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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
10
Wall Street quiet with scant transactions. A modest advance in Union Pacific and Reading faded as market turned heavy, closing slightly below yesterday. Bonds irregular. many stocks edged above prior close while a few key issues lagged.
Wheat opened barely steady amid favorable harvest weather and strong export demand. July futures saw small changes, later firming with a slower cash market. cash and export demand supported price highs. Corn remained dull on good weather and lower cables with July opening lower and then steadying. Oats and provisions moved modestly with hogs rising on live hog strength and pork futures higher. Local receipts and futures activity reflected a cautious, uneven session at Chicago markets.
Milwaukee market notes show butter steady with easing supply, cheese and eggs steady, and poultry demand limited. Milk items include heavy cheese trade, various dairy boards selling through cheese and curd. produce markets report cherries abundant, berries slow, and strawberries easy amid regional shifts. Prices given for butter, cheese, eggs, poultry, and vegetables.
Quotations reported by local dealers list prices paid to farmers for dairy and farm goods. Butter and creamery quotes shown, with secondary notes on clover, oats, straw, mixed fodder, eggs, coal, hides, beans, barley and oats. Prices are given per unit or ton, with yard delivery and retailer quotations included.
President proclaims a national funeral period with military and naval honors. The proclamation honors Theodore Roosevelt's public service and statesmanship, directing official buildings to fly flags at half staff for thirty days and authorizing appropriate ceremonies under War and Navy secretaries.
In San Francisco on June 24 a British bark Antilope crew salvaged ambergris valued at about 3400 a pound. Sailors aboard, while collecting grease for mast care, wasted around 20000 dollars worth before a Oakland druggist identified a small portion as ambergris. The ship had come from New Caledonia Austalis and a larger float was seen further south. The captain says more material could have been recovered but the crew stopped at the amount gathered.
The Milwaukee Journal today questions a story claiming Grover Cleveland opposed tariff reduction. It cites alleged charges by Henry Watterson and asserts Cleveland tried to block tariff reform moves while secretary Whitney acted as a hurdle to a reform plank.
Victoria B C reports for the first time in eighteen years two Imperial liners reach port within close proximity from Yokohama. The Empress of China departed Sunday with 10 saloon and 6 Chinese steerage passengers, while the Empress of India followed a day later with 50 saloon and 34 Chinese passengers aboard.
Washington and Oyster Bay react to Grover Cleveland death. Roosevelt sends condolences and may attend the funeral. flags lowered to half mast nationwide. London and Taft express sorrow. Yale Harvard boat races postponed as leaders assess tributes and arrangements. Contenders weigh future nominations as governors comment.
Special dispatch from Milwaukee reports rising Root River flooding the southern Minnesota division between this city and Ismnours Mitu. Washouts occur between Mt Prairie and Lan¢esboro. Passenger train No 9 stalled near two washouts may stay for days while Houston town is waterlogged and business halted.
Congressman James S. Sherman shows signs of improvement after discussions on possible operation. Mrs. Sherman also improves at Utica home as doctors weigh whether immediate surgery is needed before the fall campaign. Cleveland’s death adds to the somber mood as the vice presidential candidate contemplates condolences to Mrs. Cleveland.
Madison dispatch reports Ohio born former president Grover Cleveland died, with Governor Go. Davidson noting the affliction to Wisconsin. Vilas pays tribute, while Col Wilton Ey Vilas and Gen Joseph B. Doe reflect on his impact and character.
Mrs. Frank Engies aged eighty four died at her daughter Mra Henry Wagner's Appleton Street home after general debility. Funeral services for A. J. Henning were held at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Holmes officiating. City officials and Germania and Trinity Lutheran societies attended. Flags flew at half mast on city hall and Germania buildings. Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Jedwabn also buried at St John’s Church with Rev Father Kurzejzka officiating. Weather notes mention a region picnic with Neighbors from various valleys arriving and staying through the day.
Miss Mors Donahue of Menasha and Arthur Tinkhars of Appleton were quietly married at St Patrick's parsonage with Rev Father William De Kelver officiating. They left for a southern wedding trip after the ceremony. Donahue has long taught in Menasha public schools.
The London Times notes unanimous votes in both houses for a memorial to late Premier Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman at Westminster Abbey. Lord Landsdowne objects to occupying valuable space, arguing the Abbey should honor national service beyond party politics. Exchange writes commentary on the issue.
Sir William Whiteway former premier of Newfoundland died in St Johns on June 4 aged about fifty. A prominent lumber math of the city, his external jum appears. The obituary notes his leadership and long career in the colony’s political life.
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