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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1920
Page
3
The market opened firm but turned irregular with steels and chemicals showing gains while rails lag. Industrial alcohol and Corn Products lifted some shares as Liberty bonds edged higher. Chicago and Milwaukee grain reports show mixed results with cattle and hog receipts signaling price shifts. butter and eggs varied by market.
Quotations for farm goods and staples appear from Bord & Son and Oshkosh milling firms. No. 1 Timothy hay at 30.00, mixed at 25.00 per ton. wheat No. 1 northern 2.78 per bushel, No. 2 2.60, winter 2.50. Barley 1.55, rye 1.75, oats 1.00. Flour per barrel 16.75 to 17.25. corn 2.25 per bushel. dressed beef and pork prices listed by local dealers. Hardwood slabs priced 16 to 37.50. Eggs 40-43c per dozen. butter 56c per pound. Hides and skins values shown. miscellaneous produce and commodities included.
In Chicago the weekly grain review reports corn reaching new high prices for the present crop. Prospects of falling receipts after Monday spurred gains, with July to 1.79 and September to 1.70 to 1.71. Oats also rose to season highs while provisions firmed on rain and hog activity.
Local dealers report prices for deacons and sheep pelts with terms like 738 dollars and 17h for pelts. Bulls No.1, 120 references, shearling 10 at 30 cents, klip skins No.1 18 cents No.2 16. Coal quotations, pea price 13.75, buckwheat 1.36, poultry live weight and whale sale at 22 to 26 cents.
The Socialist state convention at Wansau rejected efforts to curb the autocratic power of the state executive by concealing local officers' names. Victor J. Berger and Mayor Gle. W Hoan of Milwaukee led the push for secrecy, citing spies. The body adopted a resolution opposing use of current events in public schools, while praising own leadership. George W. Lippert, Milwaukee district attorney, to run for Congress in the Eighth District and Jacob L. Miller of Elkhart Lake to run in the Second District.
In Gary Indiana Major A V Dalrymple a federal prohibition agent arrived in Hammond to help resolve a dispute between dairy enforcement officers and local authorities after three of Dalrymples assistants were bound over to Crown Point criminal court on grand larceny charges. Warrants were issued for two more prostitution workers. The case stems from the arrest of Wick Maravich for alleged Reed amendment violations and a raid that confiscated his automobile two watches and a shotgun used by prohibition agents.
Special to The Northwestern reports that Gov Emanuel L Philipp is urged to seek a fourth term. Close aides expect a party conference within days to invite him to run, with business leaders pressing for his candidacy and a formal call possibly arranged.
In Winneconne a large crowd attended the first band concert of the series. Capt B Moeller of San Domingo spent Sunday with cousins A Olen and Olen Misa Wathors Olen of Clintonville joined him. Various residents visited friends in town and nearby, while Mrs William Church remains seriously ill at her daughter’s home. Funeral services for Mrs Walter Beach, formerly Miss Tithe Yost, were held at St Mary’s Church after her remains were brought from Richmond California.
Hartley Company orients to sell commodities on multiple exchanges through its private wire service, with correspondents Thompson Nerinnon, Chicago and New York. The note emphasizes urgent order handling and market access through trusted channels.
Judge K M Landis barred the Chicago sanitary district from withdrawing more than 250000 cubic feet per minute from Lake Michigan, a reduction from 480000 cfm used to keep the Chicago river flowing backward. The stay lasts sixty days after the Supreme Court convenes in October to allow an appeal.
Chicago reports police threatened to fire through a door to gain entry after Dr. Casimir Wysocki allegedly admitted involvement in the Dressel bank robbery attempt. A wounded man was treated at the doctor’s office under duress, blood found on stairs, and Wysocki was later arrested. another suspect was detained by state investigators.
United Press reports heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey and European champion George Carpentier will confer in New Orleans on Monday to arrange a non title match. Promoter D J Tortorikh received a telegram from Jack Kearns in Los Angeles outlining plans and hoping to meet Monday.
Dayton citizens and Ohio Democrats gathered in a demonstration for Governor James M Cox as Ohio's delegation pledged to support him at the San Francisco convention. The crowd expressed gratification at William G McAdoo's decision not to run, seeing it as favorable to Cox's presidential bid.
Babe Ruth was knocked unconscious for five minutes after a ball hit him in the head in the second inning at White Sox Park. He refused to leave the game after medical staff revived him and continued play following a first inning single by Ruth.
Reported fugitive quartet from Camp Grant, linked to the Moss case, drew joint efforts by Camp Grant authorities and Captain Leroy B. Moss to mobilize Iowa sheriffs. Intelligence officer Robert G. Howie urged Gov. to issue blanket telegrams for wide apprehension.
Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock IV dominated a fourteen mile test off Sandy Hook despite heavy winds and rough seas. The challenger for the America's Cup outpaced the 22 metre Shamrock in the late yesterday run, showing form and speed though no official race was held.
Kenosha police arrest Hugo Lendont 27 proprietor of a taxi on prohibition violation charges. Racine residents Holle and Nicholas Broder 33 and 36 are held on similar charges after claiming robbery of a whisky shipment paid to Lendont. Kaward Minkowski 31 driver for Lencioni cab is also under arrest on suspicion of driving the whisky raid.
A. M. Meininger of Waukesha was elected president of the Wisconsin Association of Supervisory Postoffice Employes at the convention in Madison. Other officers named include David Nys of Green Bay as first vice president, Ethel Gilman of Plymouth as second vice president, John J Churches of Milwaukee as secretary, and H P Wilde muth of Sheboygan Falls as treasurer. Walter E Fotey of Milwaukee and Eberle of Watertown were named delegates to the National convention in Detroit.
Washington D C. Preference and priority orders for moving bituminous coal to Tidewater for transshipments to New England were issued today by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The commission also issued preference orders for coal shipments within the territory east of the Mississippi.
Six people were seriously injured when the Olympian passenger train on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line derailed near Buffalo Springs. Heavy rains impaired the road conditions, contributing to the accident.
Washington DC Surgeon General Cumming of the Public Health Service will visit Pensacola New Orleans and Galveston to assess the bubonic plague situation with no current developments or alarm reported at the ports. The piece blends humor and scattered notes on divorce crime and science quirks from the era.
Carolyn Lee of Hillcrest Country Club defended her women’s state OIE championship by defeating Lynn Wasson of Glenechoe in an 18 hole final. The match ended with a decisive T up and fi to pay. St. Bats players showed no resistance, with trouble and excuses found after the loss.
Seymour Stedman a Chicago lawyer and running mate for Debs at the Socialist national convention in New York City. He headed the defense for New York Socialist assemblymen at the Albany trial and is a favored figure among radicals in Weuble.
United Prena Newport reports Resolute won the ninth trial race by 21 seconds finishing at 2 44 22 while Vanitie followed at 2 44 43 on a windy 10 mile eastward course. Both yachts carried limited canvas in a tight close reach with moderate northwest breeze.
Johnston and Tilden won the doubles championship at the London Lawn Tennis tournament defeating Norris Williams of Philadelphia and Garland of Pittsburgh in the finals. The score was 6 3, 6 4.
Tammany Hall leaders Murphy and Gov. Smith arrive in Chicago as preconvention talks on presidential nominees begin. McAdoo’s withdrawal shifts focus to any anti administration candidate. New York delegation plans soon, with Chicago to San Francisco trip set for Sunday departures.
Two new cases of bubonic plague were reported there yesterday amid public health alerts. Officials said the incidents involve patients diagnosed with the disease and have prompted increased surveillance and city health warnings.
Classified notices reveal Erdman's Cash Market at 178 Merritt St offered for sale with or without stock and equipment. Also listings for a three room apartment burning water bath, a single room with private bath, a 30 foot launch with 12 horsepower engine, and multiple job and sales ads from Oshkosh and Neenah areas seeking staff, agents, and insurance writers.
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