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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
4
The Northwestern outlines its publication schedule and pricing, noting five o'clock weekday delivery, large circulation in Wisconsin outside Milwaukee, and subscription options. It lists contact details for offices, advertising terms, and telephone lines for Oshkosh and surrounding towns.
Republicans push a constitutional amendment to curb trusts but lack two thirds in the House with Democrats united against it. Bryan critiques the plan in a letter to Congress, while debates over currency reform and a paper money trust feature in the political clash.
A historic brief session of Congress, 137 days, surpassed prior records for bills introduced and acts passed. Totals show 12,152 bills and 1,216 acts, with appropriations for war and government rising. Notable items include Davidson Grant bill delays, future passage planned, and editorials debating football culture and public policy.
Doctors at St Joan's hospital Long Ilan Mire performed a pioneering operation on a pistol wound to the chest. Dr James Burns and Fritz Arandt conducted the procedure to expose the heart and repair damage after a self inflicted bullet entry. The operation lasted hours and survived the patient for five hours. Reports say death followed from hemorrhage and heart injury. New York Terrer.
A lyrical scene depicts summer in a garden with lemon balm mignonette southernwood and damask rose. Bees hover near hollyhocks and crimson blooms while plums ripen, as June the happy hearted maid weaves a tawny braid amid fragrance and color.
A collage of punditry from Madison, Ashland, Two Rivers, Oshkosh, Chippewa and more critiques Democratic and Republican stances on trusts. It notes Republican trust opposition as practical while Democrats are accused of empty rhetoric.
A garbled OCR fragment covers diverse items including mentions of Hib and Utada, a Herald quote praising someone as valuable, scattered comments on summer cars, a doctor, and a Philadelphia Record snippet. It also references a small boy, stray words about a murder or crime? and a long, unclear recount of a fireball spectacle near Baraboo with a vivid description of colors.
A compile of Wisconsin and nearby events reports injuries from a lightning strike near Milwaukee. a 13-year-old dies near Edgerton from lockjaw after stepping on a rusty nail. Drownings, robberies, suicides, and arson threats are noted along with a Milwaukee preacher’s bid to lead a national union. A book paper mill shutdown and a Manila battle panorama exhibit in Milwaukee are also covered.
From Victoria B C via Associated Press a report notes a serious uprising against the British in North Borneo as refugees describe dissatisfaction with rule by the chartered company. Several Britons were killed and seven wounded. twenty five Chinese died as the city environs suffered destruction.
A New York paper recounts a curious tale where a baker's apprentice is described as a young father. The excerpt focuses on daily work and social expectations, with a passing nod to generational norms and youth curiosities from the era.
Washington reports a record session with 14164 bills introduced and 23 private acts, many pensions from the Spanish War. The Nicaragua canal and oleomargarine tax bills stalled amid treaty debates, while vast volume counts and lobby activity mark the session’s impact.
Report from Tien Tsin dated June 4 describes General Nieh fleeing with sixty troops after boxers attacked a rail line settlement. Telegraph crews found cabins in flames and telegraph poles cut while logs bore Kill all foreigners. Foreigners urge disentraining despite fears. Chinese claim fighting is useless until government can control rail links.
A Gotham writer notes New Yorkers eat constantly and favor plain meat and bread for midday meals. A surge in hot raggt beef sandwiches priced at 20 cents draws crowds to a Nassau Street basement cafe offering mashed potatoes and bread. Patrons wait fifteen to thirty minutes for counter seating as savings lure hungry patrons.
Special to The Northweatsing heer Wis June 7 scholars discuss H C Adams dairy and food commissioner potentially seeking the Republican nomination for Congress from the district. La Follette’s misgivings, Scofield’s support, and Spooner’s strong position influence the bitter intra party maneuvering.
San Francisco hosts a wrestling match where Max Wiley of New York, the welterweight amateur champion, clashed with F. H. Bailey. After one hour neither secured a fall, and the bout was ruled a 21 draw as the time limit expired. Wiley previously lost to Latley at the recent amateur championship in the same city.
A largely attended meeting of fruit packers in San Jose led to the organization of the California Packers company with a capital of one million dollars. The new company will issue shares of ten dollars each and aims to cooperate with the Callartis Cured Fruit association.
A humorous excerpt from a 19th or early 20th century page critiques irregular plural forms and archaic usage. It riffs on oxen goose geese moose mice houses men and other plurals, contrasting correct forms with playful mispronunciations and pretend dialect. The piece ends with a mock lament on English as a poorly ordered language.
A garland of summer gowns features pink silk mull embroidery, black passementerie, and pearl accents. Girdles, lace frills, and mohair skirts showcase delicate needlework, moire plaits, and tailored boleros with silver buttons. Prices and styles vary, with bright colors and sheer fabrics as novelties.
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