30 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1909
Page
1
Paralyzed by the storm Northwest region suffers widespread disruption as poles and wires fall. Trains stalled near La Crosse and Portage with relief efforts failing. Milwaukee and Chicago darkened by communications outages as snow and sleet halt traffic and isolate towns. Weather agencies warn of a severe cold wave following the blizzard.
The narrative centers on Sir Julia Moore of Stirling shire stock born in Glasgow on November 18 1761. A veteran of the American War he served as a commander transporting troops from Lisbon to Corunna and fought a famed duel near Corunna where he was mortally wounded. His portrait is in the National Portrait Gallery.
A slight earthquake was felt in Totana and nearby areas in Murcia with no serious damage, residents panicked briefly but fled to suburbs. Instruments in Valencia recorded the shock and a gray cloud hid the sun momentarily, while hail stones covered the ground. Barcelona reports deny any disaster and dismiss London dispatches claiming widespread devastation and tidal waves.
Herbert Burroughs, forty five, treasurer of Bulldera Iron country, was found dead in bed at Fort Pitt hotel Pitteturg Pennsylvania with heart disease listed as the cause. Miss Martha Finney Minney, eighty two, author, died today at her Bre ton home Maryland after several weeks illness.
In Milwaukee on January 8 the 1908 1909 grand jury returned no indictments. The panel congratulated the county on licensing reform and made numerous recommendations for further changes. Judge Erazee in the ae court today discharged the grand jury after presenting its final report.
The text calls for prosecutions of alleged combinations involving plumbers and justices teamed with loan sharks. It urges appointing a reformer as a presiding agent by the connect and department heads in city parliaments to enact changes. It also suggests a separate inquiry into criminal insanity and treatment.
A Cincinnati trolley collision on July 30 injures multiple persons. Reports say two or more were hurt, with the ride ending in a frightening scene as rescuers responded. Officials expect further details after the incident is reviewed.
A court action outlines terms for circuit and district clerks in the Western District of Wisconsin. It sets two term dates in January and February and describes appointment of clerks for the circuit and district courts. Provisions include salaries and deputy roles, with nominations to be made by the state judiciary and approved by the court.
A garbled local page lists scattered items on theater news, church announcements, streetcar service, school events, a Sunday feature, portraits, a chamber of commerce note, and a Muskego Milwaukee road story, with unclear names and dates amid distorted text.
Special to The Northwestern from Mudfron Wis Jan 30 reports a Wisconsin primary election probe over candidate money ages could end today. Deadlock in the legislature over the United States Senate contest fuels tense joint ballot sessions. Stephenson’s prospects wobble amid calls for a full investigation, with party leaders and governors named as possible pivots.
Caleb Williams of Marinette, once in Stephenson company service, sent a public apology letter to Senator Steppenson dated January 26 at Marinette. In the missive Williams admits past errors, asks pardon, and says he would not have harmed the election effort, signaling a dispute tied to Madison disclosures.
Nowata Oklahoma endured near annihilation as a front destroyed thirteen houses two banks and the county courthouse with records. The loss runs about 200000 dollars amid fierce winds and freezing cold that hampered firefighting. Across Texas and Oklahoma similar damage from wind and frost totaled around 506000 dollars with multiple residences burned and property losses estimated in the thousands.
A congressional probing committee on corporate mergers may call key figures from the Tennessee Coal and Iron and United States Steel concerns. Expected witnesses include Judge Gary and Henry C Frick, executives linked to the merger proposal, and Lewis Cred Ledyard, tied to originating the merger idea. The inquiry focuses on loan pressures from New York banks and the handling of the two companies.
A garbled early Washington dispatch reports drift toward a cabinet reshuffle with Secretary of Agriculture Troutman and other officials discussed as potential replacements. No definite names or dates are confirmed, and the piece reflects uncertain prognostications about U.S. policy directions and cabinet composition.
An obscure 19th century note recounts a New York gathering where beliefs mix science and mysticism. It mentions a divine spark, readers of a philosophical work, and a mix of entertainers, a reader, and Mrs Damex with references to Celestial waves and telepathy. The prose blends religious reverie with speculative science as participants discuss healing, divinity, and moonlit visions.
Damages of 60 dollars were awarded to James Novak in Judge Tarrant's court at the Noriberg Mantufacturing company. Novak, employed by Nordherm company, lost three fingers of his right hand after being asked to remove a gear on a machine he was not familiar with and not supposed to operate. He sought 30,000 dollars in compensation.
Special to The Northwestern details a fatal railroad accident near Eden Marblehead where John Botting and Michael Kleo, both of Marblehead and Friendship respectively, were struck by a northbound passenger train in heavy snow. Their bodies were found early morning, believed killed about ten o’clock Friday night. both men had traveled from town for a local event and were walking along the tracks when struck.
Special report from Pembine indicates a freight train wreck caused by deliberate track interference. Engine jumped the rails, dragging several cars. engineer Neal Mefulyré badly hurt and fireman FP Kennetehlot critically injured. No arrests yet. authorities hold suspects for investigation.
A schooner named Heternity laden with lumber from Savannah to Portland ran aground near Fourth Culm on the south shore of Massachusetts bay as a northeast snow storm pounded the coast. The Fourth Culm life saving crew reached the wreck and brought the Herena's eight men to shore though heavy winds threatened further damage.
Landy admitted guilt before Judge Choa to setting fire to a building at night. He faced a one year sentence in Green Bay prison, with possible reduction to nine months for good behavior. Missing parties and an attorney, Misa Shepard, influenced the court proceedings as Landy was remanded to the reform school.
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