of taxable county property. Superior faces heavy losses as railways add terminals and reduce local tax rolls. With representations, the tax commission may aid in enacting a law offering relief to affected counties.

Superior Tax Commission

Roosevelt appoints Rufus Thayer judge in Shanghai

President Roosevelt appoints Rufus Thayer of the District of Columbia as judge of the United States court at Shanghai, replacing Judge Lebbius T. Wilfley who resigned. Wilfley faced charges in Shanghai but was exonerated after review by the state department and Congress. his resignation is reported as voluntary.

Associated Frogs Washington, D. C Roosevelt Rufus Thayer District of Columbia United States Court Shanghai China Lebbius T. Wifey Wilfley Americang State Department Congress

J S Chick Dies Wealthy Kansas City Pioneer at 80

Kansas City Mo Dec 7 J S Chick a pioneer and wealthy real estate man died at his home here today aged eighty years He was a well known figure in city affairs and property circles and his death marks the end of a notable era in the local business community.

Kanane City Associated Press Kansas City, Mo Chick

Arion Orchestra Promotes Banquet Music Services

The Arion Orchestra showcases its refined ensemble for banquets, balls, receptions, and weddings under manager Charles Bauer. Contact Residence Plane and Bauer Trunk Co for bookings and leave orders at 1% Malin tree.

Arion Orchestra Arions Charles Bauer Bauer Trunk Co

Lost Lady's Brown Leather Purse on Oregon or Seventh Street

Lost on Oregon Street between Fourteenth and Seventh streets or on Seventh Street near Ohio Street. Contains about 135 dollars in bills and gold. Reward offered. Finder please report to office and receive lien.

Oregon Street Fourteenth Seventh Treet Seventh Street Rewon Ohio Street

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