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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1908

Page

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Rebaters Admit Sin Escape Prison Term

George L. Thomas a New York broker and L B Taggart pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiring to pay rebates to shippers. Judge Smith McPherson fined Thomas 10000 and Taggart 4000 and each jail terms were omitted on renewal. The case marked the first jail sentence for rebating in the United States.

Lad Wan Tuppard Aed Pice Sully Associated Press Kansas City George L. Thomas Lo B. Tzgrurt Hisch United States District Court Bers Wooley Smith McPherson Suell Thomas Taggart Thomas Fry Sulle Swift & Co Codshr Packing Company Armour Packing, Company Burlington Road uMa Gailty Thames and Taggart Court of Appeals McPherson United States

First Perkins Medal Awarded for Applied Chemistry

The Society of Chemical Industry awarded the first Perkins medal to J. R. R. Herreshof of New York for his work on refining copper. The presentation occurred last night with remarks highlighting his achievement in applied chemistry.

New York J. R. R. Herreshof Society of Chemical Industry

No Use for Dolan Refusal Shocks Beijing Miner Leader

Associated Press dispatch reports in Jan. 2 tidbit that the United States Workers conclave rejected seating Pa. Tan of Beijing Pa., a former president of miners in the Pittsburgh district, amid tensions at the convention.

Associated Press Y Tidiana Ind United State Workers of Amerika Brensis Pa. Tan Beijing Pitsburg

Death of C. E Canaway Ends Noted WV Coal Operator

Charles E Canaway aged 43 founder of Buckhannon and Northern and Fairmont Southern Halway compass companies and a leading Independent coal magnate in West Virginia died of appendicitis. Francis Trevelyan famed racing writer and longtime judge at Western track and New Orleans died at Forest Lodge near Charlottesville from gout.

Asociated Press Fairmont W. Va Charles E Canarway Buckhannon Northern Southern Hailway Compasses West Virginia Dial Today Francis Trevelyan Charlottesville New Orleans Forest Lidge

Series of city fires and losses hit Midwest towns

A series of fires in Madison Illinois and other cities caused extensive damage. An explosion in Madison destroyed Waecharts department store and threatened banks. losses exceed 200000. Firefighters saved First National Banks wall, while residents fled in cold. Other blazes hit Baltimore Columbia and Pontiac with substantial losses and injuries.

Associated Press Madison S&ve First National Bank Wachaerts Baltimore Horton J. Regester Sons Company Columbia S. C Pennettaville Heckart Bennettsville and Cheraw Railroad Pire Minneapolis Minn Charles Bradley Xo 3 Blue Island Chicago Illinois Pontiac

End of Haytian Revolt Reported as Suppressed

Associated Press reports Hayti in Haiti ending after leader Jean Jumeau was captured near Gonaives and executed by government troops. Gonaives occupied. U.S. Navy readiness noted. Nord urged bombardment of St Marc but deterred by U.S. minister.

Associated Press Port Au Prince Jean Jumeau Desselines Gonaives Hagsti Januarr Haytien Hastien Eagie Hayti Navy Dr. Furniss Pierre Giordani General Firmin Jeader Sears

Torpedo flotilla sighted near Buenos Ayres

Buenos Ayres reports at 3 19 p m a American torpedo boat fetina with six Argentine torpedo boats was sighted from Montivedig at 2 30 that afternoon en route to the port. They left Rio Janeiro January 21.

Associated Press Buenos Ayres Fetina Montivedig Rio Janeiro

Bloch Bros. Partner Shoots Self in Louisville Office

Joseph C. Bloch senior member of the Bloch Bros liquor brokerage firm shot and killed himself in his Louisville office today. Friends say he had suffered a period of nervous prostration for some time.

Associated Press Louisville Joseph C. Bloch Bloch Bros

Jack London and wife arrive in San Francisco today

Associated Press report states author Jack London and his wife arrived in San Francisco aboard the steamship Mariposa from Tebith. The two are seen disembarking amid photographers and onlookers as the writer continues his literary work and travels.

Associated Press San Francisco Cal Jack London Tebith

Delcassé Speech Shakes French Defense of Morocco

Paris reports that M. Delcassé’s dramatic chamber speech on foreign policy, his first since retirement, stirs politics with a call to stand firm in Morocco, claims credit for ententes, and raises questions about Algeciras. Public opinion grows firmer toward stronger action while the government plans to adhere to the agreement.

Associated Paris Chamber of Departies M. Delcasse Foreign Ministry France Algeciras Germany Great Britain Russia M. Decasse M. Delcass Morocco

Thaw Witnesses Arrive For Defense Case

Four witnesses expected to testify for Harry K. Thaw in the Stanford White murder trial landed in New York aboard the Adriatic after a stormy seas delay. Among them are three physicians and a nurse who treated Thaw in Europe, with identities kept until arrival. They went to attorney Martin W. Littleton’s office after quarantine.

Br Associated Press New York Harry K. Thaw Stanford White Europe Sandy Hook Finlay Gavin Suitzerland Thaw Albert Abrams Paris Russell London WW. E. Jarrett Law John Armann Quarantine SF Thax Martin W. Littleton

Union Pacific Cuts Hours Amid Roosevelt Reform Debate

The Union Pacific reduces working hours for shopmen starting last Monday and plans a five day week. thousands may face layoffs or further cuts across the line. Vice President Mokler criticizes President Roosevelt and calls reform a factor in retrenchment, while officials cite traffic causes and deny political instruction.

Associated Press Omaha Neb Union Pacific World-Heatalé Today Mokler Roosevelt Motive Power McKeen Mohler 1 X Pacific Hr. Barriman Roo

Dual Track Meet Report From Calumet and Columbia

An article notes a winter dual track meet involving Calumet and Columbia with details on venues and dates. It mentions Annapolis and May 16 as related scheduling points and references institute pathways and price data.

Associate 1 New York Bla University and Price Annapolie Calumment Institut Columbia Pricerten Neement

China assigns delegates for first time in history

Peking reports that China has appointed delegates for the first time to represent the nation at an upcoming international event. The notice appears amid other social and local items from the era, including portraits and notices from Oshkosh and Milwaukee.

Acaraph Cbi Associa i Press Peking Ina

Emperor William Opens British Masterpiece Loan Exhibition

Bertin reports Emperor William inaugurates a month long loan exhibition in Berlin featuring forty British masterpieces valued at $2,500,000 from owners including J Pierpont Morgan and the Duke of Westminster. Major works by Reynolds and Hoppner are among items loaned with exclusive permissions. Detectives guard the collection as insurers cover the display.

Associated Press Bertin Emperor Willam Royal Academy of Arts England J. Pierpoint Morgan Duke of Westminster Charlies Wertheimer Alfred Rothschild Lord Sswaythling William Locke Agnew Henry Oppenheim Reynolds Galhenborough Hoppner Frorescor Kram Royal Academy Count Seukendorff Whtam Ainesborough Wiliam Bir Siergan London Ioan Reynolds Betty Delme Krams Mr. Morgan Berlin

Swamp Land Conference Aims Reclamation Bill

The Interior Secretary met today with congressional delegations from swamp land states to craft a unified bill for reclamation of swamp lands. Attendees included Clapp CeNeTSOn of Minnesota and other bipartisan representatives as several proposals remain pending in Congress.

Aseociated Press Washington, D. C Receretary of the Interior Clapp Representative Cenetson Minnesota Congress Ue & Fiples Garfield Ender

Steamer Princess Anne Located After 20 Hour Overdue

The steamer Princess Anne, twenty hours overdue from Norfolk Virginia, was found off North East End lightship outside Caps May. Captain Tapley reported all aboard safe and that the vessel would reach port around five this afternoon.

New York, Jane Norfolk North East End Tapley Princess Anne United Wireless Telegraph Company

Bowling club backs Hermann for American Congress

Louisville delegates at a Bowling Club meeting instructed to back Garry Hermann of Cincinnati as president of the American Bowling Congress. The action reflects local support for Hermann from Louisville for the leadership post.

Associated Press Louisville, Ky Louisville American Bowling Congress Garry Hermann Cincinnati

Yerkes Opposed In Hearings On Federal Jurisdiction

The judiciary continued hearings on bills regarding federal jurisdiction over interstate liquor shipments into prohibition and local option areas. John W. Yorke argued there was an attempt to shift national legislative power to the states under the constitution.

Associated Pressi Washington Derramiites John W. Yorke Internal Revenue Ahe Congress

Banker Assignment Notices Sparse in Lisbon

A Lisbon banker assignment notice reports the transfer of property and debts including real and personal assets. The record notes bank deposits totaling around 150,690 and related financial items as part of the assignment.

Lisbon George FR

German Discount Rate Reduced by Imperial Bank

Berlin on January 2 reports the Imperial Bank of Germany cut its discount rate from six to eight per cent. The move signals tighter credit policy and could influence lending costs across the economy.

Associated Press Berlin Imperial Banic of Germany

Lieutenant Hazzard Transfer and Court Martial Report

Tetrait Jan 25 report says Lieut Buzwell Hazzard Seventh United States Infantry, under court martial at Fort Wayne, was moved by war secretary order to Fort Wayne hospital in San Francisco. Colonel Courmans of the Seventh Infantry expects retirement. the order surprised him and prompted a repeat confirmation.

Associated Press Tetrait Buzwell FL Marzard Seventh United States Infantry Fort Wayre Secretary of War Hazzard

Raiders Shoot Up Hotel After Tobacco Threats

A Dawson Springs group of masked riders stormed a hotel, forcing tobacco buyer John Heath to swear not to sell again. Heath was abducted, taken to a river, threatened with whipping, then released after promising to stop tobacco sales. Patrons fled, terrified by the gunfire and chaos.

Asuelized Dawson Springs Band of Fifty Maske Tov Postes Dia John Heath Heath

Chicago Street Railway sale ends lengthy legal feud

The West Chicago Street Railway and North Chicago Street Railway, long operated under Union Traction, were auctioned to the Chicago Railways corporation for 7 990 000. The U S Supreme Court decision completed the transfer to the reorganization firm. The new firm plans 12 090 000 for equipment and line construction.

Associated Press Chicago West Chicago Street Distriwa Company North Chic “Cago Street Railway Company 5 Union Traction Company Chicago Railways Company Eb Corporation Uve Supreme Court of the United States Washington Reorganization Corporation Ines

Adopted girl missing from Wisconsin town

A missing adoption case reports Fiorenc Nichole, a girl aged years, adopted by Mr. and Mrs. F L Peabody, from Ashburn Wisconsin. She left with a note and funds given to the superintendent of the school. Authorities seek her return and investigate the circumstances of the disappearance.

Wis Fiorenc Nichole F. L

White House Callers Report on President and Aide

Aserdget Press reports in Washington that President and aide Parsons of Connecticut are on duty at the White House. Reeve and director topor Gary are mentioned in connection with the presidency and meetings at the White House.

Aserdget Press Washington White Hise Dent Reeve Parsons Connecticut Gary Ot X

Lemoine Held for Trial in Benard Urine Case

A preliminary hearing proceeded as Lemoine remains in custody and the case against Benard Urine continues. Prosecutors pursue charges based on retained evidence and witness testimony.

NCQ LACK OF UMPIRES

NCQ reports a shortage of umpires prompting concerns over officiating for upcoming games. The notice notes special WANIZATON event in OTe region and references Harry in NE Ohio as a contact point for volunteers.

Harry

Eleven Jurors Secured in Donald Murder Trial

In Chiraen TH on January 23 the jurors for the murder trial of Mrs ikrs M Donald were expanded to eleven with two more jurors added at the morning session of court.

Chiraen Veniramen Ikrs M Donald

Tragic Findings in Janesville Replica Case

Authorities in Janesville uncover a corpse linked to the Malone disappearance with a coroner's inquest to follow. The body is found near a bridge location tied to prior deaths and foul play is considered possible amid a systematic police search and witness statements.

Death of Pioneer Aged Farmer In Black Wolf

An elderly farmer Rich Krevice of Black Wolf dies at home in his ninety second year from advanced age. He was born in Grinewald Pommern Germany and lived in Black Wolf since emigrating, survived by widow and several relatives. Funeral to be held at one oclock Tuesday with interment at the local cemetery.

Frank Court Stireet Mengomercy Dane Misa Malone Here Hayes Court Street Madeline Odell Clayton Milwaukee Wis Josephine Mahme Alf J Bews James Sennett Sheriff Fisher Rich Krevice Black Wolf Fond du Laread Grinewald Pommern Germany August Heduhamer Peduim Mere Henry Avraham Albertina Knack August Abraham Bisck Wulf Fred, Au Henry Beduhn Gshkesh Johm Bedsnn Black War

Ice Dealers at War: City Faces General Alarm

Fragmentary report notes widespread tension among ice dealers amid citywide alarm. Unclear details show possible clashes or threats affecting several ice merchants and public safety concerns. Further readable text is limited.

Beiley

Weather report fragment notes warming trend and peak Friday

fragmentary text indicates a warming trend with reference to a Friday afternoon and evening, noting warmer conditions and a possible peak around 1 pm. Mentions devices and data terms but lacks clear locations or authoritative sources.

Lecal Matardas Machimem

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