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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
3
The opening of trading on Wall Street shows a mix of gains and losses as stocks move without a clear direction. Bond markets remain steady while rail and industrial issues such as Western, Northwestern, and United States Steel influence the tally. Major railroad and utility shares swing, with Pullman Palace Car, United States Steel and Missouri Pacific among notable mentions.
Chicago opening shows active wheat up a cent amid strong commission house bids. Liverpool prices up, receipts at Duluth and Chicago higher. May futures drifted from 82 to around 53, with sharp gains in corn and weak overall gross. Weather and demand factors push May and July contracts. cattle steady in afternoon trade.
Liverpool reports steady No 2 red western winter wheat and corn futures with mixed American and Milwaukee prices for March. Milwaukee futures show higher oats and vegetables with strong hogs and cattle, while butter cheese and eggs move little. Flour, rye, barley and corn prices reflect firm or higher trends in a busy market recap.
Quotations from local dealers show prices to farmers for dairy eggs chestnut coal and various meats. Beef live stock hogs poultry and eggs are listed with per dozen or per weight rates. Produce like beans corn flour feed apples and potatoes are cited with unit prices and delivery terms from local dealers and merchants.
Placards posted throughout Barcelona announced a plan to harm King Alfonso ahead of his March visit. Police removed the posters today as the March 12 deadline passed without incident.
Special to The Northwestern Neenah Wic March 4 George Colles aged five son of Thomas Collins died at Iroquois La yesterday after a illness of only one week with pneumonia he had lived in this city up to two years ago then upon the death of his mother he went to Iroquois to live with his grandmother he remains will be brought here for burial the funeral occurring Friday morning from the home of Oro Gdermenn 4 Caroline street at an Welk The funeral of Peter Lund will be held from the family home in Winchester tomorrow emerging at len Meinek v B Wilcox the farmer who shot what was claimed was a silver grey fox Monday morning added to his hunting laurels by getting a large grey wolf at about the time place that he shot the fox
The long pending divorce action of Mrs. A. Biart McKee against her husband was called up today in Paris. The hearing did not conclude. Mrs. McKee is said to be a daughter of George W. Baxter of Tennessee. The report notes men who cloak religion may be making jackets in the next work.
In Menasha Wisconsin on March 4 the city moves toward an independent ticket with no primary petitions. Candidates announced include M M Schoetz A J Henning and Nic Remmel for mayor with several ward and supervisor hopefuls named. The city council met briefly renewing a Pittburgh Motor contract. local remarks note a hat found in the canal linked to an incident, while residents attended a mask ball and several local visits were reported.
In a March 4 session in Washington, Senators Tilman Hale Aldrich and Depew debated Tillman’s resolution directing an inquiry into collateral deposited for secure loans by New York banks. Depew urged extending the inquiry beyond New York and Tillman favored broadening to all stock exchange cities.
Fragmentary text appears to discuss Dina of Delmar and references June 16 and surrounding thoughts. The legible parts do not form a clear event or outcome. No coherent reportable facts emerge beyond scattered personal mentions and dates.
King Edward visits Premier Campbell Bannerman during his illness in London. The king will depart tomorrow for a two month continental holiday. Campbell Bannerman shows slight improvement but influenza worsens his weak heart as he remains in his sick room for half an hour during the visit.
Washington March 4 Senator Isaac Stephenson named cadetship nominations to the naval academy. First class principal Alfred S Harvey of Milwaukee with alternates A W Folger Manitowoc Allen Denks Dodgeville and Lewis J Wilson Milwaukee. Second place principal Earl F Lehr Marshfield with alternates H Balsh Milwaukee Chester W Fletcher Waukesha and James L Dean Madison.
The Associated Press reports State Department received details tying Paul Roy to a murder case involving George Calla, brother of Gloria Calla. If Roy is naturalized or has declared intention before the King, extradition could be secured. officials indicate no doubt about that possibility.
Returns today show a Republican plurality of 2000 to 4000 for mayor candidate John F. Miller. City council expected to be solidly Republican.
Chicago police report arrests of two men tied to anarchist activity during unrest aimed at toppling city leaders. Officers seized a revolver from one suspect and detained another while investigators pursue connections to anarchist groups. Emma Goldman’s planned speech drew city officials into talks on possible restrictions. The attack on Police Chief Shippy’s aide goals and the wounded officer’s improving condition are noted as authorities search for suspects and public order remains a priority.
Chicago reports a merger plan between Belt Railway and Minnesota Railcar Co with Belt lines and other holdings. The merged entity named Milwaukee & Gary Railway aims to unify Chicago, Milwaukee, and Illinois routes extending to Rockford and Janesville while establishing a new system of Belt line networks.
By Associated Press March 4 a mentana lands commission votes to leave tonight for Washington to urge a presidental hearing on land classification data. Fraud claims mounted with about a hundred cases presented to prove the need for investigation. The committee insists on action, while a flippant remark about women voters hints at contemporary political humor.
Ohio Republicans unite in support of William H. Taft for president asserting Taft embodies national progress, Republican ideals, and strong leadership. The platform endorses Roosevelt era policies, calls for reform in state government, merit system, primary elections, banking supervision, child labor abolishment, liquor regulation, and taxation equity. Delegates pledge unwavering support and instruction to vote Taft at the national convention.
A garbled report from Leavenworth details an automobile journey from New York to Leavenworth with enthusiastic reception. The piece mentions timing around March and notes a procession and public interest in the vehicle and travelers.
In New Orleans on March 4, about a quarter of Southern Pacific telegraph offices in Louisiana shut down due to the nine hour law for telegraph operators. General Superintendent Paul of the Louisiana divisions stated the offices are typically closed in summer, so no great inconvenience is expected.
The advance guard of the Democratic state convention arrives in Omaha as Bryan volunteers push their propaganda. Bryan is the central figure shaping the platform ahead of the national Denver convention. Leaders say no contests are planned though several delegates at large are in question. Mayor Dahlman notes the main business is to present Bryan as the party nominee and to seek broad approval for his platform.
Barked by nitroglycerine blast, four or five robbers forced a rear window into the Mount Crab bank near Mount Grab on the Norfolk & Western line, taking 2.9 in currency and securities before escaping. The blast partially wrecked the vault and shook the village.
The state warns dealers and ma nufacturers not to adulterate dried brewers grains or feed stock as dangerous c adoberant risk rises. An amended law, effective January 1, requires registration of new feed brands and sets penalties for violations. Royal Agricultural Society notes and a dairy school graduate profile in Wisconsin linked to Denmark, with Peter Quinn named dairy manager in Seattle at a salary of 7000 per year.
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