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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
4
A mixed sports roundup reports results from track and field and car racing events. Highlights include long lists of performances, averages, and records set or challenged, with mentions of venues in New York and Chicago, notable competitors, and ongoing season plans and trials.
Milwaukees Wis March 10 a shooting in high schools prompted a Wisconsin National Guard officers convention outcome. An effort to organize a state rifle association and training for high school students in use of rifles was discussed with Gen Charles Rhys urging legislative support and funding for equipment to enhance guard efficiency and readiness.
A proposal to design a trophy to honor Col George Graham of Tomah awaits approval. The aim is to award the Graham trophy annually to the unit best representing the guard, with a committee including the adjutant general and commanding officers of regiments and batteries.
Washington March 20 The house voted down a proposal to consolidate pension paying agencies, with a plan to move business from Milwaukee to Washington. The move mirrors a 2 year old prior effort rejected by the Senate. Senator Stephenson received petitions on La Follette Sterling labor measures while Milwaukee lodge 16 K T opposed Knox bill as likely unconstitutional. La Follette to propose tariff commission for expert study and prompt revision after election. A separate measure includes 126000 for a site and Appraisers warehouse construction.
In Culpeper Virginia a heated discussion on the unwritten law follows the Loving Estes waters case. Judge Bell faces scrutiny as he contemplates the legal basis for the controversy. The community watches as a local figure who resigned as mayor seeks legislative service.
The article describes a Virginia bill adopted by both legislative houses and signed by the governor. It allows the Commonwealth to introduce evidence that the accused believed a wrong had been committed against a person related to them, in prosecutions for felonious homicide or assault with felonious intent, as part of insanity or extenuating circumstances defenses.
A French vessel crewed by about twenty was seized by Moor Tear near Morocco and the Fret cruiser is ordered east to intervene. An alert from Avachon confirms all prisoners are accounted for and in good health, though their exact location remains undisclosed.
In Chicago, Mrs Marty Sehulog and Willi Witte were arrested after authorities claim they sent 114 visitors to a city institution where a woman reportedly was committed to the insane asylum by Judge Smiley. The men and woman face related charges in connection with the case.
Washington leaders debate a plan to create White Mountain and Appalachian forests to aid navigation and water flow. Supporters argue forests act as nature’s blotting paper, reducing dredging needs while others question constitutional authority to buy new land for forestry.
King Edward travelled to Saint Sebastian by automobile to meet the Zamora regiment officers of the Spanish Army. He is honorary colonel of the unit and received them during the march day in Biarritz.
Montgomery Alabama March 20 Associated Press reports S H Smith states a student at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute was struck on the back of the head by a thrown ball during a game yesterday afternoon and died today. The article notes the incident and death outcome with limited details while reflecting the era's reporting style.
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