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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
5
A dense snapshot of late 19th or early 20th century Wisconsin and national politics. It discusses court candidates Huger Bashford and Barnes, Wisconsin representative Kuestermann criticizing postal and railway costs, Brownsville case fallout, Roosevelt’s proposed reinstatement for discharged soldiers, forestry policy in Europe and America, and varied public notices including education and infrastructure notes.
Fragmented text describes Dr Fiies Biee Raeood of Ben melt Med College Chicago discussing products from B V Pierce Buffalo NY and cautions about claims of cure for coughs stomach issues and skin eruptions. The passage references free booklets about medicinal tools and retirement remedies.
A London style review notes “A Knight for a Day” coming to the Rand Opera House this evening after success in Chicago. The plot centers on a will and Corsican medals with a large cast, notable librettist Robert B. Smith and composer Raymond Hubbell. star performers include Miss Dupree and Eleanor Marietti with grand electric stage effects and cheerful choruses. The second featured play “The Road to Yesterday” at Grand Opera House presents a time-twisting satire by Bevak Af Dixie and Evelyn G. Sutherland with Miss Julia Gray in a leading Lady Isabel role and a strong Shubert company audience cheered the production past its premiere.
A jagged clipping notes varied items from Hol jana reforms to cathedral smoke repair, Texas preacher Angus Jokreon’s long life, Cologne damage, Georgia Senator Clay’s towering hair, Miss Mignon Nevada’s Rome debut, Bernhardt Herzmansky’s Merry Widow publishing profits, Frenz Lebar’s opera fees, Yale football captain Jones, and Yale leader Well’s roles in religion and athletics.
The Oklahoma state convention instructed its four delegates at large for the mat. The Chicago board of education will expend 410,900 this year to protect school children from fire. The expedition to Indefatigable island failed to find castaway seaman Fred Jeffs. An explosion in Barcelona caused a scare but no one was hurt. The Chicago board of education will outlaw 211 high school fraternities and sororities after September 2. The Allison people lead in the Iowa race for senator with a 200 majority. Northwestern and Burlington roads plan 3,500,000 in track elevation and improvements at Austin and Chicago next season. The president seeks a method to restrain gambling in securities and commodities without hindering legitimate trade. A federal inquiry into future trading and grain dealing will precede any anti-gambling laws. The president asks Senate to reinstate soldiers discharged after the Brownsville incident who can prove innocence.
In Wisconsin a Danville group plans a vinegar factory in Green Bay while a fatal train crash near Fond du Lac claims Dr. Frank Snember and spouse. The state park lands may open for summer access. Chippewa schools report 250 pupils behind. Appleton prepares Fourth of July fireworks. Fairfield’s Albert Woodman killed by a heavy beam. Racine faces increased unemployment and shelter issues. Fire destroys a farm house near Westboro. a Marinette asylum party enjoys a Bijou show. Milwaukee forms the South Division Circle Association led by ex Congressman Otjen. A Remiz malthouse opening is eyed for Eau Claire. Sheboygan water conflicts near settlement. Little Lake Batte reports heavy wildfowl feeding and shooting. Green Bay breaks ground on a large Wainwashi Glove plant. A plot at Wisconsin state prison targets release via fraud. pioneer Samuel Reynolds dies aged 74. The state bounty system pays for wolves and other predators. Wisconsin Brewers’ association elects Theodore Knapstein as president.
Frenchy farmer of Bristol tracked his son after two horses and a buggy were stolen and sold. Authorities could not locate the youth so the father pursued him through Warenows Milwaukee Shawano and Iaty to New Lisbon where the arrest was made. The son was sent to Madison and sentenced to two years in state prison.
A collection of humorous exchanges and vignettes from travelers and locals. An Atlantic liner scene features a self made man and stowaway rumors, a reporter encounter, theater invites, and a father son chat about fiction. A bus wit teases Italian road workers as a barrister meets Lord Brampton and dreams of fame.
A collage of editorials and letters from Wisconsin papers discuss presidential candidacies and party strategy. Figures referenced include Governor Johnson and Senator La Follette factions, with calls for compromise to unite Republicans for the Chicago convention.
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