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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1916

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Neutral Zone Proposed for Northern Mexico Amid US Interest

United States and Mexico would jointly police a neutral zone in northern Mexico to restore order if disorders persist. Senator Gore's resolution seeks authorization for the president to strike an accord with General Carranza to deploy troops along the border and protect Americans, amid reports of American concentration near Torreon and Monterey.

Associated Press Washingma D.C el Paso Department Carranca Chihuahua C. JB. Watson Parer of Americama Santa Ysalesi Steepe Sarranm Watson Carranza Immigration Juarez Carranza State Department Gore Mexico United States Oklahoma Foreign Relations Committee Carranz Tar- Tron Monterey Hanna Wear -Shapimi Torreon Asar County Laguna Lerdo Subara Hanne Monterer Torreez Amiericans Silliman Quere Taro General Trevino Tien Jose Rodriguez Carlos Amaya Villaistas Trevino Coen Duranto Durango Parral Texas Hihuahua Cesds Grandes Gabriel Gavira Brongh Gavira Wiliam J. Wallace

Peaceful Return After Lumber Camp Changes

Special to The Northwestern Rhinelander Wis Jan 17 Peace returns to Park Falls Lumber Company camps after threatened strike over new amenities. Men objected to electric lights steam heat and a weekly steam room but later acclimated to the changes.

Rhinelander Wis Park Falls Lumber Company

Two Prominent Men Die in Separate Incidents

Henry Semple Ames, vice president of the Mississippi Valley Trust Co., died at his St. Louis home from pneumonia. He was 53 and a member of clubs in St. Louis New York Seattle and Helena. Charles Dever editor of The Woman's World in Chicago fell on a sidewalk and died shortly after at 59.

Br Associated Press St. Louis Hhenrs Semple Ames Mississippi Valley Trust Company Cluts New York Seattle Helena Mant Chicago NEAD Til Charlex Dever The Woman's World

Spanish steamer Belgica sinks after sinking in voyage

London January 17. The Spanish steamer Belgica has sunk with twenty three crew members saved. The last maritime record shows her at Bagunto, Spain. Belongs to International Navigation Co of Balboa.

Iy Asfocsareg Cresss London Belgica Bagunto Spain International Navigation Company of Balboa Vigo Lite Maritime Register Zilie

State militia asked after fire at Wirt Oklahoma

Citizens of Wirt Oklahoma urged Governor Williams to send state militia to the town after a large fire destroyed the business and residence areas by noon leaving about 1,900 homeless.

Wirt Okla Associated Press Oklahoma City Awirt RL. Williams

Four Mem Plead Guilty in Anticounterfeit Rubber Conspiracy

Four men Edward Weber Paul Schmidt Max Jaeger and Richard Wohlberg pleaded guilty to a federal indictment accusing them of conspiring to ship contraband rubber to Germany in violation of customs laws. Jaeger named leader. fines ranged from 50 to 1500 and the Rubber and Guayule Agency also pled guilty. Annie Dekkers was too ill to appear.

Associated Press New York Jan Edward Weber Paul Schmidt Max Jaeger Richard Wohlberg Rubber and Guarule Annie Dekkers Clerton Jaeger Weber Schmidt Wahlberg Guayule Albert Weber Berlin Germany

Wreck on Illinois Central Injures Four Seriously

An Illinois Central collision near Cherokee injures four seriously and leaves many others hurt. The baggage car reportedly derailed first, pulling five cars from the track as the engine and tender stayed on the rails. A special train carried the injured to Cherokee for emergency treatment.

Associated Press Zentral S. L. Sage Cherokee Charles Kegp Primshar Farnam

Supreme Court rules damage actions abolished in Washington

The Supreme Court today held Washington state Workmen's Compensation law abolishes all damage actions by workers in hazardous employments, whether against employers or third parties. The case involved the widow and children of Benjam Meese suing Northern Pacific railroad for alleged negligent killing in Seattle. Lower courts differed, with the appeals court saying only employer actions were barred. The high court affirmed the district court's broad interpretation.

Arm Bhat Shed Court of Appeals Supreme Court District Cou Cite Court of Appeals

Bergen fire in Norway darkest in history affects Madison residents

A special report notes the Bergen blaze as the worst in Norwegian history with extensive destruction including banks and newspapers. It cites Madison ties through residents born in Bergen, mentions about 240 people left homeless, and references figures such as Mrs Storm Ball and Chief Paul Hanson.

Bergen Madison Saga Norway Northwestern W Dan N Poof Andersen Sity Berges Storm Ball Berzen Paul Hanson Stenghion Gise Andersn Denmark

Mother and baby frozen near Freedom in Wisconsin

Special to The Northwestern Appleton Wisconsin report says Mrs John Schuler an Oneida reservation squaw and a baby were found frozen to death a mile north of Freedom this morning. A second squaw is missing and believed dead with a shapoose strapped to the mother’s back.

Appleton Wis John’ Schuler Shapoose Freedom

Wilson nominates Fredericks Harris for navy guard bureau chief

President Wilson nominated Fredericks Harris to lead the bureau of guards and tracks in the navy department with the rank of rear admiral, succeeding Rear Admiral Stanford who has completed his term of duty.

Associated Pre Washington, D. C Wilson Fredericks BR. Harris

English Gain as Turkish Forces Fell Back in Mesopotamia

Reports from London and Paris indicate British advances in Mesopotamia with Turkish forces retreating toward Kuth-el-Amara after renewed operations. The Turkish line near Wad should and Ctesiphon faced pressure as weather hampered both sides and officials discussed the broader campaign.

London House of Commons Mesopotamia Kuth-el- Amara J. Austen Chamberlain India Wad Said Mesopo Tamaia Ctesipen Chamberlain Essian Karth-el-Amara Ormih Imer fOrah Tigris Kuth-el-Amara Ayim Sogdan Berlin Valle Havin Sanatimia Kuth-el_ Amara Ypatrois French Generaia Marseilles France Generali Gallieni Serviere Bernard Mar Yamade Houisson Marseelles Paul Deschanel Chamber of Dep

Pankhurst Granted Parole Admission to United States

Mrs. Pankhurst the suffrage leader on parole in New York under immigration authorities will be admitted to the United States upon papers arriving in Washington. President Wilson opposes her exclusion and she works in the temper of the separate measure.

New York Pendime Associated Press Washington, D Maeline Pankhurst United States Washington Wilson

War updates from the Caucasus and Saloniki front

The imperial order signals a change in operations on the Caucasus front while British forces prepare for a Saloniki push. Russian activity in Bessarabia declines as Austrian advances push toward Scutari. Serbia sets headquarters at Brindisi, Italy.

Caucasus Init Saloniki Russia Bessarabia Mo Fsi Scutari Brindisi Italy

Montenegro seeks separate peace with Austria

The Overseas News Agency reports Count István Szabó, Hungary's premier, indicated Montenegro asked for peace and would lay down arms. A dispatch from Athens notes Austria offered a separate peace with Montenegro guaranteeing Scutari rights in exchange for Mount Lovćen.

Associated Press S Brlin Count Isza Montenegro Rome Austria Athens Montenesto Scutari Mount LE Amroun

WILLARD IN DEMAND AS BIDS FOR FIGHT GROW

Heavyweight champion Willard arrives to discuss bids for a Moran fight with Frank Moran of Pittsburg. Tom Jones, his manager, weighs offers reportedly reaching around thirty thousand dollars. The deal involves potential preliminary events and mentions Tex Rickard ties. Kid Parmer, long afflicted with tuberculosis, noted for many victories and a claim to a championship, is described in passing.

Associated Pr. Mo Jani Jard Siuist Tom Jones Thempion Frankj Moran Pittsburg Jones Frinds Barney Automobile Racer Roth Tia Tuana Mexico Billy Weisman Tex” Rickard New York Curley Kid Parmer” Drar Feives

United Mine Workers Convene for Interstate Coal Talks

Delegates from the United Mine Workers gather for their annual convention in Indianapolis as officers and coal operators attempt to forge a new interstate contract. Talks address districts in Ohio and western Pennsylvania and potential renewal of four-state cooperation. Leaders express optimism despite expirations this spring.

Inilianapo United Aine Workers United States Canada Fihe Union Hitumi- Nous Ohio Pennesyvania

Weather Forecast Snows and Warmer Then Colder

Forecast indicates light snow flurries tonight followed by a cooler Wednesday. Local observations show temperatures around 59 degrees with some variation in the southern portion.

Bam Wiscessia Sea South Tueadar

Real cold spell sweeps across the south and Midwest

The Associated Press reports a broad cold wave as frigid air pushes from the Mississippi eastward. Temperatures drop to four below in Cleveland and three below in Indianapolis, with freezing reaching Texas and Ohio towns and people skating to work in Duluth.

Associated Presa DCG Mississippi Gulf of Mexico Ohio River Mobile Atlantic States Florida Cleveland Ohio Duluth Minn Texas Fruit and Produce Brownsville Cincinnate Cincinnati Sa.m Piesberg Shio Valley Indiana Lulemapolis Ind

Pioneer Lumbarman Robert Campbell Dies at 86

Robert G. Campbell longtime Oshkosh resident and early Niagara frontier settler died after a long illness. Born January 23 in New York, he moved to Oshkosh in 1859 with his brother William A Campbell. He helped run the Campbell company and served in the first fire company. Funeral to be held from 215 Wisconsin Avenue with burial at Riverside Cemetery.

Rovert C. Campbell Niagara Rober G. Campbell Casin Mr. Campbell New York State Oshkosh William A.ppell Michigan William Port Maple Jacksons Point Zea Aidge Lea and Paul Robert Campbell Eg Andj Ie William Campbell & Sonaj Wa H. Cameron Cameron Company Robert C Campbe Y Kosh Old Niagara Co Gre Lela James PD. Campbell Brothe Wisconsin Avenue Lemorree Foomack Riverside Cemetery

La Follette improves after grip attack

Madison January 17 Senator Robert M La Follette shows improvement in his grip illness and expects to resume duties soon. He visited Prof H A Bradley’s home where the six year old daughter died last night and later rode in a closed automobile to his law office to take over mail.

Northwestern Madison Wis Robert M. la Follette H. A. Bradley la Follette Didge R. G. Siedecker

Austria Lodges Protest Over Corfu Occupation

Berlin reports the Austro Hungarian government has lodged a formal protest with U.S. Ambassador Frederick C. Penfield in Vienna over French and British detachments occupying Corfu. It cites violations of the London treaties and accuses Britain and France of disregarding international law. The embassy was asked to convey the protest to London and Paris.

Associated Press Berlin Vienna Frederick C. Penfield Corfu London Rye Great Britain France

Northern Wisconsin District Attorney Reports No Removals Amid Hospital Finance Scrutiny

Madison reports state officials say Dr. Adin Sherman remains safe from removal as scrutiny continues over finances at the Northern Hospital for the Lusene. District Attorney D E McDonald, accountant William Fitzgerald, and A G John Baker discuss shortages tied to steward Bachler and a family-run farm operation.

Wistchage County Madison Wis Adin Sherman Northern Suite P. H. Findley State Board of Control Teday Findley Sherman William Fitzgerald Wisconsin John F. Baker Anomely D. E. McDonald Northern Hospital Lusene David G. Bacller Board of Control McDonald Adm Sherman Bachler William Prosser A. A. Bachier David G. Bachier A.A. Bacher Inon Harper Bahler Wheeler Polk Country Tize Distria Ev

Winnebago County Bar Plans Welcoming Wisconsin Bar

Members of the Winnebago County Bar Association met after the January circuit court session to form a five member committee to arrange entertainment for the Wisconsin Bar Association's next summer meeting. John F. Kimw, Fred Boganger, D. E. McDonald and George E. Williams were named to coordinate plans with state organizers.

Winmekego County Association Wisconsin Bar Association Winnebago County Bar Association Counts

Theft From Bank Fails at St Anthony Falls

An attempted bank theft at St Anthony Falls bank, Minneapolis, ends when a man grabs a bag of money from the vault, escapes through a glass door, and is tackled by clerks on the sidewalk as police arrive.

Minneapois Minn St. Anthony Falls

Mother and girl slain in Chelsea home murder

Mrs Rena Ostovich and her seventeen year old daughter Annie were found killed in their Chelsea residence. A lodger, Adam Tarjian, was wounded in the incident described as a double murder with the lodger attempting suicide. Authorities labeled the case a triple crime with one wounded.

Associated Fresp Chelsea Mass Jan Rena Ostovich Annie Adam Tarjian

Wilson faces Mexico crisis with war options debated

Washington reports President Wilson may seek Congress authority to send a large force into Mexico if diplomacy fails. Military officials warn of costly guerilla warfare and vast mobilization, while officials consider Carranza’s control and new revolts as pressure mounts for intervention.

Northwestern Washington, D. C Wilson Mexico Deai Wilson Congress United States Philippines Fnally William McKinley Spain Mation McKinley Washington Carranza Villa Theu Juarez

State paid over million in workers compensation

Injured workmen and dependents in Michigan received 1,212,103 under the workers compensation act in 1913, per the annual report of the State Industrial Accident Board. An additional 115,645 was paid by employers for insured workers medical and hospital care.

Lansing Mic Michigan State ‘Industrial Accident Board

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