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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1913
Page
1
A view shows the plate girder deck highway and electric railway bridge to cross the Fox river at West Algoma Street. Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Co designs it with six approach spans and a 602 ft total length, 42 ft wide, traffic ready by January 1, 1914, cost about 190000 dollars.
Washington bursts into patriotic finery as crowds flood the streets for Wilson's inauguration. Cadets from Culver and Georgia Military Academy lead processions, while Vice President-elect Marshall greets the Cadets. Wilson leaves the governorship of New Jersey and prepares to take office.
The body of Ernst A. Kehr former assistant district attorney of Milwaukee county was found on the Chicago and Northwestern tracks near Carrollville a Milwaukee suburb. He had suffered nervous prostration for some time. It remains unclear whether death was accidental or self inflicted.
London reports Turkey has openly placed itself at the mercy of European powers asking for a rapid and favorable peace. The move follows mounting tensions as Turkey seeks a settlement that preserves interests and minimizes risk amid shifting alliances.
Democratic leaders in Congress express confidence that Henry Jackson Waters, Kansas State Agricultural College president, is a top pick for Secretary of Agriculture. Waters, a Missourian by birth with ties to Speaker Clark and William Jennings Bryan, is viewed as a leading midwest agricultural scientist. Some say Interior Secretary could be western in origin, not Norris of Montana. Redfield declined to comment on cabinet membership.
Special to The Northwestern Fond du Lac Wis March 1 William Lemke aged forty nine died at 6:40 this morning after a long fight for life following a December 23 fall down stairs at the Henche home in Eldorado. Lemke, a German immigrant, had lived in the United States nineteen years and spent most of his time on farms in Eldorado.
February precipitation averages 1.18 inches, doubling February 1912, with ten inches of snow on the ground, signaling high Lake Winnebago levels this spring and a major fuel saving for Fox River valley manufacturers. Government report notes that higher water will boost hydro power and reduce fuel costs for mills in Appleton and surrounding areas.
In Chicago on March 1 a witness listed as H.R. F. testified before a state commission probing vice. He alleged 1500 white men and 300 Black people depend on earnings from white slavery and women of the underworld in the city.
Appleton Wisconsin March 1 The Elks authorize the nurse to purchase glasses needed for a year at the expense of the lodge after reports of a visiting nurse show many poor children must sacrifice sight because they cannot buy spectacles.
An AP report from Little Rock dated March 1 states a fire leveled the Gulf Compress company plant in Argenta. Estimated losses run to 500,808 dollars, with about 7,708 bales of cotton burned or threatened.
The Senate voted 21 to 3 in a rare override of President Taft’s veto on the Webb bill prohibiting liquor shipments into dry states. Debate in the House followed, while a Treasury customs reorganization plan was considered in a White House hearing with Attorney General Wickersham, Secretary MacVeagh and Assistant Secretary Curtis defending it. Democrats plan a Senate caucus to select leadership and committee reorganizations for the coming session.
Castro sails from Havana toward Key West to reach Washington for a planned meeting with the president. Weather and timing affect the voyage as officials confirm travel plans and security measures.
The battleship Oregon becomes the first to enter the new Paget Sound navy drydock in Seattle. The dock, the largest on the Pacific coast, cost a substantial sum. Next time Oregon sails, it will lead the opening parade through the Panama Canal.
Special to The Northwestern reports lingering drainage tensions between Menasha and Harrison Menasha, with town boards referring the issue to the state highway commission for action. A separate item notes John Bohner’s arrest for alleged theft from a clothing store, pleading guilty and paying costs. Additional notes cover Broad Street pavement bids, gambling prohibition notices, and funeral arrangements for Flora Nugent and Mrs Wilhelmina Weber.
New York March 1 Justice Guy signed a habeas writ directing Matteawan State Hospital to produce Harry K Thaw the Stanford White slayer before a New York Supreme Court justice It is believed Thaw may be brought to the city Monday or Tuesday Prosecutor vows to fight any release Asst Attorney General Carmody says another writ was obtained and will be vigorously opposed to transfer to the proper judicial district.
Greenwich March 1 Associated Press reports Mrs Tam Yobbard a contralto soloist burst an artery while singing at Stamford Methodist church. She died today.
Index page list including local notices on National Guard Church announcements Wisconsin foreign born and political topics. Mentions Broad's letter on ballot advocacy and a booster meeting. Notes about a building teardown and a field day for state bar plus yacht club gathering.
War dept reports from Torre say 5 000 troops will join General Aubert to face Carranza in Coahuila, boosting his force to about 4 000. Rebels like Alberto Guajuardo rally 600 at Las Esperanzas, Musquiz, Ahuila while Villa may join Maytorena near Agua Prieta.
Headquarters temporarily operates from an office building as staff direct each unlit unit by telephone upon arrival and maneuver it into position.
A crowd of several hundred attacked non union workers arriving by taxicab to replace striking garment workers in Boston. Police cleared the mob with clubs, rescuing those assaulted as twelve people were injured.
The Wisconsin Consumers League assembly opens in Milwaukee with Mrs. Carl Stern and Mrs. Flor elite Kelley present. Topics include state meat inspection, minimum wage legislation, and child labor. Kelley to speak tonight on minimum wage laws. other speakers include T. M. Bryant and A E Behnke. Dinner at Tremont at 6 precedes the evening address.
Beginning today in Madison Wisconsin produce men must use standard berry boxes standard crates for fruit and standard barrels for vegetables A proposed extension faces opposition News item notes new containers aim to unify packaging across fruits vegetables and berries with upcoming rules and potential changes asserted by officials
Suffragets, marching and drawing pictures on pavements, selling flowers and singing suffraget songs, entertained crowds in London today. The event drew a sizable gathering and raised a considerable amount of money for their cause.
A new German dreadnought was launched at Wilhelmshafen in the presence of Emperor William. The ship will carry a battery of fourteen inch guns, marking a major addition to the German navy.
A steamer Everett is reported adrift about 1000 miles west of the Tortugas with a tow. The revenue cutter Miami has been sent to assist. This AP dispatch from Washington notes the vessel’s precarious position and ongoing naval aid efforts.
The federal government seeks dissolution of the Corn Products Refining Company, alleging an $80 million starch, glucose and syrup trust. It accuses the firm of fixing prices, selling cheap candy, suppressing independent brands, and issuing unlawful threats and contracts to destroy competition, with claims of rebates and control over rival firms and distribution. Bedford, president of the company, defends the firm as a fair participant that lowered living costs.
Over half a million dollars, 5931, was paid to the Wisconsin commissioner of insurance by the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company of Milwaukee under protest. The payment, part of 1912 tax authority, mirrors last year's action amid a constitutional challenge. A legislative bill seeks a surtax refund as groundwork for a legal suit to recover the tax if disallowed.
Seven young men received sixty days in the house of correction and thirty more in jail by District Judge Neeson on vagrancy charges. The trial of two other individuals charged with drug law violations was continued.
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