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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
10
New York brokers reported active trading at the opening with many issues slipping into the red. Reading and Southern Pacific led declines while American Locomotive rose briefly before easing, and bond markets remained steady as widespread selling pushed most stocks toward yesterday’s close.
Dairy and produce market notes from Milwaukee Wis and surrounding centers show steady cheese and eggs with mixed vegetable receipts. Dressed poultry and live hogs trend higher while butter and butterfat quotes hold. buyers face heavy receipts and variable demand as steers and sheep price moves reflect market conditions.
Chicago reports higher wheat on strong demand from Minneapolis and Chicago receipts, May futures opening firm then retreating. Hog prices rise with May pork futures at 12.75 while lard and ribs show gains. cattle receipts around 5,000 and markets firm to strong on cattle cattle strength.
Associated Press report says Martha Kane of Stniko Avenue was found dead after a night of violence by three men who hijacked a cab, robbed pedestrians, and fled west through the city. Police say a gunfire exchange near Halsted and Archer led to Kane's fatal wounding. two accomplices escaped. Kane, 18, had prior police records.
Prince Helie de Sagan ends self imposed Philadelphia confinement during a cross country journey. He confesses his identity to New York reporters aboard a ferry, dodges questions about Mme Gould and Count Boni de Castellano, and plans to remain in New York with a luncheon expected at the Morses Wyoming apartments. George J. Gould to host a state event soon.
Washington March 26 The senate refused to refer the credentials of Senator elect Smith of Maryland to the privileges and elections committee by a 23 to 35 vote A motion to seat Mr Smith was carried without division Senate Burrows chair
The committee on privileges discussed the objection to the swearing in of Sanitor-elect Smith. The protest cited constitutional requirements and claimed Smith's election did not meet procedures. The Senate was convened with most members present. Senator Rayner prepared to escort the vice president if needed.
In Neenah on March 26 Justice Nels Jensen presided over a case against Barnett for abusive conduct toward Mrs. Mary Runde on March 3. After a prior hung verdict, a new jury returned a guilty verdict in about seventeen minutes, fining Barnett $2 plus costs. Attorneys from Menasha Oshkosh Green Bay spoke for both sides. The outcome may be appealed to the county court and then possibly the state supreme court. Nearby items report library resignations, a fire on enue, and community events including a high school declamatory contest and brigade basketball plans.
A late March dispatch from Kimball reports the worst prairie fire in years sweeping through the region near Pukkwana toward Charles Mix. The blaze, driven by a strong gale, destroys thousands of acres and damages farmhouses and barns, with logs burning in massive piles as residents scramble to respond.
Indiana Democrats opened their state convention with a platform debate lasting most of the night. Credentials favored Taggart delegates from seven districts, boosting National Chairman Taggart and his faction. The platform denounces Republicans, endorses Bryan for president, Kern for vice president, and instructs Indiana delegates to vote for Bryan.
Local post office clerks press an amendment to H. R. 18347 in the sixtieth Congress to fund a promotion proposal. The amendment seeks 521 900 dollars to create a sixth grade for clerks and letter carriers and advance qualified personnel.
Alfred Vischer claims to have invented a tool that detects underground rivers and would supply cities like New York and Oshkosh with water by tapping streams 600 to 1000 feet beneath the surface. He argues this could replace dams watersheds and municipal protection projects.
A Massachusetts senator leads an amendment to promote all clerks from fifth to sixth grade once hired. Oshkosh clerks and national postal staff push for parity, noting carriers already gain promotion. The proposal, backed by Frank T. Roovers and others, aims to align clerks with carriers despite current gaps in funding and implementation.
The Associated Press reports that Attorney General Young and colleagues plan to request a rehearing and a definite explanation of the court findings in the commodity rat es case. Pending the court’s answer, consideration of a special legislative session remains in abeyance.
Mary Lucile Powers former mother superior of Mount Carmel and Good Shepherd convent died in Omaha at age 60 after a long illness. Born in Memphis in 1865 she worked with the Good Shepherd order in St Louis Montreal and Michigan and raised 200000 for the Omaha home. JOHN BRILL died in Philadelphia. Rev J C Lowry died in Atlantic City after a long illness.
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