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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1908

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D W Stevens Shot By Coreans In San Francisco

D W Stevens diplomatic adviser to the Korean council of state was shot twice at the Ferry Building after a prior assault at the Fairmont hotel. N W Chun, a Korean, fired, wounding Stevens and a companion. a mob pursued the shooter and captured him. Stevens may recover.

Coreax Council OF State Mr. Stevens Coreanu San Francisco Alsa Associated Press Cal Fairmont D. W. Stevens Seoul Washington N. W. Chun Stevens I W. Ching Chun H. Seaton Central Emergency Hospital Hill Corean D. W Stevens Corean Colmcil Corea

Woman refuses to testify after gun accident injuries

Miss Kate Lenz, daughter of Frank Lenz, permanently loses use of her right arm and endures difficult breathing from gunshot wounds as she refuses to testify against Antone Schick. Schick allegedly discharged a gun accidentally while aiming at Miss Lenz and his sister Mary Schlick on a country road. the boy involved fled and was later found by an officer. He showed no emotion during arrest.

Associated Press Menominee Mich Kate Lenz Frank Lenz Antone Schick Miss Lenz Mary Schlick

Rush to Pleasure Peak Opens Early at Coney Island

More than 30 400 people visited Coney Island as spring arrived early. Crowds packed frankfurters, roller coasters, and merry go rounds, proving island amusements prepared for a protracted season despite missing big park attractions.

Associated Press New York Coney Island Exodtus

Plantz Denies Report On Educational Board Policy

President Samuel Plantz of Lawrence University, in Appleton, denied a printed report claiming the general educational board seeks only one college within a hundred miles and would create junior colleges in that region. He said the board would not impose arbitrary policy and exists to aid colleges, not embarrass them.

Associated Press Miwaukee Wis Wisconsin Appleton Samuel Plantz Lawrence University General Educational Board Plantz Educational Board

Penrose Improves at Home Amid Illness

Philadelphia March 23 United States Senator Penrose, confined at home with facial erysipelas and related complications, showed much improvement today, prompting hopes for a full recovery.

Associated Press Philadelphia United States Penrose

High license bill passed by Maryland Senate in Annapolis

Baltimore city faces higher license fees as the Maryland Senate approves a high license bill already passed by the house. Saloons and clubs will pay 500 next year, 750 the year after, and 1000 in the third year, with a 25 to 30 percent city tax rate reduction expected after three years.

Associated Press Annapolis Baltimore City Senate House

Deaths at Menasha Claim Several Local Residents

A series of obituaries from Menasha Wisconsin reports the deaths of Mrs. John Zeminoger aged twenty five from pelvis abscess, Frank Den aged six from pneumonia and brain fever, Mrs Ellen Heule formerly Fitch born February 4 1870, an infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Rasmussen, and other funeral notices. Also notes a critically ill Mrs John McKendlass and local huntsmen shooting complaints.

Menasha Wis John Zeminoger Kaukauna Street Frank den Main Street Den Ellen Heule Lawson Street Heule Miss Fitch Appleton T. Fitch Florence Fitch George Smith Neenah Howard Clarence Fitch Mr. Kerns F. C. Rasmussen West Menasha Harnetta Trinity Lutheran Helmes Mary Kalenowski St. John's Church Father Schmitz John McKendlass River Street John Mohr Oshkosh Menacha Tony Campo Masha T. Luechenbach Milwaukee Morman Ellison A. C. Wilson Wisconsin Central District Manitowoog Emily Canfield Menasha Library Menasha Ladies’ Study Club A “I DuBore Chicago

Fifty Years Old Philadelphia Clearing House Observes Birthday

The Philadelphia Clearing House Association marked its semi centennial with a dinner at the Bellevue-Stratford hotel. Thirty two city banks attended, representing the full membership. deposits have grown from 26 million to nearly 240 million over fifty years, while Philadelphia’s population tripled and bank deposits increased fifteenfold.

Philadelphia Clearing Suns Association Associated Press Philadelphia Philadelphia Clearing House Association Bellevue-Stratford Hotel

Madison man sentenced for revenue crime amid mistreatment claims

Bert Holdridge aged twenty from Madison was charged in federal court with selling unstamped cigars to George McDonald after a three year Green Bay reformatory burglary sentence. Judge Smith imposed six months and a ten dollar fine with suspension. Holdridge accused Green Bay of mistreatment and requested investigations by Judge Sanborn Governor Davidson and Secretary Tappins. He cited a two dollar seventy five cent pair of glasses as proof of hardship.

Northwestern Madison Wis Bert Holdridge Smith Green Bay Reformatory George Rolph George McDonald Olridge Green Bay Sanborn Davidson Tappins Board of Control

American Fleet Visit Boosts Japan Ties

March reports urge welcoming the American fleet as proof of firm friendship between the United States and Japan. Newspapers praise the invitation and predict the fleet’s November arrival will demonstrate enduring goodwill and unity, with calls for generous reception funding.

Associated Press Tokin America Japan

Fifteen Caledonia youths jailed in fish shooting case

A Racine dispatch reports fifteen sons of leading Caledonia farmers were brought to municipal court for shooting fish. Deputy Game Warden Pugh filed the complaint. Most defendants were not convicted as the examination collapsed, but one man paid a fee.

Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Racine Caledonia Pugh

Wisconsin Voters to Choose Supreme Court Justice

Wisconsin voters on April 7 will select a new Supreme Court justice to fill the vacancy created by Chief Justice Casseday's death. Three candidates are nominated: Robert M. Bashford of Madison, John Garney of Rhinelander, and William Ruger of Janesville. Bashford is a long-time Madison lawyer, law professor, and former state university law college lecturer.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Casseday Robert, M. Bashford Madison

Tragic Milwaukee double suicide after ice cream poisoning

In Milwaukee on March 22 Nettie Plaschek, 17, died from strychnine in ice cream given by Leo Wojenski, who then killed himself. Police and doctors arrived as the girl died, and Wojenski confessed remorse before dying. the tragedy was linked to parental opposition to their planned marriage.

Associated Press Milwaukee Wis Nettie Plaschek Ida Plaschek Tenth Avenue Leo Wojeinski Wojeinski Wojcinski Empire Theater Mitchell Street Joseph F. Quinn Forest Home Avenue Sven

Deaths and Funeral Plans in Virginia and Indiana Notices

Reports of deaths include Mrs. Jacquet of Fond du Lac awaiting funeral arrangements with burial planned at Forest Home cemetery. Col John W Fairfax of Richmond dies at Leesylvania at eighty, famed as Longstreet aide and Civil War veteran with estates Bell Grove and Lee family home. Hermann Lieber of Flagstaff Arizona dies suddenly. head of H Lieber company, a major western art retailer.

Forest Home Cemetery Jacquet Fond du Lac John W Fairfax Richmond Jonn Walter Fairfax Leesylvania Prince William County Sorrel Long Street Fairfax Longstreet Monroe Bell Grove Leesburg Lee Potomac Herman Leber Indianapolis Ind Hermann Lieber Flage Staff Ariz Ead

Prince de Sagan Reported En Route To Renew Ties With Gould

Prince de Sagan, traveling under the alias W E Thompson, reportedly passed Levis on Saturday en route to New York to seek a renewal of his attentions to Mme Anna Gould. He reportedly registered as Thompson at a New York hotel and later left for Washington after dining with the Gould party.

Quebec Que Prince de Sagan Levis Thoen New York Hame of Thompson Prince Helle de Sagan Mme Anna Gould Prince Helia W. E. Thompson Gould Aime

Taking of Teatimony in Act ion Brought by Philipp Against McClure’s

In New York on March 23 a U S circuit court trial opened for Emmanuel L Philipp, Milwaukee Union Refrigerator president, suing McClure’s Magazine for 100000 in libel over articles by Ray Stannard Baker implying rebates from railways. Witnesses described the case and possible witness La Follette.

G. L. Philipp Milwaukee McClure Wint Baker Mas Associated Press New York United States Circuit Court Emmanuel L. Philipp Union Refrigerator Company McClure Company Philipp McClure’s Ray Stannard Baker Valiweya Robert State Railvy Commission Robert M la Follette Wisconsin Faker la Follette Philipe fJe Union Refrigerator Transit Company of Tylroads Baker Railway Commission Union Worthern Northern Refrigera+tor company Aunml

Leopold Eidlitz Dead Leading Architect of Nation

Leopold Eidlitz a prominent figure in American architecture died at his West Eighty ninth street home at forty four. Born in Prague he studied in Vienna and Europe then designed landmarks including Christchurch St Louis St George's Church and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. He authored The Nature and Function of Art published in 1881.

Associated Frese New York Leopold Fidlitz West Eighty-ninth Street Eidlitz Prague Bohemia Vienna Europe Albany Christchurch St. Louis St. George's Church This City Brooklyn Academy of Muel Jacob Rltn Baltimore Jacob Kine Johns Hopkins Hospital Newport News General Kine Pennsylvania John W. Whiston Buffalo N. Y John Ware Whiston America

Elena Sanz Heirs Sue Over King Alfonso XII Annuity

Judges visited the palace to obtain evidence in the Elena Sanz affair. Elena Linz, a Spanish actress once linked to King Alfonso XII, allegedly possessed letters from the king. Her heirs claim an annuity intended for her, to revert to them after her death, while the queen mother testified about destroyed letters and payments to Salmeron. The case moves to the supreme court for trial.

Associated Press Madrid Elena Sanz Elena Sonz Alfonso XII Benor Salmeron Senor Abella Elena Linz Hing Salmeron Sal- Meron Pria

Paolucci Dies On Scaffold In Washington

Italian Joseph Paolucci was hanged in Washington on March 23 for the murder of Elizabeth Dodge in September 1906. The Italian ambassador appealed for clemency claiming an unfair trial, but the president refused to commute the sentence.

Associated Prev Washington, D. C Joseph Paolucci Elizabeth V. Dodge Paolucci

Will Locate on Ranch in North Yakima

Frank Beery and family from River Falls Wisconsin intend to locate on a ranch near the city in North Yakima Washington on March 2. His father Jean M Beery lives in North Yakima and Rogerla McKingle of Tlaupaca Wisconsin has bought land nearby to make a home.

North Yakima Wash Frank Beery Famiy River Falls Wis Jeaan M. Beery North Yakima, By Rogerla McKingle Tlaupaca

Chandelier Incident Sparks Panic at Muskegon Church

In Muskegon Michigan March 23 a chandelier crashed into the aisle during the closing hymn at Fourth Reformed Church. Twenty worshipers panicked but the choir continued as the pastor Calmed the crowd. A lamp spill set a carpet blaze which was quickly extinguished and an orderly exit followed.

Associated Press Muskegon Mich Fourth Reformed Church J. N. Brock Thave Lampa

Governor Curtis Guild Nearing End After Poisoning

Boston March 24 Gov Curtis Guild's chances of recovery from arsenic poisoning have declined markedly in the last day amid a three week battle. Medical officials reported his vitality continuing to falter with little remaining strength as the crisis persisted.

kBy Associated Press Boston Mass Gov. Curtis Guild Llttle

Terre Haute Man Dies in Unusual Manner

John Gulick former Terre Haute businessman and Indiana colony member in Pasadena died after swallowing an amount of oil at his lips then taking acid. News from Terre Haute dated March 23 reports the unusual death, noting his long tenure in Pasadena California.

Associated Press Terre Haute Ind John Gulick Indiana Pasadena Cal le Hirst

Sensational developments in candy poisoning trial

Kansas City March 23 adjourned trial resumes in circuit court at Kansas City Kansas. Mrs Morasch is accused of poisoning four year old Ruth Alliser and handwriting tests on a candy box letters in evidence. The case also involves Gen Richard C Horne charged with the murder of H J Groves, managing editor of The Post.

Associated Press Kansas City D. Woodward Kansas City Post Omaha Richard C. Horne H J. Groves The Post

Tillman in ill health delays return to Washington

A telegram from Senator Tillman said he is slowly improving but cannot guess when he can return to Washington for the current session. The message, signed by Tillman, notes grave doubt about his ability to attend further proceedings.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Seniator Miman Washington Congress

Mills Reduce Wages Across New Bedford and Rhode Island Mills

Notices posted today announce about a ten percent wage cut targeting 22 000 workers across New Bedford mills and Rhode Island cotton clothers. The changes take effect April 6, with 18 000 cloth mill workers and 6 000 yarn mill workers affected.

Associated Reas New Bedford Mass New Bedford Cotton Manufacturers’ Association Pittsfield Maren Inx Plantey Gensral Rhone Island Providence Writ Rhode Island

King Manuels Uninjured Arm Report Denies Madrid Claim

A Madrid newspaper report claiming King Manuel of Portugal was wounded and needed an amputation after an assassination attempt is officially denied. The statement said to have been published in El Mundo is untrue.

Associated Prews.y Tisbon el Mundo Madrid Manuel Portugal Fong Carlos Nevice

Man Attempts Suicide In Front Of Family In Milwaukee

A man named George Mantell of Moguth attempted to kill himself by shooting but survived after sustaining a serious wound. He was treated at an Avhiind hospital, with the incident witnessed by his family in Milwaukee on March 22.

Milwaukee Wis George Mantell Moguth

Maine Representative Littlefield Resigns from Congress

A letter from Representative Charles E. Littlefield of Maine to Speaker Gannon announcing his resignation from Congress effective September 3 was read in the House in Washington March 22.

Ansociated Press Washington, DC Gannon Charles E. Littlefield Maine Congress House

Extradition Request for Paul Ray Reaches Paris Embassy

A request from Washington for the extradition of Paul Ray to the United States arrived at the American embassy in Paris this afternoon and was handed to the French foreign office for action.

Associated Press Parle Paul Ray United States Washington

Bishop Foss Ill In Philadelphia First District

Cyrus D Foss of the Methodist Episcopal church is seriously ill at his Philadelphia home. In other news, Robert Goin a city visitor was arrested on Main Street after a drunken and disorderly conduct charge and sentenced to pay a 32 dollar fine plus costs or serve eight days in the workhouse.

Associated Press Philadelphia Cyrus D. Foss The Methodist Episcopal Church Robert Goin Main Street Ragatz

Supreme Court Strikes Minnesota Rail Rate Law Penalties

The U S Supreme Court denied Minnesota Attorney General Edward P Young a writ of habeas corpus in a contempt case over the state railway rate law. The decision ruled the Minnesota freight and passenger rate regulation unconstitutional on its face due to enormous penalties for disobedience. Justice Harlan dissented arguing state federal balance implications. A separate decision in North Carolina rail rate dispute favored Wood and sustained federal court authority, invalidating the state law.

Associated Presa Washington, D. AG Supreme Court of the United States Edward P. Young Minnesota United States Circuit Court of Aat Fackham Harlan Justice Harlan North Carolina United States Washington, DC Thomas F Tranter Runcombe County N. C James H. Wood Southern Railway Asheville Wood

Theatrical Probers Prepare Washington Copyright Hearings

A delegation of theatrical producers from the National Association of Theatrical Producing Managers heads to Washington to press for a new copyright law. The group includes Augustus Willum A Brady and Joseph Grismer among others, with reps from Dramatic and Comedy clubs, the Lambs club, and the Authors and Composers league among participants.

New York Marcel Washington Natonal Association of Theatrical Producing Managers Augustus Willum A Brady Dari Heharks Dallngham Joseph Fisnig Dole Parke George ML Loner Jules Murray Henry B Haris Tovd Jacqus Charles & Bluney Joseph Grismer Gus Eawerds Samuel A. Schrimer al EE Woods Moeligs Ey Codley Lignon Jonson Words and Music gaRotlation Lambs’ Club Conyright League The White Hats Authors and Composers’ League

Rock Island Daily News Plant Damaged by Dynamite Blast

Dynamite exploded in a press at the Rock Island Daily News printing plant about 2:20 this morning destroying the machine and nearly wrecking the building. The News, founded three years ago by John Looney, a lawyer, has recently focused on gambling elements in Rock Island and Chicago. Looney was indicted last June on conspiracy extortion and criminal bet charges but has not been tried on those counts yet.

Ey Asanciaten Press Tork Ishind Rock

Investigation Report On Robbery Aboard Vessel Milwang

AP Washington report details an onboard robbery on the Milwang during practice near Magdalena Bay. A $9500 safe funds loss is suspected to have occurred after precautions were taken. The robber is believed to have obtained the combination.

Asociated Washington DCC Tarert Magdalena Bay

Count Leo Tolstoy Returns to Work After Illness

Report from Yasnava Poiana says Count Leo Tolstoy, suffering from influenza for several days, has regained health and is back at work taking daily exercise.

Moscow Yasnava Poiana Saya Leo Toistoi

General Fair Weather Forecast for Wisconsin Area

Weather bulletin reports generally fair conditions with rising sun and mild temperatures. Notes include a forecast for Tuesday with potential light mud and temperate readings, barometer readings, and temperature trends from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.

Wisconsin Burreay S Heymann

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