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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1908
Page
1
Details from the Denver convention setup describe seating plans for delegates from the Philippines, a massive auditorium with permanent galleries and temporary main seating, ticket demand soaring and preparations underway for temporary and permanent officers, with leaders like Bryan influencing chair selections and discussions on platform direction.
A Manitowoc central committee led by W. Meyer plans a July 26 27 meeting of Catholic societies. Bishop Fo Green Bay and Bishop Mearner Milwaukee will be present or represented. Otto Settler of Milwaukee is president and will meet the local committee next week.
June 29 report from Chicago by Associated Press states the federal grand jury reopened probe into Central Life Securities and its Rhodes brothers affiliates. Neenah figures Herman Ansbach, Edward Lackman, and George Norris acknowledged stock purchases or investment, with about 100 Neenah residents named as victims or buyers.
The article details ongoing habeas corpus proceedings for Thaw, with Justice Mills denying an immediate order and delaying to July 13 for new arguments and affidavits. Thaw remains in custody in Dutchess County, moved to White Plains for a barbershop visit, and hearings shift to the county court room as supporters and prosecutors assemble.
June 49 inter here today from the vats Washington states is noted in a brief dispatch. The item mentions arrivals from the west with a focus on a point of contact and a press fragment.
A cryptic OCR fragment mentions Ayward as a candidate for governor and cites a city attorney named Mike Ily or similar. The text is incomplete and does not confirm a formal endorsement, date, or jurisdiction.
The governor today announced his candidacy for renomination. He declared there are excellent prospects of Democratic victory and that the September primaries appear to be a foregone conclusion.
Severe flooding drenched the town as five inches of rain fell in an hour and five feet of water pushed through streets. Rescue crews in canoes worked overnight to save residents from tree tops and ruined houses, with many treated for exposure or injuries.
Associated Press reports Boston June 20 as officers were elected at the ninth biennial General Federation of Women's Clubs amid a packed program. Leaders from Denver St Louis Beloit and Washington chaired sessions on reform, education, pure politics and cooperation with Daughters of the American Revolution. Delegates met at Symphony Hall for concurrent conferences on pure food household economics and education.
Associated Press reports from Cleveland June 29 that Congressman James Sherman Republican nominee for vice president enjoyed a comfortable night at Lakeside hospital. He slept well most of the night and woke with normal temperature pulse and respiration.
Fighting occurred yesterday between troops and adherents of a political club in Persia. Several were wounded on both sides. The Russian warship Krysnovodsk has arrived at Enzell, a small Caspian seaport about nine miles away.
Dr. David Jayne Hill, the American ambassador to Germany, gave his first reception in honor of the Diplomats' corps in Berlin. The event was largely attended this afternoon, reflecting strong diplomatic engagement in the capital.
Lisbon June 29 Queen Ametia mother of King Manuel is reported to have a mild diphtheria attack. The Portuguese royal yacht Amerila sailed for Rio Janeiro last week carrying gifts King Carlos planned to present to President Penna during his hoped for Brazil visit this year.
Ambassador Thomas J. OBrien sailed from Tokyo for San Francisco for a three month vacation. He will visit his home in Michigan and return to Washington after the break.
Pittsburg June 29 Associated Press says several departments of the Schoenberger plant of the American Steel and Wire company resumed operations today, affording employment to 1,500 men as production restarts after a shutdown, signaling renewed activity in the steel industry.
Acting Secretary of State Atlee received a cable from Minister Squires in Panama reporting that yesterday’s elections passed quietly. The Panama and Colonia returns indicate a liberal victory, with early results suggesting a peaceful transfer of influence.
Winslow Arizona June 29 reports say the Santa Fe Overland Limited struck a burned bridge in Beatrice Nevada and eight to fifteen trainmen and passengers were killed or injured. Names of victims and exact counts vary in early dispatches from Winslow and Beatrice while hospital reports list several serious injuries. Flood damage and other incidents were noted in Beatrice and nearby areas.
In Oyster Bay inquiries into Frank B Kellogg's visit with Taft and Roosevelt spark speculation he is the choice for chairman of the Republican national campaign. Officials caution no official announcement yet as subcommittee decisions near Hot Springs on July 8. Meanwhile Ohio politicians press to keep Arthur Vorys in contention as chairmanship moves unfold.
Senator Foraker left Washington for Cincinnati and stated there is no basis for reports that mutual friends are negotiating to support his return to the Republican ticket. He said no politics beyond what he has already stated will be discussed until after the election.
William D. Wisat of Nassau street New York a local paper merchant committed suicide today in his Brooklyn residence by inhaling gas. He had been despondent for some time following an attack of paralysis officials reported.
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