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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1908
Page
2
The fragment describes an Algoma boat race with mentions of boats, crews, wind, and a sequence of unclear events. It references winners like Winnetee and Alga and notes conditions affecting the race. The text is heavily garbled but centers on a coastal rowing or boat racing event and outcomes.
A Milwaukee area meeting of railway officials including DLO Corths and U. O. Andersen discussed reduced fares to attract travelers. The plan aims to extend a one fare excursion during Old Home Week and related events from August 2 to September 6, contingent on interstate commission approval and adequate accommodations.
The chamber committee reports strong interest for a major gathering in Oshkosh drawing from Michigan and surrounding areas. Estimates suggest several hundred guests may arrive before the events open, with plans coordinated by local officials and a prominent city resident confirming notable attendance.
The Hague reports a premature note of friction between the Netherlands and Venezuela as President Castro’s government is challenged. Exiled Dutch official De Reus sat for an interview in Curacao amid questions on his exit from Venezuela and Dutch interests.
Frank J Stein a longtime Oshkosh business man dies at his home 522 Eighth Street at 6 10 PM Monday July 27 after a long illness including paralysis and a general breakdown He and his wife celebrated their golden wedding September 21 1857 with seven surviving children and many relatives at St Vincent de Paul church born in Koblenz Germany February 16 1805 he moved to Green Bay then Oshkosh in 1866 to run hotels and retire later The family observes a solemn funeral tradition with children at his bedside and a final blessing by Father Wibbert
Longtime Oshkosh merchant Mr. Stein died leaving seven surviving children Frank Jr Peter Fred H and three daughters Mrs Regan Mrs Schwartz and Mrs Lutz The Stein family includes eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren The deceased helped organize St Vincent de Pauls church on Oregon street and played a key role in its building He belonged to Germann Brotherhood and St Josephs Society of St Marys The funeral plans are not yet announced
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