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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
15
The Cromwell letter defends the Panama Canal deal and exposes as false many charges of crookedness. Roosevelt condemns the suspicions, while San Francisco heads toward a graft-related sentencing of Ruef, highlighting reforms and public honesty.
The former San Branecisca political boss Tinef was found guilty of extortion after a 100 day trial in San Francisco. Franci a J Eeney, case leader for the defense, was el ept in court by an Aquor dealer while a juror was exposed. Ruel faces possible fourteen year maximum.
The annual Treasury report urges economy and a central banking system to curb rising ordinary government expenses, noting expenditures excluding interest on debt grew from 18 to 84 million dollars and calling for legislative action to restrain waste and improve efficiency. It also discusses finance reform, internal improvements, and conservation plans alongside proposals for national financial coordination.
Fragmentary article discusses women employment in Pensala New York tax and debt figures, noting a large New Zealand assessment and a proposed tax impacting working women. Mentions Dr MacNamara and public policy without clear outcomes.
Fragmented OCR text shows references to Red Cross in Chicago, US currency reports, a divorce suit in Chicago, statements by Cannon and Taft, German army comments, forgery cases in Illinois and Kansas, and a debris incident from Wisconsin. Clarity is limited by mangled phrasing and missing context.
A local arts feature notes Arkansas theater plans for a brand new production titled Phamen To. Manager Nankest VHD explains changes including new models and improved performance. The show is set to debut at the Chamdl opera house this Sunday with evening seats available.
A selection of clipped headlines notes drought impacts and social observations. Warnings about feeding cows, inaugural ball planning, and public sentiment show Milwaukee and Wisconsin papers tracking weather, politics, and civic concerns across multiple cities.
The excerpt presents a chaotic narrative of children and adults around a doorway during Christmas. It includes disjointed phrases about toys, a Christian tree, a knocking door, and voices from a family scene. The fragmentary lines evoke a festive setting with unclear speakers and actions.
State news reports Witla Fiddler of Miron accused of attempting to wreck a Waukee road train on December 3, with details linked to the Western Advancement Association. The item mentions forged claims, cemetery turnovers, and a Milwaukee case involving carbolic acid, plus various regional updates on taxes, wireless plans, and local figures.
A column of lighthearted snippets from London papers features a barber jibe about cutting hair, a walk-on by a dog biting a passerby, a request to borrow spectacles, and banter with Richard Bethel. Notes on court wit and a vicar’s christening joke appear alongside the village amateur operatic group staging The Mistleton Bough with a comic misunderstanding over a locked prop chest.
B. H. Moulton and H. D. Critchfield, general counsel of the Independent Telephones Association, told council committees on gas, oil and electric light that independent telephone companies are pushing to enter Chicago. The discussion followed a report that begun eighteen months ago.
Mr Moulton, president of the Illinois Tunnel company, says larger independents seek to connect with Chicago via a 20 000 telephone loop in the district and a 5 line station outside the city. He notes a prior agreement fell through and expects a tri state deal with AINTOSGUL and Go Laikeins. Attorney Crilchfeld cautions three systems cannot coexist in Chicago.
Superintendent E W McCrary leads a drive in New London to fundraise with Red Cross stamps and promote health checks in public schools. Dentists offer free dental exams for all pupils twice yearly and general medical screenings are planned. Local theater rules allow officers to order removal of large hats.
The AKI Maru arrived from Yokohama with news that eleven Japanese submarines were publicly shown at an imperial review in Icobe, amid foreign discontent over event plans. The emperor later embarked at Kobe after weather delays and guards applauded as ships passed.
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