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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1908

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Robbers Break Jail In Helena Escape

George F Hauser and Charles McDonald, jailed for a Great Northern train robbery in September, escaped by sawing doors and bars. Pursuit zones were organized, hounds on the trail, but ground dryness hindered progress as authorities chase the bandits towards the mountains.

Mauke Thes Detalia Associated Press Helena Mont George Frank Hauser Charles McDonald Great Northern Oriental Limited Manly Spokane Liberty St. Paul Mind McDonald and Hauser Great Northern Overland Randall Ment

Alio Sentenced to Hang for Priest Murder in Denver

Giuseppe Alio was sentenced to death after a jury convicted him of the February 23 murder of Father Leo Heinrichs in St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church in Denver. Judge Greely Whitney denied a new trial, with execution set for the week beginning July 12.

Associated Press Denver Col District Court Greely Whitney Giuseppe Alio Leo Heinrichs St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church

Recalled by His King The Duke of the Abruzzi Leaves Rome

Rome reports the duke of the Abruzzi traveled to America after dining with King Victor Emmanuel in February. He did not seek the king’s consent to a marriage with Katherine Elkins but obtained leave from the marine minister and now must return to Italy by April first as his leave expires.

Associated Press Rome Katherine Elkins Elkins West Virginia Victor Emmanuel Bliss Elkins America Italy

Wisconsin Central Officials Visit Manitowoc for Conference

A seven member Wisconsin Central delegation led by President Bradford and including Starr Potter Pond and Wilson will visit Manitowoc at the City Club invitation. They arrive by special car at 4 p.m. and depart at 11 p.m. to Chicago. Manitowoc businessmen will discuss river improvements tied to a $200,000 work by the company.

Northwestern Ahlwaukee Wis Wisconsin Manitowoc Wisconsin Central Railroad Company Bradford Starr Potter James C. Pond A. C. Wilson Nsthers Seave Chicago Companiae Duet

Wisconsin fish car brings 7,060,000 fish to Lake Michigan

A Manitowoc County fish and hunting group arranged the planting of 7,060,000 white fish and trout in Lake Michigan three miles off Milwaukee. The state game warden approved the plan and twenty-five deputies were appointed to enforce the game laws during the operation.

Northwestern Milwaukee Wis Manttowee Wisconsin Fish Car Badzer Lake Michigan Manitowoc County

Snow Blankets Bristol Tennessee Region

Snow covers the Tennessee region including Bristol with six inches in nearby mountains. Temperatures remain below freezing this morning.

Associated Press Bristol, Tenn

Government to relieve Vice Admiral Dirkoff at marine ministry

St Petersburg report says the government plans to remove Vice Admiral Dirkoff from the ministry of marine and entrust it to a more trusted official who will push to secure better administration from the Duma. Alexander Guchkoff, a leader of the Octoberists, is mentioned as a candidate.

Associated Press St. Petersburg Dirkoff Ministry of Marine Duma Alexander Guchkoff

Brewers Will Protect Men Strike Prolonged

St Louis breweries publish ads promising to retain all comp tent workers since the five day old strike and to keep wages and hours for these positions unchanged for current and former employees who apply for work before noon next Monday. Internations Secretary Proebsel warns the condition may extend the strike as strikers refuse to return while retained workers remain. The brewers reject a joint conference to negotiate settlement.

Associated Press St. Louis Joseph Proebsel United Brewery Workers of America

Massive Wisconsin water power consolidation aims to unite Marinette area

An Evening Wisconsin report from Marinette says a major water power consolidation is nearly complete. Owners on the Menominee and Peshtigo rivers plan a holding company to control 25 000 horsepower across Chappie falls and related sites. Power would feed Marinette Green Bay and nearby cities within forty miles.

Northwestern Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Marinette Marinette and Menominee Northwest Feshilgo United States Isaac Stephenson Perley Lowe Chncago Lumberman Francis A. Brown F. Hancock P. A. Martineau Elmer Grimmer F. H. Josslyn Oshkosh Chappis Rapids Pembine Falls Potato Rapids Caldron Falls Johnson Falls High Falls Peshtigo River Chappie Falls Green Bay

Rhode Island Democratic State Convention Faces Rigorous Debate

Providence March 21 Upset is brewing as the state central committee weighs a contested slate of delegates to Denver and a resolution pledging Rhode Island to William J Bryan The Pawtucket delegates dispute a ward caucus legality while Providence wards are said to have ignored caucus laws Judge Frank Simmons of Lincoln is expected to preside over the convention

Associated Press Providence R. I State Central Committee Denver Rhode Island William J. Bryan Pawtucket Frank Simmons Lincoln

Summoned by the Almighty and political clash in Washington

In Philadelphia eight men were admitted to full membership at the Methodist Episcopal conference where Bishop Earl Cranston urged vigilance on national affairs. He praised Theodore Roosevelt as a moral leader and urged citizens to demand strong leadership in Washington amid calls for reform and attack on corporate power.

Associated Press Philadelphia The Methodist Episcopal Church Earl Cranston Washington D. C Theodore Roozervelt Theodore Roozevelt Washington

The Church as an Advertiser

Pastors adopt modern publicity to attract worshippers using posters circulars and church publications. Sermon notices parish records and other promotional pieces fill newspaper pages as they bid for larger congregations.

Willoughby May Die After Murder Suicide

Milwaukee March 21 George Willoughby who killed his wife Florence and then shot himself is in critical condition today Doctors Lemon and Dickenson report developing pneumonia in the left lung If confirmed he cannot recover A complaint was filed charging Willoughby with murder by City Detective John Normington

Northwestern Milwaukee Wils George Willoughby Lemon Dickenson Wiloughby John Normington Willoughby Florence

Fire destroys Forest Park private school in St Louis

Forest Park university a private school for young women with about 200 pupils from across the country burned. All students escaped unharmed losing belongings. The three story building near Forest Park fell to ruins within an hour. Fire blamed on a defective flue.

Sy Associated Press St Louis Forest Park University Forest Park Kirkwood Seminary Kirkwood Anna Sneed Cairns Sioux City Chicago

Must Run Through Snow In New York Paris Race

Report from Evanston Wyo March 21 notes Italian car delaying through heavy snow en route to Ogden seventy three miles away with Weber canyon ahead. German car reached Ogallala Neb then left for Cheyenne at 1:45 am. French No 1 left Cheyenne for Laramie after a stop and Sherman Pass climb expected. American car arrived Goldfield Nev at 10 15 am.

Associated Pregs Evanston Wio Ital |An New York Cheyenne Ogallala Omaha Wyo Laramie Sherman Paes Goldfield Nev

Penrose rests after illness reports rise

United States Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania, ill at his Philadelphia home, passed a comfortable night after a severe facial eruption and bronchitis. In Washington, Florida Senator Bryan showed improvement as physicians noted a better condition and a lower fever, sparking renewed hope for recovery.

Associated Press Philadelphia United States Penrose Bryan Washington Scastor Bryan Florida Rei Cox

Miners to Meet in Pittsburg Over Wage Agreement

Pittsburg district miners plan a Tuesday meeting to decide on actions regarding the wage agreement with operators. The conference aims to avoid hasty changes for the coming year, though definite steps may be taken. The Pittsburg delegation returned from Indianapolis today.

Associated Orer Pittsburg Setonsider Tnduinapolis

White House talks hinge on Wade and Smith business

Washington March 21 a government briefing fails to reveal the nature of the business of Festus J Wade and A B Smith western board of trade men called to a midnight conference at the White House The President meets Smith again and a formal statement is expected later The men have ties to inland waterways projects and possible roles on a waterways commission with potential legislation to start the program.

Assolted Press Washington,dc Festus J. Wade A. B. Smith Western Board of Trade Washington White House Br. Wade Phiippine Islands Wade Smith Inland Waterways Project Ierts Revor Waterways Commission

Tragedy at Cloverleaf Depot Ends in Suicide

L. Eva Evans fatally shoots his wife at Cloverleaf depot in Sorento Illinois after months apart. He then shoots himself, surviving with slight injuries. Evans is jailed as authorities fear possible lynching.

Associa Press Litchfield Sorento

Thieves Steal 660-Pound Bronze Bust From Frascati Villa

In Frascati near Rome, burglars broke a window at Aldobrandini villa and stole a Carinthian bronze bust of Pope Clement Vll, weighing 660 pounds, from the central hall. The loss is reported as a significant antiquity theft.

Associated Press Rome Frascati Vestor Aldobrandia Pere Clement

Oshkosh to Entertain Traveling Menext Month

An index lists events and notices from Oshkosh including a portrait of local officers, a gathering of Wisconsin postal clerks, and memorial day portraits. It notes Champion Haynes' team from GHieAet defeats Palhe, a St John’s Universalist Church donation request, and a Milwaukee letter about the death of Mrs. G. D. Cleveland.

Oshkosh Wisconsin Sceereerereee Bu Haynes Ghieaet Palhe St. John’s Universalist Church Milwaukee Lette G. DB Cleveland

High Court Rejects Fitzgerald Concessions in Venezuela

The high federal court of Venezuela ruled against the Manoa and Qrinoro companies, annulling Fitzgerald concessions. The decision prompts protests from American interests as Washington and President Castro negotiate. Rudolph Dolge, protesting on behalf of Ortheca, reported to the American Legation as the USS Tacoma arrived at La Guayra.

Caracas Veneseum Via Willemstead Island of Curacan High Federal Court of Venezuela Manoa Company Qrinoro Company Fitzgeralde Enezuela Washington Castro Rudolph Dolge Orthéca Company Fitzgerald Legationp United States Tacoma la Guayra

Great Horse Race at City Park Track

New Orleans March 21 City Park derby the second 310.006 stake fixture of the season will be decided this afternoon. Shield returns as in Crescent City derby. Field travels a furlong further weights raised. Meelick odds on favorite over Chapultepec Angelus and Pinkola Burley and O Neil believe Chapultepee will improve after last Saturday defeat. Fast track racing and hope for a new track record.

Associated Press New Orleans Wil Ba City Park Alldredth Meelick Chapultepec Angelus Pinkola Burley O'Neil Cha-pultepee

Soft coal situation shifts to mining states conferences

AP reports interest in the soft coal dispute moves to district conferences as miners and operators plan meetings. Delegates to the national convention return to their unions to explain the adopted policy. President Mitchell will meet labor reps in Washington to discuss Sherman antitrust repeal while President elect Lewis heads to Ohio to prepare plans.

Associated Press Indianapoli Ind International Executive Board John Mitchell Washington Organized Labor T. D. Lewis Ohia Ohio

Burglars Beat Elderly Woman in White Township

Mrs Barbara Ortner, an elderly resident of White township near Indiana Pennsylvania, died after a beating by burglars who robbed her house yesterday. Indiana County authorities were sent to White township to investigate the murder and burglary as a suspected crime.

Associated Press Indiana Barbara Ortner White Township Here Whits Township

Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce to Elect Officers April 16

Nominating committee chosen to prepare two voting tickets for the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce annual election set for April 16 in city rooms. Balloting will run from noon to 8 PM with three judges appointed to oversee the process.

Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce Meket Wim Chautauqua Oshkosh Chamber of Comme CIA F.C. Stewart C. DU. Willants Davis Gavens Cleveland Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Meings

Lecture At High School Highlights Cumberland Mountains

J C Pierson principal of Beiole High School delivered a lecture titled Life in the Cumberland Mountains at the High School auditorium on Friday evening. He displayed one hundred slides from four trips into the region detailing settlers poor whites Scotch Trish Mountaineers and mountain life. Proceeds will buy slides for the physics geography department lantern and the talk followed a prior lecture by W C Devereaux of Milwaukee weather bureau.

Cumberland Mountains J.C. Pierson Pierson Beiole Ligh W. C Devereaux United States Weather Bureau Milwaukee Monet

Stabbing Case Leads to Insanity Inquest in Evansville

Mrs. John M. Davenport was sent to the Southern Indiana Insane Hospital after an insanity inquest found her insane following a stabbing at Dr Jor Jenson’s veterinary office. The incident also involved Mrs Farmer, with Davenport named among the principal actors in the dispatch.

Associated Press Evansville Ind John M. Davenport Southern Indiana Insane Hospital Farmer Jor Jenson

Hummel Sails for Europe Accompanied by Kin

Abraham Hummel the lawyer formerly imprisoned for conspiracy in the Dodge-Marsden divorce case sailed for Europe aboard the Jurisfan today. He left New York with his sister Mrs. S L Kaffenburgh and his nephew Abraham Maffenburgh following his ten month penitentiary term.

Hinete Mn Newhew Associated Press New York Abraham H. Hunmel Dodge-Marse

La Follette proposes discharge of rail valuation bill

Senator La Follette today introduced a resolution discharging the Interstate Commerce Committee from further consideration of his bill for valuing railway property by the Interstate Commerce Commission. He will move passage of the resolution at a future time.

Washington, D. C la Follette Committee On Interstate Commerce Interstate Commerce Commission la Folletti

Hamburg America Line denies Bailin resignation

The Hamburg American Steamship Company replies to an inquiry about the Berlin report and states there is no truth to the claim that Bailin will resign the general management at the next annual meeting.

Gy Associated Press Berlin Hamburg- American Steamship Company Berl

Thaw Family In Harmony Denies Dispute Over Annulment Suit

Franklin Bartlett and Mrs. Thaw rebut Pittsburg rumors of discord over Evelyn Thaw's annulment suit against Harry K Thaw. Bartlett says Thaws are united and Harr y Thaw appears sane to Bartlett after recent visits to Matteawan State Hospital.

Associated Press New York Franklin Bartlett Harry K. Touw William Thaw Thaw Pittsburg Harry Thaw Evelyn Thaw Harry KK. Thaw Bartlett Pittsboro Lfe

Spring Arrives with Mild Winds and Warm Forecast

Weather signs point to a mild Wisconsin spring with strong southwest winds and sunny days. Forecasters predict occasional rain but generally favorable conditions. farmers and residents note open rivers, geese feeding on Lake Winnebago, and early signs of spring.

Lake Winnebago

Jury awards damages in suit against Wisconsin Central

In circuit court Judge G W Burnell denied motions to set aside the jury verdict in the Hackett estate case against Wisconsin Central Railway. The jury found McDonald death caused by company negligence, awarding 4500. The court issued judgment with a sixty day stay. Two Oshkosh divorce cases were heard. Clara Hendrickson won divorce from Peter Hendrickson with name restoration, Elizabeth Grose from Edward Grose, and Clara Kellin Mire Grose received alimony and custody of three children.

G. W. Burnell Wisconsin Central Railway Company R. H. Hackett Ea McDonald McLonald

Guests Escape Suffocation in Rand Street Fire Incident

In a Rand Street hotel fire, six guests escaped suffocation while two firemen were overcome by gas. The blaze began in a room on the upper floor and residents reached a pavement before rescue. One man is in serious condition.

Sirtes Rand Street

Dam Washes Out at Dowagiac Flood Strands South Bend Power

A concrete hydro dam on the St. Joseph River near Dowagiac, Michigan, was washed out by flood waters last night. The disruption cut power to South Bend as crews rushed repairs and mitigation efforts started immediately.

South Bend Dowagi

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