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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1908

Page

8

Germany to be in early tariff talks with US

Washington December reports indicate Germany may be among the first European nations to seek favorable minimum tariff terms under a new tariff act. Count Von Bernstorff, the newly arrived German ambassador, plans talks with Secretary Root for a possible treaty arrangement to precede President Roosevelt’s approval of the act.

Washington, D. C Germany America Congress Count van Bernstorff Root Todey Roosevelt Baron von Sternburg Foreign Office United States Washington American Congress State Department

Failure in Wall Street forces assignment by H W Poor

Henry W Poor trading as H W Poor & Co at 32 Wall Street assigns for creditors. He is a member of the banking house H W Poor & Co of New York and Boston. Long prominent in financial and social circles, he resides at a Lexington Avenue Gramercy Park mansion built by Cyrus W Field.

Associated Press New York Henry W. Poor H. W. Poor & Co Wall Street Poor H.W. Poor & Co Boston Lexington Avenue Gramercy Park North Cyrus W. Field

Societal economists gather for annual meetings in Atlantic City

Delegates from across the United States attend the year end gatherings of four major groups: the American Sociological Society, the American Economic Association, the American Association for Labor Legislation, and the American Statistical Association. Topics include the modern family and collective bargaining with speakers such as Mre c. B. Gumda of New York and Prof. A. M. Patten delivering the address.

Associated Press Atlantic City N. J United States American Sociological Society The American Economic Association American Association For Labor Legislation American Statistical Association Mrec

Miss Roosevelt Debutante At White House Dance

Washington society notes the White House debut of Miss Ethel Roosevelt tonight with many guests from across cities. Harvard youths attend, and house parties from New York and Washington, including Margaret Roosevelt and Cornelia Langdon, will be chaperoned by Mrs. John E. Roosevelt and Mrs. Robert Bacon hosts.

Washington D. C White House Ethel Roosevelt Harvard Whitse House Margaret Roosevelt Cornelia Langdon Priscilla Staton Madeline Harland Janette Eleanore Murray New York John E. Roosevelt Charles Munn Robert Bacon

Raid in Chinatown Leads to Mass Chinese Detention

In San Francisco on December 28, 160 Chinese residents were arrested during a sudden raid on gambling dens in the Chinatown quarter. The operation, led by new police chief Jesse Cook, booked all detainees for violating the anti gambling ordinance.

Associated Press San Francisco Cal Jesse Cook

Health squad plans sulfur dioxide fruit tests

A California team led by Dr. A. J. Atkins launches an experiment to determine if sulphur dioxide used in dried fruit harms humans. A dozen volunteers will eat sulphured fruit daily, reporting variety and amounts consumed, in a method aiming to settle the dispute with Dr. Harvey Wiley over the pure food issue.

Associated Press Branciaco Cal Weehington California Harvey W. Wiley Bureau of Chemistry Department of Agriculture A. J. Atking Atkins Wiley

Gompers Returns to Time Amid Labor Union Row

In New York Samuel Gompers sent a letter to the Central Federated Union indicating he has discontinued the practice of listing unions in The Federation list, following counsel’s advice. The union suspended its unfairist for a time while protesting Judge Wright's decision.

Associated Press New York Samuel Gompars John Mitchell Frank Morrison Central Federated Union Gomperg Federation Central Frederated Union

Chinese Riots Spread as Opium Prohibition Sparks Uprising

The Associated Press reports riots spreading from Saturday as natives refuse to plant opium poppies. The unrest now touches twelve villages. About 2,009 men are under arms twenty miles west of Tungan, withdrawing to two Belin mountains. Authorities seek more troops from a Foochow viceroy.

Associated Press Anoy Tungan Belin Foochow

Fire Damages Hospital in Dec 28 Blaze

Gedalia Mo December 28 A fire at a laywood hospital caused about 15000 dollars in damage. All patients were safely removed. The fire is believed to have started from an electrical short circuit possibly caused by a worn wire.

Associated Press Gedalia Laywood Hospital

Carnegie Foresees Labor Rising Through Profit Sharing

Andrew Carnegie envisions labor advancing to full partner status in industry via joint stock and profit sharing. He cites the United States Steel model and Filene stores as examples, arguing that worker ownership aligns interests, improves management, and offers a path to universal wage security and mutual profit.

Carnegie sees co ownership reshaping labor and capital

The article argues that joint ownership of firms by workers and managers can foster tighter ties, mutual understanding, and better dispute resolution. It envisions a future where workers are both laborers and capitalists, attending shareholder meetings and sharing in profits, marking a new era in labor relations. The author notes this is a pioneering step, not a immediate change, and frames labor-capital unions as a possible, evolving path toward improved conditions.

Associated Press New York Labor Au Andrew Osrongie Carnegie Mir Carnegie Steal Company Qgarnegio Saya Laken Anield Ceapora Fauman Society Hne Landers

Relief fund agency to close as year opens

With a balance of 397 207 25 on hand the relief corporation which handled the San Francisco earthquake aid will distribute the remaining funds to charitable organizations and cease operations the first of the year During its existence the corporation distributed 9 558 140 76 in aid.

Associated Presa San Francisco Cal Relief Corporation

Attempt by Inmate to Take Life at Local Resort

Shawano Wisconsin December 28 Special to The Northwestern Clinton aged twenty six an inmate of a disreputable resort attempted death by taking blue mercury A physician was summoned and it is believed she will recover.

Shawano Wla Eive Clinton

Donn's Kidney Pills Endorsed For Kidney Trouble Relief

Mrs August Waller of Oshkosh Wisconsin attests that Donn's Kidney Pills relieved back pain and frequent urination, noting her husband also benefited. The ad promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as the sole remedy, sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY for 50 cents.

Bright August Waller Otter St Oshkosh Wis Dann Brent Donna I A. Uorn Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan

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