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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1915
Page
1
A Chicagoan is fatally shot by Zapata bandits amid a violent incident tied to a storm of billets and Brazilian consul involvement. Secretary Bryan presents dispatches to Wilson and calls for accountability and reparations to the victim’s family, with a promised investigation in the fall.
The Associated Press report states Mexicans stormed the palace in Mexico City to free 250 imprisoned priests. a riot followed and Mexican police chief Gusquiaio was captured as hundreds were killed or wounded. American interests in Vera Cruz and Key West port traffic are also noted amid tensions with Carranza and Obregon.
German cargo cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich likely to remain in Newport News dry dock about three weeks for seaworthiness repairs. Experts assess damage as officials in Washington weigh progress and possible full restitution.
Local pastor Hetarns from Tempre ance campaigns outlines a no license stance while speakers from Norwalk and Walliam discuss election implications. The campaign targets Madison with widespread gatherings as students at the state university show support for temperance, seen as a potential statewide abolition.
War bulletin reports the German army reaching within two and a half miles of Preasnys near the Potamd region and claims a German victory at Neuve Chapelle. Russian claims of recent victories are denied. Allies face renewed pressure on multiple fronts as Belgian, French, and Balkan fronts see ongoing combat and political shifts.
Secretary McAdoo was operated on for appendicitis today at a local hospital. Physicians issued a bulletin stating the operation successful and the patient in favorable condition. Mrs. McAdoo waited in the ante room until the operation was over.
Japan has modified its stance toward China regarding compliance with demands made on the Chinese republic after Japan occupied Kiauchau. Negotiations over the two month issue have continued at Peking as the shift in position is announced.
Peter Krakas and Heraari Montvid confessed to killing Rev. Josent Zebris, priest of the Lithuanian church in New Britain Connecticut, and his housekeeper on February 8. Police and detectives disclosed the admissions and said the men are held in the Wilmington workhouse for the earlier murder of a policeman last Saturday.
Official summaries from Paris and Berlin describe limited activity with no new front advances. Reports note battleships and torpedo boats engaging near Nieuport and Westende while German artillery supported counteractions. Russian offensives near Grodno are reported but foiled, with captures and battlefield losses outlined.
Mrs John D Rockefeller dies at 10 20 am at Pocantico Hills residence near Tarrytown New York The death follows a long illness with husband John D Rockefeller and son John Jr at Ormond Florida notified Earlier daughter Mrs E Parmalee Prentice was present Surviving children include Alta Edith and John J Rockefeller Jr with two daughters Gessie and Alice deceased and one son last named John D Rockefeller Jr was youngest The obituary outlines her birth in Wadsworth Ohio and marriage to Rockefeller on September 5 1895
The jury in the Thaw case is to hear closing arguments from defense attorney John B. Stanchfield who urges the jury to decide whether Thaw feigned madness or truly understood his actions. He challenges the claim Thaw planned escape from the state hospital and argues the hospital’s restraint years were inaccurate. The defense rests as another witness is examined and the state rests its case.
Carl Dettian of the Rkesh Garbage company was struck by an automatic dumper and fractured his right leg near the ankle while assisting with loads north of Osh jis fureneon. He was brought by farmer’s wagon to the city and then to Mary’s hospital on an ambulance.
Funeral services planned at Trinity Episcopal Church with a large attendance from nearby cities and the state. An expected delegation will honor a prominent local figure and military service history.
An OCR damaged item mentions an unnamed person and place with scattered terms like Pal, 4orestrae, private interests, Slate, G, Tete Tyere, but key facts, names, and events are unclear.
The American schooner Martha was detained at Frontera due to fines imposed by Mexican authorities and has been released after settlement.
British and Indian forces push around Neuve Chapelle toward La Bassée in a Western front action likely signaling active operations on the left wing. British reports say the attack aims to stretch German reserves and force a spring offensive, while German efforts may seek retaliation to hold the line.
Local observations indicate warmer temperatures for Wisconsin tonight and Saturday. The forecast calls for a rise in daytime highs and milder conditions statewide with no severe weather expected.
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