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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
3
The New York stock market opened dull with more declines than advances. American Smelting led losses at about 3½ points, Amalgamated Copper down 1½, and other leading issues slipped 1 point. High priced coal stocks and New York public utilities stayed firm while bonds moved irregularly.
The Chicago wheat market opened quiet with bearish sentiment. May futures moved from 71 to 106 percent in later trading with mixed corn and favorable provisions. Cattle receipts 8,001 steady Beeves 3. Texans 3.40 to 4. Western stockers 2.10 to calves 6 to 8. Beef prices mixed. hog receipts 35,000 strong to higher. Dairy and cheese notes listed. eggs steady. Wheat and corn prices given for May and July. barley and timothy, clover futures shown.
City markets notes show no change apart from a single price update. Timely figures indicate a 98 dollar point update with 009.00 as reference. All other city markets remain steady.
Former Gov. George W. Peck declares President Roosevelt not a coward for loving hunting. He mocks Whitehead and the Humane Society, contrasting views on killing and bear control. Peck plans another Texas hunting trip after recent trips and notes Ohio Virginia liquor debates.
Washington December 17 President Roosevelt is quoted saying it wastes time to recommend for appointment brother of Judge Grosscup as collector of internal revenue. Fred Paul Grosscup of Charlestown West Virginia, brother of Fudge Peter B Grosscup of Chicago, a former speaker and oil and gas owner, seeks the post. West Virginia Senator Scott and Senator Elkins along with Representative Galtes pushed to urge the president, while Grosscup supporters planned a forceful lobby despite the president's unresponsive stance.
A West Virginia party member recounts meeting the president who spoke firmly, leaving no doubt about expectations. The group concluded that Mr Grosseup cannot expect the Chicago judge to receive the collectorship during Roosevelt's remaining months in office, as the president clearly dislikes him.
International marriage expected next Saturday in London between George Westinghouse, Pittsburg magnate, and Miss Violet Brockelbank, daughter of Sir Thomas and Lady Brockelbank. Delayed by Westinghouse finances, the match resumes as better times return. They reportedly met at the Westinghouse plant where he trained as an electrician.
Daniel D. C. Ripley, ex Chicago detective, released after serving three years four months and twenty four days of a five year indeterminate term for killing Joseph J. Hopkins in 1908. Lengthy parole bid backed by influential friends and his aging mother, with signatures from Judge Marcus Kavanagh and Chief Justice Harry Olson, aided by former police officials.
Rear Admiral William Hemstey Emory, veteran of the Atlantic fleet and commander of its second squadron, retires upon reaching the age limit. Born December 17, 1846, he graduated from the Annapolis Naval Academy in 1886 and earned high marks for steady duty throughout a long, steady career.
Richmond dispatch reports Confederate veterans oppose a Wirz memorial, fearing North anger. The planned Maj Henry Wirz monument, commander at Andersonville, will be set in Hollywood Cemetery on Jefferson Davis birthday in June.
A distressed six year old boy missing near Betoli Wisconsin is found unable to count or speak intelligibly. Authorities fear he is disoriented and unable to identify his identity. Efforts to locate guardians continue as rescuers try to communicate using Norwegian German Italian and Russian language attempts.
Construction work on the Deepwater and Tidewater railroad between Norfolk city and Deepwater West Virginia by Henry H. Rogers is practically completed. The 62 mile line is expected to be finished and in operation soon.
Neenah Wis December 17 The city council grappled with whether to pave Forest avenue and Sherry street amid uncertain finances and long-standing cost sharing patterns. Alder Leavens warned no obligation to fund a third or any portion, while Lachmann urged disclosure of city funds before decisions. The meeting recessed with no resolution and will resume at the next regular session.
Washington December 17. Cabinet members and their wives prepare for the last winter social season opening tonight with President and Mrs Roosevelt hosting a formal dinner. Future White House events include New Year reception January 1 and diplomat reception January 7.
Tin Claire Wisconsin December 17 19 whala aves nat manufacturers of this city have organized and formed a new association named the Eau Claire Manufacturers Association. The purpose is to secure equitable freight rates. Officers chosen for the year are President M Merril Vice President Lorther Secretary W J Carpente Treasurer T G CalRire. The association alleges discrimination in favor of Duluth Superior and the Twin Cities.
Port au Prince Haiti December 17 General Antonia Simon, leader of the late revolution that toppled President Nord Alexis, was unanimously elected president by the Haytian congress. The people celebrated with salutes fired from forts and gunboats in the harbor as Simon entered the capital ten days ago.
The Mission Study class of the Methodist church in Menasha Wisconsin held an India festival with a talk by Dr Naylor of Lawrence College on My Travels in India and Africa The event drew nine cent general admission. Also reported are infant death from convulsions on Racing Street and various light local items including a travel piece by Emil Brantley and a misadventure of George Getzki and Walter Hank returning from Appleton. Snow heavy lake ice outlook and a regional interurban crash delay noted.
A Hartford dispatch notes a report from Trompsonville about a carpet factory and wage talks. It mentions Young Mr. Roosevelt declining to comment on political possibility and states he will complete his term of real residence to qualify for membership by the next general assembly session.
Wilbur Weight, American aeronaut, staged a remarkable flight at Le Mans. The aeroplane rose to 240 feet in a sudden ascent, then descended about 000 feet before the engine was halted. The craft glided to a smooth landing roughly a quarter mile from the start as members of the English Aero Club cheered wildly.
Five million dollars in four percent state highway improvement gold bonds, tax exempt, will be sold tomorrow afternoon at the state comptroller's office in Albany. Bids will not be accepted below par value. Proceeds fund road improvements across New York under the state wide project to perfect highways.
Fragmentary report from New Orleans describes Louisiana officials enforcing a new state act aimed at preventing illicit sales of liquor to minors. The measure also restricts vendors from giving brick for bets in saloons as part of the prohibition era style crackdown.
A fragmented legal notice outlines a Lincoln Day education plan in New York with teachers and pupils involved. The garbled text references associations and dates, suggesting a municipal or school event tied to a commemorative day rather than a formal program.
The final official trial of the United States armored cruiser Montana is set for Virginia waters tomorrow. The ship was to rendezvous with the new Atlantic fleet for the Mediterranean cruise but the trial was delayed due to dock repairs.
Fragmentary line mentions coal burning and dry conditions in a jet setting. no clear people or organizations identified. text appears as a rough, unfinished excerpt without concrete event details or dates.
Public schools of Greater New York are preparing elaborate programs for Lincoln's centennial on February 7. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address will be read at noon in every school, with busy exercises and recitations planned.
Washington December 17 orders from the War Department authorize the sailing of the army transport Kilpatrick from New York on February 14 carrying 750 field artillery troops to man the new fortifications at Manila Bay. The voyage will pass via the Suez Canal and Manila is expected mid April. General Duval will sail on the Kilpatrick to relieve General Weston and command Philippine forces.
Berlin dispatch reports an imperial commission selected 150 paintings and 50 drawings from German museums will tour the United States, opening January 4 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The collection includes works by Lehnert Kaulbach Thomas Liebemann and Rudolph von Hoffman.
In this local ad page Boyd & Ben promote Royd's Fresh Gystees not bleached with Lateratus water to swell and whiten them at affordable prices. They offer cash over the counter and emphasize strictly pure goods with Neo Bakery compounds. Also advertised are HOME HARING and services of the City Market orchestra for banquets, balls, receptions and weddings, managed by Charles F. Bauer with contact numbers for residence and business. Bauer Trunk Co. is listed at 190 Main Street.
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