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Newspaper

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1908

Page

12

Rebaters Admit Sin Escape Prison Term

George Thomas, a New York freight broker, and his clerk E S Taggart pleaded guilty in Kansas City federal court to conspiring to pay rebates to shippers. Judge Smith McPherson fined Thomas 7080 and Taggart 4067 with no jail time, the first such sentence for rebating in the U S Terms noted that earlier verdicts and fines against others in rebate cases were affirmed or pending, and authorities hoped the practice would end.

Associated Press Kansas City George Thomas New York City Taggart United States District Court Hers Galay Smith McPherson Jomas George L. Thomas Missouri Mississippi River Thomas L. B. Taggart Berten Bros Tag- Bart Swift & Co Cudahy Packing Company Simenur Packing Company St. Joseph Afc Bartinetar Read Spencer Thomas and McPherson Caere Oe Railway Company United States Attormaney Thomas Idar

Perkins Medal Awarded for Copper Refining Methods

The Society of Chemical Industry awarded the first Per medal for improvements in copper refining. The presentation speech was by Prof. C. F. Chandler of Columbia University.

Br Associated Press New Fyork Peares Smarten Society of Chemical Industry F. Chandler Columbia University

No use for Dolan at union convention

Tidianspotls Ind Jan 25 The convention of the United Mine Workers of America opened with attempts to seat Patrick Hlaw of Reising Pa, former president of the miners of the Pittsburgh district.

Assocated Press Tidianspotls Ind United Mine Workers of America En “Entte Patrick I- Law Reising Pitsburg

Death of C E Comenzy founder of railways

Charles E Comenzy forty three years old founder of the Bucklelanes and North er and Fairmont and Southern Railway companies and one of the wealthiest coal operators of West Virginia died today of appendicitis. Francis Trevelyan, famed writer and racing judge, died last night at Forest Lodge near Charlottesville from gout.

Associated Press Fairmun W. Va Charles E. Comenzy Bucklelanes Norther Fairmont Southern West Virginia Todey BlSte Francis Trevelyan Charlottesvisit

Explosion Starts Fire In Madison Business District

A mystery explosion in a Madison coal sieve ignited a fire that leveled large parts of two blocks in the city’s business center. Losses exceed 160000 as stores and residences burned. panic and haste sent people fleeing in night clothes while horses ran amid the flames.

Associated Prexe Madison Maditor Rome Wachaerts Department Baltimore Horton J. Reégester Sons Company Columbea S_ C Columbia S. C Pennettsville Heckart Bennettsville and Fireraw Railroad Jane Minn Charlies Bradley Fire Engine Company No. 3

Haytien Revolt Ends with Leader Executed

The Haitian revolt led by Jean Juméau ended after his capture near Gonaives and execution by government troops. The uprising began January 1 with adventurers landing near Gonaives, was quickly suppressed, and involved U.S. interest as the Eagle gunboat aided by Navy.

Associated Pressey Port Au Prince Revoluties Jean Jumeau Hayten Gonaives Haytien Eagie Hayti Navy Department Reagy Nori St. Mare Hastiens

Torpedo Flotilla Sighted Off Rio Janeiro

Associated Press report from Buenos Aires dated January 23 notes an American torpedo boat flotilla, aided by six Argentine torpedo boats, sighted off Siontivedio at 2:30 PM and on approach to port. The group is en route to Rio Janeiro.

rTessy Buenos Ayres

Man In Whiskey Firm Shoots Himself In Louisiana Office

Joseph Binch, senior member of the firm Beck Brow, shot and killed himself in his New Orleans area office today. Friends say he suffered from nervous prostration for some time.

Associated Press Louisiilie Joseph Binch Biech Brow

Jack London and Wife Arrive Aboard Steamship

Backed by Associated Press dispatch from San Francisco, the writer Jack London and his wife reached the city today aboard the steamship Manipors from Tahiti announcing their arrival.

Jack London His Wife San Frantico Cal Jan

France’s Delcasse speech shocks French politics

Associated Press reports Delcasse’s dramatic chamber speech marking his retirement from the foreign ministry during the 1905 crisis. He accuses France of panicking at Algeciras, claims Britain Italy and Spain backed France, and suggests Germany would not have attacked. Public reaction is mixed but signals stricter stance on Morocco.

Associated Press Chamber of Deputies Af. Delcasse Foreign Ministry France Algeciras Germany M. Delcasse Morocco

Witnesses Arrive for Thaw Defense Trial

Four witnesses expected to testify for Harry K. Thaw arrived on the Adriatic from Europe after rough seas delayed landing. Doctors Albert Abrams and Russell Wills, nurse John Armann, and W. E Jarrett were identified among the party. quarantine held one. The arrival prompted a court adjournment to Monday.

aAssmugied New York Harry KK Thaw Stanford White Cartes Europe Shcamer Gayja Suitderland Albert Abrams Paris Russell Wills London W. E Jarrett Lonfon John Armann Mei Martin W. Limveton

Union Pacific cuts hours amid reform backlash

An Associated Press report from Omaha notes Union Pacific will reduce hours for shopmen starting Monday and soon cut working days from five to four, affecting thousands of workers. Vice President Mahler blames President Roosevelt’s reform drive for the cut, while officials say traffic decline and cost savings drive the policy. The material shop remains unchanged, and officials deny political instruction, citing reduced traffic as the cause.

Acy Associated Press Omaha Neb Union Pacific Omahe World-Hetslé Today Mahler Roosevelt Corpatheans Motive Power McKeenade Monier Associated Press Hel Harriman Roo

Dual Track Meet Set Between Colombia and New York Institutions

Announcement of a dual track meet between Colombia University and an unnamed New York team to be held at Annapolis on May 16. Officials confirm a formal rat meeting and outline the event on the cinder path.

PFS OSE New York Ance Bia University Annapolix Columi Rage Colombia Naunzem Friperiun

William inaugurates Brit ish art loan exposition in Berlin

Emperor William opens a unique loan exhibition at the Prussian Royal Academy of Arts in Berlin to celebrate his fiftieth year. Forty masterpieces from England, valued at 3 1/2 million dollars, travel with owners consent. Notable works include pieces from Pierpont Morgan and the Duke of Westminster. Detectives guard the collection as insurers cover 2 754 60 in protection.

Associated Presa Berlin William Conection Royal Academy of Arts England J_ ' Pierpont Morgan Duke of Westminster Charles Wertheimer Alfred Rothschild Lord Swaythling William Lockett Agnew Henry Oppenheim- Heynolds Gainesborough Happner Kaiser Professor Krams Roral Academs Countdorff el Willam Hared Wulfara

Swamp Land Conference Aims Unified Reclamation Bill

Washington January 23 Associated Press reports a meeting with congressional leaders from swamp land states to craft a single reclamation bill. Participants included Minnesota Senators Clapp and Nepre as talks focus on swamp lands similar to arid land reclamation laws. Secretary Garfield is expected to push a unified measure acceptable to swamp land state senators and representatives.

Associated Preasy Washington, D.C S7vamp IA Ories Clapp Nepre Minnesota Leving Congress Garfield

Portraits and Deaths Highlight Oshkosh and Milwaukee Notices

A fragmented 1920s newspaper clippings page notes an Oshkosh death by suicide and a Levys Shoe fire. It also mentions an ex-mayor Andree Haden portrait, a commencement at Hick Seiat, and various society items, sermons, and school notes from Milwaukee and surrounding areas.

Social Newas Andree Haden Lefora Hla Oshkosh Lawrence Nervators Stasiec Levys Shoe Tate Sports Hick Seiat Wich Honer Mary Tly Marsland Gibkeah Maase Haints Hovaceener Sewae Milwaukee Letter Evening Story Lanny Hed Anche Oshineh High School W. Greenwood

Yerkes Opposed to Federal Jurisdiction Over Liquor

Washington Jan 24 Former Commissioner John W Yerkes spoke against federal bills on interstate liquor shipments and prohibition arguing Congress would cede national regulation to states He warned authorities aim to shift jurisdiction from federal to local control in liquor policy.

Asenciatet Washington, D. C Ineditles John W. Yerkes Interral Revenue

Ohio banker assigns Lashom Banking Company assets

A Ohio banker. fFty Asaoc assigns Lashom Banking Company property and personal assets. Radar Mz Hillar ve arPai? Estimated totals: real estate and other items around 150,008.

fFty Asaoc. Tashon Lashom Bankinge Company Radar Mz Hillarve'arPai

Princess Anne Steamer Located After 20 Hours Overdue

The 614 Dominion line steamer Princess Anne, twenty hours overdue from Norfolk Virginia, was found off North East End lightship near Cape May this forenoon. Captain Tanley reported all well aboard and expected to dock at about five this afternoon.

Br Associated Press New York Dominion Line Norfolk North East End Cape May Tanley Princess Anne United Wireless Telgraph Company

Bowling delegates back Gerry Hermann for president

Louisville delegates to the American Bowling Congress were instructed at a meeting to back Gerry Hermann of Cincinnati for president. Hermann is named as the candidate and the effort is described as a fete for the Cincinnati figure.

Associated Presa Louisville Louieville Gerry Hermann Cincinnati

German Discount Rate Cut Sparks Market Reaction

The Imperial government in Berlin announced a reduction in the discount rate today, signaling a shift in monetary policy. Officials indicated the move aimed to stimulate trade and investment, with markets watching for further signals from German financial authorities.

Hazard Case Orders Court Martial Postponed

Detroit January report states Lieutenant Hazzant of the Seventh Infantry is likely to be retired after a secretary of war order halts court martial proceedings at Fort Verre. The sudden pause followed a wartime duty reshuffle affecting the San Francisco presidio and Seventh Infantry commander Colonel Cyarumen.

iBy Associated Press Detroit Mich Usell FL Hazzant Seventh United Stans Infantry Fort Veree Uelay Gomet Presidio Sant Francis Colonnel Cyarumen Nfsnies Hazzant

Raiders Shoot Up Rotel In Night Hotel Rampage

Reporter account details a band of masked riders at a hotel in Dawson Springs forcing John Heath, an independent guest, from a room, threatening him and others with violence over tobacco sales. Heath was captured, forced onto a horse and driven toward the river, then returned after vowing not to sell more tobacco. Panic spread among guests as riders dispersed through the hotel and surrounding area.

Asmatel Press Dawson Springs John Heath Mr. Hesth Geen Faily Ub Hotel

6000 THING FOR CHICAGO

The West Chicago Street Railway and North Chicago Street Railway properties once run as Union Traction were sold at auction to Chicago Railways for 2090.00. The U S Supreme Court decision ended years of litigation blocking north and west side streetcar service. The new company plans about 14 090 000 for equipment and rebuilding lines.

Chicago West Chicago Street Railway Company North Chicago Street Railway Company Union Traction Company Chiesso Railways Company Aretro Systems Supreme Court of the United States Washington Reorganization Corporation Wilk Hnes

Adopted girl missing. search widens in Milnesuk area

Jan 23 report from Milnesukphins notes the disappearance of a teenage adoptee once placed with Mrs Pestedy by a Terria the Ing school. The girl reportedly had education here and left with money, claiming she would work elsewhere. Superintendent and authorities continue searches with no trace found.

Bpecatt Morinwestern Thetis

White House Callers

An unknown number of persons visited the White House for a luncheon with President Farris. Attendees included Bennett Fascett and Herbert I. York, plus Representative Lirt B.H. Garr and a Be of luncheon board of director attendees at the White House event.

Washington, D.1

LeMoine Held For Trial In Landmark Case

Reported unclear text indicates LeMoine is held for trial amid a landmark case. Details on charges or court actions are obscured by the OCR errors. Names and organizations are unreadable or garbled, leaving the core event minimal and uncertain.

No Lack of Umpires in the New Season

Poorly legible notes describe the start of a new season in which officials are named as John Trore and Harry Deck, with references to Boone Ia Kitern Weseland GO. The fragment hints at scheduling and oversight of games and mentions specific locales and teams.

John Hary Deck Firnn Boone Kitern Weseland

Eleven Jurors Secured in Murder Trial

By Assnerat Chicas IT jan of veatromen the murter trial of Mre Doers Mé Drinala. Two more jurors were at the saic ning acesion of court, making seven in all.

Assnerat Chicas Jan Veatromen Mre Saic Ning Mak Siuven

Tragedy in Replica City Ends Quest for Malone

The body of Josephine Malone, a Missourian in her forties who moved to the city from a northern farm, was found in the Milwaukee River near Court Street Bridge. Police and relatives conducted a river search after foul play was suspected. an autopsy was ordered to determine cause of death.

Bhrothers Miss Tuo Frank Wiliam Court Street Mungomerey Dun Bhief Miss Malone Here Hayes Madeine Odell Clayton Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Josephine Malone James Senneat Gabryn Agld

Aged farmer Friedrich Kivuce dies in New York area

Friedrich Kivuce an aged farmer from Flack Wolf in Pommern Germany died this morning at his home near the Pond du Lar read. He came to this country in 1895 settling in Hinge Weil before residing here. Surviving relatives include a stepson-in-law and grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the residence and at the Lutheran church with interment in the local cemetery.

Flack Wolf Grunewald Pommern Germany Hinge Weil D August Henuhn

Ice Dealers at War Over Tarnished Goods?

Ice dealers clash in a dispute described as a war over tainted stock worth about 20 dollars. The troubled deal is attributed to a wager or pint driven scheme in which several dealers are accused of cornering the market.

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