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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1908

Page

12

Morse and Curtis Plead Not Guilty in Bank Fraud Case

Morse and A W Curtis former heads of National Bank of North America pleaded not guilty in court today to twenty nine conspiracy counts and eighteen counts of making false entries. Bail set at 30000 for Morse and 10000 for Curtis. they were released on bail with three weeks to reconsider plea.

Morne A.W. Curtis North Americ EL Curtis The National Berk Vof North America Morse Curtis

Explosion at Union Pacific pits sparks widespread damage

A fire and subsequent explosion erupted in the gravel pits of the Union Pacific railway. The blast destroyed telegraph lines and poles, cutting communications for a time. No injuries were reported as the shock rattled a wide area.

Union Pacific Railway

Metal trades meeting reports state of trade across towns

Associated Press dispatch from New York March 11 notes a meeting of New York and New Jersey metal trades association. Members from various towns reported on the current state of trade and conditions. The meeting concluded with statements on member participation and ongoing activities.

Ier Associated Press New York New Jersey Metal Trades.association

Local workers idle amid stalled trade prospects

About 6 000 workers remain idle with many laid off before year end. Officials say little improvement in trade is expected soon and there is no sign of wage cuts or retrenchment happening.

Upak

Itinerary of Warships From Navy Declares Partial Visit List

Navy Department releases a partial itinerary for the Atlantic and Pacific fleets after target practice at Magdalena Bay. The plan notes visits to San Diego Coronado Santa Barbara San Pedro Santa Cruz and San Francisco with dates and exact movements not fully disclosed. Communications from San Diego indicate 26 dispatches exchanged with Washington as ships remain within 400 miles of Magdalena Bay.

Magdalena Bay Navy Department Sans Diego Coronado Santa Barbara San Pedro Santa Cruz c San Francisco Pacific Pacife Diego Cal Navy San Diego Mexican Washington Magdalena

Army Small Arms Competition Schedule Listed

Instruction outlines annual small arms trials for Army departments in Dakota, Missouri, and the takes. Fort Sheridan Illinois hosts rifle and pistol events starting August 10 with the rifle contest followed by pistol matches. Top shooters may advance to Camp Perry Ohio for national and NRA events starting August 21.

Oratorical Judges Named for Wisconsin Contests

Secretary Broker of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Oratorical association has secured a full slate of judges for the state contests at Ripon on March 13. Delivery judges include Dr. George MarcAcam Madison Prof W H Hotchkiss Northwestern Evanston IL Fy E Dety Wisconsin civil service commission Madison Prof D G Kinsman Whitewater Normal School Rev Edward H Smith First Congregational Oshkosh. Thought and composition judges include Prof B H Jackson Grand Rapids Wis principal Wood county Normal schools Rev J Stemen First Presbyterian Stevens Point Principal C M W Swenford Sparta President John A Keith Oshkosh Normal School Prof F Scott Clark Northwestern Evanston. This year’s contest at Ripon will be the largest in association history with Carroll College Waukesha sending two speakers.

Northwestern Ripon Wisconsin Intercollegiate Oratorical Association Ripon i George MarcAcam Madison W. He Hotchkiss University Evanston, AL Fy E- Dety Wisconsin’ Civil Service Commission D.G. Kinsnan Whitewater

Railway Education association chief sues after police error

HB Baker president of the Railway Educational Association Brooklyn says Pittsburgh police misinterpreted the business and had no warrant in arresting assistant general manager William Petze for operating an employment agency without a license. The group is an educational institution offering examinations and job recommendations and claims substantial railway business in 1907.

Associated Press New York George HB. Baker Railway Educational Association Brooklyn Pittsburgh William RK. Petze Pittsburg Association

Athemos-Races Yet After Accident Noted

Fragmentary OCR mentions an incident and races at Athemos with unclear timing and participants. No complete names or locations provided, but indicates a follow up event or result connected to an accident.

Conspiracy Ties Convicts to Deputy Warden Murder

From Butte Montana March 1 a dispatch reports coroners inquest evidence that five convicts plotted to murder Deputy Warden John Robinson during a failed prison break. George Rock and William Hayes survived the attempt and face murder charges. testimony links a conspiracy to the crime.

Associated Press Butte Mont Biner Geer Lodze John Robinson George Rock William Hayes Fat

Hafid's Forces Weaken as Moroccan Civil Strife Grows

Dispatches report infighting among Hafid loyalists in the south of Morocc o. Key figures G Mrougt and Ghereef El Kitank reportedly deserting Hafid. Abd El Aziz supporters may seize Fez and Mouriya if General Bardanal advances, signaling a pivot in the sultanate conflict.

Pollewers Paris Borecco Mulal Haat Futd Asecb Morocc G. Mrougt Terma

Yorktown Gunboat Arrives for Target Practice in San Francisco

The gunboat Yorktown arrived from La Union Salvador and anchored at Magdalena Bay for target practice. It was reported to be alongside the Albany which outclassed other ships in Admiral Swinburne's squadron. The Yorktown will remain in port for several weeks.

Associated Presa San Francisco Cal Kerktown Hog la Union Salvador Magdalena Bay Albany Admiral Swinburn Yorktoen

Fallieres to Visit London in May Visit

Paris AP reports President Fallieres will visit London in the second week of May accompanied by Foreign Minister Pichon. The announcement confirms the planned diplomatic trip and indicates high level French involvement.

Associated Press Paris Fallieres London Pichon

Arguments Resume For Walsh New Trial In Bank Case

Associated Press report from Chicago notes resumed hearings in a U S district court as John S. Biller, chief counsel for ex banker John Walsh, presses that the government failed to prove Walsh acted with criminal intent in using bank funds. Proceedings spanned much of the day.

Associated Press Chicago Macion John FR. Walah United States District Court John S. Biller Walsh Exbanker

Night Riders Visit Negro Tenant in Gibson County

In Trenton Tennessee on March night riders fired into a negro tenant's house narrowly missing three children and left warning notes at other homes. All targeted Negroes are described as good citizens. a curiosity woman questions the spending of her husband.

Trenton Tenn, Marth Gibson County

Butter Makers Meet Opens Three Day Convention

Butter makers from nearly every state gather at the St Paul auditorium for a three day convention. Governor Johnson welcomes delegates and J J Farrer of Carver Minn delivers the annual address. Wisconsin’s Cornelison speaks on protecting patronage and quality while facing competition.

Associated St Paul Minn Itorium Sivendancs Boston New York Philadelphia South Dakota Winnipeg Washingten Wisconsin Hainois Des Moines Johnson A. J. Nietert Walker J. J. Farrer Carver Cornelison Eau Claire Wis Mortenson Cokato Mfinn Ralph CG EL Fowler Moravia

Honor for an American Ambrose Petry Elevated to Knight

Ambrose Petry of Chicago has been named Knight of St Gregory the Great by papal decree. The Chicago founder of the chapel car mission, which aids Catholic outreach by traveling priests, received this honor as the order underscores long church service and missionary work. The chapel car mission has recently operated in Kansas and South Dakota.

Ambrose Petry Chicago St. Gregory Associaten Press Quigley This City Gregory the Great Petry Kansas South ‘Dakota

John Teagle Former Independent Oil Refiner Dies

John Teagle once of the nation’s best known Independent oil refiners died at his Cleveland home last evening. He was about sixty years old. Additional death notices note other nearby obituaries.

Associated Press Cleveland John Teagle

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