21 Mar 1912
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1912
Page
1
North Dakota results bolster La Follette in the progressive push against Roosevelt and Taft. Chicago and Lincoln dispatches report strong support for the Wisconsin senator among northwest Republicans, with Bryan praising the North Dakota outcome and La Follette planning further campaigns and speeches.
In San Antonio dated March 21 AP reports General Orozco issues a decree declaring President Madera subject to execution if captured. Another decree warns Americans contracts with the Madero government will be valid if the revolution succeeds. Both decrees are dated Cuihnabitd March 14. Rebels capture towns near Puebla and threaten Atlixco as Zapata forces proclaim Petraleingy governor. Rebels near Laredo in Dus Tange seize dynamite from a captured Mexican garrison.
A Wisconsin special reports Henry G Tank of Wausau told 206 farmers at a county convention that the college system harms farmers by teaching production instead of marketing. He argued the price gap between farmer earnings and consumer prices widens when colleges focus on production.
In a court appearance the accused Mrs Vermilya faces charges of murdering Richard T Smith a railway collector. A chemical analysis shows poison in his viscera while the defendant, paralyzed, allegedly swallowed poison during arrest as the trial unfolds.
A report from the regional commission states the committee has awarded a compensation of 80 weekly, six and five per cent to Michael Reehan, a ward in the district, with details pending a December review. The action appears tied to a special inquiry and directive.
A March session in Phoenix featured a heated discussion on judicial amendments. Lawmakers debated two amendments tied to recall procedures, amid public interest in reform and accountability in the judiciary.
Workers at the ham mills walked out amid a 0 per cent wage offer. About 1500 operatives remained at work in the forenoon, while unions organized the strike with plans for a longer stoppage. Clinton, Massachusetts reports fed with the pre.
A journal special reports the Wisconsin state expenditure of eighteen hundred dollars for new band instruments for the Marshfield Second regiment band. Twenty eight new instruments were acquired, signaling the crack state guard unit's growing capabilities.
Charles H. Grasty editor of The Baltimore Sun J Adam Beade former Minnesota representative and A Tritt Andrews assistant secretary of the treasury of Washington address the Knife and Fork club in Kansas City tonight.
Jacksonville March 21 Fred Pelee also known as Fred Newsom a vagrant was arrested after confessing to sending an infernal machine to Judge Rosalski in New York City.
Miss Ether Mercy sues Miss Marion Talbot dean of women at the University of Chicago for 100000 damages alleging sexual scandal linked to a luxury hat given by Warren Reynolds. Mercy recounts expulsions and inquiries into her character while Dean Talbot questions her marital status and finances.
Severe weather brought floods and wind damage across Wisconsin Pennsylvania Texas and Missouri. Dam breaches at Hatfield and Neshenac dams risked failure while thawing threatened additional floods. Power lines and telegraph wires fell, a horse died, and property losses mounted with many bridges and farms inundated.
Nathaniel G MecCram a retired Pittsburg banker collapsed on a street night and was taken to a hospital where doctors said recovery was unlikely. He was sixty four years old.
In Joliet area news, dynamite used to break a mile long ice gorge on the Kankakee near Wilmington has failed. Rising water floods portions of the city. residents evacuate to higher ground. Herman F. Laabs Jr. of Fernandes & Laabs is hospitalized at Winnebago for treatment. Mr Lante remains in poor health after a severe bite.
In a tense conference as miners press twelve wage and overtime demands, United Mine Workers leaders declare a potential April 1 wage hike and possible strike. Operators consider revisiting offers as talks resume with New York and Pennsylvania figures signaling cautious openness to partial increases.
The prime minister stated that despite every persuasion the dispute could not be resolved and the country could not allow population and industry to starve. He argued the minimum wages bill was a necessary preliminary to any further steps, which he hoped would not be required.
Yesterday's storm brought wind and light snowfall with minimal damage. Streetcar service stayed on, trains ran mostly on time, and interurban lines operated with little delay. As pale sunshine returns, residents note winter fading and signs of spring in the weather.
The Hinds versus Wink wage dispute began in county court before Judge Beglinger with a jury yet to be convoked. The case seeks 170 dollars for work performed at Willi’s Blacksmith Shop in Allen. a prior Justice Court judgment awarded 152.70 dollars to Hinds, and the defendant appealed. Attorneys Hurtin for plaintiff and Foulkes for defendant are listed.
A rabies infected dog bit several children aged seven to thirteen as they entered a Wilkinsburg yard. The dog chased toward Homewood before being intercepted and killed by John Schott after it attacked his sister. Several victims were severely scratched or injured.
McCurtain Oklahoma March 21 The Sans Bois mine blast yesterday trapped many workers but twenty four were rescued by this morning while another fourteen were saved later. Rescue teams scaled the site aided by air pump systems as death toll climbs with estimates of missing workers reaching over a hundred.
A pitched fight at Kirk-Connell Dumfriesshire saw striking miners clash with police. Dozens were injured as police dispersed the mob and ten miners were arrested after police used clubs amid confrontations with non unionists resuming work.
A report from Ashland notes Chief Blair’s dismissal of charges against him after a local vote dispute. The defense argued the commissions and police leadership faced illegality claims, while supporters claimed the chief’s sustained stance upheld proper governance.
Colonel Roosevelt plans a direct appeal to Maine voters delivering a speech at a Portland mass meeting on Saturday night, as arranged by the Roosevelt state committee.
Miss Anna Milles of 1717 Weight street lies dying at Emergency hospital after a hatchet attack during a morning struggle. Police pursue Albert Koehler, her cousin, as the alleged assailant. The incident occurred at about seven oclock.
Henry Culbertson of Dale was chosen as the La Follette candidate to fill the unexpired term of Senator Elmer Lehr. He will face Fred Wettengel in the April primary after a conference in Appleton attended by ex Senator Wilcox Assemblyman Ballard and ex Mayor Wotter.
Milwaukee docket report says D. L. Potter, a Marshfield druggist, won his case against state charges of selling honeywater below lawful strength. A jury returned a verdict of no cause of action.
The house passed unanimously a bill granting to Wisconsin the unsurveyed and unattached islands in the northern lakes for forestry purposes. The measure was introduced by Representative Marge and approved in Washington D. C. on March 21.
Mrs Grace III Grace, accused of shooting her husband in Atlanta, arrives in Philadelphia to attend to private business and visit her mother. She declares she did not shoot him and is ready to face trial. One of her attorneys accompanies her.
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