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Newspaper

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1909

Page

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Oshkosh Primary Eyeing Mayor Nominee Field

Next Tuesday Oshkosh voters will choose party nominees for mayor with five candidates across three parties. Incumbent John Banderob leads the Republican bid. G Grabow seeks the Prohibition line. F C Stewart and J C Vous are among Democratic contenders. Vose represents Miller Brewing locally.

Ralph Luck Oshkosh Imayor John Banderob Uis G. Grabow Bandergh Bemosrade Mayorsity Nomenatione F. C. Stewart C. Vous

Matthews given minimum term in second degree murder case

John Matthews of Neenah pleads for mercy as he is sentenced to the minimum fourteen years in state prison at Waupun for murder in the second degree of Charles Bolémion. Attorney John F. Kluwin urged clemency while Moses Hooper spoke for the defendant and District Attorney D. E. McDonald outlined the case.

John Matthews Neenah Charles Bolémion Matthews Burnell John F.kluwin Waupun Klowin Moses Hooper D. E. McDonald Surnell

Court hears Matthews plea in second degree murder case

Matthews appeared in court in custody of Undersheriff McKay and, after waiving reading of the information, pled guilty to murder in the second degree. The district attorney described the events of March 1 at a Neenal express office and a nearby beer-drinking gathering, noting Matthews was intoxicated and that his weapon was obtained earlier. The DA indicated the plea would avoid proving first degree murder and the county would accept the deal.

Matthews W.S. McKay J Bae Segoe McDonald Kinwin Hinwin Kiuwin Charles Solomon Mr. Kinwin Tdet Neenal Wisconsin Street Anton Schwartz Oscar Johnson sTohn Salomon Alatthewa Charles Solomnon Secora

Sherman in good health after rumors of illness

Vice President Sherman was informed this morning that rumors in New York and elsewhere suggested he was ill. He is in Sherman, remains here until tomorrow evening or Monday morning, and is reported in excellent health.

Associated Press Faas’ S. Sherman Taughe New York Sherman Ealti

Alarm over possible war with Serbia subsiding in Belgrade

A Belgrade dispatch reports the alarm over a potential war with Serbia diminishing as Foreign Minister Milo Yovanovics meets twice with the Russian minister. No official statement issued yet, but belief grows that peaceful settlement may come within hours. St Petersburg confirms Serbia has accepted the powers' disarmament terms, viewing them as a guarantee and no longer fearing armed attack.

Associated ‘Présa St.Petersburg Belgrade Bourse Ga “Gette M.miloyunovics

Hadley Rumored for Federal Judge Post in West

Jefferson City Mo March 20 A report claims Governor Herbert Hadley plans to resign to accept a federal judgeship with Taft promising the first vacancy in the west or northwest Senator Warner is cited as the source If true Hadley would be replaced by Lieutenant Governor Melich who is a Republican elected after a contested legislature recount Hadley denied the report saying he knew nothing beyond what reporters claimed

Associate A Jefferson City Herbert Hadley Missouri Taft Warner Hadiley Jacob F.G. Melich

Earthquake Shakes Catalonia in Spain

The Associated Press reports an earthquake shock was felt in Catalonia province at three o clock this afternoon. No details are available yet. The event follows a prediction by Emile Marchand of the Pic du Midi observatory who had based his forecast on probability and accurately predicted an Alicante February quake.

Associated Press Barcelona Spain Catalonia Emile Marchand Pic du Midi Pyrenees M. Marchand Alicante Ey Sharpp Whitla Martin Graig Whitlan Familly Unil Buffalo

McCormick Deemed Incompetent in Santa Barbara Court

In Santa Barbara California March 20 the wife filed in the superior court to have Bainet McCormick declared incompetent and a guardian appointed to manage his person and estate. The case notes his recent fall in mental state after a period of seeming improvement and is set for a hearing in about two weeks.

Associated Press Santa, Barbara Cal Btainey McCormick Harvester McCormick Santa Barbara

Congress Not In Session As Senate Begins Tariff Debate

Washington March 20 Congress did not meet today as both houses adjourned until Monday. In the Senate attention will center on committee selections while the House considers the tariff bill. An agreement may allow sessions to start earlier and run to six oclock with naval hours to be observed when the bill reaches amendment stage.

Associated Prese Washington, D. C House of Congress Senate House

Kidnapping Case In Sharpsburg Deepens With Cash Offer

A ransom demand of 10 000 dollars drives a tense day in Sharon and nearby Warren as William Whitla remains missing. Police guard Whitla’s attorney Whitlan office while James Whitla and relatives, including Frank H. Buhl, press for clues. Father offers payment and urges calm as investigators pursue every lead with no breakthrough.

Sharon James P. Whitla Aid Associated Press Swas Cleveland Whitla G'S. Ward Philadelphia Whitle Ag Rangeni Duta Bharen Wiliam Whitla Warren William Frank H. Buhl Buhl Simi Cab Ay Levine Ita Whitt J. P. Whitla Percedinebverall Nita Pittsburg

Police warn against rewards in Sharon kidnapping case

An officer showed a picture of William Whitla to a city desk today and urged watch for the mash ad and abductors. A reward of 1000 dollars was offered for the child's recovery, but police doubt rewards deter kidnappers and fear money may endanger the child. Detectives both local and visiting have rushed to Sharon in the case.

William Whitla Sharon Vezarelty

WICKERSHAM TAKES ACTION ON INDICTMENT CASE

Attorney General directs dismissal of indictment against Normanegt Lumber Co and others for conspiring to defraud the United States over timber. Idaho attorney for the case Normanegt Lumber Co. from Rau Claire Wisconsin and parties faced juries. pleas were entered as Judge Whitson presided.

Washington,d.c Wickersham Pergona United States Idaho Normanegt Lumber Company Rau Claire Wis Patrick Grang-Jury T Weber Whitson

Bank Safe Blown Open In Imogene Cash Looted

March 20 reports say safe blowers dynamited the gate of the First National bank in Imogene Iowa and robbed the cash on hand. Several thousand dollars taken with estimates around five thousand dollars. bank capitals and deposits noted. Also word of a Coldwater Oklahoma bank robbery with about two thousand dollars seized.

Tee Kaowene Town Dea Moines Mareh Saffe Blowers First National Bank Imogene Prge County Omly Cornell Brifiae First National Bank of Imogene Bank Oklahoma Bank Bold Okla Coldwater

Bryan Rebukes Democrats Over Cannon Forces Speech

In Sinco Nebraska on March 20 William J Bryan condemned 23 Democrats in Congress aiding Cannon forces. He said they could not claim ignorance and urged constituents to respond, declaring Joe Mannon an agent of plutocracy. The Bryan birthday banquet extended into the early hours.

Bryan Ceonon Democrata Associated Press Sinco Neb Wiliam J. Bryan Congress Mr. Bryan Joe Mannon

Explosion injures teen while mistaking fuel at Fond du Lac home

Special to The Northwestern Fond du Lac Wisconsin reports an eighteen year old domestic injured when attempting to ignite a stove fire mistook gasoline for kerosene. The blast burned her face arms and torso and may prove fatal. Forecast notes snow possible tonight and Friday with cloudy skies.

Fond du Lac Wis Ffordnafa Waworski Miles FE Rambo

Paris Strikes See Widespread Turnout and Government Pressure

In Paris and major cities a nationwide strike persists with workers returning slowly. The government signals possible concessions but warns dismissal will follow after a grace period. Police report increased activity and the union calls for rapid resolutions as transportation and industry face disruption.

Racine Teacher Heads Southern Wisconsin Teachers’ Meeting

A News special reports Racine hosts the Southern Wisconsin Teachers’ association convention. Elected officers for the year include President Wierton E B Nelson of Racine and R E B Loveland Mineral Point as first and second vice presidents, with Helen Martin ElkHorn secretary H S Walte Waterloo treasurer E Cushman Columbia to fill an executive seat. Dr W L Bryan Indiana spoke on Some Impressions From Friends, and J B Gordon Madison addressed rural schools. Nelson, the new president, is a leading southern Wisconsin educator and four-year city superintendent.

Northwestern Milwaukee Win Racine Wisconsin Wiurton EB Nelson Ravine R. EB Loveland Mineral Point Helen Martin Elkhorn Walte Waterloo E. W. Wond Neililsville Aboose

Expires atrocious crime suspect Wheatley hanged in jail

Henry Wheatley confessed wife murderer and incendiary committed suicide in Culpeper jail by hanging with a towel. The crime described as one of the most atrocious in Virginia, starting with setting fire to a tenant’s house then killing his wife, nearly severing her head.

C.O Wheatley Associated Presa Richmond Henry Wheatley Virginia

Gowdy Is Set Free In Advertising Case

A Milwaukee special reports Harry A Gowdy was discharged in Eau Claire court after jurors found his alleged misrepresentations in an advertising scheme did not cause the complainant to part with his money. Gowdy faced charges of obtaining money under false pretenses.

Northwestern Milwaukee Wis Eau Claire Harry A. Gowdy

Topeka Secures Geier From St Paul Club

St Paul outfielder Phil Geier announced today he has terminated his lease with the St Paul club and signed to play with the Topeka team in Kansas. The move signals a change in affiliations for the veteran slugger as he returns to the Midwest circuit.

Associated Press St. Paul, Minn Phil" Geier St. Paul Topeka

Pony Express rider dies from heart disease in Oregon City

Associated Press reports W Hurlbut, once a Pony Express rider for Ben Holiday from Kearny to Julesburg and later in charge of the Rock Crack station, died in Oregon City in 1901 after twenty nine years in the region. He rode the Pony Express in early days and moved from Nebraska to Oregon, where he had resided for years.

Associated, Press Oregon City Ore Hurlbut Ben Kearny Neb Julesburg Virgsith Rock Orégon Icearney

Taft Arrival in Washington From New York

Taft arrived in Washington this morning aboard the train from New York at 7 12. He was accompanied only by Captain Butt his military aide and Assistant Secretary Miychler and others. The party proceeded to the White House by automobile.

Washington, D. C Taft Washington New York Butt Miychler Aart Aling Mabel Boardman Boaton Immedi Ally Ipas Automobile

Stolen Hides Suspect Arrested In Oshkosh Case

Oshkosh officers Friday located stolen hides sold to a well known local firm. William Bosser was arrested in Appleton as an accomplice. The group, three in number, included a wagon and team owner hired to deliver the hides. Earlier, Judge Goss imposed a $10 fine and costs on Aloig Nigl for keeping a saloon open after hours.

William Taabs W Hide Renovating Megarha Oshkosh Dale Wis Oshkosh Company Chief Dowling William Bosser Appleton Breait John Washburn Leander Chonle Aloig Nigl Costa Goss Ninth Street

No Wonder He Cried Acacia La March After Sobbing

The young son of Bear Creek Postmaster Jack Sutton was taken to an oculist after ten weeks of sobbing and eye pain. A piece of tissue, about half an inch long and nearly an inch wide, was found lodged behind the child's left eye.

Associated Freas Acacia March Jack Sutton Bear Creek

Last Year’s Cotton Crop Report From Census Bureau

Washington March 20 final report of the census bureau shows running bales of cotton totaling 13 40 841 average gross weight of 3 andes. It notes 27 587 ginners operating and details on equivalent bales.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Cenens Bureau

Prisoner Cooper Case Verdict Reaches Second Degree Murder

Nashville March 20 jury convicts Duncan B Cooper and Robin J Cooper of murder in the second degree in the former United States Senator E W Carmack case and fixes twenty years in state prison. John B Sharp is acquitted. Defendants seek mistrial and a new trial, bonds set at 25000 each, defense to appeal. crowd gathers as jurors recount ballot shifts amid trial’s end.

Assolted Nashville Tenn el. Duncan’ B Cooper Rabin Cooper Pauriee United States E.W. Carmack John B Sharp Hart Burke Jude Oe Foreman Burke Foreman Seine Duncan B. Cooper Robin J. Cooper Brea Hhor Alcenias Anderson John Sharp Mel Arn Anderon Taft Burch Coopers

Hayward Declines Place as Postmaster General Aide

A Washington telegram reports Judge William Hayward declined the offer of first assistant postmaster general and will remain secretary of the national Republican committee, Nebraska's City Neb, March.

Associated Press Nebraska City

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