10 Mar 1915
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1915
Page
1
Reports from Minnesota describe a coordinated move by rural municipalities to enact alcohol prohibitions. Officials say the drive aims to curb tavern activity and address local concerns, with votes expected in several counties and towns statewide.
Wartime notices recount German U 20 sinking after being rammed by British destroyer Ariel II. Three British ships reportedly sunk while Italian naval moves and Dardanelles operations are also noted amid fleet actions and peace talks rumors from Vienna and London.
Report from Lawrenceburg Ind states the Laughere club's clubhouse burned today. The billon commission chairman Herrmann has long led the club, which is estimated to have cost about 50 000 in value.
reports indicate the German cruiser Eitel Friedrich may have sunk an American vessel after a clash near the coast. Players say the Eitel Friedrich engaged the vessel and took on a minor crew, with full confirmation pending on page 3.4.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Harry Thaw’s upcoming testimony and related witness interactions. Recollections mention keeper of Matteawan, James Hicker, and interactions with Thaw about books, subjects, and behavior during the trial.
Special to the Northwestern reports C. Bush, longtime Oshkosh native and son of former Governor Coles Washford, has died at his home on South Alexandria Street, Los Angeles. Survived by E. Bashford and a brother M Kirkland, he had spent his teen years in Oshkosh before moving away.
A Longtime resident and carpenter Louis Bavin Walsh, a pioneer who emigrated from Canada via Massachusetts, celebrated sixty four years of marriage with neighbors visiting his home. The article notes his venerable age and four generations of craftsmanship.
An American steamship named Ambus reported being fired upon by a British forces engagement in the English Channel. The incident involved two shots and the vessel confirmed its American identity and destination.
Governor supports a plan to purchase the Western Pacific railway, now under receivership, with California to take ownership. The proposal emerges from the governor's office as a statewide acquisition effort.
Special to The Madison reports February fire losses totaling 293 580 with 445 fires. overall February figures exceed February 1918. The narrative notes usual causes such as chimneys and mentions Western Insurance figures and March dates.
President Wilson granted 30 days reprieve to five men connected with the International Lumber Company in Philadelphia federal court. The men J R Markley A Miller Stewart Wood Artm?ng Jr and Co McMahon faced conspiracy to defraud charges. applications for pardons are under consideration.
Sub-Lieutenant Hephyr of the Royal Navy died after his biplane radar fell into the sea near Eastbourne while scouting. He was killed.
A fragmented article notes a Wisconsin assembly session discussing school matters. It mentions the attorney general and educators shaping policy, with focus on funding, timing, and the Madison center as a focal point. The piece references committees, a board report, and anticipated bills affecting districts like Oconto and northeastern Wisconsin.
A terse AP summary outlines angles and witnesses in a trial involving Mrs Brees and Mrs Rendiv. It notes movements of persons at specific addresses and references related events in a court setting, with emphasis on cross examination and potential motives.
A savings bank in Racine faces a dividend issue with an annual rate of seven percent on assets. Questions arise over the bank’s accounting and payout to shareholders.
Fragmentary and garbled text reports Marshall Field in Illinois seeking medical treatment in New York. It mentions a private cat, J. F. Beth, and a typhoid fever case linked to an East Florida echo. details are uncertain and names appear misread.
The German government agreed to extend the exchange arrangement for all wounded prisoners of war who are incapacitated for further military service. The move, reported from London, broadens the scope of exchanges and aims to ease prisoner burdens in the conflict.
Lawmakers clash as several minor measures rise in the assembly. Debate centers on education exhibits and an appropriation request while a lingering ethics question draws criticism from commission leaders.
Fragmented OCR notes list names and titles connected to a dental society with officials including presidents and secretaries. Mentions cities Fond du Lac Oshkosh Milwaukee and places like Alabama and Florida appear amid garbled text. The passage references a senate action and continued discussion on a topic likely involving repeal or legal matters.
Fragmentary notice describes a March 12 train operation involving Northwestern Marine mission and interstate service. The document references stops at Fremont and Milwaukee and connections to Oshkosh, with unclear details on departure and arrival times.
A local inspection champion known for auditing oil storage practices led a river view clinic to adopt stricter safety protocols. The effort connected with city regulators and featured improved reporting on fuel handling and spill response.
A garbled OCR fragment references a court or legal proceeding with mentions of a unit, department, and officials. It hints at an event or action involving a contention or ruling, with names or roles obscured in the text. No clear dates, places, or outcomes are legible.
Charles Barber, respected lawyer and key community figure, collapsed at home shortly after 1 o clock following a period of minor seizures. He lingered briefly before death, attributed to overwork and anxiety over client matters, with physicians noting kidney troubles but not the immediate cause.
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