30 Jul 1923
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1923
Page
1
Five bandits stopped an electric passenger train near Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania killing one passenger and wounding four others. They looted a cash pouch containing about $85,000 and escaped into the hills as posses pursue them. The train was speeding through woods when the bandits ordered passengers to surrender and then fled along the trail.
William Schubert longtime Menasha resident and former police chief for fourteen years died Sunday in Appleton after a second stroke. Born June 26 1867 he ran a livery business for twenty years before his police career ending January 1 1921. He is survived by two sons and was a member of the Wisconsin Association of Police Chiefs. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3 o'clock at St Patrick's Church.
The trial of John Whitfield for the murder of Patrolman Dennis Griffin enters its second week. Prosecutors doubt a verdict by Friday. Dewey Biggs, a Chicago garage man, arrives to testify for the state about the 45 caliber pistol payment and Whitefield's flight to escape.
Ludington and Sunday residents ignored blue laws in a chaotic scene reported by Associated Press. Sheriff and city leaders sparred over enforcement as Mayor Habert and Chief Barber offered varying views. The episode highlighted ongoing disputes over archaic statutes and public obedience.
Unclear text from AP report notes interference by antifascist groups amid unrest around Cologne as British troops and local authorities attempt to quell anti fascist and anti racist actions. Sparse fragments describe a tense scene with quiet periods and threats observed on a Sunday.
One thousand farmers at a Mass meeting in Sisseton demand that the president call a special session of Congress and appoint an agricultural commission to stabilize prices and test production. The Northwest drive aims to spread meetings across counties to ensure a broad show of support for a special session.
Police photographed Byron Porter slayings retina pattern to uncover sight clues. Officials say facial recognition from eye images may help identify the killer. The trail led to a prominent local figure, who was detained with his wife and mother after investigators pursued a scent four times to his home.
Associate Press reports the University of Wisconsin regents will examine the university’s financial condition amid expected funding shortages and postponed meeting amid a show of funds on hand.
London reports say unfounded rumors claim a republican movement in Greece seeks to replace the monarchy. British officials, including Donald MacNeill, state no evidence supports such claims and no imminent republican upheaval is expected despite ongoing republican agitation.
Four Progressive United States senators urge President Harding to convene a special session of Congress to address the agricultural emergency. They seek an emergency marketing commission to set a minimum wheat price covering production costs, aiming to protect farmers and stabilize markets.
Associated Press dispatch from Madison notes the Wisconsin national guard begins its second encampment at Camp Douglas with artillery and special units in attendance. Adjutant General Ralph Immati expects about 1,390 men to train over the two week period. Governor Blaine, who spent a week at the first camp, is expected to attend the dawn opening.
United Press reports in Pittsburg that a hospitalized disabled man confessed to a fatal incident during his honeymoon at Port Perry. He says he reprimanded his wife for lying in bed and her unclothed body was found hours after a train accident led to injuries.
Madison Senator Severson and Todasin Madigan announced that if the governor calls a special session to address issues after defeating university and normal school appropriations he will sponsor a resolution to investigate charges against public officials. He believes time is right to press for reforms and that past opposition killed his earlier bid.
The bulletin from San Francisco indicates President Harding remains ill and under careful observation. Doctors note elevated temperature pulse and respiration with no signs of peritonitis. They emphasize temporary nature and stress rest as the immediate remedy while weighing plans for his return to Washington.
A reflective critique argues that longstanding political handling of business and economic problems fails to deliver remedies. It condemns tariff episodes as harmful to farmers, noting protectionist moves distort markets, limit foreign buyers, and worsen prices for agricultural producers while challenging policymakers' economic literacy.
French note criticizes and rejects the impartial commission idea while seeking conciliatory terms. Belgium forwards a separate answer, noting France and England should be united but refusing to submit Germany's capacity to pay to an international body.
An auto and interurban collision one mile south of Belattore left Annenville resident Sydney Derber and his wife Mrs Debershire dead within hours. George Brown of Selott was seriously injured, and Debershire’s husband died minutes after the crash while Mrs Debershire died Monday noon.
A fragment discusses proposed public daily publication by the Chicago board of trade of the total previous day's operations in grain futures and open trades in futures contracts. It notes the board’s recommendations and mentions a corner location at Chicago as outstanding.
Frank Cannon, executive secretary of the local Reads Association, reports that a tour of motor vehicles visited Madison last week drawing 34 of 48 states plus D C, one Canadian province and Tokyo. He notes 48 from Minnesota and many others from Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, and Pennsylvania represented.
Milwaukee and nearby towns report varied conditions with partly cloudy skies and generally fair or good road conditions. Madison and Kenosha show warm temperatures with clear or fair roads, while Oshkosh and Superior note partly cloudy skies and acceptable travel.
Fragmentary item notes Dr. Charles M. Cooper a heart specialist and other developments as the president's heart condition is watched. It mentions calls to halt a CAL lite program and abeyance of canal return, with mentions of Mrs. Harding and several secretaries at a late 11 o'clock conference.
The readable text hints at scattered showers and cooler periods with partial clouds. It mentions possible thunder for the afternoon and night, with hints of warmer conditions later. Locations include portions of Wisconsin and North Dakota, and references to Tuesday or Wednesday periods.
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