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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1900

Page

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Armistice requested as China faces allied troop actions

Reports from Washington Paris and Saigon describe Chinese assurances to maintain order while McKinsey urges continued troop deployment to danger points. French vessels sail with marines, while Tien Tsin remains under siege and relief efforts race to reach the city as Kaier Kempf’s forces report ambushes and casualties.

Associated Press Washington, D. C China McKinsey United States

Boers Defeated Near Wynberg Says War Office Dispatch

Lord Roberts dispatch notes General Clements engaging a Boer force near Wynberg while gathering supplies and heavy guns. He drives the enemy north of Sandspruit with no casualties reported. Ian Hamilton says Helderberg is the most English town he has seen and was warmly welcomed.

Clements Reyrity Encagen Ag Wyenbere Associated Press London War Office Lord Roberts Pretoria Presidency Clements Wynberg Lindley Heilbron Heldelberg Sandspruit Toss Ian Hamilton Heldeberg

Mrs Frank Leach Dies After Long Illness at Home

Mrs Emmeline Leach wife of Frank A Leach of the Frank Leach hardware company died at her home 250 Tenth street Saturday evening at 9 30 after several months illness She born September 27 1856 in Waushara county moved to this county with parents in 1856 Married to Frank A Leach October 14 1874 She leaves a husband seven children and a brother two sisters and a father Funeral Tuesday at 5 30 pm from the residence with sunset services Rev E H Smith officiating Interment Riverside cemetery

Emmeline Leach Frank A. Leach Frank Leach Utica Oshkoah Leach Eaves Frank W Newton C Madge Charles A. Annebet Robert P May Robert W. Holmes Wo Maters George McLaughlin P. Schoemer

Michael Connors Dies at Home aged 60

Michael Connors aged sixty died at his residence 274 Hroad street this morning. Funeral arrangements not yet made. He is survived by his wife Mrs. O Connors and five daughters Nellie Katherine Connors Mrs Angster Mrs John Kos Mrs John Howard and John Connors.

Michael Connors O'Connors Davehtera Ann Nellie Katherine Connora Dares Angster John P. Kos John John Comnors

Conductor Cottrell Still In Green Bay After Wreck

Reports detail the Green Bay based crew in the De Pere wreck involving Conductor C A Cottrell and engineers Hazelbauer Rockfelter with the freight train. Passengers were under Walter Roach and Cottrell with Fireman Roberts. wrecking trains from Green Bay and Oshkosh cleared the track by afternoon. Twelve seriously injured remained at St Vincent’s Green Bay and several at Fond du Lac. Bodies of Lloyd Weber Mierewa were transported to Fond du Lac or Fond du Lac by 2:40 this morning and 8:30 this morning respectively.

Giome Herre de Pere C. A. Cottrell Lincoln Avenue Tony Hazelbauer Harry Rockfetler Walter Roach Cottrell Roberts A. Cottrell Oshkosh Northwestern Trogoninge Green Bay F. R. Moulton Janesville Greer Bay T. P. Runell Fond du Lac St. Vincent's Hospital Green Hay George Lloyd Byron Ten O’cock Trafnal Adam Weber Lawrence Pank Edward Koske Charles Mierewa

GENERAL WHEELER TAKES COMMAND IN LAKES AREA

General Wheeler of Chicago assumes command of the Department of the Lakes today, relieving General James F. Wade who returns to St. Paul to oversee the Taine of the department. Wheeler plans to remain in command until his ninety fourth birthday on September 10 when he retires from active service. No transfer ceremonies were held. General J F Weaton, commissary general, inspected the department and then departed for Kansas City.

Chicago Wheeler Department of the Lakes James F. Wade St. Paul Department of Fe Department J. F. Weaton Kansas City

MILWAUKEE IN LUCK AT NAVY SHIP NAMES

Secretary of the navy approves battle ships Virginia and Rhode Island armored cruiser Maryland protected cruiser St. Louis Milwaukee and Charleston and a colored list for South Dakota. Weebington dispatch reports June 11 from Washington.

Deslstom Associated Prene Weebington D. C Secretary of the Navy Btw Virginia Rhode Ieland Maryland South Dakotas Crulsers St. Louis Millwaukee Charleston

Injunction Granted Against Street Railway Strikers in St Louis

Judge Elmer B. Adams granted a temporary restraining order in the W D Manon case and all members of Division No 131 of the Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employes, barring interference with streetcar operations on St Louis Transit lines. The ruling followed arguments from counsel and numerous affidavits from both sides.

Lovie Titel Cora Associated Frese St Louie Elmer B. Adama United States District Court W. D. Manon Marica St. Louis Transit Company United Star

Hill for Vice President at Arkansas Democratic State Convention

From Little Rock June 25 an angegeben strong effort will be made at the Democratic state convention to instruct for D B Hill of New York for vice president. Chairman Jones of the national committee is a delegate and will likely cast an untimely delegation on the vice presidential question. Attorney Jeff Davis is slated for governor to be sent to Kansas City as a candidate at large. Illinois Democrats report no change in gubernatorial plans. Adan Ortselsen Chicago candidate and General Ortselfen plus Mr AlsHuler pleased with prospects. Worthington boomers expected. convention to last two days with nomination postponed until Wednesday.

Azepciated Press Little Rock Ark D. B. Hill New York Jones Natonal Committee Jeff Davis Kansas City Illinois Springfield Adan Ortselsen Chicago General Ortselfen Alschuler Thaa Nicholas 5 Worthington

Freight Train Crew Blamed For Oshkosh Wreck

An Oshkosh disaster report follows from 5:30 pm scene notes by Superintendent T A Lawson and Chicago claim agent KR Richardo. Langon says inquiry incomplete but hints freight crew or dispatcher factors. Miller insists only the freight crew erred.

CBN. W T. A Lawson Richardo Chicago Oshkosh Langon Green Bay Northwestrn Hentunel An Freigne 3. T. Miller

British Hope War Averts Crisis in China Awakens Fears

London June 26 Associated Press reports Lord Salisbury remains hopeful a Chinese crisis can be resolved without war though alarming possibilities persist. He resists indemnity terms and favors preserving peace while acknowledging the fragile regional balance. Conversation with ambassadors reflects a cautious stance aligning with U.S. policy on the upheaval.

London Epe Associated Press Lord Melisbury Eulmay Lord Salisbury

Manitowoc Boy Wins Cadetship Recommendation for West Point

Phillip J R Kieh of Manitowoc topped a two day competitive exam at the Normal School in Manitowoc to win a cadetship recommendation for West Point. Guy Benedict Oshkosh and Calvin Stedman Berlin placed second and third. others listed include Chester Jones Oshkosh George Knaak Oshkosh Nicholas W Dimond Montello Ferdinand Reichmuth Ripon. Congressman Davidson forwarded Kieh’s name to Washington. Kieh is eighteen and a Northside High School graduate.

Phillip J. KR Kient Con J. MM. Caridues Gay Benedict Tila Cy Poulip J. BR. Kiebt Manitowoc R. H. Halsey Normal School L. A. Bishop Fond du Lee Watter Hunt Green Lake County J. H. Davidson Weat Point Phillip J. R. Kieh Manttowoc Guy A. Benedict Oshkosh Calvin A. Stedman Berlin Chester A. Jones George A. Knaak Nicholas WH Dimond Montello Ferdinand Reichmuth Ripson J. H. Davidern Wiehl Washington Kiehl West Point Northatde High School Cortera Second Wisconsin National Guards Oconomowas Wis Maniowoc Davidson Kieh Guy Benedict Calvin Stedman Bertin

Roosevelt Holds Talks With Payne On Campaign Plans

Governor Roosevelt confined visitors at Cove Neck to those with prior appointments as Henry C. Payne met with him to discuss Hanna's campaign strategy. Roosevelt said he would not discuss campaign plans publicly until after July 12 when he is formally nominated for vice president. Miss Bessie Booth of Boston departed Ravenswood, Illinois, after visiting at the governor's residence.

Roosevelt Campesen Associated Preas.y New York Ris Long Island Flo Henry C. Payne Republican National Committee Payne Cove Neck Hanna Bessie Booth Boston A. B. Theson Ravenswood Til Wee

Terrible wreck sighting at Avion Beach with multiple injuries

Eyewitness describes a train crash at Avion Beach in Sapaie Benue area. Bort Ives sustains seven broken ribs and a broken collarbone amid mangled carriages and burning debris. A grieving wife collapses as rescuers struggle to reach the injured.

Ange Lung Avion Beach Sapaie Benue Wiser van Kon George Ling Bort Ives Isina

Comstock Named North Milwaukee Agent and Oshkosh Vacancy Filled

Gilbert A. Comstock, formerly cashier at Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul in Milwaukee, is promoted to the North Milwaukee agentship. The Oshkosh agency, left vacant by the June death of Thomas Spalding after 27 years with the line, will be filled by Comstock.

Ines Comstock Osty North Milwaukee Gilbert A. Comstock Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Road Milwaukee Oshkosh Thomas Spalding Spalding Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company John McDonald Waupaca iMarlin Golden Oftille Ely Comstonkes Z

Mierswa Is Buried After De Pere Wreck Without Marriage

Charles Mierswa born Oshkosh February 1 1841 or 184? died age thirty six in the De Pere wreck on the North Western road while visiting friends from Ashland Wisconsin where he worked six years. Survived by mother two sisters Ire Wothe Ida and brothers William Ralph a foreman at Oshkosh Water Works and George owner of Union Club barber shop. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm from 165 Ninth Street.

Charles Mierswa de Pere Sunday Oshkosh Ninth Street Oshkosh Water Works Ralph

Withdrawal of troops from Cuba to begin soon

Secretary Root returns to Washington early next week to finalize plans for pulling troops home from Cuba. Officials estimate about half of the forces can be spared for other service within the next few months.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Root Cuba

Smort Notes: Melchel Narrowly Escapes Injury at Green Bay

Xavier Melchel of the Arion orchestra escaped serious harm last Friday in Green Bay while standing on the main bridge over the Fox River. A large steamer of the Ipkea fan forced the draw open, narrowly missing him as the draw swung.

Xavier Melchel Arion Orchestra Greet Bay Green Bay Fox River Mr. Reichel

Oshkosh Men Injured in Sunday's Wreck

Green Bay Wis June 25 Eugene Carr bruised about body and limbs Willam Carr fractured left leg near ankle Each will recover Bért Ives fractured collar bone ear and chin separated from bone R E Minahan surgeon St hospital Green Bay

Green Bay Wise Eugene Carr Willam Carr Bért Ives Callar R. E. Minahen St. Hospital Greet Bay Otto Hankwitz Louis Hansen Bile Heider F. Helder William Kaufman Oscar Kremer Isi Albert Kopes Charles Klinke Mira L. Kiser Joseph Teinderman John Ryan Frank Raginski Charles Rueping Henry Rueping Hops Emi Severin Marie Thomsen Phomaea Stephen Mahoney Green ‘Bay Jerry Serges Omothir Joner Davenport Les Bert Kraus Lenashe Peter Koenaga Taycheedah Rabbedean Lee F. J. Ragernosk

List of Killed and Injured in C N W Ry Wreck

The published list shows six killed and fifty four injured. The dead include Max Rocket of Ashland and George Lloyd of Fond du Lac, with Ashland and Fond du Lac officials among the injured. Names from Oshkosh Fond du Lac Ashland and other towns appear, detailing broken limbs and head injuries, with crews and passengers among the injured.

Promix Chicago & Northwestern Northwestern Oshkosh Fond du Lac Ashland Max Kocker Charles Mierswa Kocker Mierswa'e Max Rocket George Lloyd Adem Weber Fond du Lag Eugene Carr Bruieed Stout Willard Carr F. O."geiger Black Wolf Bhach Rader

Richard Jornerson Trial for Assault with Intent to Kill

The State charges Richard Joel Sera with assault to kill and attempted murder. This morning the court began selecting a jury, with eight men chosen by noon and more examined into the afternoon. The incident allegedly occurred near the northern city outskirts when he allegedly shot at Adam Botah, resisted arrest, and threatened an officer before capture by Officer Steinstor.

Jonrgersom Richard Joel- Sera Joerges Adam Botah Botah Joerzers Fnally Steinstor

Opening of the Electric Park Opens to Large Crowds

Benday Wee marks a great day as Electric Park, three miles south of the city, opens with strong attendance. Trains run from High Bret corner every fifteen minutes. the beer pavilion, candy stalls, and ice cream booths report brisk business. Row boats rent for the afternoon and many bathe on the sandy beach as the water slide called Chute the Chutes nears completion for midweek use.

Benday Wee Wheetris Ry Electric Park Shady Park Breeses Lumley High Bret Corner

Evans denies resignation from Congress, Pension Commissioner letter

A Chattanooga News report states Commissioner of Pensions Evans has denied a claim that he would resign from Congress. The letter, dated June 24, comes from Evans and addresses the rumor affecting his tenure as a public official.

Pines Chattanooga Tenn Chattanooga News Commissioner of ‘Pensions Evan

Oshkosh Whist Experts Dominate Wisconsin Congress Victory

Oshkosh whist players excel at Waukegan Wisconsin whist congress winning the Milwaukee cup by Mr and Mrs Freaney. The event drew 40 to 50 tables with clubs from Milwaukee Racine Waukesha well represented and Mr and Mrs Maxcy close behind with high scores. The cup remains with the Freaney team until October 1 with weekly defenses possible thereafter.

Amd T. KM. Fresta Waukenhe Waukesta Wisconsin G. W. Gates T. RR. Frenne Milwaukee Maxcy Milwauney Racine Waukesha

New York Greed Dary Fela to Indes Temueny Fee Trev

Case dismissals cited by Associated Press report from New York on June 5. Judge McMebon presided as conspiracy charges against other members of a named American Jew company were dismissed. Weather notes briefly follow with a warmer trend and easterly winds.

New York Associated Preve Ang Jer McMebon Tate Gam American Iew Company

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