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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
1
Milwaukee June 6 Congressman Theobald Otten and his private secretary Nathaniel Green were run down by an electric car of the Milwaukee and Racine line this afternoon. The accident left them injured as bystanders described chaotic scenes and emergency crews responded to the scene.
Two men were severely injured when a buggy collided with a crossing train. The vehicle was going at a rapid gait as Mr Otjen attempted to cross the track. The buggy was smashed and the occupants buried about forty to fifty feet. Physicians are assessing the injuries.
A Great Northern extension company formed in Montana and Minnesota plans a line from Jennings Montana toward the Canadian boundary into the Crows Nest country. Incorporators include James N Win T Sawyer M D Grover and G T Gross Veasey. Capital stock is 10 00000 shares at 300 par, fully paid and non assessible.
Drs Rixey Sternberg and Johnston visited the White House and Cortelyou reported Mrs McKinney passed a comfortable night with slight improvement. At 2:30 pm Dr Rixey saw Mrs McKinley again and she was about the same. The president is cheered by the improvement yet stays most time in his wife's room, joining cabinet members or friends only in his office.
Winona Minn June 6 Right Rev Samuel Edsall D D of Fareo missionary bishop of North Dakota was elected bishop co adjutor on first ballot by the Minnesota diocesan convention. Dr Rainsford of New York received 38 votes Dr Nichola 28 and Dr Rollitt 4 votes with Archdeacon Haupt of Minnesota also noted.
Dr. Thomas Bond, a renowned surgeon linked to late Mr. Gladstone and noted in investigations of several sensational crimes, commits death by his own action by leaping from a third story window. He had suffered melancholia for some time.
Horace Pell a stock company member at Euclid Avenue Opera House in Cleveland attempted suicide by shooting himself in his room at the Wyandotte early today. The bullet passed through his body and lodged in the wall. He is not yet out of danger as his condition is uncertain according to reporters on the scene.
The Chicago and Northwestern Railway held its annual stockholders meeting in Chicago revealing a three percent semi annual dividend on common stock and a 1.75 percent quarterly dividend on preferred stock. Directors reported gross earnings of 43,015,977 with expenses of 38,039,685 yielding a surplus after dividends of 1,641,977 exclusive of land income. The operating expense ratio to earnings, excluding taxes, stood at 0.12 percent.
Boston party lawsuits allege majority holders of Boston and Montana Copper conspire to dilute minority interests. Amalgamated Copper votes to absorb Boston and Montana and Butte and Boston under a plan valued at five and a half Amalgamated shares per Boston share. Court orders keep Montana stock transfer halted until June 11 hearing.
Major George Arthur assistant paymaster US Army died suddenly at the Weddell house in Cleveland. He was about forty three, unmarried, son of F. M. Arthur. He earlier faced an assault in the Philippines where drunken soldiers attacked him during a cash box contest, leaving him wounded. he had recently returned home and was reportedly in good health.
Constantinople reports that friction over the ill treatment of Italian subjects is settled. The porte promises to indemnify the victims, apologize to the Italian consul, and punish the Turkish commandant.
Pekin ministers question German troop withdrawal seen as tactic to compel powers to accept Germany's terms. Washington talks on indemnity outline a joint guaranty among powers while U S claims not yet cut. Rockhill says U S seeks reduction but will not refuse full indemnity.
Omro Wisconsin July 1 Fifty one members of Oshkosh lodge No 27 F and A M seventeen from Winneconne lodge and several from Berlin lodge visited Omro lodge Wednesday evening and witnessed third degree work A banquet followed in the hall below by the Eastern Star ladies.
Three Pottawatomie representatives Joseph H Cushman Frank Williams and Andrew Rapp arrived from Benton Harbor Michigan to confer with attorneys on the tribe’s claim to possession of land along Chicago’s lake front under an old government grant The case overlaps Captain Streeter’s claimed possession through discovery.
The Mayflower sailed yesterday from San Juan for Carúpano with stops at La Guaira and Porto Cabello. Navy department officials say the mission is to keep in touch with the evolving situation in Venezuela amid the unrest.
Today the president named Interior Secretary Inaac T. Stoddard of Stoddard, Arkansas, to be secretary of the Arizona Territory succeeding Chosen A. Akers whose term expires tomorrow. The notice also lists numerous minor army appointments.
A midnight blaze gutted Mitford Fordick’s grocery in Fennville Michigan. A strong south wind drove the flames across Main Street, wiping out almost an entire block. The loss is about 26 000 dollars, insured. Names of several injured or displaced residents and neighboring merchants are listed in damaged text.
The Wisconsin State Board of Control met at the Northern Hospital for the Insane in Winnebago and approved immediate construction of residences for the superintendents at Winnebago, Mendota, and Chippewa Falls. The $15,000 project proceeds despite a stalled current-year appropriation, with private family use and hospital supplies to be kept separate. Members present included Lyon, Nelson, Bishop, Treat, and Grotophorst. The board then visited the State Prison at Waupun.
Miss Annette Perkins a trained nurse died at her home 88 West Irving Street Oshkosh. Death likely from Bright’s disease with onset Wednesday evening. She was about 32, came to Oshkosh twelve years ago from Little, West Virginia. No relatives in Oshkosh. sisters Miss Ruth Hyde Perkins and Mrs Ruth Mears notified. Coroner’s jury impaneled. funeral arrangements not yet made.
The Riverview Golf Club of Appleton accepts Algoma Country Club invitation for a friendly match Saturday. Oshkosh team will be chosen from named players and play will be in the afternoon with supper to follow. The clubs plan a three to five match inter city championship, some games here and others in Appleton.
A cordial June reception is in progress this afternoon at Mrs George F Gilkey’s home, 199 Church Street, hosting guests from two to six o’clock. Forty three invitations were received. Mrs Shey presided with her granddaughter Miss Mabel Gievy assisting. Several ladies and Miss Nina Wilson provided piano selections and refreshments were served in the hallway.
A Minnesota meeting reports the American Medical Association delegates hear resolutions from the American Equal Suffrage Association on army canteens and vice in the army. A proposed three member ethics revision panel faced opposition and was postponed for one year. New officers were elected including Wyeth as president and Garcelon as first vice president.
Neenet Manasha WI Jane B the Menasha Paper company bag an omer for a carload of print paper for The Klondike Nugget a paper published in Dawson City J R Bloom of Menasha ta ie Milwau kee Mark Moore of Menasha broke his arm at the Menasha Woodenware plant Tues M WH Wheeler amd wife of Menasha re turned Wednesday from a trip to the Pacific coast Joan Talversen of Rock Rapids la le visiting in the Twin cities Mrs Hoffman left Menasha Wednesday for her home in Chicago 3 A Pulger of Menasha has invented a broom and rush coupler that will be a boon to housewives The Clerks union of Neenah gave a dancing party Tuesday evening The Historical society of Green Bay will make their pilgrimage this year to the historic places of Menasha There are about seventy five who make these trips annually The T and F club banqueted at the home of Mra Joan Rupp Tuesday afternoon As this was the last meeting of the year the following officers were elect ed Mra FP Lake president Mrs Lottie Jacobs first vice president Mra 2 Wy Barnes second vice president and Mra John Brown ecretety
Associated Press reports at Kansas City on June 6 that counsel for Lau Prince Kennedy outlined the defense in the murder trial of her husband Phillip Kennedy. The attorney argued the defendant suffered hysteria and insanity from mistreatment, and that divorce proceedings by the husband precipitated the shooting. He asserted the defendant's father and brother had no role.
Tageblatt dispatch from New Guinea details a brutal massacre on St Matthias Cannibal Islands. All members of the First German South Sea expedition were killed and eaten except Doctor Helnroth, recorded as the sole survivor in the report.
Fire at a customs hose and warehouse in Antwerp caused estimated damage from 1.9 to 3 million francs, mostly uninsured. The blaze wiped out 23,009 francs worth of American tobacco among the losses.
London reports Sister Lucy won the Rid Mewwawn prize at the Epsom gammer meet. June 6. The obscure text confirms the victory and venue, with a note on the competing Sleter Prey Miy and Martin involvement.
A severe rain and wind storm struck Ripley Ohio last night causing extensive property damage and probable loss of life. The wife and daughter of John Hiett near Hiett post office are missing and believed swept away. At Eagle Creek several people are feared drowned, and three bridges along with multiple buildings were washed away.
The Leyland steamer Assyrian, bound from Antwerp to Montreal with about 2000 tons of cargo, went ashore off Cape Race at midnight. Eleven feet of water in the forehold, likely total wreck. Crew escaped to shore. Lloyds agents dispatch Algerine to scene. Oceania damaged propeller at sea and repairs completed. About 250 passengers and 500 mail packs awaiting at Queenstown after Oceania returned to Liverpool.
News from New York on June 6 reports ongoing discussions about the Wisconsin Central railway. Stock activity suggests James J. Hill may seek control through Great Northern or Northern Pacific, while others speculate Hartiman or Gould could buy to influence western and southwestern rate dynamics. A Wisconsin Central HQ note claims no change in control.
London reports a special District railway meeting approved Charles J. Yerkes plan to introduce electricity as motive power. President J B Forbes said the work would take two years and that Yerkes and associates have guaranteed good faith by purchasing half the common stock. Americans would finance and perform the project.
In Napoleon area, Leroy Grove sixteen, angered by “trashy novels,” fatally stabbed his sister twenty four, then throttled his thirteen year old brother. He fled to the barn and shot himself in the temple. his charred body was found this morning. Authorities suspect novels influenced the act.
Berlin reports that Prussia and many larger German states have abandoned the double tariff idea that blocked new commercial treaties. The move ends the so called maxi mi and minimis system seen as the main obstacle to broader mutual Austrian and German pact formation.
In Urichavitte Ohio June GJ Carey a leading businessman fined for ordinance violations entered the mayor’s office and threatened Health Officer McCollam Meyer Reed. Carey then turned his weapon on bimectt with fatal electrocution.
A June report from New York outlines the formation of a new international company with capital stock of 100000 and a possible reduction to 50000. Bridgeport and New York figures are linked to the project, with aims to establish banks across South America and extend banking, transport, mining, and manufacturing activities under a southern hemisphere expansion agenda. The venture promises to pay the new state franchise tax on stock value.
Jones Rice and Rundge, brought from Chicago, were found guilty of robbing the Aurora Ontario post office. They were the burglars who attempted to escape Tuesday night when Constable Boyd was killed and Jones was badly wounded. Crown Attorney Currinus Rice is reported to have fired the fatal shot.
Mrs. O. H. Manser of 38 West Polk Street was elected president of the Rebekah lodge assembly in Milwaukee. Other officers include Emma Rogers of Appleton as vice president and Emma Crane of Beaver Dam as warden. Manser has been a member for fourteen years and also belongs to the Eastern Star.
Mr George 5 Church of Vineland and Miss Jennie Cuff of Springvale in Columbus County were united in marriage at the bride’s home on Wednesday June 5 by Rev Goodwin of the Springvale Baptist church. They will reside at the groom’s home in Virie land after June 12 where he has farmed for forty six years.
The circuit court deliberations in the Henry Shirey versus C and MN YW Railroad case continue after both sides argued. The plaintiff’s Chas Barber opened, the defendant’s M Hyser followed, and a special verdict was requested. editor notes confusion over yesterday’s article and provides a reporter’s explanation.
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