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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1905
Page
1
Madison reports a senate engrossment on Whiteread related credit exemption, with a 16 to 13 vote. The assembly passed inspectors provisions and a bond referendum proposal referenced by city leaders seeking municipal light bonds and state support.
AP report from Hershey Pennsylvania notes a blaze at the Grand Opera House where a matinee was in progress. Front and rear windows failed, flames spread, and ushers guided patrons to safety as the building could be destroyed.
James Hope also known as Jimmy Hope leader of a bank robbery gang in Manhattan nearly thirty years ago is dead at his New York home. His wife says he died of a broken heart due to ongoing publicity about his life of crime. He was regarded as the last of the old time safe breakers. Born in Philadelphia sixty nine years ago. Also notice of Mrs. Eliza Wheaton a longtime matriarch of Wheaton Female Seminary dying in Norton Massachusetts. Death attributed to general decline.
A late night fire in Oneonta New Jersey destroyed multiple brick blocks and frame buildings including Niles brick block and Ontario Grocery. Seventeen horses perished in S C Niles Stable with no survivors. fire crews from Cooperstown arrived too late to save them.
Madison reports a lengthy session where the Wisconsin Senate tied three resolutions and killed a measure limiting suffrage to mature citizens. Senator Stevens led a failed bid to save the measure, noting costs to poorer men while wealthier interests largely dominated. The body also moved to create commissions for codifying municipal and negligence laws, with committees to report next session, and discussed capitol relocation funding and a new camel building plan amid proposals for referenda.
Paris dispatch reports Russian ambassador Bom‑pard intends to stay a week or ten days, undermining rumors of a decisive St. Petersburg move. Officials say he will discuss the eastern question and possible peace with Japan, following a reception with President Loubet and talks with U.S. envoy McCormick.
Special to The Morthiestern. Milwaukee Wisconsin reports Jacob Jung died this morning at age seventy four. He began in the wagon business in 1834, later became one of Sheboygan's wealthiest men and celebrated a golden wedding anniversary. Six children survive him.
Waukee Wisconsin June 2 a Fonano Wisconsin special reports Mr Hall is sinking. His heart failure and weak recovery attempts are described as precarious with ongoing medical monitoring and concern for his condition.
Associated Press reports in Chicago that thirty indictments are prepared as federal grand jury evidence from two months of witness testimony focuses on meat packing industry methods. The story notes ongoing legal action and potential charges against multiple individuals.
Associated Press reports junior secretary and Bay left Paris for London today. Ambassador McCormick and Mrs McCormick accompanied them to the railroad. The secretary showed signs of continued health improvement during the journey.
New York June 2 sees Equitable Life Assurance Company directors meet amid a row over the Frick committee report. President Alexander and Vice President Hyde clash as a five member committee is proposed to choose a new president and officers. The session focuses on whether to publish the Frick findings or force resignations, with Hyde allies signaling defeat of the report and ongoing maneuvers to control the society's vast capital.
Special to The Nonbwesienn Neenah reports Miss Carrie A Henry of Neenah marries Howard Edward Williams of Milwaukee in the bride’s uncle’s residence. Ceremony performed by Rev E L P Vermon before gathered guests. After the ceremony the couple depart for a wedding trip and will reside in Calumet after return. Mr Williams works as chief braudhtsman at the Calumet & Iron Co. A funeral service for Nels Casperson, age 46, of Neenah will follow at Forrest Avenue home on Sunday with Danish Brotherhood and Odd Fellows participation. he leaves a wife and six children. A Labor Day celebration is planned by the Trades Council with outdoor concerts by the Military Band at Merritt and Riverside Park forthcoming.
Labor day committee guaranteed expenses for the contest. Miss Alvina Finnsman celebrated her birthday with friends at home and Miss Krussman received a gift. Social diversions and refreshments accompanied the gathering. Miss Leo Hovlenbeck moved to Wampact to work at the Howard store in the Veterans bureau.
Servia has notified Turkey that a recall of its minister from Cortopple is needed with satisfaction. Servia seeks punishment for the event and an apology from the governor of Sonastic. The consulate was searched and a report of the incident was secured.
Northwester dispatch from Menasha Wisconsin June 2 reports only 500 dollars remain to fund the hotel project. solicitors hope to secure the balance by Saturday though no baseball excursion will be organized for fund purposes. promoter carls unavailable for comment while officials note waterworks and street improvements remain priorities as the city prepares for summer activities.
John J. Mering manager of the New York team seeks an injunction to stop defendants from imposing a face on him and from acting as manager of EF 2m on the field. Justice Shelton is given notice. returnable on hearing.
Reports from St. Petersburg cite widespread calls for a people’s assembly to decide peace. Censorship lifted, casualty figures rise as 14,000+ may be lost aboard Russian ships. relatives hold requiems and rumors swirl of mutinies and a rumored Tsar death.
King Alan and President Lochet toured a misty area near Boulogne, witnessing a street automobile procession in the Dols district. Tonight they will attend a performance at the Theater Francais featuring the recent attempt, as Assneigtel Press reports.
Miss Mary Rhodes of Marsville Kentucky performing with John Robinson's circus at Cortian last night suffered serious injuries after a toe strap broke. She fell sixty feet head first into the reserved seats, landing on her head and shoulder and was taken to a local hospital.
In Wenatches Washington on June 2, eight year old Charles Cooper and fourteen year old Harry Cooper, sons of Reverend Fred Cooper, were struck and killed by lightning while tending an orchard. A stray line about a woman's strength appears but bears no relevance to the incident.
A Chicago conference discussed arbitration under a contract with the teamsters to resolve deliveries by the team owners' association to boycotted stores. President Shea faced grand jury questions as the meeting planned to resume promptly. drivers threatened strikes if wages fail to rise, amid possible wage demands from Parmale Transfer Co.
Bonds and securities valued at 2008 dollars were hidden inside a camload container and identified as property of the Wie revnden bank. Robbery occurred March 9, with $2560 cash taken. Papers later recovered and returned to the bank.
A Minneapolis chamber committee ruled that the May wheat squeeze was not a corner and that three Milwaukee firms that defaulted on payments facing the anti corner rule must settle at the closing price of $1.27. The firms have reneged, and further details were not disclosed.
Peter Thomas the negro murderer of Marshal John Manire of Pretoria was hanged today in Albany Georgia. The victim’s father mother and sister witnessed the execution in the Pretoria case and the town mourned the loss of its marshal.
Three warships were seen at 2 o clock and three more at 3 o clock this afternoon heading toward Lingayen Gulf. The ships, various types, were painted lead color. Lingayen Gulf lies on Luzon’s west coast about 100 miles north of Manila.
Washington June 2 The president of the First National Bank of Ladysmith Wis says the directors voted unanimously to close doors temporarily at their request National Bank Examiner Peter R Earling has taken charge as receiver The bank’s resources and liabilities as of March 14 1995 show loans and discounts 50030 overdrafts 924 United States bonds and premiums 5070 banking house 5816 other real estate owned 4160 deposits 254000 notes and bills rediscounted 82197 bills payable 3700 total 85429
Local investors urge the city to buy the Choate dock for 15 000 bringing plans to clear and rebuild for a large warehouse and public landing. Stakeholders argue the site’s value will rise, while officials consider the price high and potential lease risks if action delays.
The annual PARL lakean versus Phoenix society debate on a customs union between the United States and Canada proceeds tonight with Judge C. D. Cleveland presiding. Original teams included Forest J. Sorenson and Leo Johns. Sorenson is replaced by Charles H. Velie. George Wehrusin will substitute for Johns on the opposing side due to illness. Debate attendance expected from both societies and interested students.
The president’s daughter arrives in Cincinnati to be hosted by Mrs. Buckner Wallingford. A social round is planned during her stay, as Associatd Press reports.
A great storm in Pine Town Natal caused the local reservoir to overflow and drown fifty Hindu laborers working in tea and sugar plantations. The disaster occurred as waters rose rapidly, sweeping across the plantation area. Rescue efforts were underway as authorities investigated causes and coordinated aid.
President Castro addressed Congress saying Venezuela has settled with German and British bondholders, will apply 30 percent of La Guayra and Puerto Cabello customs to other claims, and hopes for ratification of Disconto Bank of Berlin deal. He notes a slight US disagreement over Bermeudez and Orinoco cases, urging renewed diplomacy with Colombia.
In the case of the state of Wisconsin versus Joan Mosby foregery charges were argued in circuit court. The state showed Mosby tried to cash checks signed by others at different firms and the defense sought to quash counts. The court denied the motion and juror issues were resolved. a related civil settlement involving the Winnehego Traction company ended out of court.
Montgomery Sea, a leading Boston tax payer and noted figure in New England, died after months of illness including diabetes. The obituary notes his prominence in Southboro and his status in the region.
The June forecast for Wisconsin predicts warmer conditions in the east with easterly winds. Times and temperatures are listed with notes on fair conditions in the west and variable cloudiness elsewhere.
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