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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
11
The report covers Wisconsin and Freeport hockey league tensions, new circulations, and manager shifts, plus boxing talk from Appleton to Chicago. It notes calls to drop Freeport from the league, changes in club leadership, and upcoming matches including Ketchel-Papke and McFarlane-Erne plans, with regional moves and financing notes.
National corn exposition audience in Omaha heard Dr. Jacob Gould Schurman president of Cornell university discuss economic problems shaping American voters. He warned widening inequalities fuel socialistic sentiment while stressing justice and fair treatment as core to the nation’s moral fabric. Dr. L H Smith from Illinois spoke on Plant Life.
Detroit December 17 state argues in bankruptcy case that assets of Cameron Currie & Co were diverted for personal use. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Buin says three Currie clerks admitted speculation and misappropriation as investigators seek who bore responsibility for the transfers. Estimated uncollectible accounts and missing funds are noted, with tens of thousands already cited as uncollectible.
Two Manitowoc men organize the United States Furniture Company with a $100,000 capital to operate retail stores in ten major cities. Joseph Sidinetder of Manitowoc serves as president and Noronn Darker as treasurer. The flagship store will open in Chicago with backing from leading furniture manufacturers, including HMONe.
A contested claim over a mule linked to J. Urysu is under dispute as Allegheny and Marlon county Democrats spar over alleged vote gains. The report cites county vote comparisons from 1904 to 1905 and notes disputed tallies affecting party control.
Washington December 11 Next September will witness the greatest gathering of international riflemen in the country. The National Rifle Association will invite ambassadors from nineteen countries to compete in Palma trophy, 1000 yard, 300 meter and revolver matches with teams of eight, open sights, and five and ten shot series. Prizes include a world long range championship cup and other awards. Invitations go to England Canada Australia France Switzerland the Netherlands Norway Sweden Italy Germany Austria Greece Mexico Argentina Brazil Spain Belgium and Japan.
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