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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1908

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McGovern Seeks Senate Seat in Wisconsin Race

Francis E. McGovern announces formal plans to run for the U S Senate to succeed Isaac Stephenson. La Follette and Stephenson factions weigh reactions as Milwaukee La Follette leaders prepare campaign plans and decide on headquarters and whether to open with a mass meeting or ward meetings.

Metgovern Prac- Beatty la Follette McGovern Isaac Stephenson Stephenson Mr. McGovern Isaac Senator la Follette Milwaukee Wis Iocal Wiliam eElroy Bai Z Campeion

Nebraska Democrats Unanimous for Bryan Delegates

At an Omaha state Democratic convention delegates to the Denver national convention were chosen with Bryan support. H Hanks served as temporary chair and urged Bryan as the next president. Twelve of sixteen Nebraska delegates were selected by district caucuses. four at large to be chosen later.

Omaha Thomas Aten State Democratic Central Committee William J. Bryan Bryan United States Nebraska Denver J. Bryan

Emperor William to Meet King Victor Emmanuel at Venice

An official note issued today states Emperor William will meet King Victor Emmanuel of Italy in Venice during his Mediterranean cruise. He will then visit Emperor Francis Joseph in Vienna, confirming a busy sequence of diplomatic engagements.

Vielts Emperi William Craixe Bresswin William Victor Emmanuel Italy Venice Wi Wi Francis Joseph Vienna

Landis Renominated by Acclamation in Indiana

Frankfort Indiana March Landis renominated by acclamation as representative for the Ninth district by Republicans. Resolutions endorsed Vice President Fairbanks for the presidential nomination.

Associated Press Frankfort Ind March Charles B. Landis Repubblicans Ninth Congressional District Fairbanks

Roads in Midwest Race Face Slippery Conditions

The American car in the New York Paris race left Omaha at five this morning along the Union Pacific route. A slow rain last night made roads miserable, with the Italian car spending last night at Woodbine east of Omaha. In Atchison a military train arrived late and moved toward Fort Leavenworth, while stock remained stuck in the mud five miles south of the city since last night.

Associated Press Omaha Neb Paris Union Pacific Woodbine Atchison Kas Leavenworth

Butte Sensation as Emery Pulver Shot at Door

Butte police investigate a sensational shooting after Emery Pulver a prominent city figure was found fatally wounded near a door. Three arrests are reported as investigators probe possible connections to a holdup and assault on Henry Cahill a saloonkeeper who was dragged robbed and shot in an alley. A second item from Louise Shrieveport La describes a nighttime robbery of an elderly druggist by a Negro who shot him at the store doorway.

Associate Press Dilion Mont Emery Pulver Wble City H. A. Bond Pulver Dsor Henry Cahill Cahill Oader Louise Shrievéeport Posses Aulds

Married on the Quiet in Madison and Rockford

A Milwaukee News special reports that David Hockwell Sperry, heir to a Batavia manufacturing family and a UW graduate, secretly wed Martha Jensen last June in Rockford Illinois. The couple, announced this morning, had kept the marriage quiet while Sperry took a nursing role at Northern Electric in Madison.

Milwaukee Wie David Hockwell Sperry Batavia University of Wisconsin Martha Jensen State University Royas Madison Rockford Ma Cinch Episcopal Church Sperry Northern Electrical Company

Eastern Frontier War progress under Kitchener’s frontier campaign

London reports rapid gains in Land Kitchener's Kite frontier war against Zakkakhels in the Bazar valley. The expedition aims to punish raids into Indian territory and, in a short campaign, tribesmen are said to be destroyed with many killed. Peace terms are being negotiated as no neighboring tribes join the Zakkakhels. The government plans no permanent occupation, while preparations for further action and concentration camps for compliant natives are noted.

London Kitchener Bazar Valley Hener Ion Co J. Franklin Ict Znikkakhels Wrritory

Wilfley's Friends Pleased by Court Support in Shanghai

The Shanghai admiralty community praises Judge L R Wilfley as his court's conduct is upheld by Washington. The first electric streetcar line in Shanghai is inaugurated and reportedly well patronized.

Associated Press Shanhhai L. R. Wilfley United States Court of Shanghai Shanghai

Effort to establish municipal courts in Menasha and Omro defeated

County supervisors debated creating two municipal courts for Neenah Menasha and Omro. After acrimonious discussion and appeals for delay a vote defeated both the amended and original proposals. Officials from Neenah and Menasha failed to attend despite claims rooms would be provided. the board postponed action amid accusations of personal agendas and procedural disputes.

Menasha Omro Neenzh Larrabee Omre Age of Cour Wear J. Kily Geervus Lone Leenah Kimballa Neenah Thas Schoetz Noble Rushford Supnisur Kellose Neenah Tal Neerah Trellseg Barker Riley Sity Arnemann Schultz Gustavus Eureka Pickett Fisk Omri Torneys Oshkosh 3Nah S Via Superviesr Larrabbee Cairy Uwentsthon Seventzennes Kimball Upson Menarha Schoctz Edder Neenah and Menasha Court Omro Court Nobie Thompson

Bodies Taken From Ruins At Lake View School Disaster

Cleveland March 5 161 bodies were recovered from the Lake View school in Collinwood with 129 identified and estimates suggest up to 20 more may remain buried. A public funeral is planned, flags at half mast, and officials probe the fire cause while Collinwood appeals for aid. Bad fire in Pottsville destroys seven houses and a store, with further property at risk.

Associated Press Cleveland Lake View Collinwood Pottsville Girardsville

Wedding at Kaukauna Marks Vows for Risteu and Jirkowic

Special to The Northwestern reports the March wedding of Olga Risteu to William Jirkowic at First Evangelical Lutheran in Kaukauna. Rev. William Hinneathal officiated. best man Leo Ristau and bridesmaid Elizabeth Fierke attended in white with carnation bouquets. A reception followed at the bride’s home on Oviatt Street. The couple will live on Tenth Street. Also noted: the burial of Peter Melchoir, age eighty, at St Mary’s cemetery after services at St Mary’s Church conducted by Rev. Father Steinbrecher. Surviving are two sons Jim and Ferdinand and a daughter-in-law Mrs Gertrude Winch.

Kaukaua Wis Olga Risteu Gottlieb Ristau North Side William Jirkowic South Kaukauna Knir Evangelical Lutheran Church Leo Ristau Elizabeth Fierke Oviatt Street William Hinneathal Jirtkowie Tenth Street Peter Melchoir Joseph Melchoir St. Mary's Cherch Steinbrecher Mr. Melchoir Mosel Germany America Melchair St Mary's Cemetery Jim Ferdinand Chippewa Falls Gertrude Winch

Capitol graft trial plea argues defendants followed honest advice

Harrisburg March 5. The defense for former Auditor General Snyder and former State Treasurer Mathues in the capitol graft case declares they acted on honest guidance from ex Governor Pennypacker and should be acquitted as the state has not proven its case.

Associated Press Harrisburg Snyder Mathues Capitol Son D. Gilbert Pennypacker

Illness Hits Leading Prohibition Candidate at Home

Rev Dr ion of this city, a prominent prohibition candidate for president, is seriously ill at his home with typhoid pneumonia. The Associated Press report from Pa mentions the March 5 dispatch noting his ailment and current condition.

Associated Press Pa Ion Bition The United States Inh

Governor Hughes Declines Charges Against Troy Mayor

Albany March 5 Gov Hughes says he will not entertain charges against Mayor Mann of Troy due to lack of jurisdiction. The AP report notes the decision was announced today and that authorities had brought the matter forward in Troy.

Ys Associated Press Albany, N Hughes Mann Troy

Expo Participation Bill Advances for Tokyo 1912 Show

The House committee on arts and expositions reported favorably a bill to appropriate 500000 dollars for the United States participation in the Tokyo imperial exposition to be held in 1912.

Associated Prose Washington, D. C Dbl United States Tokyo

Fire Hits Meiningen Court Theater Drama House

An interior blaze at the Meiningen court theater destroyed the building this afternoon. There were no performances and no injuries reported. The fire broke out while the theater was dark, and authorities are investigating the cause.

Associated Press Meiningen Germany

Hatchery appropriation moves forward for several states

The House merchant marine and fisheries committee agreed to report favorably a $250,000 appropriation for the establishment of fish hatcheries in Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois and several other states, signaling federal support for aquaculture expansion.

Associated Press Washington, D. C House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries Today Tn Wiaconsin Iowa Illinois

Doctor in Narrowly Escaped Train Collision

Rumor reports Dr. C. Sargent narrowly escaped death when his carriage was struck by a train near Winnebags on Wednesday about 11 pm while returning from a country call. The physician said this morning there is no truth to the report and he had no such experience.

C. Sargent Winnebags Sargent

Three Cars Entered in Ormond Daytona 28 Mile Race

Three American cars along with one Italian, one German, and one French entry compete in the 28 mile Blar event on Ormond to Daytona Beach. The prize is a cup donated by the Automobile Club of America. Diamonds are ge shine of helx fomisine.

Ormond, Fla Ormond- Daytona Beach Automobile Club of America

Appleyard Conger Couple Wed at Central Avenue Home

Frederick George Appleyard and Myrtle A Conger married Wednesday evening at the bride’s father L A Conger’s home on Central avenue. Rev G E Farman of the Pivinguth Congregational church performed the ceremony. The couple will reside at Central Avenue and will be at home after a period. The reception was held at the central avenue residence with decorations and a simple repast.

Frederick George Appleyard Myrtle A. Conger Eisht U'Vlack Howe L.A. Conger Central Avenue G. E. Farman Cny Ieopte A Aprhyard Apd

Philadelphia Police Hunt Anarchists In Drive Out Reds

Chicago and Philadelphia police search for anarchists amid an attempted assassination plot against police officials. Reports describe trunk of anarchistic literature seized at Maxwell Street, while Chief Shinpy sustains a wound and his son Henry Shippy recovers, noting pride in his father’s safety.

Fommuyret Crecy Edward EB. Layet Tuurse taUraNe Maxwell Street Rorig Stern Olga Averbuch Ter Shinpy Edo Nirem OW Isitat Schuechter Depar Ads Cocity Law Department Henry Shippy Pulse Aurussena Toran Father Jack Horse Guards

Britt vs McFarland Promised March Contest in City

A twenty round bout is scheduled in this city on March 3 featuring Britt Peeeuy facing Packy Mackarnand. Weigh in at three o clock with both fighters listed for the event.

Ted Peeeuy Packy Mackarnand

Hanging Abolished by Senate Concurrence in Virginia

In Richmond Virginia the senate concurred with the house bill to abolish hanging for executions at the penitentiary. The measure would replace capital punishment methods with an alternative, signaling a shift in state policy. The text reflects the session’s action though specific dates and officials are unclear from the fragment.

Associated Press Richmond Senate House

Japan Presses Claims to Seize Japanese Steamer in China Clash

U S ship Tatsu Maru seized by Chinese forces near Huangpu prompts Japan to demand return of the vessel and its cargo of arms. Tokyo seeks assurance against losses to shippers, while China rejects arbitration and contemplates further steps. The incident follows Chinese seizure near Macau and leadership disputes over viceroy Chang Jen Chun.

Assated Press Marts ToMdale Jeran Epreal England Ameriva Foreign Office Assa Corres Peking Manus Japan Tatsuru China Huangpu Si- Kking West River Chang Jo-Chun Anton Intit Ching J “Hun Wacen Wa Amn Chiri Ec Rekasing William Moore Foreign Board Chang Jen-hin Macao Chang Jen-Chun

Death of Carl Ruhlke From Contulxtown Attack

Carl Ruhlke a four year old was killed after an attack on Sixth Street Tuesday night. Investigations continue as relatives prepare for funeral services next week with interment planned at a local cemetery. Local authorities and church leaders offered condolences.

Carlo Eubike Gumave Conan Heen Oelxk Te Os Neashert Lutie Ranch H. Rev

Institute Postponed Amid Public Health Meeting

A public meeting at the village institute was postponed due to fever concerns and health officials advising postponement. Forecasts predict cold and snow with temperature changes, wind and potential rain through Wednesday and Thursday.

Cou Omre Institute of el Fer

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