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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1908
Page
3
Notices declare use of printed ballot machines for the April 7 judicial election in Oshkosh. Delegates to national party conventions will be elected at large and by congressional district, with thirty delegates total across parties.
An advertisement touts Bwaop-Peet as a vegetable compound praised for a rapid mild effect. It claims a certificate of purity with every bottle and offers sample bottles by mail from Dr. Kittner & Co in Binghamton New York.
Information filed in municipal court charges Blunt with embezzling 2080 dollars from Red Gulch Geld and Copper Stirling and Bur unl company and with larceny from various individuals who paid sums to Blunt as an agent. Original complaint describes embezzlement of money from multiple individuals.
The Oshkosh Chapter of the American Institute of Banking held a meeting at Commercial National Bank featuring three contests adding machine money counting and mental arithmetic. Winners received gold medals engraved with event details with Benjamin Krippene first in adding and E R Dichman first in mental arithmetic and money counting.
Change of venue was taken upon an affidavit of prejudice in the case of AL GL. Price and L. E. Lyon doing business as Puritan Manufacturing company versus E. P. Finch. The matter originated in municipal court and the defendant filed an affidavit.
New drug Poslam, proven to cure thousands of eczema cases, is now available in small jars for a month's treatment and in a speciality small size at Oshkosh stores or by mail from Emergency Laboratories. The ad claims rapid relief for itching and skin troubles and notes availability at 32 West 25th Street New York City.
Menasha Elks invite Appleton Kaukauna and other nearby cities to join Thursday celebration in honor of the lodge seventh anniversary. Program planned with entertainment and performances at the lodge rooms.
In Berlin yesterday a lively session of the Prussian diet turned tense during estimates when an incident arose over a duel challenge. Deputies quarreled as they debated military and financial questions, highlighting rising tensions within the chamber.
The union revival continues with pastors from ten churches in charge. Rev Geo E Farnam speaks tonight at the First Presbyterian Church. A heated exchange arises in the lobby over remarks about Jewish bankers funding campaigns, leading to a challenged fight that was declined.
Notice announces a polishing service for hardwood flour with short notice. It provides contact details for R. F. Schuttler at 63 High Street and phone 1292 to arrange service.
Forty four members of the Mtist union played an evening session at Elkra Hall as part of Weekly events. The article notes a racial divide in the remarks and describes social clashes, with references to men and women linked to local clubs and a public party.
A fragmented report recalls a political address by Tso amid references to German colonies and imperial policy. The ornate phrasing hints at foreign affairs, promises of stronger governance, and impending reforms, though specifics are unclear.
Members of a parliamentary committee urge government to authorize use of the war board for 050 MO kept in the Julius tower at Potsdam to meet current empire needs. They argue against sequestering funds while the country borrows and pays interest.
A grocer named T. H. Herzoff of 2 West Seventh Street received a crude dynamite bomb with fuse attached yesterday. He was frightened and alerted police who seized the device. Herzoff did not know who sent it or the sender's identity, and a paper reading Look out signed blacknand accompanied the threat.
In Oshkosh politics a Democrat named Timity timed a54 exgmna for mayor while Mayor Behuliz refused the nomination. Weaker candidates and reorganizing efforts followed at a non-partisan meeting. A ward alderman race saw contenders and bids discussed as the city council tackled street improvements and costs. A school play incident left a boy wounded, while a separate shoplifting episode led to juvenile court proceedings.
Dublin crowds on St Patrick's Day flood the streets as Irish challenger Jem Roche faces American champion Burns for the world heavyweight title. Locals expect Roche to win. bookmakers quote Burns at about 3 to 7. The event dominates St Patrick's Day festivities in the capital.
The St Patrick's Day events in Rome were marked by a memorial service for Irish Franciscans at the historical church of St Isidore officiated by Archbishop Seton of Newark. Dr Robert Condon of La Crosse, Wis preached a brilliant sermon. An Oshkosh man is noted for favoring his wife's relations over his own.
An old advertisement touts Beecham’s Pills as a remedy for skin blemishes and impurities. It claims the pills clear the system, refresh the complexion, and provide overall digestive and liver support as a trusted family medicine priced at 20 and 25 cents.
In St Petersburg on March 17 an American firm reported success in a war office trial to determine the best cartridge for infant needs. The study assessed purchases and payments totaling six to fourteen days of funding.
Lawyer Ainger, a noted prohibitionist, praises Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a preat medicine. He states his opposition to intoxicants but claims personal benefit from the whiskey for dyspepsia and indigestion and believes it has prolonged his life.
An old advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a pure medicinal tonic that strengthens heart action and purifies the system. It urges buyers to request the proprietary bottle with an intact seal and to consult Dr. K Gurran for a medical booklet.
Missouri Supreme Court orders release of Jacob Gliner after ruling a city ordinance banning standing on street corners when not obstructing or interfering is unconstitutional. The case stems from a 1903 picket duty incident in St Louis during a strike.
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