31 Jul 1923
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1923
Page
1
The article reports the president's condition remains favorable while officials at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco update the press on the president, noting continued stability and the morning bulletin.
A fragment notes the president hashing out remarks last night and morning timing. The sparse text hints at a late night briefing and unclear schedule.
Vice President Calvin Coolidge visited the village store in Plymouth to learn of President Harding's improving condition. General Sawyer’s bulletin and the president's physician’s notes indicated better strength after a good night’s rest, Coolidge calling the reports extremely gratifying.
Marie Price fainted on the witness stand during cross examination in the Whitfield murder trial and was helped from the courtroom by a policewoman. Dennis Gatfin died. Richard Knight testified a police officer in uniform slumped forward beside the driver, Whitfield, in a chair with head bowed and hands hanging.
Police report two groups of alleged moonshiners clashed at Madison's Hutl at night. No injuries were reported and participants fled before officers arrived.
Associated Press reports a deadly rail incident in Germany with twenty seven killed. Details and exact location are unclear due to damaged text but authorities investigated the crash and emergency responders worked at the scene.
The German cabinet approved a set of tax bills to raise funds amid mark depreciation. They raise income tax by 2/100 percent to cover Rhineland and Ruhr occupation costs and hit traders with higher corporation taxes. Beer tax rises while mineral water tax falls. a heavy non-rectifying tax is placed on motor cars.
Officials from mid continental oil refiners met in Kansas City to discuss suspension of production for a limited period due to oversupply. Earlier, leaders announced plans to close refineries during August, a decision stemming from the current surplus.
New York commission recognizes Jimmy Jones of Yourestown Ohio as welterweight world champion after defeating Dave Shade in the East last week on points. The title formerly belonged to Wickey Walker.
Mrs William K Hearst wife of the publisher mentioned as a possible Tammany candidate for Congress advised by telegram from California she would meet and accept nomination.
AP reports Washington plans reflect sorrow and anxiety over President Harding’s health. White House and top officials express regret while awaiting latest medical updates as telegrams notify family and staff.
Reports from San Francisco say President Warren G Harding had a peaceful night and showed signs of improvement. Physicians noted a better temperature, regular respiration, and steadier heart action while prayer services in Washington pledged support for his recovery.
An aged physician says he may reach Sam Brancisco soon as he sits by a bedside in Rochester. He notes that Mayo was not called and that President Harding’s condition prompted news reports rather than direct word.
Senator Oscar Underwood told a joint Alabama Legislature session he would accept a Democratic presidential nomination if his home state requested it. He praised President Harding’s recovery and urged renewed U.S. interest in Europe after the Washington era.
Rev. N. E. Lockren, 40, pastor of Concordia Norwegian Lutheran church in Superior, Wisconsin, collapsed and died in a Minneapolis Van Dyke hotel room after sharing a room with Ruth Willame, a 22 year old Minneapolis woman. The pair registered as Mr and Mrs Larson. the coroner ordered an autopsy and the woman was held for questioning. The minister leaves a widow and daughter.
The Farmers Suite bank of St Boniface in St Paul Minnesota with deposits around 100 000 was ordered closed in May by the state banking department due to collateral losses depleted reserves and stockholders failure to ratify. An assessment of 150 percent was ordered, announced by A 3 Weigel state superintendent of banks.
Dispatches from San Francisco say President Harding is resting in a hotel room on the Palace Hotel eighth floor. Early reports indicate his condition is grave yet stable as doctors monitor his health and national attention remains on the White House.
Hubert Work, the secretary of the treasury and former head of the American Medical Association, named key consulting physicians in the presidential case. The report lists principal medical figures advising on the matter.
Fragmentary theater scene description shows a crowd or parade mood with performers and a commander on stage. The cryptic text references a specific "Coniwnte" moment and a display involving cigars and a guard.
Mrs Fred Ruehlow of Oshkosh and her family were injured when their car, a Bucklay makes, struck by a passing Michigan car license 539-792 and left in a ditch west of Waudinke entering hospital with ankle sprain and other injuries.
A 22 year old man from Cleveland, Ohio drowned while swimming near the Pictured Rocks in the Mississippi River. He was visiting with his relative, a student priest at Campion College, during a short vacation.
Special to The Northwestern reports the Wisconsin bus industry expanding to publish a new periodical. The Wisconsin Motor Bus Travelers Company of Milwaukee aims to issue a magazine covering industry interests. Incorporators include Cry rankin Moore J Se Deller and 3 L Sehwyade with the secretary of state.
Ned Aly led the qualifying with 33 at the turn, one under par. Percy Cozner and Washington Park posted 36 for nine. Tul Neinwegan stood second at 78, with G Y Terry of Blue Mound at 77 and others close. John Russellay of Milwaukee 78, P G Sanborn Madison 79, Sanborn later 89, and D B Mallexen Delavan 8.
Rail officials announce a temporary release of the special train carrying President Harding and his entourage. The president remains in San Francisco as executives monitor his condition after travel between Tacoma Seattle and San Francisco. The equipment could be moved on short notice, but no immediate plan to remove the president from confinement is implied.
Ambassador Herrick sails to Paris aboard the Paris ship on Saturday for a month at home. His son Paramalés and daughter in law join the party for a formal visit to sign documents.
United Press reports Chicago cereal markets record the highest corn price in three years at 40 cents a bushel on the Chicago Board of Trade as trading closes.
New indictments target Lentz Mon Romery Katdlos once head of Razlos and Burke, a stock firm that earned over $2.4 million last year. The case centers on alleged broker misconduct and ties to the former leadership.
Readable fragments indicate tonight will bring showers across several regions with increasing cloudiness and possible thunder showers later. Cooler conditions expected tomorrow Wednesday with unsettled spells in the south and east and occasional showers nearby.
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