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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

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Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1903

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Burdick Inquest to Hear Widow Testimony Today

Edwin Burdick murder inquiry resumes with District Attorney Coatsworth and Police Justice Murphy presiding. The widow is expected to testify candidly, joined by witnesses Single Ro-TanER, Pennell household caretaker, George C. Miller, and Alfred Brookman. Mrs Huth may also be recalled as the inquiry continues. Mrs Paine departs Buffalo after declining theater offer to attend further proceedings.

Associated Press Bulate Edwin T. Buraick Coatsworth Murphy Swan Dpen

Descendant of Perry dies after Civil War service

Major Raymond H. Perry, a descendant of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, dies at 67. A Civil War veteran who served with General Burnside, he was U S consul at San Domingo under Grant. In 1867 he was shot and presumed dead before reviving. he leaves four brothers and a sister. Karen von Herman, Russian diet head, also dies. Canadian cricketer F. S. Chambers passes away in Toronto.

Associated Presa Pristal Raymond H. Perry Oliver Hazad Perry Take Erie Perry Burnside United States Fern Domingo Grant Ness Leny Ferlin Karen von Herman Toronto Ont Chambers Canada

Mystery shooting near Rapids city injures young woman

Special to The Evening Wisconsin from Manitowoc reports Miss Mary Halberg, a twenty year old Rapids teacher, shot at near the river road two miles from Rapids. The bullet lodged in her arm with no location of the assailant. She was taken to the university for treatment and recovery remains uncertain.

Northwestern Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Manitowoe Tery Misa Mary Hat- Yorg Raphis Taly Miss Tadberg Frea Ag Rond Miss Halberg Unis Rity Rapids

Oleson Trip to Washington Majors in Newsletter Tone

Captain Ole Oleson and two sons of Captain Seymour Hollister of Oshkosh along with George Whiting and family of Neenah are visiting Washington on a pleasure trip as reported from the capital with H.C. Stevens contributing to the dispatch.

Northoyestern Washington DD. C Ole Ocleson Seymour Hollister Oshkosh George Whiting Neenah H.C. Stevens

Hundreds Walk Out Strike by Chinese Warriage Makers

Hundreds of workers at nearly 300 marriage and wagon factories began a walkout in the city today. Logg men in various shops refused to work after supporters presented typewritten demands for a twelve and a half percent wage raise to be signed by employers. The strikers criticized the workers' club for not meeting workers' demands.

Pryes Y Chhatko Chhease Shams Miaiu Taetarers

Restaurador Pirate Seizure Claims Venezuelan Vessel

The British cruiser Pytkee seized the Venezuelan Restaurador on the grounds she was a pirate after allegedly hijacking cargo and dismantling crates. Caracas officials report no confirmation of the seizure by Port of Spain papers, while a Caracas dispatch notes President Castro’s resignation due to German tensions and revolutionary bands, with Berlin predicting a government change.

New York Eruber Pytkee Spitin Prinidiad Gap Restaurador Cerman Phat Ashe Chen J. Gould Towlon Gistien Riteh Pallas Caracas Castro Parle Germany Venezuela Berlin Con Brest

Fire destroys Wheeler Transfer barn in Menasha

Fire Sunday evening totally destroyed the large barn of the Wheeler Transfer Company of Menasha, causing about 20 loss. Hay and silo losses were principal, and water power concerns in nearby mills hope for a prolonged flow as winter remains high. Funeral held for the late George Handler, famed for a prior trance occurrence. a wake stunner, and physicians puzzled by the trance. J P Oberweiser returns from Montana due to wife’s illness. Catholic Knights hold initiation at St Marys hall with 125 attendees. 25 initiates. Poet W. D. Liseack to contest a debt case. adjourned two weeks. Old Manpenson on Fourth Street dies at 76, survived by wife and son Fred.

Waeeelee Transfer Company of Menasha Teada Yenen Ao Neenah-Menasha Wis Wheeler Transfer Company of Twin Cities Appleton George Handler Mr. Handler Handler J. P. Oberweiser Rilings Montana Oberweier St. Elizabeth's Hos Ail Catholic Knights Hell St. Mars 'S Grehent Hall J. OM. Callalan Neenah J. J. Sherman Gua Kellar Addaressee Mr. Hans M. Schortz W. Dg. Liseack Ashland Police Brown Gehring Hotel Jurtlee MrGinn Bouck and Hilton Oshkosh Fourth Street Fred Neon

Earth Tremors Reported Across Continent From Italy to Bavaria

Earth shocks were reported across Europe. In Cueno northern Italy a slight shock occurred this morning, while yesterday shocks rattled areas between Landau and Woerth in southern Bavaria, frightening residents but causing no damage.

London Cueno Italy Landau Woerth Bavaria

Two candidates poised for spring judicial ballot in Wisconsin

Madison lawyers push for Judge Slebecker and William Ruger as names on the spring ticket while attorney general opinion signals possible late nominations. Greene of Green Bay not a candidate for the unexpired term, citing business ties and reluctance to contest.

Mivlinou, Wik Wiliam Ruger Janesville I. 1 Slebecker Madixon Teaguier WiHam Ruger Jwike Stebecker Stebecker Gene Era Biba Stiles Deshred Ays Madison Greene Green Bay

Hicks Faces Move for State Supreme Bench Seat

Ex-attorney general E. R. Hicks gains strong backing from Oshkosh lawyers and the Winnebago County Association as talk grows of his appointment to the Wisconsin Supreme Court to succeed the late Justice Bardeen. Madison bar meeting likely to endorse a candidate. Hicks expresses willingness if chosen, citing honor and service. Judge Goss and A. J. Barber voice support for Hicks or other regional candidates.

E.R. Wicks Supreme Bench of State Clov Bardeen Winnebago County Hicks State Bar Association Madison Oshkosh Northwestern Hinmeans A. H. Goss Municipal Court A. J. Barber Jacks

Milwaukee Students Punished for Disorderly Conduct

Special to The Evening Wisconsin from Madison reports two university students Saya Harry W. Guipe and Abraham GC Forrester were charged in municipal court with disorderly conduct after assaulting Policeman Harry Davenport while he urged a group to go home. They paid $25 and costs. faculty may expel them.

Milwaukee Wis Martha Wisconsin Madison Saya Harry W. Guipe Abraham GC. Forrester Racine Harry Davenport Meaded Builty Maes Polic

Snow in Iowa and Illinois Report Snow Storms

Des Moines reports three inches of snow in the valley with ongoing snowfall and little wind, suggesting no delays to rail traffic. In Peoria Illinois a heavy snowstorm began at noon, with warm air causing rapid melting as the snow falls.

Des Moines State Indies Illinots Peoria

Brawl at Fond du Lac ends with arrest warrant

In Fond du Lac Wisconsin March 23 Fred Brettbramer armed with a weapon confronted Thoms Wilton in a tavern dispute over a card game. A brawl erupted with a group of men. the barkeeper intervened and Brettbramer fled but was later held on a warrant awaiting further action.

Fond du Lac Wis Fred Brettbramer Albert Erke Brettbramer Thoms Wilton Brawt Dlés Uretar

Miners Killed In Gas Explosion At Athena Mine

An explosion at the Athena Coal Company mine in Menard County near Springfield Illinois killed six men and badly injured several others. Nine men were inside. two escaped. Names listed include Hogers Knake Gerndorff Patrick Noel Maers and injured Carl Joernnich. An attempted entry opening caused gas to ignite.

Axsvctstest Prev Springflel Athens Coal Company Athena Menard County Springhela Jdl Hogers Fred Knpke Gerndorff James Patrick Noel David Maers Carl Joermnich

Woman Cannot Murder in Associated Dress

A weak and sentimental jury acquitted Mrs Wiurkowski of complicity in her husband’s murder. Judge Neff condemned the panel as he sentenced Charles Janowski to the penitentiary for the same case. Hypnosis defense tried to show Janowski was influenced by the woman. In Hamilton Ohio a grand jury moved to Knapp’s case, with proceedings continuing. In Laurel county Kentucky Deputy Sheriff Castell and George Little were killed after a shootout with Inman who hid in an outbuilding.

Cleveland Wiurkowski Charles Janowski Janowsel Wengiven Charles Castell Albert Laurel County Inman

American Fall Ice Jam Dries Niagara River for First Time in 55 Years

The American fall is nearly dry due to an ice jam from Lake Erie that blocked the river, permitting crowds to walk the exposed riverbed and hunt for relics. Horseshoe fall remains largely unaffected. the Three Sister area and Goat and Luna islands show a starkly reduced flow. The dry spell may last several days.

Associated Press Niagara Falls Lake Erie Niagara Goat Luna Islands

The Morgan Forger in Bankruptcy Inquiry

London creditors meet in the Count Maurice de Bowlarie case tied to forged J P Morgan signatures on bric a brac bills. Sir Alfred Hickmann leads claims totaling about 160000 dollars. assets listed at 7535 dollars. De Bowlarie vanished amid the forgery scandal.

Associated Press London Maurice de Bowlarle J. P. Morgan Sir Alfred Hickmann British Tron Traida Association Hetter de Losdaric Mr. Morgan

Wright's Plea Rejected In London Extradition Case

The home office rejected Whitaker Wright's plea and refused to withdraw extradition proceedings. He must remain in New York for return to Lonian on his own record.

Associated Press London Home Office Whitaker Wright Lonian New York

Mark Twain Ill at Riverdale Home in New York

Associated Prose reports author Mark Twain suffered bronchial trouble at his Riverdale residence in New York. His physician said on leaving late last night that the writer would be able to resume work shortly.

Associated Prose New York Mark Twain Riverdale

Flood Threatens Pettibone Park Area and Citywide Lowland

Widespread flood warnings blanket the region as Pettibone Park and nearby neighborhoods flood. Many residents in the tower portion of the city may have to leave their homes. Rural areas report farmsteads isolated and roads under several feet of water. Levees around New Orleans hold as the Mississippi River inchs toward twenty one feet, with continued high water and refuge arrivals from the break near Trhes banding.

Associated Press Tas Crosse Wila Pettibonc Park Ui Tower New Orleans St. Mareh Weather Bureau

Oshkosh Law Library Forming in Winnebago County

Attorneys of Winnebago County push creation of Oshkosh Law Library to house complete official state reports and other sets. A special committee will incorporate the organization, set capitalization near 5000 dollars, and determine dues based on usage across Oshkosh, Menasha, and Sheboygan areas.

Oshkosh Law Library Winnebago County Aasuchi Leon Moses Hooper M. C. Phn Oj. Barber F.C. Stewart J. W. Tame Wie Argu Wip Atate United States Supreme Courts Madama Louisiana Georgia Delaware Fi Im J. CO. Thompson Audi Firma

Oshkosh Yacht Club elects new members and plans regatta site

The Oshkosh Yacht club held a Saturday meeting at the Athearn hotel electing new members. A three member committee will confer with the park commissioners on improvements for North park to host the Inland Lake Yachting association regatta next August. The club discussed bridge removal, harbor dredging, and land for a club house with site decisions due soon. President Maxcy of the Waterworks company is to arrive home from Mexico tomorrow.

Oshkosh Yacht Club Athearn H. I. Weed William J. Hay Frank H. Libbey Board of Park Commissioners North Park Inland Lake Yachting Association Park Board Yacht Club Miller’a Bay Secs Ingoon Plana Merritt Street Oshkosh Waterworks Company Maxcy Mexico

Club to decide on possible Waterworks site purchase

The club is expected to announce whether it can buy the Waterworks property after a forthcoming decision. The outcome will determine the acquisition path and future use of the site.

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Oshkosh Delinquent Tax Paid Totals Report

City Treasurer R A Spink paid county tax of 43 406 45 plus state tax earlier for Oshkosh bringing total city payments to 373 208 37. Delinquent amount returned 6 167 95 marks best proportion of returns by him since tenure. State and county tax last year 72 787 31. delinquent 34 493 54. Year prior delinquent taxes 36 799 48 on total tax 365 526 44 or about 600 more delinquent than this year. Delinquent tax by real estate 80 percent and personal property 642.

R. A. Spink Pauid Oshkosh

Trial in Municipal Court Over Egg Throwing Dispute

Arthur Hradley faced small offense battery charges in municipal court after a clash with Mrs. S. R. Cooper. Cooper testified the youth used profane language and threw eggs, causing facial injuries, while Hradley claimed Cooper started the confrontation and threw the first stick, with egg exposure occurring as he defended himself. Several defense witnesses attested to his good character.

Arthur Hradley Mra. S. R. Cooper Mra. Cooper Sho Yong Man Anderson Sarah Crowell E. R. John Farlan Semple Frank van Keuren

Died of Typhoid Fever Louis Anderson Aged 25

Louis Anderson of 125 Fourth Street died Sunday evening from typhoid fever. Funeral service likely Thursday with interment at Black Wood cemetery.

Louis Anderson Anness Fourth Street Black Wott

Local Social Notes And Service Announcements

Short notices from Martinsville to Appleton cover visits reunions and social gatherings. Dr Harvey Dale and family travel to Martinsville for rheumatism care while Mrs Abbott returns from Clinton after a visit with Mrs Paine. Eleven or so couples attend a surprise at Abrams home with relatives from Antigo Appleton Herinville and Shiocton. Funeral of Mrs Hollub at St Vincent church with grandsons among pallbearers. Charles Wonrad moves to Green Bay for Kellogg National Bank position. Christ Lutheran Church holds second English service with music by Richard Crosby Anna Weber and Monte Jones, continuing weekly.

Harvey BR. Dale Haver Martinsville Ind Abbott Clinton Z. W. Paine E. L. Wickntire Chivase G. M. Steele A. J Richard Crosby Anna Weber Monte Jones

Secretary Endorses No Foundation for Wood Charges

Washington March 23 Secretary Robtendorfer endorses papers stating no foundation for the charges against Brig. Gen. Leonard Wood. He notes Wood acted with War Department approval as military governor and that a Cuban gift, given as gratitude, was not official action. The endorsement concludes there is no basis for the charges.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Reottodey E. J. Rathbone Leonard Wood Rathbone General Wood Jai Ajlai United States

Oshkosh Student Wins Inter-Normal Oratorical Contest

Normal celebrants praise Robert Wendt for victory in the Inter-Normal oratorical contest held Friday evening. Afternoon exercises featured music by the Glee club and Ladies chorus with speeches on contest preparations and the meaning of victory. A campus bonfire and parade are planned along with war dances and further reflections on the contest and future actions.

Nornal Oshkosh Robert Wendt Normal School Glee Club Harriet Clark Misa Kimball B. Mack Dressten Mr. Murphys Miss Slewitt Wendtz de Kalb Tih Miss Graves Miss Henderson

Drunk and disorderly arrests yield jail sentences

Mrs Macgie Dracon and Errtha Bee glen were arrested Sunday for drunk and disorderly conduct and sentenced this morning to thirty days in the county jail. The Eegieson woman was given a homeward option with a prior release, while George McMann, also charged, was released to go this morning.

Mac¢gie Dracon Errtha Beeglen Eegieson Wautoma George McMann

Snow and Colder Tonight With Wind Shifts in Wisconsin

Indications for Wisconsin show snow flurries and a drop in temperatures tonight, Tuesday. Winds shift to a brisk breeze as a cold front moves through the state, bringing colder air and unsettled conditions.

Wisconsin Beisk Mor

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