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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
8
Fragmentary report notes 37 prisoners and 14 supplies captured by British forces. Eight thousand units of aid supplies reportedly seized. Three men killed and teen wounded during the engagement. Beyer’s unit arrived late and was left with minimal resources.
Indications in the iron trade show potential early resumption of buying as heavy consumption supports prices. Strike impacts from machinists and the crop factor alter the rhythm, with foundries showing more strain and a possible extension of sympathy strikes. Pig iron activity remains muted though a 66,000 ton Bessemer purchase signals limited demand and potential market impulse once US Steel contracts firm up.
In a warlike letter to Governor McEwen last night Senator Tillman withdraws his resignation from the United States Senate and weighs three options including appealing to the Democratic executive committee or to the Senate itself. He argues no state authority can decline a resignation and asserts the appointment would be seated when the Senate convenes in December.
A senator considers withdrawing his resignation after a dispute with Senator McLaurin. He notes his resignation was tendered but expresses readiness to retract if lawful, citing the need to accept the situation and avoid further digression.
Testimony reveals health officers failed to follow orders as pallbearers wrapped a body in a nonstandard way using a strong disinfectant. Two men from a city crew were paid for services amid outrage, and the husband uncovered apparent misconduct leading to a legal dispute between New London authorities and the Croga estate as the case unfolds.
Washington may witness a renewed push in the Fifty Seventh Congress to reestablish the army canteen. Senator Hewley of Ohio informs Secretary Root that after reviewing war department reports on drunkenness at posts, the push aims to obtain documentary evidence showing outcomes from repeal. Secretary Root will supply post commanders’ reports on arrests desertions and unauthorized absences to support the case amid anticipated bitter temperance opposition nationwide.
Appleton Wis June 6 Lightning yesterday afternoon exterminated two herds of fancy dairy cattle belonging to farmers in Outagamie county. The losses include eight cows for Cottelius Meyer Grand Chute nine cows for C A Duewle Freedom and tyro cows for Albert West Freedom. Cattle gathered under trees were wiped out. storms caused no other reported damage.
Duluth Minnesota resident Mrs J Weet aged thirty four died after believing a palm reader and fortune teller who predicted she had only thirty days to live The warning followed a card reading and another prediction in a town across the Indiana border where a party was held Two weeks later she learned of the second fatal forecast and two days later fell ill and returned home to die
In Duluth a woman died on the final day of a two week period after physicians were consulted. Dr. Graham who attended her asserts that the fortune telling undoubtedly influenced her death.
Frederic Schobting, 55, died after a plank rebounded, striking his stomach while unloading at Kaukauna Lumber and Manufacturing. He had served the firm for 20 years and is survived by a widow and grown children. The article notes a scarlet fever outbreak in South Kaukauna, with nearly 100 cases and several serious illnesses, many not seeking physician aid.
A massive butterfly migration sweeps eastern Colorado, threatening crops such as cabbage corn and tomatoes. The insects move northwest in large swarms from Cheyenne to Kit Carson, with wings four to five inches wide, bright golden yellow and deep orange patterns.
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