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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1900
Page
1
At the Philadelphia Republican National Convention the mood favors McKinley and Roosevelt on the ticket. Roosevelt publically says he prefers remaining governor, while Hanna and Kean officials discuss Roosevelt’s likely nomination amid strong anticipation and heavy badge distribution. Delegates advance preparations and a lively street scene surrounds the event.
Destruction of the Appleton Electric Light and Power main plant by fire halts the Fox River Valley line. Valley Traction supplies Neenah Appleton cars until limitations force curtailment. Dowmns laments lack of feed wires and a big strain on the rotary converter. Loss estimated at 28000 with 1800 insurance. repairs expected to take days to weeks.
The funeral for Thomas Spalding at St Peter Catholic church drew an immense crowd with many outside unable to enter. Rail workers and fraternal orders led the procession, Riverside cemetery gathered floral tributes, and pallbearers included Wall cousins and Spalding nephews. An estimated life insurance of about $5000 was noted.
Rev E H Smith of the First Congregational church Oshkosh preached the baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class at the Normal school in Oshkosh on Sunday at three o clock His subject Edification by Love drew a crowded audience He also spoke at the Presbyterian church in the evening and attended the Normal opening exercises discussing Porto Rico as a field for American traders The article notes sentimental interest and a light remark on affection among girls and cupidity.
In St Louis on June 18 the street railway strike shows no settlement prospects. Transit officials claim the strike is over while Federation of Labor members vow to fight on. Despite many car attacks yesterday, Sheriff Pohlman believes a reduced deputy force suffices and police protections remain in place.
Maine and other delegations arrived in Philadelphia and declared for Roosevelt if he runs, else supporting Dolliver. Delegations from Virginia West Virginia and New England favored Roosevelt with Dolliver as second choice, while Chicago clubs led parades and rival groups prepared for the convention amid shifting allegiances.
The Articules of Incorporation for the Me nasha Paper company were filed with the registrar of deeds. Capital stock will be 6000 divided into 100 shares of 60 each. Incorporators are Elmer Smith Miner H Ballou and Samuel H. Vuillehuisty. Business includes paper and paper trade products and manufacture of lumber lath shingles and real estate dealings.
Heidelbach Ickelheimer Co will ship 2,000,000 dollars in gold to England this week. Heidelbach Ickelheimer Co also plans a shipment to Germany. National City Bank will ship 550,000 dollars in gold to Europe this week.
Reports from Washington and London describe engagements at Taku forts with bombardment by foreign warships. Dispatches note fort occupation by international forces, damage to ships, and calls for troop landings as tensions rise around Pekin.
The Oshkosh crowd saw Jeffries perform as a traveling attraction, drawing criticism for his behavior. Umpired by Theodece Frencz, the exhibition drew a 17 to 8 score as the Traveling Men’s game unfolded with jeers and mixed reactions to Jeffries’ actions.
Michael J. Seymour a well known cement contractor died Sunday afternoon at his home 24 Score street from Brights disease He left a daughter Jewell Seymour and other relatives The funeral is Tuesday morning with burial at Stockbridge He helped lay cement flooring at the new public library during wartime work
June 18 Philadelphia Roosevelt weighs accepting or declining the party vice president nomination as pressure mounts from Hanna Lodge and party leaders. Delegations from Kansas and Iowa press for a clear stance while Roosevelt seeks to do right by the party and pursue another term as New York governor.
An Oshkosh merchant committee promotes a Fashion steamer trip from Berlin to Oshkosh touching Eureka Omro and Butte des Morts. The $0.34 round trip aims to draw crowds from nearby towns, with merchants funding half and boatmen wary but persuaded to trial the plan.
Rev G D Lindsay delivered the baccalaureate sermon for Oakshaw High School graduates eight in attendance. The class included Elizabeth Barber Carrie Heli Jillian Hopkins Madge O'Brien Earle McComb Mien Abbott and Charles Bernier.
Funeral services for the late Capt Samuel Whitney will be held Tuesday morning at the home of Mr Wf. EO Stebbins 62 Washington street. Rev F B Haff, assistant rector at Treaty church will offiare. The pallbearers include Willie L MW Mann George Young A Reuter from the United States improvement office Appleton M Cole and Postmaster Me Oleson and William H Englewight. The remains will be taken to Green Bay for interment on the 10:30 evening over the Chicago & Northwestern ram.
The War Department confirms the Ninth Infantry under Colonel Liscum has been ordered from Manila to Taku, China, to protect American lives and property as relief efforts unfold. Dispatches note possible July arrival and ongoing international relief movements amid Pekin crisis.
Twenty or more marriage licenses were issued to individuals including Katherine Morgan of Oshkosh Gilbert Pomeroy Drew from Los Angeles Phlion Arft of Neenah Lizsie Engle of Ney nah Friderick Vogt from Oshkosh Louise Albrechts Selim Edwin Zweifer of Black Wolf Sadie Mulva of Oshkosh William Bennete of Oshkosh Laura Dodge of Winneconne Thorman Buehring from Nekim Ciara Har ramen of Oshkash W S Anderson of Lake Mills Ethel Allen fishkash of Guetaye Kowalke from Superior Amelia Neuman of Winchester.
Mrs Lizzie Wickert files a suit through Eaton and Weed against the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad over injuries from a defective Otter Street crossing. She alleges her buggy overturned after the horse struck a crack in the crossing, injuring her head and body. the horse lost a hoof, and her condition is described as serious.
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