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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
5
Wisconsin voters face a busy governor’s race with Senator Stephenson seeking the Republican nomination while Jeffries and Cook also contend. The piece notes La Follette faction dynamics, Scott Stephensons prospects, and Johnson’s possible impact on the Democratic ticket with Bryan. Mentions Taft Roosevelt Bryan and Minnesota notes, plus sensational crime and White House hints.
The publican Mr Sherman is recovering from a recent attack, doctors say there is no immediate danger and surgery may be considered later if needed. If he regains health, a planned operation would occur when conditions are favorable to reduce risk and improve strength.
The piece notes President Roosevelt's official mourning for ex President Grover Cleveland and praises Cleveland's long public service. It cites Roosevelt's praise as one of the greatest citizens with faithful dedication to the country. It mentions thirty days of public mourning and naval honors for Cleveland. The text adds a quip about Cleveland’s sentiment toward Congress and a closing remark on Denver’s distance and politics.
The article centers on Commander Robert E. Peary at Casco, Maine, awaiting final preparations for a July 1 launch toward the North Pole, with a collier to accompany as far as Etah and supplies planned to last three years. It notes Roosevelt’s backing, fundraising needs, and public hopes for success, alongside political commentary and other items.
A garbled report notes a London crime figure and a hotel proprietor tied to a licensing dispute. Following a rooting f lammay, the license was revoked months earlier but the courts overruled the order due to lack of clear grounds.
Disjointed OCR reads across Wisconsin locales mention hospitals men’s clubs and village boards. Names like Delafield Pewaukee and Manitowoc appear with scattered phrases about maintenance funds and mandamus actions, lacking coherent narrative.
An old advertisement fragment touts Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women. It claims strong endorsements from leading medical authorities and lists ingredients, noting lack of alcohol and narcotics, while promising free ingredient lists to readers who mail in requests.
Fragmentary notes from Chicago reference a United States government action and a presidential or governmental shift. The unclear text mentions a dividend and a 1hImsth jauburbe term, with mentions of a caste or servant role, suggesting a political or administrative change.
A garbled dialogue fragment recalls warnings about tears and a tense scene with a tenant, a case-agent, and workers in a room. The speaker laments forgotten advice, while references to a foreman, blades, and London Tit-Bits hint at a labor dispute or dramatic confrontation.
A collage of clipped notes from Wisconsin papers discusses political scenes, editorial stances, and community concerns. References include Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce, Marathon county pride, and Fond du Lac housewives praising grocers for sidewalk improvements.
The fragment references a father figure urging proper national governance and steady leadership. It hints at a speech or editorial tone about how the nation should be run, with an emphasis on moral steadiness and accountability. The exact entities and events are not clearly identifiable.
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