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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
7
Milwaukee and Green Bay area teams feature in a chaotic schedule recap from March including college basketball notes on Wisconsin Badgers vs Maroons and travel and league updates. It notes upcoming games, changes in officials and a new scoring system, plus billiards champion Schaefers defending his title.
The Menomonne Wisconsin gathering lists officers including President George Fo Cesper and vice presidents, with reports on postal department relations and delinquent issues. The group plans a new organization to handle foreign advertising and awaits next meeting notes from Superior.
A Northwestern story details Harriman's Oregon timber land grab tied to the Oregon and California railroad grant. It traces sales to settlers, government amendments, and the roll of financiers from Michigan to Minnesota. The piece notes huge timber land values, market manipulation, and a West Coast political backlash.
A muddled land dispute in Oregon surrounds Harriman lands and a push in Congress to authorize action. Lawyers, buyers, and government officials contend over bona fide settlers, with Tillman leading an inquiry into authority and possible remedies. If legislation passes, Harriman’s land sales may be halted and refunds pursued.
A Jap press summary notes a decline in demand for aggressive action against China over the Tstsu affair. The Asahl calls for government restraint and moral consideration. War minister Verauchi and marine minister Salto reportedly oppose hardline tactics while Britain presses for amicable settlement.
Madison authorities heard complaints against utility firms at a Wisconsin railroad commission session on March 12. George W. Hit and others accused Ange Water Works of high rates and poor service. cases also covered Chicago & Northwestern Railway facilities and train connections, Wisconsin Central Railway unsafe crossings, and telegraph service in Montello. Hearing adjourned to April 16.
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