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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

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Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1908

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Alig Trial Opens Under Heavy Guard in Denver Court

Giuseppe Alio, known as the Sichah, faces a murder charge for killing Father Leo Heinrichs at St Elizabeth’s Church. Deputies guard the court as 109 veniremen are summoned. defense hints insanity, prosecutors summon brain specialists, and juror eligibility includes allegiance to the Roman Catholic faith. The defendant shows little interest as examination of jurors begins.

Associated Press Denver Col Giuseppe Alio Leo Heinrichs St. Elzabeth’s Alexander Nisbet Wess re y@i Aho Greely H. Whiteford Tterney Robert H. Widdecomb Alse Widdecomb Veniremen Sherif Nisbet

Jerome files his answer in Albany March case

Alvany New York March 9 district attorney Jerome of New York filed today with Governor Hughes his answer to charges preferred against him by William F. Kine former president of the district attorney’s office in the Albany area and the case draws immediate political attention.

Asentiated Alvany N. Y Attornney Jerome New York Hughes William F. Kine

Governor pondered removal bids amid mass of charges

New York Merchants' Association and a committee of minority stockholders of the Metropolitan Street Railway pressed for Bir Jerome's removal from office. The governor promised to outline procedures after reviewing the document. The district attorney's answer argued charges rested on theory and lack of evidence, claiming no legal basis to prosecute without corroborating proof. Jerome addressed all twenty three charges in turn.

New York Merchants’ Association Metropolitan Street Railway Company Bir Jerome Offee Hiscatn

Row Over Closing Schools In Milwaukee

Special to The Northwestern reports a dispute over the Milwaukee building inspector's power to order school floor or building closures. Major Becker hints at police enforcement while Superintendent Pearse resists until the board president acts. Attorney Poss questions inspector authority under city ordinances as conflict persists.

Milwaukee Wis Anisekee Buting Becker Koch Wit Mextor C. G. Pearse Landemann Tandemann Benjamin Poss

Currency safety vs Bank dividends in political fight

The speaker condemns measures forcing banks to secure circulation and issue notes without interest or security. He vows never to support legalizing such arrangements, insisting currency safety is more important than bank dividends.

Senate Ponders Panama Canal Material Shipping Bill

The Senate debated Senator Frye's joint resolution to carry Panama Canal materials in American bottoms only. Frye urged action, noting 5,000,000 barrels of cement needed and arguing domestic ships would be shut out while foreign lines compete due to cost differences. A Naval Affairs Committee session included Secretary Metcalf stating U S ships are not inferior and often viewed as superior to foreign vessels.

Associated Press Washington, D.C Senate Today Freye Panama Canal Frye Senate Committee On Naval Affairs Mietcall

Fire Breaks Out in No 5 Shaft Mine

Fire rips No 5 shaft of Franklin mine on twentieth level . mine closed. rescuers probing smoke as crews search for source. Believed to be an overheated timber likely started by rofur’s remy. miners presumed safe though injuries reported elsewhere in city. Firemen respond to second blaze on Rice Island Avenue damaging three story structure. A separate Toledo fire at Keifer Bros furniture plant causes large loss.

Associated Press Calumet Mic Franklin Rofuer Uneera Maech S Bremen Apolle Hali Udr Rice Island Avenue Toledo Keifer Bros

Bailey Addresses Senate on Emergency Currency

Senator Joseph W Bailey of Texas spoke to the Senate voicing minority views on emergency currency. He focused on inflation and the idea of asset currency as a permanent part of the money supply, criticizing the Aldrich currency pill and arguing for balance with national banks pushing to establish asset currency.

Y Associated Press Washington, D. C Joseph W. Bailey Texas Senate Committee On Finance Senate

Noted Surgeon Dr H C Wyman Dies of Pneumonia

Detroit March Associated Press reports surgeon and abdominal surgery author Dr H C Wyman died today from pneumonia. The obituary notes his prominence as a medical author and practitioner. Stephen L Dows Cedar Rapids Iowa also listed in the clipping as a separate death, Stephen J Dows aged seventy six, pioneer railway contractor and capitalist, died in Daytona Florida where he had gone for health reasons.

Associated Press Detroit Mich H.C. Wyman Stephen L. Dows Cedar Rapids Tan Stephen J. Dows Poneer Daytona Fla

Ice men released from jail on anti trust sentences

Judge Brough of common pleas court released from jail R C Lemmon BE A Beard and Joseph Zliller. The dealers were sentenced to six months for violation of anti trust laws after serving thirty seven days.

Associated Press Toledo Brough Common Pleas Court Today R. C. Lemmon BE. A. Beard Joseph Zliller

Manitowoc Boy Killed in Milladore Railway Accident

Rudolph Pumper, a former Manitowoc County youth, died in a railway accident at Milladore Wisconsin last Saturday. The Wis ton Special from Manitowoc provides the limited known details of his death.

Biune Wis Wiston Manitowoc Rudolph Pumper Manitowoc County Milladore

Law committee opens inquiry into Electric Boat conduct

Washington March special house committee started an inquiry into Electric Boat and Holland Boat practices regarding past or proposed legislation before Congress. Chairman Boatell said no witnesses were summoned yet and Lilley would be called after facts are laid before the panel. Lilley said he was shadowed by detectives and would seek attorney representation and witness summons. The committee met in executive session to consider Lilley’s list of proposed witnesses.

Associated Press Washington, D. C House Cannon Lilley Conneaticut Electric Boat Company of New Jersey Holland Boat Compa Congress Boatell Wit- Neates Nnts Lilles Lineszes Haaraone Ds

Supreme Court Denies Campaign Contribution Case

The United States v Edward Thayer of Dallas Texas reached the Supreme Court where Justice Holmes wrote the opinion, the government prevailing. The decision addressed a request for a campaign contribution and the handling of communications received in person.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Supreme Court of the United States United States Edward Thayer Dallas Tex Holmes

Judge Wing Declares Voluntary Bankruptcy in Cleveland

Judge Francis J. Wing of Cleveland filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the U.S. district court where he once presided. His liabilities are listed at 12 551 dollars and assets at 4 165 dollars. After resigning, he joined Cassie L Chaduick as her attorney, who was later convicted in the same courts.

Associated Press Cleveland Francis J. Wing United States District Court Wing Northern District of Ohio Cassie L Chaduick

Fixing blame at Cleveland school fire inquest

Cleveland March 9 Coroner resumes inquest into the Collinwood school fire to assign responsibility for the loss of life. Testimony cites janitor Hitler breaking front door glass with a poker after smoke appeared as questions arise about door custody and safety. Empire Ohio orders public school closure pending staircase and railing safety upgrades before reopens to students.

Associated Press Cleveland Burke Collinwoed Julius Dietrich Fritz Girter Lake View Hirter Wersicle Empire Griffith Board of Education

Gale damages shipping and crops on island coast

A northwest gale swept the coast Saturday night driving small craft ashore and causing severe crop damage on the island. The storm was accompanied by torrential rains and widespread disruption across the area.

Y Associated Press Rascetierre St Hiar

Harry Orchard Trial Moves From Penitentiary to Caldwell

Bolee Idaho March 9 Harry Orchard charged with the murder of ex Governor Frank Steunenberg will be taken from the state penitentiary to Caldwell tomorrow. His case will be state to be tried, with prosecutors seeking a guilty verdict and possible death sentence in a charged high profile murder case.

Associated Press Bolee Idaho Harry Orérard Eveer Frank Steunenberg Willen State

Judge dismisses anti trust suit for lack of jurisdiction

Judge Houch of the United States circuit court dismissed the case brought by the American Banana company against the United Front company under the Sherman anti trust act. He ruled the matter political rather than legal and thus had no jurisdiction. The damages sought totaled 5,000,000 dollars.

Associated Press New York Houch United States Circuit Court American Banana Company United Front Company

Sparta site chosen for artillery range in Wisconsin

Secretary Taft and General Bell endorse the Sparta Wisconsin site for an artillery range. A land purchase proposal aims to use $14,006 allocated for Camry Dountas, with a board recommending buying the Sparta land for target practice by Wisconsin Minnesota and Illinois National Guard batteries. Rep Esch and Rep Sieving met to discuss funding and use. A West of Wausau letter declines nominating a codeship for Annapolis.

Washington Congress Sparta National Guards Wisconsin Minnesota Alinois Davidsen Calvin West Wausaca H. C Stevens

Italian car pushes on toward Pacific coast

In Omaha a car sent from New York to Paris completed repairs after thirty six hours. The vehicle departed for the Pacific coast at ten this morning. In Marshalltown Iowa a French car broke a drive shaft two miles west of Legrand and car owners seek haulage into town.

Associated Press Omaha Xeb New York-Paris Pacific Coast Marshalltown Legrand

Wu Tingfang Makes Formal Call at State Department

Wu Ting Fangs reappointed Chinese minister to the United States paid respects at the state department today. He met Secretary of State and Assistant Secretary Bacons, and began steps toward presenting to the president, with plans likely in the near future.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Wu Ting Fang Hintes State Department Hout Bacun S.lf Wake Pla E Lomgrrey Nery

Rivers Rise as Flood Wrecks Ohio Towns

Heavy rains flood most rivers in the region causing widespread damage near Spencer and Spence. Homes and stock are lost as a creekbank breach washes away structures and roads. Local authorities report extensive property losses and ongoing isolation for several communities.

Death adjourns house session in respect for late member

The House adjourned after paying tribute to a Louisiana congressman and observing a moment of silence for the deceased. Members left the chamber at noon and resumed later after ceremonies marked by solemn addresses and expressions of respect.

Associated Fress Washington, D. C Maren Cowieres Bamsdell Louisiana Meyer

Fleet News Ahead of Schedule in Acapulco Encounters

Wireless dispatches from Pensacola reveal the American battleship fleet, led by Rear Admiral Thomas, near Acapulco with Magdalena Bay expected in two days. The message confirms fleet readiness, a record target practice plan, and a death notice for Private Favraud Goege Mare.

Washington Florida Thamas Meweres Mareland Detaiin Associated Press New York Acapulco GSS Georgia Marena United Wireless Telegraph Company Magdalena Bay Magauleng Bay Washington, D. C Navy Department Atlantic Navy Department Thiay Pensacola Mexico Texas Thomas Acyl Thomas Mustade Nevrih Sdmira’ Pillsbury Bure

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