01 Jul 1916
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1916
Page
1
London dispatches report a massive Allied assault north of the Somme with heavy artillery, trench advances, and prisoners as British forces breach German defenses. French troops on the right assist, and early accounts say casualties are not heavy despite a ferocious bombardment.
Allied forces push forward in France with rapid gains at Beaumont Hamel and Fricourt. Reports indicate British and French units seized key positions, advanced toward the main second line, and pressed across several sectors as German defenses waver. The drive appears to constitute a major offensive with heavy artillery use and increased air activity.
In a brief update the governor signals a return to duties after a period of appendicitis illness. He plans to resume work by the end of next week while border tensions with Wisconsin troops are referenced in cautious terms.
Thirteen year old Annabelle Lee, expert swimmer at the Appleton municipal pool, grasped a drowning comrade and towed her to safety after another swimmer was overcome by the current. The rescue occurred last evening as bystanders watched.
Within the next two months Janesville will ship about 1.23 million pounds of tobacco, roughly 5,9046 cases, requiring 1 carload of labor to transport to the Atlantic coast for transshipment to Holland port.
In a Madison court, prosecutor J J Carlin clashes with defense over Marion Smusieert murder. Witnesses describe bottle findings and alibi disputes as tension rises. Investigator Wilkerson and Lindsay are cited as key figures in the inquiry.
A brief note describes a state employee gathering at an annual meeting with talks on efficiency and organizational improvement. Several speakers are listed as attending, with emphasis on voluntary participation and a social picnic planned for the day.
The Senate resumed debate on agricultural appropriation bills and considered post office forums and other items while the House met at noon with General Representative Hess introducing items on the calendar.
The Lawrence gift of $100 000 funds a dormitory as the nation debates new taxes to pay for preparedness. The proposed laws include a steep inheritance tax scale, a broad excess profits tax, and the elimination of stamp taxes. Legislation also targets tariff reform and dyestuffs duties to shield domestic industries.
The text indicates a proposed revenue measure to fund preparedness and possible war, with payment shared by the wealthy via bonds. It mentions costs borne by those most able and notes provisions debated in the House. The fragment references experience of government finance and anticipated expenditure patterns during crisis.
The Northwestern reports on a Milwaukee journeyman plumbers convention where talks covered health death benefits and trade topics. A Muskego Lake picnic and an election of officers were scheduled with Edward F. Barr and state officers named.
Army members and civilians work side by side in France as agricultural efforts extend to the military. The program aims to cultivate abandoned land near towns and provide produce for the army and neighboring communities, sharing work and produce as needed.
A stormy session in the Altoona common council ends with three saloon licenses rejected and one for the Mercantile Company turned down. The town remains dry while efforts to fund city water projects face delays. Aldermen debated police and public order measures as openings were postponed.
The Milwaukee Sentinel and Milwaukee Press editor H P Myrick died this afternoon after being found unwell two hours earlier. He had served as state editor and held roles at the Milwaukee Daily Press.
A congressional vote approved the Hay bill as defense needs rise. the measure moves to the secretary of war for action. The session focused on funding and strategic provisions ahead of possible mobilization.
Summary unavailable due to fragmented source text. The readable items include mentions of a letter, encashment at Camp, page program, social notes, smallpox, fund for a play, druggists, theater bills, a eulogy, a sermon by Reverend H, a birth notice, auto trips, market quotations, and Defiance Shown by Carranza.
In La Crosse Wisconsin the Ju regiment debates mascot choices with a parrot favored by some students and staff. A switchman from Viraqua recounts a lively discussion during a village talk, reflecting community interest in identity and school pride.
Local strike in Appleton persists despite unclear union position. Fragmented reports indicate ongoing labor actions and some confusion over leadership. No decisive settlement reached as participants remain mobilized and unresolved demands linger.
Appieton Wisconsin July 1 The Christian Endeavor society today elected officers led by President C A Meilicke Grand Rapids Michigan as field secretary and editor Edgar T Farris Milwaukee general secretary Miss Elie Kasttein Waupun assistant general secretary Moss Minnie van Hengel Waupun treasurer A A Alexander Milwaukee and other posts.
Fragmentary text mentions criticism of German dress and a remark about a Paris event, with references to Associated Press and France. The readable parts point to cultural critique rather than a full news item.
War Department reports progress in mustering militia units from Missouri Dakota Minnesota Nebraska Idaho and others. Infantry entrains for southern service as several states complete muster and inspection while Kentucky camps move toward parity in readiness.
Wisconsin troops from Battery A and Troop sparas were entrained under War Department orders. Muster officers continued work as machine gun company of the First Regiment and the Third Battalion under Col Randolph A took the federal oath. An open air mass will be held tomorrow, the first Catholic service on the reservation.
Fragmentary text indicates heightened recruitment and border readiness with thousands sworn into federal service and guards kept on standby. Mentions of government replies, American lilies area concerns, and a potential address by President Wi Hothe after New York.
July 1 report from El Paso notes German teachers electing and a shipment of five hundred sacks of corn consigned to Juarez missing by United States officials. Investigations reveal attempts to empty sacks and assess the impact on grain supplies. Authorities report cargo diversions, security measures at Juarez, and ongoing rail and border inspections.
A cloudy wary forecast for Wisconsin notes partly cloudy conditions tonight and Sunday with a temperature change. An observatory report records 64 degrees near dawn, with rain in the old hometown and a man returning by nightfall. curiosity grows about his motive.
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