25 Mar 1905
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1905
Page
1
A March dispatch reports Emperor Nicholas changing stance toward peace with Japan. Paris conferences hint at preliminary talks, with Copenhagen as a potential first exchange site. Moscow officials deny details, while naval rumors and a five percent internal loan plan surface amid war-finance maneuvers.
Associated Press reports in St. Petersburg that Maain Gorki will be prosecuted on charges of drawing up proclamations aimed at overthrowing the empire and disturbing public order. The maximum penalty is three years in a fortress. Gorki remains near Riga in fragile health.
At Menasha Wisconsin the council will read a statement from the N W Harms company Chicago on the legality of bonds and plan to negotiate them as soon as possible to begin water works. The meeting will also select officers for the year with potential changes in the chief of police post. The article notes the remains of Joseph Tuchscherer arriving from Chicago and funeral details, a shooting dog bite death, and local social notes including a basketball game and a traveling peddler crackdown.
Maurice Barrymore died at a Amityville sanitarium after years of declining health. Born Herbert Blythe in India to English parents, he rose to stardom on the American stage, married Georgia Drew, and was father to Ethel, John, and Lionel Barrymore. He authored plays and had notable stage roles and affiliations with Modjeska and Lily Langtry.
Milwaukee reports Ezra Towne of Wisconsin elected head of the economics and political science department at Carteton College in Northfield Minnesota. He earned a doctor of philosophy degree at Halle Germany two years ago.
Col John Wens of Oshkosh, former minister to Peru, sailed today from New Orleans for Havana after a week’s leave. He will travel to Cuba and return for a planned report in Havana.
Tecoma Wash March 36 Albert Bell, a former inmate who escaped from the Severn penitentiary, was recaptured near Grece scheme and returned to custody following pursuit by local authorities.
Caracas dispatch reports President Castro’s return to the capital with a hostile posture toward American and French interests. He threatens against the French Cable company and refuses arbitration, while Caracas weighs potential actions and possible warship readiness as Venezuela seeks to defend its interests with order and justice.
The Madison assembly dispensed with a roll call and reported two bills favorably. Bills on liquor sales records and Milwaukee district court authority passed committees, while several others were killed or postponed due to small attendance. A failed Ekern constitutional amendment on school fund distribution was noted, and several bills on taxation and public schooling were deferred. The return of parade flags and a new joint resolution were also mentioned with plans for future action.
A Wisconsin assembly adjourned Monday evening after debate on attendance. Leader Henry Johnson and committee members toured Mendota State Prison, emphasizing stricter expectations for absentees if Saturday sessions continue.
Neenah Wis March 5 with the annual city report noting improved service under the current lighting arrangement by the Wisconsin Traction Light and Power Company. The city saves about 36 per year and gains regular fault reporting plus a guarantee not to be charged higher than other cities. Also covers funeral details for Henry Arnemann a 17 year old local student and basketball player.
From Princeton Indiana March 5 George Dill the sixth victim of the mine explosion Wednesday died today John Dill his son and William Jones aged sixty five two of the injured are at the point of death Slate Mine Inspector Epperson with deputies and experts will blame two miners in charge of the shot that caused the blast Harry Taggart one of the miners found at fault was killed At Rush Run Hinton West Virginia March 2 four bodies have been recovered from the mine with two more yet to be found in Red Ash adjoining the Rush Run mine and fourteen men killed in the two mines combined.
A Milwaukee special reports George Robert Heiss, heir of Mrs. Adam Scherser, seriously ill and preparing a will after her death revealed property including items found in her bedding. Pallbearers and drivers at the funeral received large sums, a distant elderly caregiver was paid with old clothes and a Pole-in-gold find, and Heiss arranged substantial gifts for Lutheran confirmation school indigent students. The aged recluse aunt lived in extreme poverty.
A bank run amid a posted campaign of alleged threats and cards urging withdrawals strikes Union Savings Bank and Trust in Cincinnati Ohio. Depositors flood the lines, one woman trampled, while officials deny danger and pledge action against card senders. Offers of cash help from Chicago and New York are declined as the bank holds ample cash and securities to cover bets on its deposits. A stock offer of 600 a share is reported as the high mark of the day but could not be filled.
The White Star steam er Cretic arrived at Azores at 4 p.m. after departing New York March 18 with Secretary of State Mia aboard. He reported good health and a comfortable voyage. Also, the US transport Sumner with a congressional party and a tour of West Indian ports arrived at Santiago, Cuba from Kingston, Jamaica.
President Roosvelt presented diplomas to twenty three new doctors from the United States medical academy today at the National Museum hall. He urged the naval doctors to serve at home and abroad while studying tropical diseases and aiding their fellow citizens.
Chicago officials plan to resolve the meat industry situation Monday before the grand jury probing an alleged packing firm cartel. Subpoenas for Chicago wholesale and retail meat dealers and hundreds of packers employees are returnable next week as District Attorney Morrison expects a flood of testimony and cross examinations.
The Consolidated Lithographing company with capital of 7 million dollars was incorporated at Trentem New Jersey to conduct general lithographing printing and bookbinding business.
President Joseph D. O'Brien of the American Association of Baseball Clubs sent notice to his staff of umpires for a conference in Columbus Ohio on April 18 the day before the weapon opens.
Page one item list shows an Evening Story titled Decadence of Courtesy by Prominent Clude Weetan. The Drama and mentions events in Oshkosh with notes on spring floods and church announcements.
Frankfort March 26 The fourth trial of Caleb Powers for the Goebel assassination is to begin soon as the court of appeals overruled the commonwealths petition for a rehearing.
William Marconi and his bride depart Liverpool aboard the steamship Campania bound for New York. The voyage details are reported with limited readable text noting their departure from the port and the ship’s name.
Eugene Lane appeared in municipal court on a charge of forging the name of attorney Carl A. Jackson to a check cashed by William Finnegan. Lane, brought from Neenah, waived examination and is bound over to March 2. bail set at 100 dollars with commitment to county jail.
An Alderman and Fire Chief clashed during a street fire response at a stable. The alderman Battis says he was pushed and fell into water. the chief Braver says Battis insulted him and tried to strike, prompting officers to intervene as both men defend their actions.
A Bloomington dispatch reports the Minnotea conference of the Mormon church voted to return to Illinois and establish three churches at Monmouth Oquawka and Warsaw. The piece notes Monmouth hosted Joseph Smith's 1841 trial, where Smith was acquitted after dayslong proceedings. Stephen A. Douglas appears as judge in the historic case.
Washington March 26 relief grew in official circles over a cable from Minister Dawson to the state department indicating a tentative agreement with the Dominican government. The accord, though provisional, would adjust the fiscal conditions of the island government and ease tensions amid ongoing negotiations. Details of the cable were not disclosed.
Stung by criticism the War Office revealsMarch figures showing 13,097 officers 761,447 men 144,48 horses 1,521 guns and 416,921 tons of supplies sent to the front. Port Arthur garrison plans grew late from twelve to thirty battalions. Russians admit initial forces were weak and miscalculated Japanese reserves while praising gun quality but noting supply and transport strains. The exposed facts spark no decisive public shift yet and censorship rules loosen.
Mrs Emily A Naumer dies at eight in Oshkosh after illness with pneumonia at sixty four. She leaves husband Nicholas and nine children. John Nelson of this city dies Friday in Waukeshay age thirty with five sisters and one brother. body to arrive tonight at 11:81 over Wisconsin Central. funeral plans incomplete.
In Havana on March 25 the American Squadron sailed away amid bands, whistles, and cheering crowds. At first crowds were disappointed by Rear Admiral Barker’s fleet’s absence, but the view of warships passing by and forming up before heading north satisfied the onlookers who watched from the sea front all morning.
Glasgow March 25 The new anchor line steamer Caledonia sailed on her maiden voyage to New York today with about 1,008 passengers aboard.
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