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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1908
Page
7
A garbled OCR style passage lists boxing events, promoters, venues, and names like Jack Fitz, Comey, Dumas, and Peters. It mentions schedules, matches, and possible outcomes, with scattered references to locations such as New York and Wisconsin and to various clubs and promotions. The text is heavily corrupted but centers on boxing activity and related personalities.
In a fast paced Wisconsin basketball summary, Marshfield High School edged past Marshfield Tech by a 26 to 14 score amid a game marked by strong team effort and rapid ball movement.
A reading from Special Correspondence Washington, Lee describes confusion over a Senate naval committee session where an apology to officers summoned for critique was accepted, while an investigation was deemed necessary. The report notes unclear remarks and lingering questions about the gathering.
Fragmentary text discusses a hearing led by Rear Admiral and a committee, noting investigations by a secretary and officers. It mentions critiques, reports, and the role of various officials in wartime governance, with focus on the United States and military decisions.
B Appleyard leads a plan to issue common and preferred stock to finance water power and street railway development. The proposal outlines extending lines of a local company and bringing Falls to Ashland, with Washburn associated in the plan.
The contract for cut stone on the new building was awarded to General Construction Co of Milwaukee as the lowest bidder. Work to begin after April 1. In another item Guy G Reynolds survived a severe ice accident at the Arnemann ice houses when a load of ice fell on him and his boots protected him from worse injuries. Local dog thefts prompt a detective investigation as authorities search for several valuable canines reported missing.
The Antilles ship captain Frank Kemble was found dead aboard his ship near the warer front. An autopsy determined natural causes as the reason for his death. The Milwaukee report notes his ties to Germanna and Milwaukes generals during the siege and Vienna museum events. He died February 1 at age seventyone, after long health issues and retirement.
A Northwestern Omre report notes a public gathering opening a new gym at Daweehall with visitors and fund-raising talk. The event featured a high school team, a demonstration, and plans for ongoing use by students and resident guests. Also announced is a public lecture by President John A. Kemh on March 7 at the Presbyterian church with music by the Mandolin club and a high school quartet.
Washington D C Mack Atthe reported that Edward C Armstrong a former clerk in the Standard Oil office at Baltimore was cross examined and admitted he abstracted papers from the Standard Oil office revealing competitor information and sharing it with associates among independents. Counsel for Standard Oil challenged the witnesses credibility. Be kind to your friends and beware of enemies.
Advert depicts Bright's Tisence Diabetes and nervous ailments blamed on kidneys. It promotes Hindipo from Algoma Street as a universal kidney and nervous system remedy with a $0 guarantee if ineffective, offering six boxes for 1 dollar 56 cents and mail delivery on receipt of 50 cents.
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