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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1908

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Hains Case Delayed Jury Selection in Flushing Trial

In Flushing New York December 15 jurors for Thornton J Hains faced extended questioning as the state builds a case against him for accessory in the Bayside Yacht Club shooting. The widow of the slain man and other key figures are to testify while defense seeks to argue actions were in defense of the brother guardian.

Associated Press Flushing Hugh McCullougsh Halas Lewis New Peter C. Hains Thornton J. Hains Peter A. Hains Jr William E. Annis Bayside Crané John FP. McIntyre Halas Counsel McIntyre Hains Annis Talesmen Thornton Hains Long Island Darrin William Hecker

Life sentence for slayer of Dr. Pitts in Razelhurst

Dr. Thomas Birsong pleaded guilty to the murder of Dr. A. B. Pitts, a Razelhurst physician, and receiving a life sentence in the penitentiary under a plea agreement reached by counsel.

Mus Thomas Birsong A. B. Pitts Razelhurst

Body of Police Chief Found After Drowning

The body of Chief Bisay, who drowned after falling from patrol boat Patrel, was recovered from San Francisco Bay and is being brought to the city. The piece notes the sorrow of a life that touched few and missed much.

Patice San Francisco Associated Press Cat Polles Bisay

Badger Post Offices Raised To the Presidential Class

Special to The Northwestern reports Wisconsin post offices slated for presidential class status. Belleville Cameron National Home North Freedom address salaties. Salaries listed at $1000 for each post, with other offices such as Hancock Independen, Layal Prescott Soldiers Grove and Union Grove noted. CL Stevens.

Washington, D. C Wisconsin Belleview Cameron National Howe North Freedom Salaties Frederick, Hancock Indepen Gencr Layal Prescott Soldiers

Juror Genal Conversation in Oborn Case Sparks New Trial Motion

Defense contends juror Genal spoke from an open hotel window during the Oborn murder trial prompting a motion for a new trial. Judge Burnell delayed ruling until all affidavits and objections are resolved as arguments continue.

Christian Genal Oborn New Hevere D. H. Grady Burnell

Jury debate over errors and juror letters in Marinette trial

The defense listed potential errors and filed later, citing the court's December 7 denial of a motion for a new trial on insanity. Affidavits from deputies allege juror letters were delivered and read in court, with one letter read and part retained. Judge Burnell issued a formal statement about the incident as the judge delayed ruling on the motion.

Grady Marinette Burnell Jude

Death of Countess Ciho Shocks Racine Society

Milwaukee dispatch reports Countess Katherine Fren sanella Ciho, formerly Katherine Dowd of Racine, died in Italy. She was a prominent Beile city society figure, widow of lumberman Reuben Dowd, and connected by marriage to local families, with the estate valued around 000. Ferdinand Mell, hotel proprietor and noted chef, died in Travenworth today.

Northwestern Milwaukee Wis Dee Racine Save F. M. Knapp Foleno Italy Katherine Frensanella Ciho Katherine Doud Reuben Doud Ciho Katherine Reloads Beile Wisconsin Tromple & Doud Hacine Cibo Acine Maria McClurg Ferdinand Assocatel Press Travenworth Kan Ferdinand Mell Aronsy

Disease and Suggestion in Mindset Influence

The extent of mind attitude effects remains only partly known even to physicians. A practical joke on an associate caused a healthy man to feel unwell, prompting a home visit from his family doctor. The physician’s reassuring talk, treating the illness as temporary, aided recovery and reinforced faith in medicine.

Nak Smith Sisith Nail Frederick Peterson M D Collier's

A Critical Stage of the Panama Canal Work

Washington reports fresh fuel to the Panama fires as Philippe Bunau Varilla, once Panama canal chief engineer, warns disaster if the dam is not changed. He predicts higher costs with no safe results and his Paris cable interview stirs a clash between Congress and the president.

Washington Panama Philippe Bunau-Varilla Panama Canal Paris Congress

Dutch Take Venezuelan Coast Guard Vessel In Harbor Action

Dutch battleship Jacob Van Heemskerk towed the captured 23 de Mayo into Willemstad harbor. Venezuelan crew were sent ashore. the prize formerly the Alliance, linked to American consul Mr. Smith. Gelderland sails after Margarita torpedo vessel. Jacob Van Heemskerk resumes patrol. President Castro in Berlin. German officials discuss indemnity and hotel life rumors.

Iry Associated Press Willemstad Jacob van Heemekerk Netherlands Cumana Gulf of Curacao Jacob van Jacob van Heemskerk

Love At First Sight Wedding In Shawano

August Petke of Suring and Miss Mary Norton of Wescott secured a special license and were married in Shawano yesterday The couple first met that morning at ten and were wed at two in the afternoon in a simple ceremony.

Shawano Wis Petke Suring Mary Norton Wescott

National Window Glass Workers Seek 25 Percent Wage Increase

Cleveland December 15. The National Window Glass workers will demand a general wage increase of nearly twenty five percent to take effect December 19. The move follows rising living costs and is backed by the union representing glass workers in Cleveland.

Enty Asanciated Preas Cleveland, O Glaga

King Edward Leaves London for Brighton

London dispatch reports King Edward departed for Brighton signaling he has practically recovered from his recent illness. The trip underscores the royal concern for public appearances as sparing details emerge about his condition.

Associated Press London Edward Brighton

Strained Ties Between Argentina and Brazil Over Naval Buildup

Relations between Argentina and Brazil remain strained amid mutual jealousy over naval force increases. An intercepted official telegram reportedly published by an ex-cabinet minister in Argentina fueled ill will, with no signs of easing.

Associated Press Rio Janeiro Dev Argentina Adda

Spilling Armenian Blood in Persian Turmoil

Dispatch from Urmia reports a Turkish detachment sent to protect inhabitants during Persian irregulars excesses. Satar Khan leads Kurdish forces, pillaging Armenian villages, with killings and mutilations. The Armenians appeal to Turkish authorities then Constantinople, whose intervention authority shifts. The shah's envoy Al Tl Mulk arrives in St Petersburg under stated condolences, but is rumored to seek support for the shah against revolutionaries.

Petersburgy Urumiahsiya Batic Turkiah Satar Khan Constantinople al Tl Mulk Petersburg Alexix Tt Bs Ahah AU UL Mark Perestan Mainister Tetersburg

Saloon license threatened after minor alcohol sales ruling

Special to The Northwestern from Madison Wisconsin December 1 The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that a saloon owner’s license may be revoked if a bartender sells liquor to a minor even if the owner told agents to obey the law The decision targets saloonkeepers across cities where similar defenses have been used Justice Stieberker wrote the opinion The case involved citizens seeking revocation of a Wausau common council license and the ruling underscores liability for owners over employee actions in drinking establishments

Madison Wis Supreme Court Common Council Wausau Justice Stieberker Company Va Katie Pler Agal Thelemb Tomahawk Rhinelander

Scalding Fatality at Milwaukee Foundry Hurts Worker

Special reporting from Green Bay says Emil Bermeyen was scalded in the Joseph Roethe foundry when escaping steam yesterday afternoon. He walked to an ambulance then to the hospital where he died this morning from his injuries.

Milwauke Wis Emil Bermeyen Joseph Roethe

Robbers dynamite bank at Buffalo Oklahoma

Robbers dynamited the safe of the First National Bank at Buffalo Oklahoma about twenty miles north of McAlester early today and escaped with a sum described as about seven thousand dollars. Police and sheriffs are investigating.

Angocisted Press McAlester Okla First National Bank Bufalo

Steamship Movements Report From Atlantic Mail Lines

The column notes the steamer Columbia en route to New York about 23 miles east of Sandy Hook at 7 30 p m and due in by morning Wednesday. It also cites the Lucania nearing Queenstown after departing New York for Liverpool and reports arrivals in New York from Bremen and a note about the Bretagne affair.

Associated Prean New York Labretagne Hayre

Gardner Flouters House Rules Fight Over Resolution

In the House the roll called on Gardner's move to discharge the foreign affairs committee from the resolution seeking state department information on British military oversight. Gardner's amendment deleted the info demand, keeping the rule revision report. The Speaker sustained objections and the measure was laid on the table by a 147 to 134 vote, killing the proposition. Senate adjourns for Christmas holidays.

Associated Preas Washington, BD. C House Gardner Missachusetts Committee On Foreign Affairs Secretary of State Fiore of Command Mr. Gardner House of Representatives Mesars Payne New York Dulgel Pennsylvania Meera Dilnel Senate Congress

Archbold again testifies in government trust case

Vice President John D Archbold testified at the government case against the Standard Oil Company denying full control over Waters-Pierce, detailing miles of trunk line built in 1882 and oil exports to the Russian market. He said 1,042 of 1,082 miles existed that year were built by the Standard while 40 were purchased. He noted oil exports rose toward 1.5 million barrels by 1898 and that Russian oil supply grew as U.S. supply fell. He also stated that since 1878 the Standard Oil Company owned stock in Waters-Pierce, with A Z Pierce or his family managing its affairs

Ay Agandated Press New_York John D Archbold Thetandard CH Company Archbold Harapenan Russia Standard O Company Waters-Pleres Company A. Z. Pierce Waters-Pierce Company Alfaire Associated Press Washington Roosevely Day Senate United States Denwuneims Indianapolis The Newe Dekevur Smith Everyi Vsseultul Particuar Pulitzer Josephy Pulitzer World Congress Frrench Company Thinama Canal Unis

Night Riders Jury to Be Picked in County Court

Sheriff Enaterwood and six deputies rode through Chalon county with orders from Judge Jones to assemble 30 men for tomorrow's court. The jury will decide the fate of the sight night riders charged with murder in the Frat de Free.

Associated Presa Union City Tenn Enaterwood Cbalon County Jones Circuit Court

Death of Henry Meyer in city from appendicitis

Henry Meyer, machinist for H. W. Duman Co., died Monday evening at 7:30 from appendicitis. He leaves four sisters Mrs. F. B. Hetfel and Miss Mamie Meyer both of this city, Mrs. Clemens Prodant and Mrs. John Schafer of Milwaukee, and four brothers B. A., Edward, Anthony, and Peter Meyer of this city. Funeral Thursday at 9 from St Mary’s Church Merritt Street, Rev. Tromain Schester officiating. Interment Riverside.

Henry Meye Boyd Breet Meyer H. VV. Duman Company Alia Warrenty FB. Hétvel Mamie Meyer Clemens Prodant John Schafer Milwaukee B. A. Meyer

Tag Day Aims to Raise Funds for Charity in Oshkosh

Oshkosh organizers plan a citywide tag day next Saturday December 10 with about 300 volunteers from the Associated Charities prepping stations around key spots. Some 259 volunteers have enlisted and will wear tags to signal their aid to charity as committees finalize details for the event.

Eaters of Charity Stetluns Eht Bidlea Ely Toc McCullaugh Tims Fascrlilian Aldie Akehha Geia

Rhode Island Oyster Farms Promise New Industry

A National Magazine report extols Rhode Island oyster farming as a promising state industry. It notes large investments and offshore farms reachable from ships, with operations beneath twenty to thirty feet of water. The piece praises the economic potential and regional advantages of seaborne cultivation.

Rhodesland Rhode Island Fanny Yangea Ineliza National

Roosevelt Denounces Pulitzer and Canal Acquisition

President Roosevelt blasts sensational stories about US canal property purchases. He singles out Joseph Pulitzer and The World, calling reports scurrilous and false. The address, read to senators, stresses openness and government duty in the Panama Canal transaction.

Train collision in Delmar injures two in Wisconsin

One man killed and another injured when a Wisconsin Central passenger train struck two men attempting to cross a railroad crossing in Delmar Wisconsin. The victims were identified as locals with injuries described as serious but not life threatening.

Stet Tn Wisconsin Warner We Kul Nelson Wis Wisconsin Central Delmar Thy Nartivey Kalle

Senator Hansbroush Collapse Prompts Health concerns

Senator Hansbroush of North Dorketa, reported to have been elected, fell ill in a severe house condition at Assembly Meth, suffering fever and exhaustion. Despltil medical staff provided care, the senator remains under observation as concerns rise over his health and capacity to serve.

Hansa Fron North Dorketa Fralay Asiury Alice

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