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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
1
The bipartisan treaty conference was postponed due to Senator Lenroot’s absence. Members trade accusations over secrecy while Hitchcock signals plans to resume with a reservations program. The Senate aims to move toward reconciling differences and advancing the treaty discussions.
Special to The xor in western reports four students at the University of Wisconsin died late Wednesday afternoon from influenza. One victim, Sue Beyz, was a renter in the college area and reportedly succumbed at the toe of the Gar s. A funeral was held at Fraunhcis parlors and the body to be shipped to Oshkesh. Further details on each victim to follow in the next pages.
Riley Young announces candidacy for Wisconsin Assembly speaker. He plans to seek the role again in the lower house after a brief pause, stating his intent to run and return to leadership in the Assembly.
In St Paul, Mrs Facer, age 30, was burned to death when a cogd stove sparked a fatal blaze in her home. Firemen found her body in the remains as investigators probed the tragic accident.
Health officials report rising influenza and pneumonia cases across major cities, with outbreaks spreading from Chicago to New York. Authorities caution on limited vaccine and monitor hospital admissions as cases climb toward epidemic levels, including student deaths linked to pneumonia and complications.
A yesterday report by a committee finds serious issues in the financial records of a local equity venture. It notes deplorable conditions and calls for corrective steps, citing mismanagement and incomplete books.
A fragmented item references a plan or action involving Jack Johnson and a woman from Ft.ite Chicero with uncertain dates and numbers. The text is garbled and lacks clear, verifiable details.
The council promotes policies to encourage births as France seeks higher birth rates. Officials emphasize supportive measures for families, including incentives and social programs aimed at boosting fertility amid demographic concerns.
San Francisco press outlines the Republican Committee meeting with members appointed from various groups. Notables include Ogden L. Sells, Arthur Capper, Albert B. Fall, Henry Cabot Lodge, Nicholas Longworth, and James E. Watson. Kansas Republicans hold their state convention planning session at the same time.
Debs last speech, read into record, praised Lenin and Trotsky as the greatest statesmen, defied U.S. laws and the Supreme Court. The remarks, made before a committee on March 7, were cited in the prosecution case in Albans.
Madison Ralph de Gnoka highlighted the shorthorn stock show champions. Press rarenids of Le sEuil produced top female class winners, with some averaging about $5 900 per head at the auction.
A mine incident in Maranna Pa. caused panic when a coal mine fan stopped, triggering fear of fire. In the rush for air, workers fled the shaft, one man injured as smoke billowed from the workings and alarms echoed through the pit.
A Tokyo dispatch to the commerce department indicates Japan will appoint an attaché of commerce in New York. The move aims to strengthen trade ties and represent Japanese commercial interests in the United States.
Washington news outlines a push in Congress to restore air mail service funding. Proponents argue the service saves time and gains, while critics warn costs and route plans could burden the budget.
A distressing case from Milwaukee involves a mother missing with two children on a farm near Milwaukee. A charred infant body was found on railroad tracks, with investigations by the coroner and district attorney, and suspicions centered on a mother named Florence Hertram. A Wisconsin coroner jury failed to reach a verdict, with testimony about the mother and the deceased infant, and speculation about 가족 disputes and possible concealment.
In Washington a heated debate opens as the House weighing down rivers and trimming an appropriation bill faces criticism from supporters of Peanut polities. Senators argue about saving funds, with figures cited including relief totals and ship provisions for transporting food. The committee plans to examine costs and potential reductions, while broader issues of military training and next year’s funding loom.
United Press reports W F B Colver of the federal trade commission warned the House committee that stockpiles of print paper at mills in the United States and Canada could last only a few days if production halts. He noted a 10 percent rise in production and 24 percent growth in consumption over ten years, with December stocks at 17 269 tons versus 3 455 on January 1. He urged remedies and criticized excess profits tax as destabilizing for publishers seeking paper.
Incomplete OCR yields dubious numbers regarding 1927 estimates for a project. The fragment mentions Weadeworth representing an owner and references costs around 052,752.09 dollars and 29 dollars for a new area, plus a later figure near 174 dollars, but the text is garbled and non‑coherent.
A Berlin report quotes an official denying that the state government intends to declare a bank run. The statement emphasizes no plan for drastic financial action and seeks to reassure stakeholders amid market concerns.
American army aviators G B Grimes and Jean Axveciatra Urowreuille landed near Fort Brown after a short flight in the Mexican region. The event was reported by press dispatches noting the men’s arrival and the tense border situation today.
Federal agents seize one gallon whisky stills amid reports of confiscations and related items. Documents and books allegedly connected to illicit manufacture may be part of the seized material. Further actions and lists of purchasers are expected to follow.
A divorce case was filed by the wife of Milwaukie 2 y TF professor Keister. The document notes service on Professor Keister and mentions Milwaukee, centralized in a legal filing, with limited readable details on outcomes or further actions.
In Milwaukee authorities investigate a food burning incident linked to a city facility. Charges implicate George Pacerson and others connected to the night custodial and transport roles at a local facility. The inquiry targets the malfunctioning incinerator plant and actions by commission merchants and refixerator houses in relation to the incident.
Grand Rapids notes a tentative jury for a 1921 fraud trial in Newberry after morning questions. Prospective jurors faced questions, several were dismissed for bias, four of the seated jurors had prior farming or local business backgrounds. One defendant was removed, reducing the panel to four, with others sent home as the session closed.
A garbled OCR story describes pedestrians and traffic slowed by green pantaloons. It mentions a misread figure and confusion about a rate increase, with references to a May event and women in shirts. The readable text is fragmented and lacks clear specifics.
Two additional companies are reported to have reached muster strength. The notes reference infantry units and pending mobilization events with dates and city mentions, including Mouree and Jaqshville, with further actions planned for February 12.
A legal notice reports a plaintiff gaining a favorable verdict against a railroad company. The brief item notes the case title Ateerinied Pressey and references damages awarded in the decision.
A Green Bay man faces grand larceny charges amid a jumble of unreadable OCR text. The fragment references Lane Carters and Feiss Dae but provides no clear details on dates, locations, or the case scope. Further readable lines are needed for a complete summary.
London editor Horatio Bottomley in John Bull accuses America of wartime action failures and calls for sober judgment of Washington. He argues U S delays harmed allied efforts, mocks neutrality, and questions American leadership while urging restraint from flattery and refraining from policy praise.
An Assenated Press summary outlines a coordinated effort by state market officials led by commissioners and deputies to align policy and oversight. Details remain fragmented as the report notes ongoing discussions and tentative timelines.
A state university reports the death of an instructor in an untimely event. The incident prompts memorials and an official safety review as faculty and students mourn the loss and await further details from university authorities.
Fragmented forecast today notes northeast portions with weak winds and unsettled conditions. North area expected cooler temperatures with light rain possible. Friday outlook suggests periods of drizzle.
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