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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
4
A nationwide coal mining shutdown looms as 15 000 miners face a complete stoppage amid stalled talks between operators and unions. March 31 deadline nears with no agreement on tunnel operations and safety standards. Eastern mines urged to prevent closures. union and company leaders struggle to avert a total shutdown.
Fragmentary early 20th century wire service style note hints at a dramatic demand or challenge. The readable text mentions perceived danger, a character named Seth, and an implied conflict or upheaval. Names and locations are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A compromise was reached on March 4 between the Southern Pacific Railway company attorney and the Order of Railway Telegraphers. The settlement addresses disputed questions and has been taken to the United States Court of Appeals from the Union.
The circuit court ruling withdraws the compromise plan effective from February. It states members of the organization shall not legislate dispatchers about hours of service and Sunday hours will be half the rate of other days, with 26 consecutive days of paid leave annually and a percentage general pay raise to be mutually agreed.
The Senate panel heard Rear Adm. Witham Shaw and Admiral Cowles discuss gunpowder handling risks aboard ships. Shaw warned against rushing procedures while Cowles defended American ships’ age and safety measures, referencing the battleship Missouri explosion and turret timing issues.
Wide range of dress fabrics offered in various colors and grades. End of season sale reduces prices by a full third from regular. See remaining waist skirts and dress lengths, perfect for spring sewing.
A newspaper notice promotes a limited sale on dress shields, linings, and fabrics for spring sewing. Heatherbloom and various silks are offered at substantial reductions, with items in black and multiple colors. Highlights include 27 inch wide fabrics, 19 inch wide silk, and French hair cloth at reduced prices to attract dressmakers tomorrow through Saturday.
Cablegram from Kiel, Germany, to Harvard Observatory in Cambridge reports a new planet or satellite observed on eight nights by Observatory Malote at Greenwich. Harvard astronomers doubt the object is a planet, suggesting it may be a satellite.
Exceedingly pretty lockets in 2.25 and 3.00, hat pins 1.00 to 2.95, beads 1.00 and 1.50, German silver and gilt vanity bags up to 3.75, veil pins 0.75, signet pins, three gold pieces extra heavy for engraving 0.50, and sterling horseshoes with brilliants. Back combs and barrettes promise practical style, lute barrettes described as both useful and pretty, with the priciest items listed as Tic to Tic.
A clipped advertisement list details numerous cosmetic items and soaps with promotional prices. Items include Satin Skin Cream, Colgate dental powders and pastes, Sanitel mouthwash, Listerine discount, Eastman’s lotions and facial products, Papal powders, soaps like Pears and Woodbury, and various toilet waters, all showing reduced cents and limited quantities. The compiled list serves as a reference for future purchases.
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