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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1908
Page
1
Taft's growing vote momentum signals a likely victory with several contests settled. The strong showing cements Southern senator support and points to a current trend favoring Taft ahead of remaining races.
Report notes a conference among New Mexico officials and professors including Hitchcock during prior sessions. The discussion focused on committee arrangements and ongoing duties as members arrived for subsequent meetings.
Mr. Hitchcock decided to withdraw after receiving telegrams from Alexander McKenzie of North Dakota asking that Mr. Nettscock represent him and a wire from Charles A. Carey of Oregon sending his proxy to Taft manager. Hitchcock passed the proxy to Rep Eccarative: dames, McLachlan.
Disjointed notes describe Hitchcock withdrawal claims and shifting positions. A committee and auditors discuss hotel tabulations while political factions argue over seats and presidency bids.
Delegates from across the country gather for the United States Brewers Association meeting viewed as the most important in the organization’s history due to the prohibition issue. The session is set to begin at 2 o'clock this afternoon with the chairman presiding.
Associated Press reports Kaw River floodwaters spread through Topeka with four foot depths across Gordon Street. Many homes flooded, trains annulled as residents seek higher ground. Weather bureau warns a 1941 level flood possible again, prompting precautions by families and businesses.
A steamer report from Apia via the Aeon describes Mount Mu on the island of Savai i erupting violently once more. Lava flows threaten settlements near Sateauia and force inhabitants to flee to high ground and nearby islands as the lava advances.
A heated meeting saw members protest proposed railroad rate increases. They argued higher charges harm carriers and profits, with officials noting the Interstate Commerce Commission lacks power to block rate hikes without proof of excessiveness. Some recent increases, like fresh meats to the South, were reviewed but likely postponed. The commission will consider future raises carefully, possibly on its own initiative.
In New York, during forenoon hours, O H Belmont’s condition grew steadily more serious and all hope for recovery was practically abandoned. He was unable to take nourishment of any kind.
An apocryphal fragment mentions a shoreline scene with scattered quotes and unclear wording. The text hovers between garbled chatter about a kitefish and a road, with mentions of morning time and fleeting spirits, but the core facts remain unreadable.
Fragmentary report notes La Follette intends to stay home at night and press reforms. Officials indicate he will make a public statement before the Republican convention about his plans and future role, amid ongoing political maneuvering and calls for party renewal.
Sixteen open hearings are set as a freight rate increase of 125 percent would disrupt existing margins. The proposed raise risks higher costs for creamery plants and receiving stations across Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Indiana and beyond, potentially costing operators about one million dollars annually.
Raymond Hitchcock the comedian appeared in the Tombs prison and then in court for the resumption of his trial on indictment stemming from charges by several young girls. He called the Tombs an awful place and feared the trial dragging on. His wife Flor Seabelle and another woman greeted him in court.
Reports from Nebraska and nearby towns describe widespread devastation from a severe tornado. Geneva, Portfield, Carleton, Riverton and others suffer heavy damage with casualties yet unconfirmed. In Washington, debates continue over Taft’s administration and a plan to reshape Republican convention delegate allocation, favoring northern states at the expense of southern ones.
Jurors verdict centers on Herman Billek and Werd and Varad in the murder case of Mary Varal. Wally Varal linked to the proceedings as the court weighs the evidence and potential sentence.
About thirty delegates attend the opening session of the biennial convention of the Commercial Telegraphers Union of America in Milwaukee. More delegates are expected today and tomorrow as officials say no strike will occur until Secretary Straus reports to the Senate in December on telecom investigations. Working conditions are described as reasonably satisfactory.
Omaha reports from Friday night’s northern and southern Nebraska storm put the death toll at about twenty five to twenty six with dozens injured. The injured number rises as details emerge, including fatalities among the infants of two widows and other families as the storm’s devastation spreads across the region.
New York and Chicago reports warn of higher beef and canned meat costs due to cattle shortages and limited exports. Packers expect modest price increases of one to two cents per pound, with tensions rising as beef exports decline and contracts struggle to be fulfilled.
Ban Wranelsaen reports Jack London the author has begun a seven year voyage around the world aboard the Snark. A steamer Aeon arrived from Apia with dispatches as London nears Samoa and prepares to leave for San Francisco after a nine day stay, with New Guinea as his next stop.
AP report from St Paul notes coast trains were forty hours late on the Great Northern road. conditions improving with expected through service by tomorrow. Northern Pacific also improving. Water along the Belt water valley receding. repairs hoped to begin if no further rain.
Fragmentary text indicates a police discovery of bombs and a referenced plot involving named individuals and a sports team. Details are garbled with inconsistent names and dates, but suggests a crime plot uncovered by authorities and possible public intrigue.
Mrs J Street fractured her near the home of Rev G B Jackson after entering a tubhe stairs of about a dozen steps. Her right shoulder was broken and she was painfully bruised. The account notes a 65-year-old man named Manley involved.
Agsdelaled Pr announces that E M Labbot of Wis ta retained attorneys to sue the Belle estate over the death of Peter Gunness under mysterious circumstances. The plaintiffs are his children from a former marriage, alleging inheritance issues and related claims.
George W. Arndt, secretary of the Los Angeles chamber of mines, was found dead in a hotel Rosslyn room in Los Angeles. He appeared to have shot himself during the night. Once prominent in New York insurance circles and linked with Harriman interests in Arizona, his health is given as the probable cause.
A prosperous farmer from the Committed death by his own action, found hanging in a barn on his farm. His wife and seven children survive. Ill health cited as motive in the tragic event.
A record shows the Democratic National Committee will hold a meeting in Chicago on June to select temporary officers for the national convention and to consider other business submitted to the committee. Local weather notes follow with scattered showers and fair periods forecast.
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