This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1908
Page
1
A fragmented 1920s style summary notes a Denver delegation pushing for federal funding for irrigation and reforestation in the West. It mentions support for scientific farming, diversified agriculture, and a proposed affordable lands program amid economic concerns.
The report details Col James Guffey of Pennsylvania leading anti Bryan forces at the Democratic convention. The Philadelphia figure and his lieutenant vow to fight to the last ditch as credentials battles unfold. Tammany Hall influence and crowd scenes color the tense morning prior to the keynote.
A fragmentary lines hint at beings or objects eaten or caught in nets. The text mentions they came down and two as they, with unclear subject pronouns and actions. Further context is missing to identify who or what is involved.
The Republican executive committee names William Tatten to lead the nomination campaign. Arthur I. Forso is designated to head the national committee’s Ohio operations with Cincinnati as the state headquarters. Rumgey Sheldon of New York is named treasurer.
Delegates met at the Charleston court house to nominate Arnold G. Scherr for governor amid claims of fair treatment by the state executive committee. The convention opened at noon in a Wigwam built for the gathering, chaired by Preston Moritz Parkersburg chairman.
Frank M. Bernardy, former Marinette county register of deeds, announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for state treasurer, with Milwaukee reporting the bid as a special to the Northwestern.
Former Cleveland city council president William H. Bayne was struck by an automobile today and is not expected to live. Police and witnesses describe the incident in terse terms as Bayne lies injured at the scene with his condition uncertain.
Unclear OCR fragment mentions Avis found and Shieh with conched and Medeith with occupied state notes. Reads as damaged text with no coherent report, dates, places, or named organizations identifiable.
The article discusses efforts to nominate Bryan for vice president, noting opposition to any such nomination and confirming that no public declarations will be made. It mentions pending federal cases and quotes Associated Press regarding the issue.
Special to The Northwestern reports the U S Post Office Department approved promotions and salary increases for clerks and carriers in Wisconsin post offices. Listings include Antigo Baraboo Rhinelander and Kenosha with new assignments and pay raises ranging from modest to substantial, reflecting changes across multiple offices.
At the Democratic National Convention the Wisconsin delegation debates platform language amid contested rules. Early morning sessions focus on platform wording and seating arrangements as miscellaneous convention news unfolds.
A night of peril near the coast left a prominent family, including Paul Halvden and his sons, exhausted and mourning after one man passed away during the squall. The incident prompted local officials to note the harsh conditions and ongoing recovery efforts.
The Democratic national convention credentials committee met yesterday afternoon and completed its work with open proceedings. They sustained the national committee’s actions on New York Minoly and District of Columbia contests, backed Tom Johnson of Cleveland in Ohio, and upheld anti Johnson delegates in Oklahoma. The New York ruling ended McCarren hopes for convention seats.
Washington July 8 A librarian of the Library of Congress Tra W Patterson drowned in the Potomac near Leesburg Virginia while visiting with friends. He was pulled from the water and carried home to Delton Wisconsin for burial as officials investigated the incident.
Rev. Ishin Harris Knowles, longtime curate at St Chrysostom’s Protestant Episcopal Church, Thave nue and 39th Street, died yesterday at age seventy six.
A court report from Appoial Press notes W. Benham Jr. of Wavemy announced that his attorney will begin a testamentary contest over a $100 bequest, challenging a will and seeking control of a legacy.
Dispatches to the state department report a July uprising in Asuncion beginning July 2 with the war minister captured and 110 killed or wounded. Edward Cy O’Brien, American minister to Uruguay and Paraguay, notes earlier information from Buenos Aires and confirms Honduran disturbances as Nicaragua supports a revolt with troops and batteries.
Rear Admiral James F. E. Dayton, commander in chief of the Pacific fleet, will be relieved of duty and ordered home to await retirement. Rear Admiral William T. Swineburn will command the second squadron in Nim In command on October 2.
Seoul reports daily clashes as government forces strike insurgents in the armed area. Within eight miles, insurgent losses run about ten killed per engagement, according to reports from Seoul dated July 8.
Misa Maud Labree aged eighteen killed herself last night by bedbug poison in the presence of her mother in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin. No reason for the act is known and the death is ruled a self inflicted tragedy reported by a Northwestern Special.
A grocer named Clavell Waibalx was shot in Mast roun, Le, as investigators seek clues to a possible murder. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but the incident is treated as a mysterious shooting with potential homicide.
A Wisconsin congressman advocates laws to establish agricultural colleges and enable federal aid to reclaim non productive lands for homestead use. Judge Gray reaffirms not seeking the vice presidency while New York loyalty could shift his name. Denver caucus delegates reassess national convention stance as Wisconsin seizes a larger political role.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.