31 Dec 1921
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1921
Page
1
The report cites numerous senators ready to widen the probe linked to Major Opie and alleged wartime actions. Witnesses describe a December incident in which Opie allegedly shot a private during a confrontation in the Arcane forest area, with varying accounts about the events and motives.
A Northwest region endures a ten mile gale and low temperatures with widespread power line disruptions and heavy snow. Cities report darkness as strong winds snap lines and blanketing snow affects communities including Minnesota and Iron Range areas. The storm, part of a new year system, brings dangerous travel and property damage across towns.
An assigned story from Point Wis reports prohibition officers capturing a large distillery houseboat named Regular Distillery near the Mississippi River. Officers seized oversized copper stills, fifty nine tons of mash, and paraphernalia used for moonshine production. The vessel was moored to the riverbank when raided and later secured by authorities.
A fragment from Madera newspaper highlights a professor defending campus stories amid countywide debate. The piece hints at concerns raised by someone named Tad Smith and points to a wider national conversation on campus reporting and editorial responsibility.
Report shows nearly four million dollars spent on liquor prescriptions within the state. Officials note rising costs and demand amid regulatory changes.
Judge Kirkland died in Madison at age 72 after a long career in state and local courts. He served as a respected jurist, known for his diligent rulings and public service in Wisconsin.
A United Press dispatch from Milwaukee notes a speech by Wilbur F. Craft promoting stricter marriage restrictions and tougher divorce rules as part of the 382 program. He also hints at reform measures targeting the press, federal controls, sensational pictures, and Sunday church attendance.
Reported discussions among major governments in Europe and the United States explored a broad economic framework to aid postwar Europe. The plan envisions a base barter style system and cooperation among Britain France Italy and Russia with follow up talks possible to gain broader assent.
Fragmented OCR text outlines plans for Chicago to emerge as a major global port, highlighting transport networks, rail and river links, and interstate commerce. The passage references Lehigh Valley, company involvement, and substantial infrastructural ambitions, though details are unclear due to garbled text.
Fond du Lac Wisconsin Dr P ins esa dies after illness. He was a member of the County Medical Society and for a long time served at St Peter's Lutheran church.
Maited Press reports optimism for 1922 as Americans expect cooperation and broader prosperity after World War I. industrial growth and improved trade are noted as leading factors, with statements from Devid BR. Forman praising likely global and national gains despite lingering postwar tensions.
Fragmentary OCR reports a deadly incident where a husband shot his wife and then killed himself after a quarrel. The incomplete text references a couple and an implied domestic dispute. No clear names or locations could be read from the damaged source.
A mysterious automobile thief fled after a theft at Pleasent Street 31. The incident occurred near a shop where a motorized vehicle disappeared, with authorities tracing the escape route but failing to capture the suspect.
A garbled text fragment claims a new silver dollar will be ready to distribute Tuesday with Liberty on one side and a design on the other. It mentions changes in the dollar standard, potential effects over five years, and references to authorities and acts, but the readable content is fragmentary.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a journey into a frozen barren north. It mentions drivers, reports received by mort, and references to a state event and a possible trans arrangement. The text is incomplete and lacks clear facts or a cohesive narrative.
Two women testify in a court case over husbands alleged domestic matters as lawyers and witnesses fill the proceedings. The chaotic transcript shows disputed claims and a judge overseeing the hearing with varied testimonies and defense arguments.
Washington reports ongoing friction between Chinese and Japanese delegates over the Shantung railway and submarine provisions as talks near a forthcoming treaty. A change in naval limits and tonnage plans is outlined while Britain and France seek common ground on submarine warfare and ship scrapping.
A chaotic hearing led by Attorney Milton D. Smith heard testimony on a raid at a Chicago area parlors where alleged sinen and patrons faced questioning. Several men including Hugh Johnson and Bergland were named in the disruption as moral reform demands intensified amid ongoing investigations.
Weather and health notes focus on recent cold, near normal temperatures, and a discussion of injuries from a rifle incident. The report mentions regional conditions in Wisconsin and nearby states with updates on weekly forecasts and safety considerations amid unsettled conditions.
Ambiguous report notes Judge May appoints a successor for a church trusteeship amid a reshuffled clerical leadership. The article references the First Crusade related church body and a transfer of duties, with dates and exact names unclear due to damaged text.
Washington reports the seizure of the schooner Messenger of Peace by the coast guard station at Wasin Car, N. C. Assistant secretary Clifford Imjay announced the action. The seizure centers on liquor cargo and enforcement of maritime law, with officials confirming the capture and ongoing investigation.
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