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Newspaper

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1908

Page

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Anarchist Killed After Attack on Chicago Chief Shippy

Chicago police chief George M. Shippy shot and killed an anarchist who invaded his home and fired on his son Harry and coachman James Foley. Shippy wounded in the hand, Foley hurt in the lung but likely to recover. assailant killed by police fire after a hand to hand struggle.

Ausietach Associated Press Chicago Gsorge M. Shippy Chicago Police de Partment Hamil Harry James Foley Foley Shippy Chief Shippy Tegan Harry Shippy Foley Trice Eac Leo Heinrich Denver

Anarchist Attacks Chief Shippy in Chicago Shootout

Crowds gathered as physicians attended Chief Shippy and his son after a shooting in Chicago. An assailant was identified as part of an anarchist group in the ghetto, with police guarding churches and the Shiply residence. Mayor Busse considered banning street meetings amid the investigation and tense aftermath.

Bussz Shiply Chief Shippy Int Ell Shippy Busse Hipese Ruse

King Blocks Christians in Congo Free State

In Cincinnati on March 2 King of Belgium has refused to cede more land in the Congo Free State. A letter to Rev F M Raines, secretary of the society, at its Cincinnati headquarters, reports Eldred leads Congo at Bolam ba. Instructions warn Eldred not to yield ports and to renew efforts toward Belgians in hopes of a policy shift.

Cincinnat Belgium Corrige Free State Africa F. M. Raines Ikie Society Cincinnati FPLA Eldred Congo Bolamba

Morgan Coming Home From Washington Visit

Mrs. J Earl Morgan of Oshkosh has left Washington after visiting her father Senator Isaac Stephenson for two weeks. She departed yesterday afternoon in the northbound morning train.

Washington Oshkosh Northwestern Washington, D. C J. Earl Morgan Isaac Stephenson H. C. Beaxsen

Peter Lind Dead and Two Local Deaths Prompt Notices

Peter Lind, prominent farmer and long time Winchester resident, died at his home aged sixty eight from paralysis. Survived by wife and four children, funeral plans pending. Mayme Derby, born in Menasha, died at home after illness aged thirty nine. Funeral set for Tuesday from home and St Patrick's Church. Late Mrs G G Barlow funeral held this afternoon with Rev J L Sarquis officiating.

Che Neenah Wis Peter Lind Winchester Lund Mayme Mderby Charles Derby Menasha

Judge Denies Petition In Illinois Central Meeting

Chicago reports judge denies injunction to restrain voting of 281271 shares of Illinois Central Railway stock held by Union Pacific and Railroad Securities at the annual meeting. Meeting adjourned, date uncertainties noted.

Union Pacific Elnois Central Associated Press Chicago Til Ilinois Central Railway

Lutheran School Moves Leader to Milwaukee

Special to The Northwestern Kaukauna Wis March 2 A F Zorn principal of St Peter s Evangelical Lutheran school Freedom accepts a call to St Peter s Evangelical Lutheran school Milwaukee starting April 1. August Plamann pioneer farmer of Freedom dies after operation funeral at St Peter s church.

Kaukauns Wis A. F. Zorn St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran School Freedom Scott Street Third Avenue Milwaukee Zom Trinity Evangelical Lutheran School Kaukauna Freedom School Emil Schutz Newton Evangelical Lutheran School August Plamann Town of Freedom St. Elizabeth's Hospital St. Peter's A. Dellman Plamann

Boy shoots sister in kitchen accident in Milwaukee

Eleven year old Harold Litel fired a twenty two caliber rifle at his sister Katherine aged fourteen in the kitchen of their home at 319 Hanover street. The bullet caused a flesh wound to the forehead. The gun had been a gift and was reportedly loaded. Physicians and parents were summoned after the shot. Patrolman Bruemer notified central station.

Milwaukee Wis Harold Litel Katherine Kitch Hanover Short Bey Ives Bruemer Perelab

Mirage fleet rumor stirs Washington amid Hawaii scare

Washington March 2 The fleet off Oahu sparks alarm as rumors of battleships near the archipelago spread from Honolulu The army investigates and authorities conclude the sighting may be weather or misreport With Admiral Evans’s voyage looming Washington ponders a formal promotion plan for Evans through a vice admiral commission and related honors

Amachita Press Washington, D. C Oahu Perron Honinla Archhpelago Ace Washington Evans Golden Gate Pends Upon Cong Fmsure Betas Francisco

Waupaca Mills Resume Operations In Wauparka Area

Milwaukee March 2 A Journal special from Waupaca reports the Waupaca mills, which closed last November due to financial strain from canceled orders, resume operations today with a plan to reach about twenty five workers.

Syeetal Tre Northweetern Milwaukee Woo Waupara Tay Waupaca Felucy Mills

Birthday Dinner Party At Hotel Menasha Attracts Fifteen Guests

A special to The Northwesterns from Menasha Wisconsin on March 2 reports a dinner party at Hotel Menasha honoring Miss Irene Eliott's birthday, celebrated despite her February 29 birth date. Post dinner, activities included whist with honors to Miss Sarah Bemis and Miss Ethel MacKinnon, and gifts of silver for Miss Eliott.

Menasha Wis Hotel Menasha Irene Eliott Uny Rucsix Ethel MacKinnon Mise Elliott Meashe Sede Eagies Michael Shedick Ft. John's Church Father Schmitz St. Man’s Church Matilta Jubiacyzk St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Appleton Menasha Club Jake Menasha Foresters Harvey Mohr Elton George Catlin Menash Hida Werner Berlin Megis Margaret Beach South Kaukauna Menashi Minneapolis Justice George Stein Charles Barnett Neenah

Land Suit Over Pelham Manor Property

Edmund C Jessup, a farmer from Pelham Manor, sues holders of fifty acres at Pelham Manor claiming ownership through family inheritance. He alleges title solely through his late father's transfer and his status as sole heir of his sisters, who are deceased, and that he never consented to the sale of the land.

Associated Prae Pelham Manor Edmund C Jessup Connecticut Pela Manor Jeseup Jesadp

Hatten Campaign Seeks Support In Wisconsin State Rally

A Wisconsin chapter of Hatten's campaign formed to promote his candidacy for United States Senate. Five hundred delegates at a state convention organized the party effort and named a chairman to lead the campaign.

Badison Wis Mark Asemman Weetborn William H. Hatten Ptate Cnnvert Hatten Cizsb

Bryan Informs of Bold Plan to Bet Train to Tucumcari

Memphis March 2 associated press W J Bryan suffers severe cold and a crushing headache yet announces he will make a beeline for his love to Tucumcari canceling dates in St Louis marriage in a short cut romance to reality.

Associated Prem Memphis Tenn W. Jo Bryan St. Louis

Granite Cutters Strike Sparks Vermont Mass Disruption

An Arthurian style report notes granite cutters in Barre Vermont and surrounding areas halted work amid a wage dispute. The strike affected major quarries as workers protest terms and conditions, with reports of demonstrations and reduced output across multiple sites.

Preses Raston Mass Granite Actey Barre Montpeter West

Logging resumes full operation in Wisconsin lumber country

Milwaukees, Wis March 3 A Journal special from Marinette reports logging operations in the Wisconsin lumber country have returned to normal. Five more Marathon county sawmills have started, nine mills resumed, and full crews with night and day shifts are employed. Amber cuts increase with recent snows aiding movement. Logs flow toward Appleton region mills and timber prices hold or rise slightly from last year.

Milwaukes Wis Marinette Styls Wisaconsin Marathon County Rib Falls Lumber Company Brooks and Rose Company Scofield Waugau Cor Ruaning Chicago Excelsior Company Appleton Thermers Appleton Beleve Marinette Mill Uits

Fire sweeps Tampa destroying hundreds of buildings

A Sunday blaze in Tampa, Florida burned for over four hours, destroying 365 structures across 55 acres and left 1,265 homeless. The fire originated at Antonio Diaz’s boarding house on 1734 Twelfth Avenue, spread toward Michigan Avenue and Sixteenth to Twentieth streets, aided by strong winds and weak water pressure. A Cuban woman died, Fire Chief Savage was overcome but recovered, and numerous cigar factories, hotels, cafes, and car barns were ruined as authorities fought the flames.

Rehhurches Chicago Denver Leo Heinrichg Itailan Canalport Avenue Procopius Nuezil St. Procopius Church Eighteenth Street Sancta Maria Addelorata I Peoria Street Grand Avenue iVhey Tampa Fla Twelfth Michigan Avenues Sixteenth Twentieth Streets Antonio Diaz Twelfth Avenue Effie Savage Peter and Castro Maximo Caras New York Grote & Co

Editor's Wife Dies in Marlne News Dispatch

Milwaukse Wisconsin March 2 Special to The Daily News Marlne says Mrs. W P Trayes wife of the managing editor of The Michigan Herald Leader died today from heart failure She was twenty eight years old Her husband is critically ill with pneumonia and recovery is unlikely The news of her death will not be conveyed to him while he remains in critical condition

Milwaukse Wis Baty Marlneve W. PF. Trayes Menominee Mich.y Herald-Leader Tre

Judge Vindicates War Office Figures in Public Scandal

The report claims President Roniewsit's innocence and judge W is cleared, denouncing an assault on the judge as a public scandal. Secret records and officials dispute fault, asserting no crime by the president and defending his integrity.

von Ryen Sarretars Sete Roniewsit Cate

Milwaukee man George Bullen hanged self over debt distress

At the Sue McViecar farm eight miles south of Milwaukee George Bullen aged twenty eight committed suicide by hanging with a strap. He faced a debt of 32450 tied to a fare he had purchased near Bagle. Bullen left a wife and two children. A coroner’s inquest was held at the MeViecar farm after a jury was impaneled to hear evidence.

Milwaukee Wie George Bullen Hansing Sue McViecar Waufeant Bagie Builon Mulder

Father of Rockefeller Portraits and Personal Recollections

The AI Press recounts Dr. Charles He a from North Kedale Avenue and Levingston of Freenert, detailing a chain of evidence linking Rockefeller family ties. It notes interactions with John D. Rockefeller and reflections on his early life, business guidance, and the formation of a lasting relationship centered on mentorship and shared history.

Ai Press Charles Hea Kedale Avenue Liam Avery TY Rockefeler John Rockefelle Estes Rockefeller Cleveland

Avalanche Toll Reported at Thirteen Dead

A disaster event lists thirteen fatalities with unclear details from a torn OCR page. The fragment references a March date and mentions locations, a hotel, and possible rescue or investigation terms, but specifics remain obscured.

Fragmentary Weather Notice From Local Gazette

Fragmentary OCR text mentions temperatures and forecasts with broken names and locations. It references a Saturday event, a meeting or market day, and general weather notes. The legible items suggest a community notice about temperature, time, and a local schedule.

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