02 Jan 1906
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1906
Page
1
Reports from St Petersburg and Moscow describe the crackdown on the revolt, with Premier Witte insisting on the October 30 manifesto and a firm stance against the Reds. Details note martial police actions, captures of key leaders, extensive property losses, and ongoing searches for revolutionary figures.
During Die Gotterdämmerung at the Metropolitan Opera New York Nordica bridged peril as a torch flare near the front of the stage ignited a chorus member’s dress. She stepped forward and stamped, extinguishing the flames while continuing to sing as the audience erupts in thunderous applause.
Infatuated suitor Matt Styer broke into the Wheaton home near Caledonia Minnesota at night. He killed Pearl Wheaton 22 and wounded Ruth Wheaton 25 and Mrs S Wheaton before shooting himself. Styer, 25, died later. The couple's other child escaped. Mr Wheaton was away.
Senator elect Robert M La Follette and Mrs La Follette depart Madison for Chicago and Washington. Judge H S Comstock state-claims agent accompanies. Mrs Comstock and Mise Neilz Dunn documentarian join for send off with friends and spectators. The party includes Lenroot and others as La Follette prep for new country duties.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a snow storm affecting a Nebraska location, with references to a parade or revelers and disrupted streets. The garbled text mentions SERRASKA and Tareeta Neb, suggesting place names, but details are unclear.
The national eight hour workday for printers is declared effective with limited local strife. In New York two thousand printers walked out while many shops locked out workers, while Cleveland and Des Moines areas see negotiations and non union hires.
Special to The Northwest Milwaukee Journal Telegram reports EB Pelleyr of western Wisconsin died after a long career in lumbering. The obituary notes his leadership in regional mills and his influence on the local timber industry.
A brief Cleveland page note reports a fire incident with limited readable details. The fragment mentions casualties and emergency response, but lacks full names, dates, or locations to confirm specific entities or outcomes.
Milwaukee federal court refuses injunction against Oshkosh city in Winnebago Traction dispute. Judge Quarles finds city police powers lawful over Main Street bridge tracks, allowing changes to protect public convenience pending appeal. Traction company plans appeal while city officials say decisions uphold municipal control.
James C. Davideson of Soldiers Grove is inaugurated governor of Wisconsin. Born February 10, 1854 in Norway, he emigrated at nineteen, built a mercantile business since 1877, served as assemblyman and state treasurer, and was lieutenant governor for three years. Supporters expect him to seek re election next fall.
Deputy Sheriff George Sarau recovers his stolen overcoat at Oshkosh after spotting Arthur Meyer wearing it near the city hall. Meyer, claiming it was taken from an opera house, is held for arraignment on larceny. Also, Oshkosh banks raise interest rates to three percent on certificates of deposit, with several banks observing the new rate since Monday. Annual bank elections are planned for next week across the city banks.
A Dominican revolutionary force of about 253 men camps on the Sralingo Puerto Plata road toward Santo Domingo and Puerto Plata. General Guellilco commands allied troops to strike at Santiago as General Careres strengthens troops. a decisive engagement is anticipated. In Ecuador, Colonel Tern's expedition captures Riobamba while war moves around Guayaquil as forces converge.
A damaged OCR fragment references export trade but lacks clear names, places, or dates. The readable text mentions a note about trade and a late stage of reporting, but no verifiable actions or outcomes are identifiable. The item remains obscure with insufficient concrete details.
The readable parts describe a legal or city notice with mentions of fees and a court or city office. It references parties and a case or filing, suggesting a formal administrative notice or claim process. The text is damaged and difficult to interpret fully.
Jackson residents gather as political tensions flare after a county judge's murder accusation linked to long standing feuds. The event centers on local leaders, governors, and supporters debating the case and seeking calm.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a prison and several garbled names and phrases. No coherent events or dates are discernible. unable to extract a factual summary with entities.
A garbled note appears to refer to a financial item or reconciliation involving an amount accounted for by Hamilton. The readable text is fragmented and lacks clear context or dates. No further concrete details are discernible from the fragment.
John av McCall president of New York Life Insurance Company has reimbursed 255000 advanced to Andrew Hamilton and a trustee committee member received 85000 plus a 15050 note. Talks of McCall’s resignation as trustees plan a future president as Orr is asked to serve temporarily. Other names discussed include Claflin Norman B Ream and E Biram Steeles. A committee member says McCall is poor and may leave with little beyond his 500000 policy.
Local buyers led by Rufus Brown Jr and Wine Faien purchase the Beats ice house in Oshkosh. The new firm plans to form a corporation later to supply pure ice to residents, with Brown acting as manager until stockholders finalize organization. Ice cutting will begin when winter thickens. The ice houses front Otter Street, sizable with a 6,000 ton capacity.
Plans move ahead for a 120 by 50 foot skating rink atop the Oshkosh YMCA building. Flooding will start in a few days if weather allows, with restricted hours for members and small fee for viewing. The project aims to provide a good skating facility without profiting the association.
Former Oshkosh resident Mrs Olcott dies in Amery Wisconsin after long illness. The record notes she had lived in Oshkosh and passed away at a local hospital Wednesday. Burial details follow in the notice.
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