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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
1
Four oil tanks at Port Harford are on fire spreading oil across the waters. One tank exploded as crews escaped, and families near the tanks fled to surrounding hills. Port Harford wharf and hotel are at risk with trains blocked by landslides. Nearby, a Richmond man’s house collapsed killing his family.
At Pontiac Illinois the board of managers investigating the reform school heard officers testify to brutal punishment of William Hamlin an inmate. He was said to have been chained to the bars for up to twenty two hours and subjected to ice water baths and other methods. The disclosures followed initial claims Hamlin died from beating.
Special to The Northwestern notes John Cook of Clarion was injured by a corn husker device, with every blade broken. Secretary treasurer Gus G. Zeman of the local merchants association has invitation to attend a Neensh merchants banquet in Appleton, tomorrow evening at the rv hotel, served at 6:30 p.m.
Saginaw Mich Jan William Menzenkoch was brought here under arrest after a Swan Wreck mining settlement shooting. He allegedly discharged a shot in a boarding house crowded with boarders injuring four men. He reportedly became enraged after heavy drinking and being teased about his mining wages.
The Chicago and Milwaukee Electric Railroad Company, in receivership, named judges receivers to finish the Milwaukee leg of the 8 mile line. Receivers include R. H. Hanna of Toronto and W. J. Osborne of Chicago's Central Trust among others. The bond debt is about 345 million with substantial floating liabilities. Canadian bondholders hold many Wisconsin bonds. The appointment coincided with Dawes traveling to Washington, who helped end prior receiver proceedings.
Delegates gather in Washington for the fourth annual American Breeders Association session. The group aims to improve humans, animals, and plants through science and practical breeding. Reports cover animal and plant breeding, dairy and meat production, cooperative work, and stock improvement by Dr. David Starroman and Eugenio.
Mrs. Avis Geer testifies that Mrs. McDonald accused her of trying to win Webster Guer away and threatened him, leading to a fatal shooting. She recalls a William Haugham home scene where McDonald showed possessive behavior toward Guer, with Mary Hilderback corroborating frequent improprieties nearby.
Chicago January 28 Sheriff Straseheim announced John A. Cooke, the convicted clerk of the Cook County circuit court, will be sent to the penitentiary at once. Cooke has fought his conviction through all state courts and up to the United States Supreme Court in a lengthy appeal.
The Thaw trial nears its end with prosecution and defense resting. Key witnesses including Roger O Meara and Evelyn Nesbit affidavit details are reviewed as the court considers reading Hummel's prior testimony. Justice Dowl ing weighs summation timing while the defense hints at using the Nesbit affidavit in rebuttal.
Milwaukee authorities investigate a dynamite threat against a Waldo milk plant amid the Wisconsin milk war. Independent shippers plan to ship large supplies to Milwaukee as Waukesha county demands escalate. An anonymous letter prompted the Post Office Inspector to take notice of the threat.
Them Leemaré Phillips Som Them ta Badowne ber ieer. charged with stealing unmentioned treasures from a studio. Philips, linked to a prior offense, allegedly sold items for $18. The pieces were valued at seventeen dollars.
The January session affirmed lower court rulings testing the validity of the Hamilton County primary election law. Prosecutor Welty announced plans to take the case to the U S Supreme Court, seeking to carry the issue to a national ruling. The decision impacts the February state primary timetable and county line rules.
Madison bankers and officials face a supreme court ruling on the Ladysmith First National Bank collapse that stranded state funds. The court held bondsmen responsible but did not exculpate State Treasurer Kempf, who is bankrupt, while the court’s decision bars further action against him.
Associated press reports waterspouts struck the Norwegian steamship Cecelia as it endured a twelve hour battle with hurricane seas off Turks Island and the Carolinas. The crew faced terror as the first spout breached the starboard side while the vessel rode out the storm steering near the coast. Ten spouts were avoided along a five mile arc from port to starboard.
In Camden New Jersey the new tugs Hercules and Tinnah are to tow a vessel to San Francisco but lack fuel. The plan relies on obtaining fuel en route with a reserve oil supply on board, as the ship has no fuel at departure. The article notes the tow is part of a method to move tugs built for Merchant’s use to the Pacific port.
Ostr his village gathered today to honor the Lovell couple with a reunion and decorated rosettes. Among attendees were guests from Cortland, Minneapolis, Hampshire, and Me Cove, including Mr and Mrs Lovell who were married fifty years ago, with many neighbors present from Oshkosh and surrounding areas.
Proceedings in Harrisburg reveal a major new defense strategy as architect Huston gains separate trial and potential witness status for the state capitol furnishings scheme. Prosecutors allege a deliberate fraud of about 15 thousand dollars via per foot and per pound contracts, with key figures including Sanderson, Snyder, Mathues, and Shumaker facing charges of conspiring to defraud the state.
Wisconsin officials debate whether a caped Milaackee woman died by foul play or own action. County board members conference on extending expense coverage for detectives and a proposed proviso to lock in rewards for relatives of the deceased. A $290 reward previously offered remains in discussion, with no clear resolution.
Peking reports Sir Rokr Hart, inspector general of the Chinese customs service, begins transferring duties to Sir Hebert Bredon under a recent imperial rescript. Hart will remain in office until the transfer is completed, while Bredon takes equivalent rank as vice president of foreign affairs. Hart plans to leave for England in May.
New Orleans January 2 The sixth governor of Louisiana will be chosen today in the Democratic primaries. Two candidates, J. Y. Cry and Theodore S. Wilkinson, sugar planter, contend as the state election follows in April. Reform proclamations by Governor Shankard and Lieutenant Governor Sanders frame the race. At Canal and Basin streets a shooting at a polling place leaves Joseph G. Schiccaluga wounded twice, possibly fatal.
Washington reports Representative James H. Camden of Oakosh delivered an address before the Camden board of trade. Davidson drew applause by saying Congress would likely adjourn without enacting currency reform and that 30 days of normal business would follow. He reiterated support for deposit insurance and plans to speak in Boston and Saginaw in February. The Senate passed Taft Follette’s bill to create government saw mills on the Menominee Reservation. Local endorsements emerged for R. J. Flint as U.S. Marshal for western Wisconsin. Ex-Congressman S. A. Cook was in Washington returning from New York.
An abstract of a county board resolution urges limits on pauper support, with Attorney W J Foulkes directing superintendents and town chairs to enforce a plan that would reduce cost by restricting aid to those meeting specific criteria. The measure aims to transfer care toward cheaper options and tightens oversight.
The condition of Richard J. Mutter is reported to be slightly improved today compared with Monday. Attending physicians say if he can hold his own over the next three days, the crisis will be passed successfully.
The agreement suspends certain duties on French champagne and sparkling wines and outlines a three member joint commission to adjust trade rules. It sets mutual privilege to impose maximum duties if the other side raises tariffs and notes France already offers favorable rates through concessions.
Jan 23 reports the Chilean welcome to the American battleship flotilla with Ministerial rituals. By Jan 25 President Alcorta and officials greet the visiting torpedo boat flotilla commander Lieutenant Cone and crew in Buenos Aires. A prior high sea meeting between the American fleet and the Argentine squadron is described as a planned exchange of signals via a signaling system.
Obituary notes the death of Cardinal Richard with details of the funeral arrangements and a brief weather forecast showing east and central winds turning brisk northwest, with a fair pattern expected midweek. The notice mentions upcoming dates and local temperatures, citing government weather service guidance.
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