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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1902
Page
1
Chicago dispatch reports a conference among State street department store drivers ending a strike with 1,300 workers resuming duties. Separate chaos in Chicago’s South and West Sides sees rioting, police clashes, injuries, and blockades connected to packing houses protests.
At Granite City Illinois three men were shot in a clash between striking molders and incoming workers from St Louis. Cunningham was badly wounded likely to die from kidney damage while two others were struck in the arm and leg. A warrant for murder was sworn against Bell.
Eau Claire won the bid to host the next Grand Lodge meeting. Officers elected include Grand Master H. M Stewart of West Superior, Deputy Grand Master Col. H. R. Nelson of La Crosse, Grand Warden J. A. Kehr of Milwaukee, Grand Secretary R. Hoe of Milwaukee, Grand Treasurer D. A. Adler of Milwaukee, and Trustees T. C. Longwell Spare ta with David Adler and H. E. Manuel named for three year terms.
The British steamer Camorta from Madras to Rangoon with 650 passengers foundered in a May cyclone. It has been located sunk at Baragua Flats in the Irrawaddy delta, with top masts visible above the water in the ship track.
Milwaukee June 4. An Evening Wisconsin special from Pintteville says John Lugien president of the Empire mine was killed today by being struck by the handle of a pump he was leaning over the shaft. The engineer is exonerated from blame.
The Indiana Democratic state convention opened at 10:20 a m with W H O’Brien presiding and John W Kern named permanent chairman. Delegates approved a platform condemning the Republicans for tariffs and trusts, endorsing anti imperial policy and calling for unity to win in Indiana. Authorities also nominated Alfred Schoenover for secretary of state and William E Stillwell for attorney general among others.
Glendive Montana June 4. Thomas MacAffee aged 42 formerly a Yellowstone hotel clerk was killed and James Darcy severely injured when a fierce tornado struck the county near the mouth of Tuslercreek Sunday afternoon. A mile away witness Charles McCulloch saw the funnel form and move southward. The wagon was carried away, MacAffee crushed under a dead horse, and Darcy badly bruised. McCulloch rushed them to Gotter's ranch where Darcy regained consciousness but not fully rational.
Madison June 4 reports to Secretary True of the state board of agriculture from over fifty correspondents say Wisconsin crops are in favorable condition. Spring wheat and oats are five percent above average while winter wheat and rye are normal. Small fruit are below average at ninety percent. Tobacco acreage up ten percent, potatoes up five percent, and corn up four hundred forty two percent.
Mrs Mary W Upham of Marshfield is expected to be re elected president of the Wisconsin W C T U at its Milwaukee meeting. The day featured speeches by branch secretaries Mrs J W Black of Racine and Miss Mary Money of Milwaukee, followed by a memorial service led by Mrs H E Miner of Madison.
Washington June 4 the Senate passed the Lodge Philippine government bill by 49 to 2 after seven weeks of debate. Three Republicans Honr Massachu setts Manon Illinois and Wellington Maryland voted against it while Democrat Melauria South Carolina voted for it. All minority amendments were rejected. The bill now goes to the House.
Wilkes Barre and Hazleton report strike activity amid rumors of a new railroaders move. President Mitchell met Frank Sargent in Scranton. officials deny details, while miners bolster non union lines and citi?es face boycotts. Eleven imported workers deported from Hazleton, returning to Philadelphia as unions step up enforcement.
Supreme Court Justice Chester grants an injunction restraining western beef packing firms from operating in New York under the Donnelly anti trust act. Meridith, former Swift & Co. manager, filed the affidavit used to obtain the order. In Missouri, the Supreme Court overruled a motion to quash an information against the firms. Chicago court sustains the city in a ninth nine year lease dispute involving Union Traction co. entities.
Special to The Northwestern Milwaukee June 4 Moy Lee a wealthy Chinaman formerly of Oshkosh now held by U S authorities at Fargo N J under the Chinese exclusion law. He has been in custody since last January Milwaukee authorities investigate depositions from Oshkosh to establish his Oshkosh residence. Lee reportedly lived in Oshkosh for seven years and is said to be a prominent Mason.
Clarence Holly appeared in municipal court and pled notes contendre to assault and battery, charged by Johnnie Yost. The plea was accepted, yielding a fine of 2 dollars and costs. He denied kicking the boy, admitting only a technical assault by grabbing the collar and making him pick up beans tossed in the stairway to the dancing school hall.
The piece argues that a club in America failed to popularize the bloodhound breed amid public misconception about its character. It asserts bloodhounds are misunderstood, nonferocious, noble, and highly scent focused, with unrivaled tracking ability.
Washington June 4 Congressman Hemre Pentative Davidson returned from Orh kosh and said he will pursue the post office caped with Postmaster General Payne and President Roosevelt. He endorses E. M. Crane to succeed Captain Oleson and refutes rumors of any withdrawal or compromise. He emphasizes support for Crane first, last, and all the time.
New York reports Rhode Island streetcar lines, except Newport Woonsocket Scituates and Foster independent firms, were shut down at midnight. The ten hour bill for street railway workers passed the general assembly last fall and took effect last Sunday. United Traction posted notices claiming unconstitutionality and plans to test the law in court while the union demanded full observance without pay cuts. the company refused.
Special from Sheboygan Wisconsin reports street railway employees walked out this morning. No cars are moving in the city as conductors and motormen on the interurban earn 35 dollars monthly for 11 hours while city motormen receive the same and city conductors 30 dollars. Workers demand 14 cents per hour and city conductors 12 cents per hour. The company refused.
The Oregon express bound for the south from Redding collided after a half open switch near Clear Creek. Two engines left the track and were wrecked. Engineer J M White and Fireman Fred Taffel died under the wreckage. Several passengers were injured but no additional deaths reported.
A Webster City dispatch reports one death and four hydrophobia cases in Ellsworth after a mad dog attack. Victims John Olson died in Chicago hospital, while Edward Severson, Ars George Pearson and a young daughter, Igon, were also sent to Chicago in severe condition. The farmer George Pearson owned the dog. The town is panicked and all dogs are being killed.
San Francisco June 4 ex volunteer soldiers freed from Alcatraz after serving sentences of eighteen months to three years in the Philippines prison and the local military prison. The release follows the Supreme Court upheld decision by Judge Sanborn that a volunteer soldier cannot be tried by officers of the regular army or other service branches.
In Chippewa Falls a Wisconsin farm family was driven from their home by Jerux, a farmer from Tilden, who threatened to kill them during a severe electrical storm. The family fled on foot as the storm raged and Jerux was captured and held in jail.
Washington June 4 The Senate began debate on the Isthmian canal bill while the House authorized a $50 000 statue for Baron Steuben in Washington. Changes in diplomatic representation announced include Michael Herbert as British ambassador and Senior de Ojeda as Spanish minister. House action favored postwar army promotions and free delivery expansion while continuing military appropriations and anti anarchist legislation debate.
A Bolivian eruption destroys two villages in Choloe territory killing seventy five people. The ongoing volcano activity prompts continued danger and emergency reports from the region. A separate item notes Eduard Reynal de Saint Michel, once wealthy, arriving in New York with family after Mont Pelée devastation in St Pierre.
Fond du Lac Wis June 4 delegates to the diocesan council of the Episcopal church concluded with a luncheon at Bishop Grafton's home. Officers elected include historian Rev James Datter Appleton treasurer J B Perry Fond du Lac registrar Anna Hobart and other clergy as archdeacons and deputies to the mission council.
Appleton Wisconsin June 4 negotiations are pending between the Lawrence university board of trustees and Ed Merrill the Beloit college athlete who may succeed Professor Farley as teacher and physical director if he resigns from Beloit duties.
Partly cloudy outlook for Wisconsin with variable winds and temperature hints. The fragment mentions possible showers in the southeast tonight, with cooler readings around mid afternoon and winds noted, but the text is garbled and lacks complete details.
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