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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1908

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Western Federation Convention Opens to Public Sight

The Western Federation of Miners convention in Denver opens its sessions to the public for the first time in the organization’s history. President Moyers discusses reforms, labor strategy, and industrial unionism amid strike tensions and state labor laws.

Pizsk Labor Sion Associated Press Denver Cal Wester Federal Mhiers Roosevelt sGoldfeld Industrial Workers of

Passengers Aid Woman in Eau Claire Ambush Chase

Interurban passengers stopped their car between Eau Clair and Chippewa Falls after Minnie Heflin was attacked by an unknown man. Two riders heard cries, the vehicle halted, and pursuers gave chase, but the assailant escaped into the country as authorities continued the search.

Eau Clairs Wis Chippewa’ Falls

Elks Convention Features Large Dallas Barbecue

In Dallas on July 14 a monster barbecue fed thousands as part of the Elks convention. A business session of the grand lodge was held with officer reports submitted. Detroit and Los Angeles delegates are mounting efforts to secure the next convention site.

Associated Press Dallas Tex Elks Detroit Los ‘Angeles

Bombardment of Tabriz Reported by AP Telegraph

Telegram from Tabriz to St. Petersburg describes bombardment of the Umira quarter by two guns and heavy rifle fire. No report on casualties or outcome yet.

Associated Press St. Petersburg Tabriz

Zu Eulenburg Case Postponed Over Health Issues

The trial of Prince Philip zu Eulenburg on perjury charges linked to last year's court scandals was again postponed due to the defendant's mental and physical weakness. The Associated Press report from Bern dated July 14 notes the delays continue as the case falters under illness.

Associated Press Bern Prince ‘Philip Zu -Eulenburg

Die of the heat record in Cincinnati deaths rise

The Associated Press reports three deaths linked to yesterday's intense heat in Cincinnati. Today brings cooler weather. An unclear fragment mentions Ernest B. Gallup and an injury to a wrist caused during crank action at a machine, but the details are garbled.

Associated Press Cincinnati Ernest B. Gallup 98 Church Emuk

Woman Found Dead in Teal's Pond Identified

The body of Hazel T. Drew, daughter of John Drew, was identified after an autopsy showed no water in the lungs and a fractured skull from a blow. Officials say the death was not accidental and suspect the murder occurred elsewhere.

Mise M Drew Associated Trey, N. Y

Greek immigrant confesses to Oakland dynamiting plot

Joan Claudianes, 23, arrested by district attorney detectives, confesses to dynamiting James L. Gallagher's Oakland residence and to a subsequent attack with dynamite. He names Peter Claudianes as the claimed instigator but refuses to reveal the alleged payers who funded the crime.

San Feenelxea Ile Hlevene Witenn Amainst Ruef Associated Press San Francisco Cal Jiny Joan Cleadinnes Langdon James. L. Gallagher Oakland Peter Claudlanes John Peter Claudianes Tual

Shriners Week Parade Highlights City Tour

Associated Press notes Shriners week festivities featuring a patrol through the city, an electric parade, and a German banquet at Osman Temple. The group includes patrols and sightseeing trips across two cities as the day’s main feature.

Associated Press Yrof Shriners Taj Ft Cour Biven Osman Temple

Pork Takes a Tumble in Chicago Market Collapse

Chicago July 14 pork futures faced a sharp decline as overbought conditions and persistent purchases turned into selling pressure. Sept pork dropped from 16.72% to 15.85 with other deliveries posting sizable losses. Lard and ribs futures also fell while packing interests led the selloff and brokers absorbed offerings on resting orders.

Associated Press Chicago

Advises Return of Marines from Panama

General Eliots urged bringing Marines in Panama to the United States due to climate issues. Officials say a force of not more than 466 should remain out of the 1200 deployed. Secretary Wright will consult with the Navy Department on an early return.

Associated Press Washington, D. C General Eliots Marine Corps Wright Panama Navy Department

Baseball accident deaths raise alarm in Phitsburg

Phitsburg reports the death of nine year old Frank Phillips who bled from the mouth after being struck by a baseball bat on June 22. Despite medical efforts the hemorrhage could not be stopped and he died early today, marking the third fatal baseball accident in two months.

Associated Press Phitsburg Frank Phillips

Americans Win First Olympic Hammer Throw Gold

The fourth Olympiad opened with the hammer throw where Irish American John J. Flanagan won the first gold medal for the United States, setting an Olympic record with a 170 feet 4 1 2 inch toss. His teammate McGrath took silver, Walsh of Canada earned bronze, and the U S flag rose in celebration.

Shephérd's John Om. J. McGrath New York Sham Ming Sweden Wichelson England Herr America Fyfe Busland Burroughs América McGrath Amerden Flanagan Gillis Walsh Canada Inethe Stars and Stripes United States Ron Sullivan Sheppard Wientz Wis B. Kingsbury Weintz Jones Cameron Mansens Denny G. E. Larner United Kingdom H. E. Kerr Australia W. J. Palmer B. J. Webb Quinn Rothman Goulding Harrison Rowland New Zealand Larner Webb Il Kerr Hallows

Three Cars Withdrawn From Guard Tour in Philadelphia

Autos in the Guard Tour withdrew from Philadelphia amid teary scenes. The cars entered the route via Cront and Market streets, moved toward Mount Joy and Lancaster, then Restling and the Schuylkill valley. Committee members observed the start. withdrawn units were Nos. 33 165 and 173. Nos. 13 106 and 12 did not start.

Philadelphia Aascclat di Pres Harrisburg Patly Philaselpi Telay Cront Market Mount Joy Lancast Schuylkill Valey

Prohibitionist Convention Opens With Delegates Arriving

Ohio scene centers on Prohibitionists meeting in Columbus with national delegates arriving by band wagon and mule bearing a Missouri dry placard. Keynote speaker controversy and a flurry of presidential boom rumors from Wright Levering Howard Crandall Tracy and others shape the opening as the national committee prepares to appoint temporary leadership.

Associated Présa Columbus O Adator Mike White Missouri H. L.pecke San Dusky Peeke Jay Pinney Cleveland Peeké Ohio Seaborn Wright Georgia Beford Hack A. RB Leonard Charles 8.Chanion Pittsburg Feild Presbyterian Church Sui Strong Jo. Detroit Daniel R Rochester N.Y J. B. Cransl Texas California F P. W. Wheeler Los Angeles Michigan Joseph P. Tracy Republican Party Hawaii Alaska War Department Jones Recoma

Prohibition State Convention Hears Candidate Rumors

The Prohibition state convention met as delegates arrived from California Illinois and Michigan amid predictions of leading candidates. Wheeler and Sheen compete for West and largest delegations while Prof Aaron S Warhkins of Ada could be named governor or vice president amid a wave of party attacks on Republicans and Democrats. Carrie Nation attended as a spectator with Patterson faction poised to nominate Malcolm AR Patterson for governor.

Mr. Jones A.g.wolfebarger Nebraska Robert H. Patton Illinois Alonzo E. Wilson Samuel Dickie Albion Mich Wheeler Sheen California West Aaron S. Warhkins Ada Iiiter David Marshall Columbus Sud Pianey Marshall Peeke lMquor Carrie Nation Tennusser Democrats Nashville Lenn Malcom AR Patterson

Philadelphia Editors Held on Criminal Plea Charges

The four Philadelphia-North American editors and three cartoonists appeared before Magistrate McCleary after warrants were served. No testimony was taken and bail was set for the next court term. The mayor Reyburn alleges the publication harmed his name and dignity by a single editorial and several cartoons.

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Forest Fires Devastate Franklin County Area

A weeklong wildfire in Franklin County near Jerusalem and Redington Union Mount Deleback burned 3 444 acres and damaged LGM feet of timber from Great Northern Paper and Barlin Mills. About 160 workers aided efforts to subdue the blaze, with damage estimated at no less than 100 000 dollars. Fires also affected Great Southern Paper camps and regional forests, while West Kennebunk Maine reports the fires under control.

Farmington Jerusalem Great Northern Paper Company Barlin Mills Company Bigelow Great Southern Paper Company Franklin County Ranggely Po Redington Union Mount Dedleback UNTMS West Kennebunk

Duel Sparks House Skirmish Over Royal Finances

A public confrontation erupted as Alfonso Coste accused ministers including Count Penda Garcia of scandals tied to royal funds. A duel ensued after a challenge is said to have been issued and accepted, with the count wounded in the fourth bout though not seriously. No further clash occurred.

Associated Press Lisben Ily House of Peers Royal House Alfonso Coste Miniso Penda- Garcia Rinas

Chauffeur Driven Insane After Train Collision

New York July 14 Frederick Giarw the chauffeur in charge of the automobile driven by Ham Fr Trutching when struck by a Long Island train on Friday has become a raving maniac from the shock. He imagines enemies against him and has been under medical treatment though somewhat improved.

Associated Press New York Frederick Giarw Ham FR Trutching Cluid

Zeppelin airship voyage delayed by steering gear mishap

Count Zeppelin's airship began a highly anticipated voyage on a hot July afternoon near Constance. A breakage of the side steering gear forced repairs in midair and the craft returned to its moorings. a new start is planned for tomorrow as royal onlookers and thousands of spectators watched from steamers and the lake shore.

Count Zeppelin Steppelin's Frederick Willa Bregens Wurtemberg Wrettemberg Foreinei Constance Schaathaugen

Parker to Take a Stump for Democratic Campaigns

Alton B. Parker said in a Associated Press interview he would offer services to the Democratic national committee as a campaigner and devote time to speeches. He planned to speak outside New York and favored supporting Bryan and Kerr. Parker would travel from Helena to Livingston to meet Delaney and the Gye men for about three weeks in the Yellowstone region.

Associated Press Helena Mont Ated Alton B. Parker Democratic National Committee New York Vince Parker Bryan Kerr Helens Turker Livingston Delaneyrd York Gye Men Yellowstone National Park Mr. Parker Thomas J. Walsh

Lightning Sets Big Fire At National Refining Plant

A lightning strike ignited an 18000 barrel off tank at the National Refining plant causing a large blaze that spread to benzine tanks. Losses exceed 50000 dollars as crews battled the fire through the night. A Roman Catholic mission near Chippewa Lake was destroyed by fire aided by air supplies, with two priests among those who died attempting to escape.

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Nebraska Near The Fleet sails toward Honolulu

The report describes Connecticut and the fleet moving rapidly toward Honolulu, with the flagship Connecticutt maintaining about 13 to 14 knots hourly after leaving San Francisco. Wires indicate the fleet behind the lead ship, and ongoing evolutions show improved ship proficiency this afternoon.

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