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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1908
Page
8
A dialogue excerpt featuring characters discussing cross examinations, calling spades a spade, and a light rumor about a man named Mr King, plus a remark about someone gaining two pounds. The tone mimics casual gossip from a play or column.
A fragment quotes a man arguing about costly risks and constant guessing the need to avoid missteps. The line reflects cautionary rhetoric on prudence and decision making.
Postal Inspector Ralph Bird and detectives arrest George B. Carter alias B. Greggs alias A. B. Charles in Milwaukee and Chicago for running fake offices and mailing fraud. Carter held on Milwaukee charges. Parker/Baker arrested in Chicago on mail fraud charge. Carter to have hearing in Milwaukee. investigation traces to drug houses and fake stationery.
In Mansfield Ohio early yesterday two masked men robbed the Unsat Press Co. office. They knocked agent Whitam unconscious, struck a guard, and escaped with a bag of cash after forcing the safe. McGinty and McCue were captured nearby, Stevens implicated, and the trio faces charges as police pursue the case.
An Associated Press report describes an afternoon riot in Lisbon with revolver fire, several wounded, and a rapid dispersal by police. The clash raises tension between Franco loyalists and republican monarchists, with authorities pursuing further plots and conspirators.
In Green Bay Wisconsin on January 29 rumors rise over the postmaster nomination for Kurts to succeed F A Hollman whose term ends March 10. Wisconsin delegation unity aims to avoid interference while some resist. Congressman Fuestermann remains confident Kurtz will be confirmed and notes his long municipal county political involvement. Former Congressman Minor reportedly urged Washington influence against the appointment.
A 93 year old man from Appleton Ontario learns he inherits from his late sister Lenora A Buck of Ontario. The will assigns one third of a farmer to Mr Atwood of Black Creek while other siblings receive equal shares. The phrasing reflects a local probate tale with unclear details and minor monetary mentions.
George Ade's Affinity is described with garbled OCR text about a gathering of a literary club. The piece notes a reception at the press club, president Richard Henry Little toasting members, and Wilbur Nesbit reading verses on Indiana as a state of mind in the Annex hall. The article references a male guest of honor and a surprise shift in honor, but the exact details are unclear due to text corruption.
In Ottawa on January 23 the House divided over an amendment censuring the government on policy with Japanese emigration. The amendment failed 45 to 100, with cross-party votes indicating strong opposition to the stance and a noted public backache theme in the debate.
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