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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
7
The piece outlines rumors and negotiations for a boxing match between Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries, with promoters like Hugh Steintosh and Ty Tenn courting demanding purses up to 100000 dollars. It notes Jeffries’ retirement discuss, potential venue hints, and various agents’ efforts to secure Johnson’s return, highlighting the high stakes and cross-Atlantic movement.
Madison Wis Dec 26 Wisconsin soldiers who served in the Civil or Spanish American War are now entitled to campaign badges as part of their uniform under a War Department ruling. The adjutant general's office issues detailed instructions for listing eligible officers and enlisted men, with names ranked by rank or alphabetically, and triplicate lists to be sent through military channels to the adjutant general for final verification.
A News Special from Retoitsara reports the Milwaukee Christian church has extended a call to Rev. W. A. Gardner of Baltimore to become pastor and he has accepted. He is expected to begin work next Sunday. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised with a medical claim.
National affairs note broad approval of Senator Knox of Pennsylvania as secretary of state in Taft's cabinet. The piece contrasts Knox with Spooner, discusses Washington social costs for cabinet members, and reflects on cabinetSenate dynamics and historic secretary selections and missteps including Webster, Clay, Calhoun, Sherman, and Cleveland era choices.
Democratic leaders in the senate face renewed strength from Edmunds Hoar Sherman Harrigan and Spooner as Cleveland weighs leaving Carlisle. Elihu Root will replace Thomas C Platt next March, boosting Tafts cabinet and senate majority while Pennsylvania contemplates Knox successor with John Dazell of Pittsburgh among contenders.
The Associated Press reports a $45,000 theft at Oscar tackle’s jewelry store at 860 Third Avenue, with burglars entering via a cellar hole and prying the dial on the safe, then escaping with jewelry valued at $40,000 and $5,000 in cash.
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