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Newspaper

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1920

Page

3

Market Summary Sees Crucible Lead Decline Amid Broad Pressure

The report shows New York Crucible Steel firm early but sliding to 138.75 as selling accelerates on large volume. Other issues mostly down or flat with chemicals and steels driving losses, while rail and shipping stay steadier. Foreign exchange hints at London remittance strength, and overall market ends heavy with few leaders advancing.

Associated Press New Yorke Crucible Steel Crucible Ty Points Canadian Pacific London United States Steel Baldwin

Grain and Livestock Prices and Market Report Summary

Chicago and Milwaukee market notes show wheat and corn prices with several grades quoted. Cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts and prices fall, with weekly shifts in demand and price directions. Regional reports from Milwaukee and Minneapolis add dairy, flour, and butter quotes, plus assorted farm commodity figures.

Bord & Son Simopet Ae Bright Gplase Oshkosh Milling Companies Northern Ecan Corlees Anes Et C. Rewaliora Eocs—Ferigen

Coat and poultry price list itemizes live chicken weight

The notice lists coats and buckwheat prices followed by a poultry line. It shows chickens with live weight wholesale pricing at 22 to 26 cents. The fragment indicates a catalog-style price sheet from a local supplier or market advertisement.

Zeppelin Representatives Confer With Henry Ford

Detroit reports Alfred Colsman W E Doerr and O Milary from the Zeppelin company met Henry Ford to discuss American rights to Zeppelin patents. They were said to be involved with Goodyear and aviation industry promoters in Detroit, part of a larger delegation seeking American capital for Zeppelin production and German industry relief. No results were announced.

United Press Detroit Mich Alfred Colsman W E. Doerr O Milary Zeppelin Company Germany Henry Ford Zeppelin Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Statler Goodyear Company Col Aidney L. Walden William B. Mayo Ford

Arrests Expected in the Coughlin Kidnaping Case

United Press reports arrests expected tonight in the Blakely Coughlin kidnapping case and related swindle. Father Daniel Coughlin shows guarded faith while police pursue a new clue targeting Norristown’s Italian section. Authorities and father fear the child is dead.

Coughlin United Press Blakely Coughlin Norristown Wormstown Blakely

Lake drag net focuses on missing head in murder case

A bloodstained car found eighteen miles south contained a bloody shirt as investigators dragged Lake Con contrary through the night to locate the head of a murdered woman. The 25 year old victim’s body lay in the lake, weighted by two iron bed rails, suggesting the crime occurred elsewhere and was moved to the lake to conceal it.

Associated Press St. Joseph Here Lake

Wilson Expected to Act on Waterpower Bill Today

President Wilson’s action on the waterpower bill and ten other measures, passed at the last session and deemed signable within ten days by the Attorney General, was expected to be announced late today. The package includes wartime law repeals and authorizes a presidential committee to confer with Canada on export restrictions for pulpwood.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Palmer

Condition Of Former Surgeon General Serious

The condition of Maj. Gen. William M. Gorgas, former surgeon general of the United States Army, is described as much more serious than previously believed. Friends who were optimistic have changed their view as of today. Reports indicate that three or four days ago hope for recovery faded, but he then showed some improvement while remaining in a dangerous state.

Associated Press William M. ,Gorgas United States Army

Madison Police Trial Draws Crowds as Two Witnesses Speak

In Madison a preliminary trial for Mathew Lynaugh the policeman who shot Carl E. Jandorf drew town residents and students to the superior court. Key witnesses BW Jones of Fond du Lac and Robert L. Gilman of Oshkosh described a crowd around the officer, Jandorf stepping toward him, and the fatal shot after a confrontation.

Oshkosh Fond du Lac Vty Associated Press Madison Superior Court Mathew Lynaugh Carl E. Jandorf University Lynaugh BW. Jones Robert L. Gilman Jones Jandorf Janndorf Gillman

Drive on Bituminous Profiteers Ordered

Attorney General Palmer orders a drive on profiteers in bituminous coal with all federal district attorneys to focus on charges of profiteering and seek indictments where warranted. Prices at mines allegedly range from seven to twenty one dollars per ton with further rises expected amid claims of car shortages and export demand. Production costs increased from 2.72 to 2.79 dollars per ton due to higher labor costs.

Associated Press Waskington Palmer Department of Justice Dir. Palmer Federal Trade Commission

Developments Expected in Moss Shooting Case at Camp Grant

At Camp Grant military and civil authorities said notable developments were anticipated before day's end in the Moss shooting case involving Mrs Maay de Lucille Moss wife of Capt EHH Moss. The authorities disclosed that two soldiers reported to be at Dixon Illinois and Fast Moline Illinois had no connection and were AWOL for some time. Private Towers who died by shooting in a park was traced to remain inside the camp until yesterday with a valid pass until 11 30 last night.

Associated Press Camp Grant Maay de Lucille Moss E& HH Moss Dixon Ill Fast Moline Moss Towers

Second Attempt On Life Of Ironwood Woman

Ironwood Mich. Mary Smolar a boarding house owner was injured when a dynamite bomb exploded in her kitchen stove in an early today attack. She was hospitalized with injuries believed possibly fatal. The attempt is blamed on a suitor, a miner at Anvil, following a prior similar incident two days earlier.

Associated Press Ironwood Mich Mary Smolar Smolar Che Womit Anvil

Whisky seizures spike as trucks seized in Cleveland operation

Federal agents seized 335 cases of whisky carried by auto trucks into Cleveland from a Kentucky distillery. They allege a fake government permit and detained a New York man suspected of acting as Cleveland agent for a “million dollar whisky syndicate” awaiting arraignment before a U S commissioner.

Associated Press Cleveland Kentucky New York United States

Start New Industry In Oshkosh At Ohio Street Plant

A new industry named The Devices industry, owned by Samuel F. Lopez and Walter Williams, opens a plant on Ohio Street in the former Davies Threshing Machine building. It runs a machine shop and assembly for the double service air standard devices, employs eight to ten people, and plans to ship domestically and abroad. After July 1, offices move from High Street to the factory.

Hia Miles Oshkoshig Samuel F. Lopez Walter Grnnipg United States Chamber of Commerce High Street

Tied to Railroad Track in Missouri Holdup

County authorities sought a motive beyond robbery in the case of George M Underwood of Carreltown Missouri tied to a railroad track south of Excelsior Springs last night A Wabash train severed his left arm and leg five minutes after bandits fled His watch and about $2 were found nearby by farmers He lay face down on the rail just before the train struck him and rolled off The physician said he would recover

Associated Preashanas City George M Underwood Carretlton Excelsior Springa Underwood

Roumania Seeks Large Iron and Steel Imports

Roumania faces a severe steel shortage after wartime depletion. imports lag far behind needs for construction and industry. Existing German and Transylvania furnaces have supplied much of the metal, but untapped iron ore in the Carpathians and Dobrogea regions could meet demand if American development occurs.

Aasoriateda Press Roumania Venus Ise Transylvania Old Roumania Traney Carpathiana Dobrodja

New Plan for Organizing Iron and Steel Workers

The American Federation of Labor announces disbanding of its national organizing committee for iron and steel workers. A new committee will be formed by the executive council with plans for a fresh organizing campaign in the iron and steel district. International union heads will be invited to a Washington conference before the campaign.

Associated Press Montreal American Federation of Labor National Committee For Organizing Iron and Steel Workerrun Executle Council Iron and Stel AML Organivers National Organizing Committee Jutges Federation Washington

British Indian Troops Attacked at Ismid Front

Turkish nationalist forces attacked a withdrawal British Indian company on the Ismid front. Thirty were wounded and a British intelligence officer was captured. Reinforcements were sent and warships shelled Turkish positions to keep them off. Apart from occasional shots, overall activity was quiet.

Constantinople

Seaplanes Collide Over Pensacola Claims Electrician

Two seaplanes crashed midair near Pensacola Florida sending both into the gulf. The pilot William B Livingston chief electrician died and his body was not recovered while the other craft piloted by Lieutenant John Fransworth escaped injury.

Associated Press Pensacola Fla Gulf Naval Station William 3B. Livingston John Fransworth

Louisiana Senate Defeats Woman Suffrage Amendment

The Louisiana state senate defeated the woman suffrage amendment today failing to reach the required two thirds. The final vote was 22 to 16.

Louisiana Senate Associated Presa Baton Rouge

Farm hand confesses to beating Vassar alumna in Poughkeepsie

Frank Smith a farm hand confessed to beating a Vassar College alumna in Poughkeepsie. He asked for an immediate sentence and said he cannot explain the act while denying insanity. The case will be presented to the grand jury meeting in July.

Associated Press Poughkeepsie Frank Smith Feutrdenticas Vagpar College

Piers Damaged by Waves on Lake Winnisquam

A severe lake storm on Lake Winnisquam damaged piers at Stony Beach, tearing three from their moorings and washing debris along the shore. Hoats and other structures were flooded, water swept over beachfront features, and a resorter found a large pier fragment atop his waterlogged skiff. A stray line about a girl’s idea of trust appears as stray text.

Stony Beach Winnebare Nighbors

Jersey Breeders Plan County Jersey Picnic

About a dozen Jersey men met at County Agricultural Agent Seil’s office to plan a Jersey breeders picnic set for Saturday June 26 at the Washburn farm west of Oshkosh. Officers Glanny Washburn president and B Jamsing secretary were elected. invitation extended to all Jersey enthusiasts to attend and discuss forming a county Jersey breeders association. The program includes a basket lunch, coffee, ice cream, demonstrations by Omro Calf Club and talks by Jersey leaders, with tours of Jersey cattle and community exhibits.

Jersey G A Seil Court House F. A Dodge Oshkosh Roi Plente Jorganizirst County Jersey Freeders’ Association Omro Calf Club Molstein Guernacy

Neenah case on trial over Burstein contract dispute

The Neenah case of Robert Behultz vs Meynr Burstein opened before Justice Hanach in municipal court at 10 this forenoon with a noon recess. Behultz sues to recover 200 dollars claiming pay under a Nov 23 1911 contract to manage a log cutting crew on Burstein's private county property, alleging discharge without cause. Burstein denies the allegations, claiming Behultz quit, and Judge Rausch previously ruled non suit for lack of action. appeal taken.

Huart Mowry Neenah Robert Behultz Meynr Burstein Matt Hanach Tudge Gore Municipgl Schulets Burstein Sien Burstein Behultz Justice Rausch Thea Judement

Flower Show at City Hall Delights, Extends to Tomorrow

The Oshkosh Horticultural Society hosts a flower exhibit at City Hall opening at 2 pm today. Despite late arrivals, the display dazzles with roses, columbine, pansies, and more, including vegetable tables. It will run until 10 pm tomorrow with prizes for top displays and free admission for the public.

Snorren Oshkosh Horticultural Society

Japan Offers To Withdraw Guards From Tsing Tao

Tokyo announces Japan has offered to withdraw railway guards from Tsing Tao as China plans a special railway force with Japanese advisers. The move aims to settle the Tsing Tao issue under the Paris treaty.

Japan Tsing Tao United Press Tokio Taing Tao Foreign Office

State pays only a part of mothers' pension aid

County Treasurer C H Larrabee received a draft for 870.30 from State Treasurer Henry Johnson as state aid for Winnesh County mothers pensions. The county last year paid 14930 for pensions, with law setting one third of annual expenditure as state aid. the county would be entitled to 3476.66, but funds have never sufficed to pay full allotment and this year, as before, the county takes its pro rata share of what is available.

C. H. Larrabee Henry Johnson Winnebago County Mothers’ Pension Fund

Exclusive trunk and bag store ad with multiple items

An old newspaper page fragment lists Burron Gash Navy Beans Carnation Milk products seedless raisins Fifth Avenue sweet corn and various canned goods. It promotes Nord & San trunks and bags, repair services, and buyback offers. Also details nearby shops, hotel employment, and sale notices for houses and equipment.

Fifth Avenue

Desiring Manicura Work Invites Call at Athearn Hotel

Miss Ida M. Torreyson offers manicuring services daily 10 am to 5 pm at the Athearn Hotel reception room with Monday by appointment. Also notices a Lost-Found item, a casket design, seeks return rewards, and lists several real estate and sale ads including four building lots, an unfurnished house rental, and various items for sale with contact details.

Tilose Ida M. Torreyson Athearn Hotel Jackern New York Avenue W. Irving Street Jackson Street Guernsey Northwestern Jefferson Avenue Nordheim Addrous IY 7 City Oregon Street Road Algoma Dodge Bowen Street

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