26 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1910
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports Ballinger exempt from immediate testimony as the Ballinger Pinchot inquiry adjourns for the day. Brandeis protests the ruling while Morgan Guggenheim counsel Steele defends Alaska claims and argues the government should welcome scrutiny.
The Misses Lucia E and Lotta Morgan of Oshkosh visit their brother Representative Charles P Morgan of Missouri and his family in Washington D C during the Easter season.
Members of an anti horse thief association from Hiawatha and nearby towns chased a gang of horse thieves last night in motor cars. They surrounded one bandit in hills near Reserve Kansas close to the Nebraska line but the man refused to surrender and a confrontation was anticipated. By noon the search had ended without capture as the surrounded thief reportedly escaped.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a large bronze idol in the Victoria and Albert Museum at South Kensington. It mentions a display front with lotus motifs and references to King Edward, the Tai bulag figure, and a ground floor setting.
In Palermo a youth named Ma reste, once on a confidential Petrosing squad, was shot and killed by a Black Hand assassin near St George Station. The assailant was arrested after the mortally wounding shooting followed by premeditated letters. The victim had previously been involved in a burglary and a brawl.
Witnesses testified at the Crescent City murder trial over J. B. Sayter’s death that the hatchet found near the body bore no blood, and that John Grunden allegedly uttered a vile phrase before the fatal moments. The case centers on who wielded the weapon and the credibility of statements, with Judge Dibel reserving ruling on compelling a disputed paper.
Michael Reuss a Cincinnati grocer drowned when a twenty inch water main burst on Findlay Street between Lynn and Paw Miller street at night. Heuss, in his store, stepped into the yard to inspect the rush of water, the ground gave way and he sank into a cellar where his body was found.
Attorney Amont of Kansas represents the late Col. Thomas Swopes estate and states efforts to secure depositions from key witnesses were abandoned. A return to Kansas City is planned.
An accord on Canadian tariff adjustments is expected within days after a White House meeting between Canadian officials and President. The session, lasting over an hour, yielded a statement from Secretary Knox that negotiations proceed toward an immediate understanding. Officials planned a simultaneous public notice in Washington and Ottawa next Wednesday.
The Associated Press reports Indiana Republicans fear the April 2 convention in Indianapolis will endorse Price payments and party leaders. Senator Albert Beveridge faces reelection pressure as supporters defend tariff policy while critics push for change at the state gathering.
An explosion at the Orpent Powder works seven miles south of Tarqama, Washi, today killed three men and injured several others. The incident occurred in the afternoon as workers operated near the plant, with authorities beginning inquiries into the blast causes.
The statement largely forecasts the minority report. Mr Adamson favors government regulation of stock and bonds and opposes consolidation of competing lines. He says federal chartering of corporations is unnecessary but, if adopted, the government would be responsible to the people.
Easter observances across churches will feature elaborate music and floral displays. Special services include communion and sermons. many congregations plan processions and flower-laden outfits. Weather forecasts predict possible showers, possibly affecting hat displays and crowd attire on Easter Sunday.
British Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton and Lady Shackleton visited the White House escorted by Ambassador Bryer. President Taft will present Lieutenant Shackleton the Hubbard Medal for Antarctic exploration this evening at a National Geographic Society gathering.
Omro Wisconsin mourns Mary Charlesworth aged eighty eight died at her son Charlesworth’s home in Omro at six this morning. Born near London she resided in Omro for eighty eight years and was known in Winebage county Oshkosh and Omro. Funeral at the residence Monday afternoon with interment at Omro cemetery officiated by Rev Pantel Woodward.
Commander Frank A. of the gunboat Marietta arrives at Portmouth Navy yard from the West Endles and faces a court martial on charged dereliction of duty. Lieutenant Paul B. Campman, engineer officer aboard the Marietta, will also be tried for engine neglect as the court convenes April 12 at Portsmouth.
From the Fish Furniture building wreckage twelve bodies were recovered yesterday. Three more are believed buried in the debris. The search paused due to weakened walls and danger to workers.
Special to The Northwestern Milwaukee March 26. W A Halbrook a well known resident died suddenly at 4 15 this morning while riding a bicycle across the State street bridge. No further details available.
Three youths aged nineteen to twenty escaped from the La Crosse county jail after a hole was torn in the side wall. The trio, previously convicted for burglary at Mrs. Cora Jenks’s boarding house, allegedly used improvised tools, not dynamite. Harris from Minneapolis and Adams from San Francisco had admitted long collaboration. a third, Fred Farrer, was awaiting sentence. Guards pursued them as the jail was alarmed by noise.
Pittsburg March 26 bankers who testified about graft between six city depositories and former councilmen avoid comment on the grand jury action. Directors will again tell their story Monday. Failure to appear may trigger warrants. District attorney signals higher up figures may be implicated and several financiers are expected to be drawn into next week's investigation. William Brand, jailed for refusing to cooperate, is now a nervous wreck under prison physicians care as indictments hint at sensational developments before night. Several prominent councilmen may plead before Judge Frazer in the committing court.
Stevens Point, Wis March 26 Dr William Jenames received a three year sentence in the state prison at Wanpun after pleading guilty to arson He said he set a fire at Mrs Cal residence claiming she needed money more than the insurance. The court affirmed three years saying two years was not sufficient.
A warm spring wave fueled Easter promenades from Fifth Avenue to Riverside Drive and across eastern cities. Forecasters warn of a new disturbance west of the Rockies bringing rain to the lake region Tennessee and Ohio valleys tonight and Sunday.
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