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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
5
Chicago reports Cummins supporters press that Fairbanks would not accept the nomination if offered and would not be welcomed by the administration. They argue pressure could force Fairbanks to yield his name, while backers of the vice president insist the presidency would mobilize supporters for his nomination.
The article notes Oshkosh figures in The Outlook magazine as part of a national approach rather than local. It lists attendees and observers including Harold J. Howland, H. C. Campbell, George QWrassie, and Atley Peterson. It mentions Wisconsin headquarters at the Grand Pacific Hotel and related parade banners.
An attempt to kill Baku chief of police M Ney occurred when two powerful infernal machines exploded in an unoccupied building. The chief and two policemen were wounded and a sergeant was injured as the house was wrecked during the attack. The assailants lured officers to the site to search the building.
Actor and stage manager Arnold Daly filed for bankruptcy in U S district court. The petition lists liabilities of 150 and assets of 350. Creditors include actress Lotta Filler, whom he owes 3 on a contract for services.
A quoted passage describes Asia Minor as the beautiful region the Greeks praised, noting low drunkenness in Turkey, free wine use, limited opium and drug problems, and sanitation gaps in cities like Constantinople. It credits quarantine for disease control while attributing much life to outdoor activity and sea air from the Bosphorus Marmora and Black Sea, with optimism about overcoming potential evils.
Taft supporters fill a packed convention hall as Senator Henry Cabot Lodge is named permanent chairman and delivers a hard hitting speech. Delegates from Pennsylvania Indiana and Ohio ignite loud cheers with Roosevelt and Taft contrasts drawing headlines and gallery demonstrations.
Chicago June 17 The fight over the injunction plank rages as both sides press for more strength. A Taft favorable subcommittee hints at modifications while opponents claim a 32 to 21 full committee tilt, with Taft forces contending the numbers are reversed. The outcome remains uncertain in secret session.
Archbishop Langevin head of Western Canada's Catholic church is seriously ill with diabetes. He departed for France to consult a specialist and seek treatment.
Kansas City Missouri reports the Missouri and Kaw rivers continuing to fall with water levels expected to return to normal in a few days. The article notes a skeptical view of local statements and hints at exaggeration in some claims.
The speech defends Republican traditions amid rapid economic change. It cites secession, civil war, and reform as guiding threads, warns of vast private fortunes and corporate power, and urges steady, lawful action to meet new economic challenges. The speaker stresses courage, unity, and responsibility to the public.
The United States must resist domination by money and corporate power. The Republican program favors strong regulation, enactment of Elkins, railroad and pure food laws, and continued adherence to sound finance and national defense, led by a party loyal to Roosevelt's policies.
Special to The Northeastern Mariwion reports 554 degrees conferred at a single commencement. The College of Arts awarded 24 bachelors in arts and 25 in commerce. 28 graduates earned bachelor of philosophy. pharmacy, engineering, agriculture, law, and music awarded multiple bachelor and advanced degrees. Doctors of philosophy numbered seventeen. masters of arts forty nine. masters of science eight. civil and chemical and electrical engineers earned several master or bachelor titles. The piece ends with a reflective quip about popular men and appearance.
New York June 27 Wall Street opened with inconsequential moves as supply at the opening level faded. Purchases formed at fractional Maher levels led by Onion Pacific and Reading, but overall activity remained mild and prices largely unchanged. Bonds stayed steady while London markets opened steady with American securities initially firm and later fluctuating.
Chicago grain prices firm as wetter forecasts for Kansas Nebraska and Missouri lift futures. July wheat and corn advance while oats and barley show strength amid crop damage reports and ongoing rainfall. Beef hogs and dairy notes mixed with regional price moves across Milwaukee and Green Bay markets.
Prices paid to farmers and quotations reported by local dealers for butter eggs lambs mutton hogs veal live weight and dressed prices. Timothy clover and straw values listed with ton prices. Market notes reflect city market quotations and farm gate rates.
Prices paid to farmers and quotations from local dealers cover eggs lard chickens and various grains including corn wheat rye and barley. Meat prices list beef pork and bacon while produce shows potatoes and apples at wholesale or per bushel rates.
Madison June 17 The University of Wisconsin Alumni Association held its annual meeting urging closer ties with the university and more active alumni support. Officers elected include Dr Albert T Ochsner as president Mrs Wenster BE Crown as vice president J Givan Way Chicago MS P Dudgeon Addison and Mrs J MM Om Madison as directors. A stray remark about arguments with women follows the official notes.
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