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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1909
Page
3
Milwaukee market report details grain and stock activity with prices for wheat oats corn and pork futures. It lists shipments and bids from major players and notes weather impacts on receipts and demand.
Chicago grain traders reacted to the June 1 government wheat report with cautious optimism, driving an early price upturn then a midday pullback as selling pressure emerged. July futures showed initial strength but fluctuated, closing near opening levels as traders weighed foreign market signals and cash shipments.
Prices paid to farmers and quotations from local dealers cover eggs timothy hay oats corn wheat and flour beef pork and a range of farm goods. Notes show frost warnings and varied prices for eggs at 19 cents per dozen and hay around 7 to 8 dollars per ton with other staples listed by market reporters.
Associated Press reports the Mystle Shrine nobles start the thirty fifth annual gathering with a trolley tour and a welcome by officials. Imperial Divan opens procession from Seelbachslang to the First Regiment Armory. The Scottish Rite Cathedral will host today’s business as five entrants compete for imperial outer guard.
A massive forest blaze near a Maine town destroyed homes and a potato crop while threatening a Canadian Pacific freight station and a Congregational church. Between 500 and 1,000 people were left homeless as fires spread through Main Street and surrounding areas. Another unrelated report mentions a lumber plant fire in McCloud California and a cereal mill blaze with extensive losses.
A special reunion gathering near Fond du Lac is planned for three days starting the fourteenth Wisconsin unit will meet at the old camp grounds near brickury and near the war site. Papers will be read at the hall this evening detailing the war time events and the path of the march from Mary to Pittsburg. The visit to the old parade grounds is set for Wednesday or Thursday this week.
Toledo June Herman Steleken of Crasania Steleken New York bought the Woolson Splen cor from Havenweyer and others. Steleken will enlarge the enterprise and the Woolson Spica company was acquired from Tocel stockholders in the interest of American Refining Company to compete in the toffee business with Arbuctees.
A special board of army officers will open bids in Philadelphia on Thursday to supply olive drab cotton cloth for summer uniforms. The army seeks at least 826,009 yards with option to buy a further 5 percent if needed, as current outfits are phased out and new uniforms issued to soldiers. Maj. Amos W. Kimball Capt. Elmer Lindsay and Capt. John T. Hannay comprise the bid-opening board.
United States Delegate Wickersham of Alaska introduces a bill in Washington proposing territorial government for Alaska with Juneau as capital. The bill grants Alaska residents since March 30 1887 full citizenship and sets a first territorial election for November 1900 with sessions starting in January 1974.
An imperial trade issued today confirms the death sentences passed by a court martial on twelve Muslims and five Armenians for complicity in the Ajana massacre last April. The proceedings and implications are reported as part of post massacre actions in the capital.
An international tone marked the parade in Detroit as Canadian groups and Michigan units joined the effort. The Associated Press report notes cross border cooperation and ceremonial displays highlighting shared heritage and military ties.
The parade began the fifty third conclave of the Michigan Grand Commandery Knights Templar with a mile long line of white plumed marchers. Canadian commanderies from Windsor Ontario Toronto and Detroit escorted by Damascus commandery of Detroit formed the fifth battalion amid the largest Knights Templar parade seen in Michigan. Canadian grand commandery officers joined the reviewing party as dignitaries observed.
A centennial celebration at the Detroit Museum of Art marks 100 years since Father Gabriel Hichard established early art in Detroit. Notables like ML EL Stone and Father Ernest Van Dyke spoke as attendees recalled the first northwest newspaper press linked to The Michigan Essay.
A dramatic street clash erupts as Centens and Arueso duel with swords in a city park. Witnesses say choked bystanders, injuries reported among participants and bystanders. A rash of sensational claims and quack remedies flood the scene. Local authorities investigate, urging calm and public safety.
A jumble of old classified snippets lists wanted ads for an all around girl and general housework, carpenters, loans, a dance, sewing machines, hats, real estate, and delivery notices. Names like Boyd & Son appear among stray street addresses and vague product mentions, reflecting a crowded storefront page.
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