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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
1
A Manila dispatch reports a typhoon sinking a pleasure launch bound from Manila to Corregidor with about seventy five passengers. Rescue efforts are underway but many are feared lost, including overseas mariners among the casualties.
State bankers elect a representative at a meeting noted for the American banking association. The report emphasizes formative steps in financial leadership and regional banking coordination.
A compact note outlines proposed legislation about printing and shop measures within union shops in the state. The text references requirements for union shop practices and related regulatory steps without detailing specifics.
A fragmented record reports the burial of Giuseppi in the state penitentiary cemetery on a hillside near St. Elizabeth Denver. The victim was executed after a murder case linked to a grim crime scene and a royal context referenced in the damaged text.
A search party near a river eight miles north of town searches for a murdered woman's body. The expedition discovers torn garments and bloodstained evidence as rescuers continue the trek to locate the missing person.
A tersely worded AP report states the Thompsons were released last night while one man named Guy Thompson was arrested. details are unclear due to damaged text and misspellings.
Brief item notes a tragedy or crime headline with minimal readable text mentioning a woman and a possible press agency note. The fragmentary text lacks clear names, dates, or locations to determine full context or outcome.
The article recounts an acquittal on the first ballot amid aggressive reactions from non-union miners and others. It notes violent acts including a mine depot explosion at Cripple Creek and a bomb attempt against Governor Peabody. Adams exits the courtroom with Bill Easterly and other prominent federations and heads to a hotel.
Report of a chaotic AOUW Supreme Lodge gathering with allegations of factional clashes and leadership concerns. Names Burke and R A Fideity appear amid the discord as officials argued over control and procedure.
Police traced a missing young woman after she visited the station at 1400 hours Monday afternoon. Witnesses recall she was last employed at Prof. E R Cary’s home and spent the night with her parents before authorities pursued a trunk linked to the case.
The Blue Mountains run will place different automobile types in a severe test. Road conditions are decent but hills and miles challenge entrants. Associated Press notes the rugged terrain will gauge performance and reliability of the vehicles in this country setting.
A. News special from Marinette says lumberman W. Carpenter has purchased the Stephen G. Stephenson hotel in Menominee Michigan from the estate of the late Stephen Stephenson, brother of Senator Isaac Stephenson. The hotel, rebuilt twice, rises as a three story brick brownstone front structure.
The report notes the death of Mrs Catherine Foley at the wake of her son Patrolman Pat Foley who died at sea. The widow was described as in real condition from nervous prose and the dead man's sister was also mentioned. deaths are expected soon.
A large fire swept through Siphia and nearby areas on Jay 16, destroying multiple structures and leaving residents homeless. Fire crews battled the blaze as alarms sounded across Tuscarawas County, with authorities launching an investigation into the cause and assessing property damage.
Special to The Northwestern describes a dangerous blaze with a girl carried from the scene as flames threatened a building. Details are limited due to the fragmentary OCR text.
America held its own and won all three prizes in discus and top places in weight throwing. At the meeting the Americans led the United Kingdom by nineteen points, with figures showing thirty one to twelve.
Utica New York Representative James Wheeler accompanied by Mayor Wheeler attended MMC headquarters to receive the relay message from New York to Chicago. Sherman expressed great interest in the race and, noting the schedule lowering, was pleased with the runner’s progress and the swift handoff of the message.
Laporte Indiana reports tie between Mrs Beele Gunness case and the disappearance of Tonnes Pedersen Lien from Rushford Minnesota. Lien left for Laporte to marry Miss Gunness and carried $1000. he never returned. Parents back in Norway suspect foul play and an effort seeks $1000 from the Gunness estate.
Mrs Mary Baker Eddy founder and head of the Christian Science church reached her eighty seventh birthday in Boston on July 16 with only household and church official congratulations and no public observance.
The Associated Press reports that Count Boni de Castellane filed a suit today to seek custody of his three children as part of a revision of a previous divorce decree obtained by his wife, Miss Anna Gould of New York. The hearing is scheduled for July.
An announcement from Indianapolis dated July 16 says a Kerr notification meeting will be held in early September. Mr Bryan is expected to attend and deliver the speech he plans for the state campaign.
Delegates discuss a platform of national prohibition including strict liquor bans, federal enforcement, and taxation changes. Robert Scanlon of Pittsburgh rises as a leading candidate for chair, with Tracy of Detroit urging rapid nomination and party unity as key figures Session extends into debate over resolutions and party rules.
Fragmentary lines show a political platform discussion with references to mineral and forest resources, highways and waterways, and a pledge to party fellowship. Names like Hoaré and Dickie appear in a debate on adopting the thirteenth plank and platform wording amid partisan disagreement.
Laura Watkins, twenty seven, employed locally, shot herself in the right temple and died from self inflicted wounds. Clippings found in her possession refer to Thomas Kennedy and his death less than a month earlier, leading police to suspect he influenced her act.
Dallas July 16 crowds fill the streets for the Elks parade expected to line up twenty thousand marchers with forty bands. The grand lodge completed its final business session that morning, disposing of unfinished matters.
Oyster Bay July 16 President Roosevelt refused an offer to speak into a talking device to make records for public sale. He attended official business this morning and will assist Mrs Roosevelt in entertaining St Faith Society members of Christ Episcopal Church. Today they will host tea at Sagamore Hill at 5 pm.
Corydon Indiana July 16 Herbert Hitner ten year old boy living with Charles Embs in Morgan County was struck by a gate latch fall that caused fatal injuries. The shock killed his grandfather when he learned of the accident. The boy had been staying during his parents divorce proceedings.
A riot on Lakeside avenue and West Thirtieth street injures seven men. The clash followed strikers from a union cap makers' shop trying to stop non union workers from entering a plant. Police and guards arrived as scuffles erupted.
The United States court denies Appleton's demand to arbitrate water supply rates. The judge finds the city lacks intervention rights and cannot become bondholder for the public water system. The case centers on court authority to fix rates while awaiting railway rate commission proceedings.
Manager Charles A. Nichols radiates quiet optimism about the Oshkosh baseball club as he organizes the office on High Street and oversees practice. The squad’s depth and talent are praised, with squad leadership and conditioning notes noted as the team plans ahead. White’s status for today’s game hinges on warmup, and Warren may be relieved if White is cleared to play.
Funeral services for Mrs Emily Hoaglin were conducted at 400 Merritt Street Wednesday afternoon at 2 20 o clock with Rev Edward H Smith of the First Congregational Church officiating. A large crowd attended with many floral tributes. Pallbearers included A B Medberry E B Bemis F E Bemis Fran Wright John Evans Terome Baker and G F Chase. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery.
President Taft, pressed to prepare a final acceptance speech in Cincinnati, postpones leisure and studies the address extensively. The White House says he will stay on task until completion, while discussions with Arthur Voris and others influence the upcoming conference and potential votes.
The Acme Orchestra hosted a moonlight excursion on the steamer Thistle to Butte des Morts. About fifty attendees enjoyed a twelve musician program at the town hall with encores while the boat departed at 8:22 pm and returned by 12:35 am. No intoxicants were carried on board. The event was praised as ideal for dancing and scenic river views and the orchestra plans another trip.
Announcement of A W Eckstein son of the late Samuel Eckstein of Oshkosh born in Oshkosh in 1842 died in Kensington age about 42. He lived in Oshkosh and Chicago and was connected with the American Mating Chicago. Survived by three sisters and four brothers. Funeral at Cr eathers the tagtible positier company at SA Mttlason Miss.
Tokio reports rapid progress in constructing two new battleships for Japan's navy. One hull will be laid at Yokosuka in July and the other at Kure later this year. Displacements reach about 20 800 tons with 20 knot speed and 12 inch armor and guns. The old Kus has been condemned and repurposed as a target ship for gun practice.
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