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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
11
A significant fire damaged a hotel in Aus ibe injuring several and causing at least one death. Fire crews battled flames as a wall collapsed trapping occupants and emergency responders. Rescue operations saved multiple people while investigators began assessing the scene and cause.
Fragmented OCR text shows a noisy sports item with scattered names such as Mina, Me, Pot, and Hib. No clear teams, scores, dates, or events are discernible, making reconstruction of the actual game and outcome impossible from the readable words.
A fragment from Weyauwega notes a church event and a Saturday meet. The text mentions a basketball game and a guest from Milwaukee, along with possible officer involvement and a schedule hint for January.
Fragmented OCR text records deaths and family notices including pneumonia deaths, burials, and kinship mentions. Mentions Stevens f, Mrs Hugo Kroova, Mr and Mrs sinth, Mrs F O Ratehie Akron, and John Leonard, with references to burial and a birthday observance. The passage is highly garbled and local in tone.
The article notes ongoing interest in the fate of three battleships and mentions Admiral Evans and naval officers, with references to Washington discussions about recognition and potential escort duties. It cites January dates and maritime connections at Punta Arenas and Brazil.
In New York on Thursday an explosion rocked a major bank on Elizabeth Street. A guard was injured as attackers fled into the crowd, with authorities suspecting a robbery attempt. The bank, led by Pasquede AL Path & Son, faced a dramatic incident amid city banking troubles.
King Alfonso narrowly escaped a wild boar attack in Madrid on January 24. A hunter fired at the charging animal and a second shot ended the beast after the king dropped his gun, thinking he had killed it. The king was unhurt and saved by the hunter’s shot.
A fragment notes a store on HW A'sema street offering a tonic called Hindipo and Vitalizar Curts Nervous Debility. The text suggests free trials and guarantees to attract customers, claiming the product cures insomnia and nervous issues, with strong promotional language amid unclear details.
Chicago man LB Cleave faced a pack of 42 wolves near a creek in Rockport town. He fired a .32 revolver at close range, wounding one then scattering the rest. In Wisconsin, Mr Brown reports discovery of two relics of an ancient Bible among tribes. The Bible, given in 1644, remains preserved through generations with ongoing ceremonial respect.
Local testimonial extols Doan's Kidney Pills as a proven remedy for kidney backache. The letter from H W Scammer of Oshkosh cites relief after years of suffering, with family members also reporting cures. Sold by dealers at 50 cents. Faster-Kilburn Co. Buffalo as U S agents.
The Weeden Drug Co offers furnished hall space for lodge meetings dance parties card games suppers and similar events. Prices available on request and clients invited to inspect the hall.
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