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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
10
Chicago markets closed with mixed results as grains and livestock rallied on strong corn demand while oats and hogs showed firmness. Prices moved higher on July oats and July pork offset by declines in live hogs. receipts totaled hundreds of cars across corn, oats, cattle and cheese markets with varied regional activity reflected in bids and futures.
Prices paid to farmers and quotations reported by local dealers and retailers for a range of commodities including lamb, mutton, hay, oats, corn, flour, patent flours, rye, meal, and coal. Entries list delivered prices, weights, and packing specifics with vendor notes from Budd Ortman and local yards.
Resolutions deplore saloon treating and call for sobriety and good citizenship at the Young Men's Society convention in Madison. Officers were elected for the association and its branches with men from Milwaukee, Beaver Dam, Racine, Port Washington and Appleton. The convention adjourned after three days, to meet in Beaver Dam, two years hence. Joseph Langenberg of Appleton won the state declamatory contest.
Special to The Northwestern reports Neenah officials and District Attorney Foulkes concluded Norman Smith died by his own action after investigation. Also noted are a Danish Lutheran wedding at Rev Soe's home, the Ra tine businessman Jorgenson and Cartie Holm nuptials, and Neenah High School commencement events including the theater graduation and a banquet by the domestic science graduates for the track team.
Taft supporters push for control of the platform while allies work to calm factional tensions. The debate centers on nominations and whether Taft will be the accepted standard bearer as statesbacking and party unity aim to prevent disruption before the convention.
Fragmentary report shows candidates signaling active candidacy at the last moment. Disinterested Republicans suggested withdrawing rivals to crown Taft by acclamation, but Taft supporters did not favor the move and several men sought to avoid defeat.
Madison Wis Feb 16 Attorney Alfred Fingers said Henry F Cochems will present Senator R M La Follette s name for the Republican national convention presidency in Chicago next week The selection follows La Follette s consultation with political friends after returning home Saturday Cochems a close friend and alternate delegate will gain most by the temporary withdrawal of the regular delegate The plan to have George B Nelson or J T Ekern present the name was abandoned due to health concerns and the Wisconsin delegation's Chicago assembly next week may spark a contest for the Republican national committeeman seat from Wisconsin
The report outlines tension between Senator La Follette and Senator Stephenson over Wisconsin’s choice for Milwaukee banker J Puelicher and attorney Alfred T Rogers. La Follette may defer if Stephenson presses Puelicher. La Follette plans no Chicago trip, seeks guidance from political friends at his country home near Madison on Wisconsin’s national delegation amid uncertainty. Former Senator John C. Spanner is visiting family in New York City and will return today.
Ripon Wis June 16 At a college meeting resignations were tendered from several faculty members and trustees. W J Starr Eau Claire F W Rogers Milwaukee and others were named to fill vacancies as H Hughes was reelected president with A E B Thompson secretary S M Pedrick treasurer and E W Clark dean of faculty. A new budget of 42 00 was approved and a gymnastical project was approved by the students. Time may be a wound healer but not a wrinkle eraser.
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