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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1917

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Rioters threaten Austrian amid labor unrest at Flat River

Flat River Missouri July 17 mobs led by Henry Nore beat an Austrian nearly to death before rescuers arrived. an Italian consul and William Rich were involved in aftermath as authorities arrest several, while wider unrest spreads from Oregon to Globe and Seattle with cattle poisoning, arson and militia preparations reported by United Press.

United Press Flat River Henry Nore Ariciers Whitt St. Louis Washington William Rich Oregon Klamath Falls Ore IW. W Frank Adams Klamath County Withycomb Oregon Minute Men Klenath Falls

Miss Lusk Writing Book On Triangular Murder Case

Waukesha Wis July 17 The famous Lusk Roberts triangle tale may be expanded into a book by Grace Lusk the murderess now jailed. A friend says she is secretly drafting a manuscript detailing events up to the day she shot Mrs Mary Newman Roberts and attempted suicide. The manuscript reportedly centers on relations with Dr Roberts and composes a vivid though cautionary fictionalized account.

United Press Waukesha Wis Lusk-Roberts Miss Grace Lusk Mary Newman Roberts Mrs Roberts Miss Luskie

All's Well in Spain Tone From Premier Data Report

The Associated Press reports that Premier Data of Spain, via a special correspondent of The Paris Journal, asserts optimism about current authorities amid unrest. He notes limited strikes and train disruptions, especially on the Asturias coast, framing the situation as stable despite ongoing tensions.

Associated Presa Farrs Spain Pfaits Agerine Span Mrtcuar Austurias

Russian Army Drives Forward Along Big Front

Allied dispatch summarizes the ongoing Russian offensive across Eastern Gelicia and broader front lines with reports of government turmoil in Petrograd, resignations by four ministers over Ukraine policy, and social disturbances. Also notes German chancellorship changes, Verdun gains by French forces, and a Spanish government pledge of stability amid parliamentary gathering in Barcelona.

Associated Press Gelicia Shingaroff Ukraine Finland Petrograd Social Democratic Georg Michaelis Reichstag Seven Seas London North Sea Verdun No. 304 Champagne Teton Heights Petain

Suffragists Sentenced to Workhouse for Picketing White House

Sixteen women militants refused a $25 fine for obstructing traffic during a White House picket. Judge Allowney imposed sixty days in the workhouse after a tense jury-room conference. The group, including Miss Anne Martin, chose to serve time rather than pay.

United Press Washington, D. C White House Allowney Anne Martin

Protesting Governor Opposes National Guard Move

Governor Sleeper telegraphed Michigan senators protesting the ordering of the Michigan National Guard to Texas for final training. He urged troops be trained at the state camp at Gratiot Wag and declared the camp is ideal for such purposes. Thousands of dollars have been spent to equip the facility.

National Guard Waco Texas Associated Press Lansing Mich Sleeper Michiaen Washington Michigan National Guard Ween Grar- Wag

Porto Rico Votes Dry in Overwhelming Prohibition Victory

Porto Rico backed prohibition by a large majority in the recent election. Returns at 1 o'clock showed 91,000 votes for prohibition and 47,295 against. Fifty-one municipalities favored the measure, twenty-one opposed. large cities largely supported the dry side.

Prohibition Forres Associated Treen _ Fan Juan Porto Rico Prohibition Restender Ft AU

Congress Shows Real Speed In Food and Aviation Bills

Congress moves swiftly on the food control bill and aviation program. Senate committee ordered favorable report on a $640 million aviation measure with no hearings. Leaders seek to bypass debate and set price and licensing provisions for foods, fuels, and related industries.

Associated Press Washington, D House Senate Military Committee Senate War Department Board of Food Administration Congress Gore Senator Gore

Kerensky Returns as Cabinet Crisis Deepens in Petrograd

In Petrograd Kerensky rushed back from the front amid cabinet tensions. Provisional government authorizes Ghennian delegates to the cabinet and general staff as parties press for agreement on land policy. Socialist opposition amid warnings of government program risks, recalls of party committee members loom.

Kerensky United Press Petrograd William G. Shepherd Initia Press Star Wuly Ru Tiera Workmen's Saidi Executive Council Kerenski Om Sanday Vhce Ukrania

New Liberty Loan Plans Said Near Ready

The Secretary McAdoo is expected to outline a New Liberty Loan program soon. Federal Reserve Bank governors from Boston to New York were invited to a conference to discuss treasury aims and financing strategy. The meeting aims to chart distribution and support for the upcoming loan drive.

Dretary Treasury Associated Press New York McAdoo Federal Reserve Boston Philadelphia Chicago Cleveland Richmond Federal Federal Reserve Bank Great Britain

Germans Lost 350000 Men on West Front in Three Months

French Front reports severe German attrition on the Franco British line during April, May and June. Estimates place German losses around 350,000 with 135 divisions in action and many divisions withdrawn after heavy casualties. Infantry losses alone may reach about 24,700 across the period.

West Front Associated Press North’ Sea Switzerland

Custody Dispute Over German Plotters Reopens

United States Attorney General faces whether civil or military authorities hold custody of Franz Repp former German consul BR Von Schalk and tenant von Brincken all convicted of conspiracy to violate American law. They were moved from Angel Island where interned as alien enemies to answer in federal court on charges of aiding Hindu revelation. Military officials claim custody by presidential warrant while civil authorities argue for civil jurisdiction. The Attorney General will rule on control of the three detainees.

West Francisco Cal United States Franz Repp BR. H. von Schalk Tisu von Brincken Rep Aow Angel Island Pisric Preeton

Training Ship Officers Plan Course at Jones Public School

Prospective officers for the federal merchant ship Meethezan begin training today at the Jones public school. A night class organized by Bureau of Navigation official Bro Miver a. Lee offers a six week navigation theory course followed by a month of shipboard practical training with twelve applicants.

Federal Associated Press Chicano Jones Public Jones School Miver A. Lee Bureau of Navigation Loclara

Pastor Hastings Refuses Speakers for Conscientious Objector Stand

Rev. BE Hastings pastor of Central Presbyterian Church at Tollét rejects American Liberty Defense League bid to supply pulpit speakers. He asks what he has done to deserve such an insult and defends his son’s potential enlistment in the military to honor the country’s duty.

Associated Press Tollét Jil BE EL Hastings Central Presbyterian Church American Liberty Defense League Chicago Mr. Huastines

Lion Still At Large Near Decatur In July Chase

Lion remains uncaptured near Decatur ML with huntsmen working the Allerton estate. An imprint of its front paw, 4 ½ inches, was found and shown in a store window at Santicello. The Allerton staff forbids non employees on the estate while a thorough search continues.

Decatur United Press Santicello Allerton

Americans Registered in Britain for Home Government

Americans in the British Isles registered today under the U S military registration law. Scores and hundreds list their names with cards to be issued later, similar to U S practice.

United States British Isles

Young Davidson in Navy Enlistment Details

J. F. Davidson, son of Representative Davidson, has enlisted in the navy and will train at a radio station near here. He recently joined the service and is from the Shkos h district. Mr and Mrs Orin Miller of Pickett Point are mentioned in connection with the report.

Congo Shkosh Hax Washington J. F. Davidson Representative Davidson Navy Orin Miller Pickett Pare Hare England

Mooney Case Closed Final Witness on Dynamiting Charge

United Press reports Cala1) The vase in the Rena Mooney amb pled triad ted. Ars. was the last witness after days of examinations lasting ire heures. Domestic court proceedings concluded with the final witness in the dynamiting case.

United Press Rena Mooney Ted Ars

Berlin Conference Report Leaves Ambition Unfulfilled

Fragmentary dispatches from Amsterdam quote uncertain notes on Berlin talks among Field Marshal Mindeborg and other military leaders. The reports claim no concrete pledges or gains and reference tensions over potential annexations and strategic aims amid unsettled negotiations.

Froltiat Amsterdam

King of Greece yields to premier Venizelos demands

Wireless dispatches report King Alexander has agreed to the premier’s terms as the Greek chamber prepares to reassemble. The king’s concession follows intense political pressure from Venizelos amid ongoing constitutional negotiations.

Wry Dary Alexander Venizelos

German ships attacked as British destroyers rack North Sea

Reports from London relay British destroyers capturing four German steamers Pellworth Erteanne Horn and Heinz Plumbers in the North Sea with several other vessels damaged or driven aground. Rotterdam dispatches note seventeen German ships sailed from Rotterdam in groups with many captured sunk or forced to return. An American ship reported torpedoing and safe arrival of crew in Montevideo as the Atlantic press details chaos at sea.

Associated Press London Admiralty North Sea Pellworth Erteanne Horn Heinz Rovterdam Gert Li—stace Parard Rotterdam Disreich Magdalena Hillmenthal Zandvoort Funk Hrieitzels Hamburg Hamsburg Schleswig Jy Hamburg Washingian 1. C Montevides Sehenner Uapre Ted P

Michaelis as Chancellor Victory for Junkers

United Press dispatches from Washington summarize Germany's political shift as Chancellor Michaelis is appointed. Analysts foresee no immediate peace, expect continued militarist aims, and predict strong opposition from Hollweg and Ludendorff supporters while favoring annexations and war aims.

Michaelis Junkers Carl D. Groat United Press Washington, D. G Germany State Department Elaine Hidenburg Ludendorff Vorwaerts Agrarians Nieue -Rotterdamsche Courant Handelsblad Nonce Vatertrand Hollweg Telegraad Ichaelis

Eugene Kaerwer Dies in Chicago Transit to Oshkosh

Eugene Ji Kaerwer aged forty seven died last evening at 6 40 at the Kaerwer home 114 Alter street after kidney trouble and complications He was born June 10 1870 in Oshkosh son of the late Mr and Mrs Jacob Kaerner and formerly worked for the Pennsylvania Railway in Chicago He was unmarried and leaves sisters and brothers including Charles Kaerwer St Cloud Minn Misses Margaret and Flora Kaerwer Oshkosh and Mrs George Gunz Kansas City Mo Funeral arrangements were incomplete

Oshkosh Chicago Old Home Eugene Ji Kaerwer Olter Street Pennsylvania Railway Jacob Kaerner Masonic Order Chicaeo Land Brothers Charles Kaerwer St Cloud Min Kaerwer Chicare Frank Rae Snekimi Ars. Heniinin Wahle Mont George Gunz Kansas City Margaret Flora Kaerwer

BOB SHIELDS ON TRIAL IN MANN ACT CHARGES

La Crosse July 1 Rob Shields a Superior politician faces a Mann act case in Judge K M Landis court tomorrow morning after Miss Mary Ganley alleged he transported her from Chicago for immoral purposes Shields renewed not guilty plea yesterday but withdrew it when a demurrer was filed Forest Shields counsel argued the indictment faulty but Landis overruled the objection the case proceeds

Unite! Press la Crosse Wis Rob” Shields K. M. Landis Mary Ganley Superior Chicago Shields Wiliam Forest Shield Im Y Dudan Landis

Army Draft to be Saturday

Washington reports indicate the draft timing hinges on state boards completing registration and exemption work. Crowder expects to finish preliminary steps within forty eight hours and may announce a lottery timetable for final approval, with a Friday or Saturday drawing likely if delays do not occur.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Washington Crowder Baker Iit Ume Cann’ P Army Ilinois New. York Ississippi Missouri Ken Pennsylvania

Oshkosh Council Seeks Labor Aid on Coal Yard Plan

The Oshkosh commission discussed a resolution from the Trades and Labor council asking the city to back a coal purchase plan for MWe orders, with payment on delivery. Action postponed until council meets labor representatives to settle details, while one official’s fee and street setback issues were touched on and a water department matter noted.

Commission Council Commission Teomeh Oshkosh Trades and Labor Council Iabor EL —R. Nevenfolds Seventh Wyeming Street Ninth Weeming Street Wyoming Streets Oregon Charles Drealer Peter Jannsen Harehl Prehrih John Ie Polies Inch

More Engineers Needed United Press July 7

United Press reports shortages of engineers as drafts and retractions are ordered for fortifications and radar repairs. The piece notes costs of preventive measures versus late repairs, with scattered references to Fort Leavenworth Kansas and Wisconsin cases.

Fort Leavenaworth Kan

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