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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1908

Page

5

Eliot Warns Rich Society Fuels Lawlessness At Carnegie Hall

Harvard president Dr. Charles W. Eliot warned that defenses against crime have weakened and urged stronger state police nationwide. He attacked corruption by wealthy individuals and corporations, citing Kentucky night riders and public office graft. He urged education and moral reform as paths to order and national prosperity.

New York Charles W. Eliot Harvard University Carnegie Hall Eliot Dr. Eliot Dr. Kot Kentucky Tait

Probe Into Marianna Mine Disaster Opens in Washington

The official investigation of the Marianna mine explosion that killed 151 miners began today in Washington. Coroner Bloene leads the inquiry as officials review the disaster and its causes amid a somber nationwide response.

Marianna Associated Press Pittsburgz Washington, Fa Bloene

Omro Lodges Elect Officers and Town Notes

At a regular Omro lodge meeting officers for F and A M were elected including Worshipful Toaster L H Hoover and secretary F W Stanley. The same day Winnebago chapter R A M and Eastern Star also elected officers. A runaway team incident near George Dearstine caused minor damage. A storm curtailed band attendance but concert proceeds supported uniforms. interurban service halted by snow. Jean Ames of Valdez, Alaska visits. Austria to move east side school building onto Water street lot for a mill.

Omro Wis Omro Lodge A. M L. HH. Hoover George M. Brooks A. J. Marble F. W. Stanley J. R. Coulson Shelp Cheatterton Winnebago King O. W. Barlow A. W. Ballard HM. B. Winslow G. W. Rhodes P. H. Birch Order of Eastern Star J. F. Ford D. A. Cady G. O. Lasher M. Morse H. B.tritt George Dearstine Dr. Eliason Patricia Abernéthy J. B. Sheerar Reuben Julius Helsinger Jean Ames Valdes Alaska A A. Austria Hig Lot Water Street

County Registrars Unite Organizes Wisconsin Association

Milwaukee Wis Dec 18 thirty seven registrars of deeds gathered at Kirby house to form the Wisconsin Registers of Deeds association. The group aims to uniform forms and oppose state health department control of vital statistics. Officers elected include President Ed Galineau Marinette Vice President E F Markie Fond du Lac and Secretary Treasurer B J Zuehike Appleton.

Milwaukee Wis Registrar of Deeds Kirby House Wisconsin Registers of Deeds Association RE. D. Gatineau Register of Deeds Marinette County Whs State Health Commission Madison ED. Galineau Marinette E. F. Markie Fond du Lac B. J. Zuehike Appleton P. Horrev Kenosha A‘kon la Crosse D. Galineau, EB. FL Markle and

Legacy pursuit ends with will dispute and family rift

In Hempstead on December 18 an attempt was made for Floretta Whaley to claim a £5000 legacy left by her father from her grandmother Mrs Keziah Whaley. A lawyer learned the will provides the sum only on the grandmother’s death, while Mrs Whaley refuses to fund the claim to avoid aiding her granddaughter and her two children.

Associated Press Hempstead Ty I Floretta Whaley Jere Knode Cooke St. George's Episcopal Church Keziah Whaley Mre. Whaley Cooke

Right of appeal to Supreme Court urged in 1908 AG report

The Attorney General urges a right of appeal to the Supreme Court in criminal cases when a conviction is reversed on appeal. He cites a $29 million fine reversal and says Congress should amend the law, especially where wealth affects the likelihood of appeal. He notes no double jeopardy issue and warns against evasion of punishment without new statutory changes.

Associated Frong Washington, D. C United States Supreme Court of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals Bonaparte Congress Supreme Court Attorney General Department of Justice Thase Interstate Commerce Commission

Remarkable weight gain claim for Protone treatment

An advertisement touts Protone as a safe, noninjurious method to add 10 to 20 pounds of flesh, improving cheeks and figure. It promises nine details on nutrition, offers a free book “Why You Are Thin,” and provides a coupon via the Protone Company of Detroit, Michigan for a 500 package trial.

Protone Company Protone Detroit Mich Enyoie Wanda Addring

Free Coupon From The Protons Ride To Detroit Mish

Fragmentary ad text offers a “free coupon” and claims ten cents for postage. It references Protons, a Detroit Mish locale, and asks the reader to mail an echoing package with prepaid charges to prove good faith.

Detroit Pitese

Federal judge urges stronger action on national crimes and judiciary costs

In a broad policy outline the judge criticizes leniency toward national bank offenses, urges better pursuit and memory of cases, and calls for federal warrants to be enforceable nationwide. He argues for broader search powers, adequate naturalization funding, limited jury challenges, and salary adjustments for federal judges. He notes a shift away from punishing crimes as cases fade from memory.

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