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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1900
Page
1
Disjointed OCR text reports military actions and strategic notes linked to the Boer War. Mentions generals Buller Kemp Botha Roberts and Rington, Pretoria, and shifting forces amid evacuations and anticipated movements. Also references a social event with a wedding party and decorated carriages.
Representatives of the Independent telephone association of Wisconsin arrive in Madison for a special decision day to receive new members and perfect organization. The group covers about eighteen of the state’s independents but accounts for over half of the independent lines. A proposal to install copper trunk wires linking systems to capture Bell long distance business is discussed.
Washington June 6 Congress enters its final day of the current session as both houses resume after long work. Senate and House pass and debate sundry civil, naval, and deficiency bills with Nevada claims item in dispute. Lafayette statue ceremony noted. Heatwole honored with a rose bush as galleries fill.
Reports from Washington say the Mei Ho river situation worsened near Pekin. Admiral Kempff’s cable warns of fighting as the state department orders Reinforcement of naval forces. Admiral Remey in Manila told to direct Helena or another light draft craft to Kemp. The passage closes with a stray line about a women's club.
Washington June 6 the senate reconvened for final adjournment after a brief session seven hours after the previous night. The armor plate amendment offered by Mr Penrose was carried 39 to 35 amid sharp attacks from Mr Tilman and Mr Teller who called it a scandal and disgrace. Debate raged over armor procurement as the house conferees pressed for senate approval in conference on the naval appropriation bill.
The battleships Massachusetts and Indiana at League Island navy yards are being prepared for sea with coal and ammunition for a voyage to Hampton Roads. A reserve crew of 120 per ship and a full complement of 525 sailors and 80 marines is in place, with crews drawn from Hartford and other stations.
In New York on June 6 the Socialist Labor party convention nominated Joseph F. Maloney of Lynn, Massachusetts as candidate for president. Only one ballot was taken with Maloney receiving a majority of delegates while Var Remmel of Pittsburgh earned seventeen votes.
Hammond of SS Paul, one. Afr. B Ma loney made a brief speech of acceptance. The defeated presidential nominees were placed in nomination for vice presidency, and Valentine Remello of Pittsburgh was nominated on the frat ballot. He is in Pittsburgh and was notified by telegraph of his nomination.
Chicago dispatch reports Boer envoys touring the city in the forenoon and visiting stockyards. A D W Wohnarans sails tonight to Grang Haven, while other party members, except Montagu White, ride by train to St Paul.
Shanghai reports detail near Pekin clashes as Chinese Boxer forces face Japan and Russia concerns. Russia halts a large force at Taku amid ongoing mobilization rumors. Internal Chinese discord grows between Jung Iu and Prince Ching Tuan while the Yan-Tin station burns and English missionaries are cited murdered. Sir Claude B MacDonald reportedly ill.
At Parkersburg West Virginia June 6 the Democratic state convention drew the largest attendance as interest centered on the United States senatorship and state tickets. Harmony was urged, radical declarations avoided, and national pledges left to Kansas City. Senator Davis eulogized Bryan amid strong party unity.
A committee meeting in Oshkosh announced a large Fourth of July celebration with a sham battle at the fair grounds and fireworks over Main Street. Two fundraising groups will canvass tomorrow aiming to raise over $1,000. Events include military balls at Century roller rink and area armories, with another meeting set for Thursday.
In Indianapolis on June 6 1896 delegates at the Democratic state convention nominated John W Kern for governor on the first ballot with 819 Kern led over Burke 36914 and Bozart 41 with complimentary votes for Shively 298. The platform emphasized Chicago Platform 1896 and monetary reform while railing against imperialism and Republican policies. Samuel A Ralston chaired the convention and pledged to support Bryan's banner.
The record notes 1827 delegates in attendance as necessary for a choice. It identifies John W. Kern as the nominee, aged at least fifty, and presently serving as city attorney for Indianapolis.
The president with his Cabinet traveled to the Capitol shortly after noon to speed up the session’s closing work. Upon arrival, he and advisers began review of bills and received committees from several senators. He signed the general deficiency and military academy appropriation bills and the Alaskan code bill.
Former Congressman A. M. Dockery received the Democratic nomination for governor by acclamation at the Kansas City state convention. John A. Lee was named for lieutenant governor as the platform backed silver coinage, distrust of trusts, and Monroe Doctrine adherence. The convention approved credentials and adopted the platform amid high enthusiasm.
An Oshkosh convention closing today of Wisconsin’s German Catholic Benevolent Society elected Theodore Kersten of Chilton as president, Christian Roemer of Appleton as first VP, Joseph Herrin of Milwaukee as second VP, Anton Bickel of Milwaukee as financial secretary, Alois Steinberg of Milwaukee as recording secretary, and union officer Meiner of Milwaukee as treasurer.
Milwaukee June 6 The second day of the club women’s national convention opened with steady rain. Delegates avoided convention huts, meeting in hotel corridors to discuss the live questions of the hour. The ticket with Mrs Lowe for president and Mrs Denison for vice president surprised many after refusals, but is believed likely to carry. Debates on color questions reorganization and education filled the program, with sessions at the Alhambra theater and Davidson theater. Georgia delegation decides to take no action on protests or paper signatures.
Mrs Theresa Spencer aged eighty dies at her niece Mrs BE A Church home on 22 Jefferson avenue shortly before 3 PM after a lingering illness. She was taken with la grippe last November and had been failing since. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
Kaukauna June 6 A notable society wedding yesterday united Miss Marla M Reuter daughter of Peter Reuter Bank of Kaukauna president and William Henry Schuetter of Appleton. The ceremony at Holy Cross church featured Miss Clara Schuetter maid of honor with bridesmaids Gertie Schuetter and Anna Reuter. Best man Carl Schuetter and ushers Edward Lehman George Schmidt Herman Runte Joseph Wittman. The couple will reside in Appleton after July 10 and left for Chicago that evening. Peter Martin longtime Kaukauna landlord was buried at Riverside cemetery in Appleton.
Miss Martha Bork of 30 Oregon street died of tuberculosis this morning at her home aged twenty. Funeral services will be Saturday at 9 o clock from St Vincent's church with burial in Riverdale Catholic Cemetery.
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