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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1908
Page
5
Fragmented OCR shows an early 20th century market style notice with circulation data and political commentary. It mentions The Daily Northwestern, Wisconsin printing, rates, and references to Democratic nomination debates and the Johnson movement, noting Bryan’s silence and possible strategic aims of rival candidates.
The fleet plans to voyage around the world returning home via the Suez and Atlantic route. This long voyage would train the crews for distant waters and showcase American naval force while extending hospitality to foreign harbors and coasts.
An unreadable OCR fragment discusses Porto Rico politics and senators. It mentions radical rhetoric, U S authority, and a potential shift in policy or leadership amid unclear context and garbled phrases.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a superior blood purifying tonic for nerves stomach and general health. Testimonials claim dramatic cures of scrofula swollen glands and rheumatic symptoms with references to multiple customers and the medicine sold by Hood Co of Lowell Massachusetts.
The article argues for stricter fire safety standards in building design and code enforcement. It cites major safety groups and warns that rushed construction and weak oversight waste resources and endanger property, urging adoption of proven fireproof practices and professional guidance.
Dr George Mevian, Colummina University physical director, argues against tobacco use improving physical welfare. He cites tests showing smokers may have greater muscular power but overall evidence does not support health benefits, especially for young men, and cautions against smoking as a beneficial practice.
The article notes Dr. Meylan’s view that stronger men smoke more, while lighter men are non smokers, and that smoking is not wholly baneful but dangerous in youth if excessive. It also cites the claim that 2,000,000 acres may be reclaimed under the national reclamation act at a cost of about 70 million dollars, creating homes for tens of thousands and opportunities in manufacturing and commerce.
Prince Victor Narayan of Cooch Baha, India, enters Cornell University as agriculture student. Formosa camphor forests could supply works for a century. James Borers takes Carroll College post in April. Moses Slaughter named Rome professor for 1903 10. Arnold Morley arrives in New York en route to Mexico with Banburys. Sir Weetman Pearson to join Tampico tarpon tasting. Asquith health may force Campbell-Bannerman retirement. Milwaukee campaign features David S. Rose addressing deaf mutes. Mrs George Law, noted beauty, hires agent to curb society publicity.
The report mentions Congress seeking to expand the cutter service, divorce suit by Mrs. Nettie Houp of Sullivan Indiana after alleged spanking, a bank robbery pursuit in Coffeerte Kansas, and President Roosevelt expanding anti trust efforts with David T Watson aiding prosecutions. It also notes Australia reception of a US ship visit and various political remarks about the Democratic platform and figures like Bryan, Johnson, and Hart.
A fragmented, poetic OCR fragment references distances, silence and fate. It mentions characters like Ash and Robert Perry and invokes death as a looming force. The text appears as a surreal narrative excerpt from Uncle Remus magazine style material without clear reporting of events or context.
A rush of notes from Wisconsin and nearby areas reports factory and labor events, storms, accidents, and civic items. Details include strikes near Kenosha ending with workers returning, a manslaughter case in Appleton, ice and gate damage on Lake Michigan, dam burrows at Delafield fish hatchery, and a gas plant explosion at Beaver Dam injuring workers.
Manager Williams brings The Great Divide to the Grand Opera House for Wednesday. Henry Miller produced it in New York where critics praised it and box office hit records were set. Viola Allen headlines Friday in Irene Wertherger with a strong company led by Liebier Co. Also East Lynne and Thom s and Orange Rosens drew crowds.
Humorous sketches and banter centered on money love and social foibles. Jests confront money woes, fashion, and marriage with witty asides from actors, a touring club, and a cabby. The piece features light satire and playful misunderstandings.
A collage of editorials notes varied state topics from 30 school marams in the Philippines to temperance and politics. The clippings mention La Follette’s potential state delegation, trout laws, Milwaukee charter, prohibition views, and Wisconsin civic restlessness.
A Milwaukee man at the Plankinton Hotel reacting to Taft campaign buttons pinned on La Follette headquarter photos removed the buttons from multiple portraits. He then spit into the cuspidor and left in anger over the incident.
The United States geological survey shifts the record to Rib Hit in Brarardon county as Wisconsin's highest point at 1,950 feet, surpassing Summit Lake Langlade and outpacing nearby states. The Rib Hit peak places Wisconsin high among Midwestern elevations, with Minnesota's Mesabi range higher overall but Wisconsin claiming the top spot within several states.
Attorney John Barnes of Rhinelander seeks the Wisconsin supreme judgeship to replace R. M. Bashford, drawing favorable statewide support. Judge C. A. Graves of Viroqua, in Milwaukee, says Barnes has strong backing from southeast lawyers and criticizes haste in Bashford’s appointment. Portage Register remarks favoring good habits over good laws.
The Reverend Ernest Woroughby Jewell returns to Manistee as Father Edward Joseph Jewell after receiving minor clerical orders and will be ordained next Thursday in Grand Rapids. His first mass in Guardian angel church is set for March 23 with about fifteen former parishioners joining. He previously led the Episcopal church here as rector and has held posts in Petoskey Calumet and Manistee. He is a widower with three children.
The general chamber of commerce of Nin Chwang condemns the Japanese government stance on the sinmintun Fiku men railway as contrary to the Portssout treaty. The protest emphasizes local economic and diplomatic concerns amid Manchurian tensions.
The Taft methods are defined as firm yet moderate, force without violence, achieving great results with little noise. The Taft administration in the Philippines is cited as an example. Roosevelt and Taft agree on goals but differ in approach, with the Nebraska platform labeling Taft as judicial while Roosevelt is not.
A Milwaukee county district attorney announces candidacy for the United States Senate seat once held by Isaac Stephenson and previously by Timothy O Howe and others. The brief note hints at party naming confusion but confirms the bid and suggests Whitewater and the Register as context.
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