Street Car Franchise Debate Takes Oshkosh Stage
City officials and residents clash over Wisconsin Electric Railway’s request for a new franchise to change streetcar tracks and routes. Mayor supports Smith plan for city good while Alderpersons Voss Schmid and others oppose removing current lines and favor broader service. Chairman Richmond calls for careful negotiation and balance of city needs with company obligations.
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John Banderob
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Oshkosh
Four Fined For Fighting In Municipal Court
In municipal court this morning Ross Poslier aged 17 of Vinland Street Arthur Otto of Frospent Avenue and Carl and Gustav Larsen of Grant Street were arraigned for disorderly conduct. Fath pleaded guilty and paid five dollars and costs. They fought Christmas night in West Algoma. warrants were sworn by Chief Dowling. Two others were released for lack of involvement. Dowling vows to curb such acts and will pursue action if needed.
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Frospent_ avenue
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Senior Prom at Oshkosh High School Armory
The Oshkosh High School Renfor B class organizes the senior prom led by manager Hoy Be Tyyrell. Alumni visiting the city during holiday recess are urged to attend this major social event, expected to crown the year's activities.
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Wandering Man Frozen Feet in Wisconsin Christmas Tale
A likely sane man from Loyal Clark County walked from Loyal to Princeton for Christmas with his wife and child, then to Oshkosh to seek humane care after freezing feet. He told a peculiar tale of mental strain, heavy drinking, and travel by rail. doctors say he is rational now. His feet are badly frozen but healing, with toes blistered yet not lost. He is about 35 to 40, dressed well, and his family has been notified.
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John Stacks
Wigconela Central Railroad
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Oshkosh
State Northern Hospital
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Stevens Point
Fond du Lac
August Scheifelbin
Charles Macksam
Theresa
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van Dyke
Weekly Whist Results From Oshkosh Club Session
Scores from the Oshkosh Whist Club Monday evening show two sections. Notable pairs include Haase with C. F. Youmans at 131, and Dr. C. C. Finney with BB lves also at 131 plus four. East and West leaders include T. R. Frentz with C. C. Chase at 138 plus five and W. H. Cardiff with W. J. O'Rourke at 136 plus three.
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J. G. Donohue
F. Stein
Mechanic Pinioned Between Car and Wall Injured
William Dauber, a machinist and mate, suffered a fractured leg and severe hand wounds after a touring car owned by C W George Everhart pinioned him to a wall at the automobile house. A broken chain slowed work, but releasing the brake allowed the car to move forward when Dauber started the engine, trapping him. He was taken by ambulance to Lakeview sanitarium for treatment by Dr. M B Corbett.
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Death of Mrs E Luhm on Algoma Street at twenty two
Mrs E Atta Luhm wife of Edward Luhm died at 1061 Algoma street Monday afternoon at four o'clock after a long tuberculosis illness. She leaves a husband two children her parents and one sister. Funeral from the home Thursday at two o'clock Rev Francis Dayton officiating. Interment Riverside cemetery. Viewings Wednesday between two and five and eight thirty.
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Local Notes and Social Snippets From Oshkosh Christmas Week
Miss Florence Buckstaff returns home for holidays from Shebogan as Emily Barber plans a Washington trip. the Ladies Union of the Universalist church meets with Mrs. J L Miller. Mr. Libbey hosts a Duluth visitor and Jessie Service visits from Champaign. Pinery camp of the Western Woodmen of America hosts a Sylvester ball December 31. N Orum travels to Exu Claire for an osteopathic convention then to South Dakota. Mrs. J F Pike of Keewatin visits relatives on North Park. The St Johns English Lutheran Ladies Aid gathers Wednesday. Cora Edgarton, director of a Recanaba kindergarten, is home for Christmas with her parents. The Grand Opera hosts The Devil by Molnar with advance ticket sales at Gauman’s. Oshkosh Zouaves plan a New Year’s Eve drill and exhibition at Armory B. B P Finch seeks pardon for Michael Madi from Gov. Davidson after a shooting death. Sunday School Christmas exercises include gifts and a rocking chair for the superintendent. A Delaware Street lemon tree bears a one and a quarter pound fruit, four feet tall, kept indoors in winter. An ad lists automobile painting, poultry stock, and building supplies with prices and contact details.
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Recanaba
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