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Newspaper

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1908

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Americans Lead All True on the Trigger Victory

The Associated Press reports the revolver team event won by the United States with Belgium second and England third. Canada and Britain placed near the top as shooters from various nations contended in a great international star. The Springfield Rifle range showed strong performances among victors and runners up.

Associated: Press Binley America Belgium Reekerale Bcotes foLaws Cy ii England

Letters From Women Highlight Poison Case Investigation

Associated Press reports Philadelphia authorities control the inquiry into Dr. William H. Wilson's death after he drank cyanide poisoned beer sent through the mail. Officials doubt finding the sender without a breakthrough from the letters themselves as many signatures are coded. Investigators consider tracing the liquor bottle and letter cipher to identify the culprit.

Associated Press Philadelphie Taly Nuw William H. Wilson Express

Echo of Hartje scandal reaches Pennsylvania Supreme Court

August Hartje, noted paper magnate and subject of sensational divorce suits, appeals a recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling. The order required Hartje to pay Mrs. Mary Scott Hartje $26,750 in expenses and $7,060 in counsel fees. Hartje says he will not accept a $5,606 annual alimony, arguing other costs are excessive.

Associated Press Pittsburg August Hartje Milonsie Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Juded Harte

Oshkosh Man Prostrated At Saengerfest

Elvin Kellogg, musician from Oshkosh, who traveled with a military band for the Saengerfest, was stricken likely by heat and taken to a hospital. The city directory lists him at 207 Washington Street and confirms his identity amid uncertain report details.

Hearst Papers Endorse Bryan Not in ny Democratic Race

Two New York papers the American and the Evening Journal declare confidence in Bryan and in his candidacy while signaling Hearst will not support him. The notices suggest Hearst’s stance differs from Bryan’s campaign and align with opposing Democratic positions in New York.

New York J. Bryan Alten R. Hearst Hearst The American the Evening Journal Democratic ‘Party Arransa

Fond du Lac Prepares for Twelfth Saengerfest

Fond du Lac Wisconsin hosts the twelfth annual Saengerfest of the eastern Wisconsin district with societies from Milwaukee, Manitowoc, Oshkosh, Appleton, Sheboygan, Green Bay, Ripon, Hartford, Plymouth, Port Washington and others. Executives meet at the Coliseum to select the next meeting city while performances feature mixed choirs, a children’s chorus of 200, violin solos, an orchestra, and bands from Fond du Lac and Oshkosh. The event opens with a grand feature at the Coliseum and a citywide parade through blue and white decorations.

Fond du Lac Wis Verything Wis Siitwaukee Rivers Manitowoc Gshkush Appleton Sheboysan Fendau, Lac Hartford Plymouth Green Bar Ripon Port Washington Coliseum Dei Pli Milwaukee- Dre Vgrand Directon Prafe Gehan Miss Delia Henney Chicago Song Frank Lindl Milwaukee Bary Richard Urban Urban Shirey Ingrams. Grove Arion Hand of Oshkash Maren Jthee

Explorer Cook Safe Effort to Sail Ship for Goat

Associated Press reports Frederick C4 began a search effort after no word since October. Friends announced plans to send a ship to locate the goat and retrieve it from Dr. Cook.

Frederick Janna Cook Sena

Court rules Hepburn act grants agency power to refuse switch

The decision holds that the Hepburn Act grants the commission plenary discretion to refuse an application for switching connections with a lateral branch road. The ruling clarifies agency authority over utility line changes and road connections.

Doe Grant Commission

Potter Battles and Compassion Across Islands and City Life

A story recounts Bishop Cotter’s improving health after a night of rest, contrasted with a young cleric’s aid to a starving family. The cleric’s donations, a baby carriage purchase, coffee and sugar reveal hardships, charity, and daily life in early 20th century Appleton’s Magazine tone.

Seing Pacific Appleton

Chief Winnemucca Tike the Montezuma of old Mexico

A fragmentary reminiscence describes Chief Winnemucca of the Piutes in Nevada as a thoughtful leader with a large warm heart. He provided food furs skins tepees and taught his eldest son the duties of future chiefs before his era in St. Nicholas.

Winnemucca Tike Montezuma Old Mexico Pyramid ‘Lake Nevada Piutes Rocky Mountains C. C. Howard St. Nicholas

Oshkosh Items Highlight Community Activities

The page lists local society notes and notices from Oshkosh including a new baseball manager, Homecoming plans, portraits with captions, and public election candidacies such as L L Clark for District Attorney. It mentions school and club events and a Milwaukee race story as part of the day’s briefs.

Oshkosh Teague Oshkosh Midisor- Beata Oshkosh Rovert L. Clark Bublic Thomas J. “Harlow Bherlil Essccerereesses Evening Story Milwaukee Wipneba Congresaman Cookadakes Oshkosh Bweltera

Democratic ticket named as Bryan and Kern at convention

The article notes William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska named for president and John Kern of Indiana nominated for vice president by acclamation at the Democratic National Convention. It includes background sketches of Kern and references to Bryan's campaign activity and prior political roles in Indiana and Illinois.

Nebraska John” W. Kern Indiana M. Bryan Hert Denver Kosh Kansas Wowre Kern Écember Alte Ind University of Michigan Normal Sat Kokomo C Ernor Indiana “Démocratie Party United States

Heat wave scorches Midwest with deaths and prostrations

Reports from Chicago and Milwaukee describe extreme heat with at least one death and multiple prostrations. Temperatures near 90s in several cities, while officials note smoky, humid conditions and an ongoing heat wave across the Northwest and upper Midwest.

St. Pan Duluth—Guarda Camp Donkinn

Bryan Loses Doubt, Embraces Democratic Platform

W J Bryan spoke at the Fairview Lincoln club and the Nebraska Traveling Men's Bryan club praising the Democratic platform and Kern running mate. He argued campaign contributions will let people choose and urged a people’s government with transparent influences and concern for conscience. He planned continued campaign meetings in Lincoln with Ruth Bryan and associates.

Associated Fress Fairview Lincoln Lincoln Bryan ‘Club Nebraska Bryan Club W. J. Bryan Kern Bryan Denver Claughter Ap Ny Tan Democratic Party

Sea Fighter Launched Amid Crowds in Delaware Bay

Amid cheers ashore and atop ships, the event marks the launching of the great fighter South Carolina. Frederick Calvert Ansel of South Carolina reports the ship’s ceremonious launch at the yard with a crowd gathered at noon. The description notes the vessel’s historic significance and anticipated performance.

Sociated Press South ‘Carolina Ipyard Delaware Frederick Calvert Ansel

Fragmentary OCR Note on Cage Match Actions

A partial OCR fragment describes a cage match moment with a fighter holding and dropping stance. It mentions an indicator and smoke, but the text is garbled and lacks clear names, places, or outcomes. The readable bits hint at action and control shifts during the bout.

Hitchcoge In Washington

The report notes hitchcocke in Hot Springs where discussions with the Associated Press are reported. It states no definite plans for a Washington sojourn, a brief visit, and a potential closing of Taft headquarters with a likely move to establish permanent national committee headquarters in Fork City.

Om Hot Springs Tn Gby Washington Hot 5 National Committee

Bloodhounds Sent For In Kentucky Barn Fire

A telegram from Owentown Kentucky summons Capt. W G Mullikin and a pack of bloodhounds to investigate a barn fire that left a tobacco barn burning and a man dying. Authorities accuse night visitors of setting the blaze.

Lexington Owentown W. G. Bmullikin

Taft Campaign Busy as Officials Visit Hot Springs

Taft and Republican aides in Hot Springs as Willard Tate and others hold campaign conferences. James Sherman, Frank H. Hitencock, Postmaster General Meyer, Willard Nelson, and Elmer Dover arrive. George Sheldon plans to open funds office in New York. Burton of Ohio rules out Senate bid. Smoot to sail for Europe.

Hot Springs Willatt H. Tate Frank H. Hitencock Republican National Committee Meyer Willan Nelson Cromwell Elmer Dover National Republican Committee Carly Taft Alice George Sheldon New Sheldon New York Arthur I.vorys Onto John A. Stewart New York State League of Republican Clubs Wade H. Ellis Sild Haseen Aamisstant Milton D. Purdy United States District Minnesota Eli

Shah Offers An Apology For Legation Incident

The Persian foreign minister read a written apology from the shah to the British minister in Teheran. The legation was surrounded by Cossacks and all members arrived in full uniform, the shah’s seal affixed to the document. Many refugees were at the legation.

Associated Prear Berlin Lokal Anzeiger Teheran Legation Comsacks Ais

Lineman Fatally Hurt in Milwaukee Area Incident

Rugene Mooney, a lineman for the local electric light and power company, was fatally injured in an incident reported from Eau Claire linked to Milwaukee on July 11. The Journal special notes the worker’s death and ongoing inquiries.

Northwestern Milwaukee Wis Eau Claire Rugene Mooney Local Electric Light and Power Company

Worker Fatally Burned by Charged Wires at Pole Site

A man suffered severe burns while working on a pole when he became entangled in heavily charged wires. Electric shock and burn injuries ended fatally at the scene, with responders confirming the worker died from the incident.

Boulder Broun Che

Chicago Council Shifts $1000 to Combat Baby Deaths

Alarm over rising infant deaths prompts Chicago officials to allocate 1000 dollars to hire physicians. The physicians will study summer illnesses in babies and investigate possible causes behind the high mortality figures projected for the year.

Chicago

Wisconsin editor fined for criminal libel in Manitowoc case

Milwaukee reports Judge Kerwin imposed a 324 dollar fine and costs on GC M Wright editor of the Daily Wright after the court found him guilty of criminal libel against Witham Rahs president of the County Industrial Association. The case marks the second such conviction in ten years in the county.

Northwestern Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Manitowoc Sa Kerwin GC. M. Wright Aftl Whukee Khy Dally Wright County Industrial Association Ciige

Labor Scarce in the South and Cotton Farming Shift

The article notes labor shortages postwar and a shift from large cotton farms to small, tenant-rented plots. Landlords supply land and housing while tenants provide labor and planting, with crops divided evenly. It highlights ravaged labor supply and the need for diversification in southern agriculture.

Upper Georgis Alabama

Fair and Cooler Weather Forecast for Sunday

The forecast calls for fair and cooler conditions on Sunday with not as warm temperatures. Local observations note a general trend toward cooler air, with relief from heat expected.

Prostrated by Heat Delays City Traffic

Two Greek laborers employed by Christian Johnson and working on Winnebago Street were overcome by heat and treated at their residences. Henry Gercke of J Rasmussen & Sone Co collapsed on West Algoma Street as a bridge draw delayed car traffic. firemen cooled rigs with a hose.

Henry Gercke Tenth Street Winnebago Street Christian Johnson

DIES OF FIGHT INJURIES IN MILWAUKEE AREA

Special to the Northwestern reports carpenter Joseph Bicchler aged about forty five died four days after a desperate fight at a local pier and harbor injuries. Police investigate the fatal confrontation and believe the combatants may be arrested.

Northwestern Milwaukee Wis Joseph Bicchler Lake Birchier

Fight in Tenth District Nomination Battle Details

The Northwestern notes in Minay Wisconsin that Wells M. Ruggles a tall pine from Copper Falls has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination in the Tenth district this fall. His Republican opponent is likely Congressman Morse of Antizo.

Minay Wiscon Wells M. Ruggles Copper Falls Congressman Morse Antizo

Arrest in Brazil Ties to Immigration Document Case

A cryptic report notes the arrest in Brazil tied to an immigration document issue. Antonio Bonelli of Cleveland allegedly received funds and acted as a secretary of State, with a $3 payment referenced. The item mentions migrants and a governmental role in connection to the arrest.

Columbua Gay Avista Anatas Antonio Bonelli Cleveland

Fingers Too Clumsy Endynched in Court Testimony

Testimony in Justice Bowling's court yesterday described Tulina Uferrath as responsible for a crime due to clumsy fingers. The defense argued clumsiness prevented her from acting alone, while the judge weighed the implications of the admission.

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