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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
1
The dispatches report a major earthquake near Mexico City with Chilapa destroyed and many deaths feared. Shocks late at night halted clocks and caused fires and global seismograph readings, linking rumors of a large regional seismic event in Mexico and the Atlantic seaboard.
An earthquake caused a sharp initial tremor lasting about twenty minutes then varied in strength. The reporting notes the shock was severe and records an eerie silence afterward. The epicenter distance had not yet been established.
Two robbers blew up the South San Francisco postoffice and took 2000 in coin and stamps. A statewide posse pursues the safe crackers. In Arkansas a dynamite blast at Springtown kills a robber, severing his head.
The Erie No. 13 Wells-Faire Express wrecked at Belvidere near Hornell injuring four others. Engineer P. L. Helmer and fireman James Cannon were killed. Helmer’s wife collapsed upon learning of his death. A dispatcher failed to hold freight for the express to pass, causing the crash.
English aeronaut Henry Farman was injured while maneuvering his aeroplane at Issy Paris. The left wing struck the ground sending him about thirty five feet into the air and causing facial injuries though not serious overall. Karl Lanz donates ten thousand francs to fund a German heavier than air prize for locally built machines and five thousand more to support German aeroplane inventors.
A J Folts prominent Delavan resident and former McCormick Barrellster state manager died in Delavan after an appendicitis operation. He was forty five years old, leaves a wife and daughter, owned two large farms, and lived in a palatial Delavan home. F Louis Soldan dies in St Louis from heart disease at age unknown.
A 112 foot Washington pine flag pole at James J Hill’s Sum mit avenue residence broke in a strong wind. The pole cracked at the base and fell, knocking a telephone line, hitting a stone wall, and collapsing part of the Walnut Street steps. It had been brought from Washington in 1896 and decayed at the base.
George Foulkes the American customs officer was indicted by a grand jury for kidnapping two Canadian farmers near Emerson just over the border. He was placed on trial this morning before Justice Mathers at the King's Bench. The chief justices ruled the Pett jury was unnecessary despite the true bill. The United States government is represented by Senator Suifield.
Fire at the Union Roofing and Manufacturing plant in East Seventh and Frank streets, Saint Paul, started early today and was brought under control before noon. The blaze caused about $50,000 in damage and disrupted operations. Local authorities investigated the cause as crews worked through the scene.
Washington March 27 Admiral Dewey is understood to have practically decided not to travel to the Pacific coast for the welcome to the Atlantic fleet as it reaches French waters.
W L Folks files third information against Henry Reiber and John Young of Farmers' Deposit National Bank in Pittsburgh accusing embezzlement and misappropriation over three years. Reiber and Young held on $25,000 bail after arrest. confessions match bank shortages, with estimates reaching $1,105,000.
Minority Leader Williams of Mississippi announced in the house tonight plans to reduce a resolution to probe the judiciary. He cited a Washington Post report headlined Roosevelt Rates Diekema as implying the president defended Judge White against censure. Diekama, involved in the committee, relayed the president’s stance absolving intolerance amid the controversy.
D. Kennan of Mexico Missouri, once adjutant general of Missouri, committed suicide by hanging in his quarters at the state hospital for the insane in Farmington. The death occurred on March 27. Kennan had previously served the state in a high military capacity and his loss is noted in the local record.
The Senate opened debate on Johnston Alabama amendment requiring four-fifths of banks fifteen percent reserve kept outside reserve cities with one-third in securities. Several amendments collapsed including Gore on cotton receipts and Culberson on reserve in lawful money. Nelson proposal to insure bank deposits was defeated TL to 49.
Secretary Taft ordered troops to the Treadwell mines on Douglas Island Alaska after a Ti ffier strike escalated. Troops move from Tort William TI Seward two hours by steamer to quell the unrest amid dynamite in possession of strikers and threats to blow up shafts.
Edward Krausé aged 28 admitted breaking into the home of Mr and Mrs William Wiechman at 622 Clerk Street with a jimmy and stealing a savings bank containing five dollars. He formerly lived at 85 Seventh Street and confessed to Judge Brazee in circuit court, receiving a sentence of three and a half years in prison.
Lieutenant Jenkins and militia from Whiteshore guard Mt Stening property amid threats of destruction. Night riders reportedly rode in Fiendjing county. Mary Plummer and George Wetley fired shots as the guards retreated.
Ridgely, longtime controller of the currency, will become president of the National Bank of Commerce of Kansas City. He will resign in a few days and move to Kansas City to assume the bank’s top post, with Lawrence O. as assistant secretary of commerce and labor.
The Italian car reached Ely at 7 10 last night and left at 7 00 this morning on the planned route to San Francisco. The journey mirrors the route previously followed by the American car with supporters urging calm and cheer.
Wisconsin lawmakers urged federal support for new post office projects in Oshkosh and Stevens Point. Albert G. Kurz named postmaster at Green Bay. The Oshkosh addition faces opposition due to costs and Speaker Cannon’s stance. Oshkosh likely to wait a year or two for funding.
Pittsburg labor leaders refuse a three cent hourly cut for motormen and conductors, signaling possible plant talks. In Manchester New Hampshire a ten percent wage cut proposal for Les 19 workers faces next month offers. Coal mine owners in Kansas City and surrounding states prepare for a possible strike on May 1 with talks planned and unions seeking settlements.
Two men, Anthony Comporti and felemenia Montelant, were shot and fatally wounded in a feud that traced back to a couple from Niles, Michigan. An armed party reportedly confronted them near Milano, Italy, sending a chilling note of guilt. Comporti had arrived from Chicago a few days earlier.
Maj. Gen. A W Greely, Arctic Service fame, turns sixty four and is placed on the retired list. He leaves command of the Department of the Lakes and is traveling in the Orient on leave. Brig. Gen. Charles ULtail is named major general and Col. John L Kerr of the Twelfth Cavalry at Fort Ogtethorp is promoted to brigadier general.
The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed a $33,000 verdict for Ida Clay administratrix for Louis Clay deceased in Freeborn County District Court Albert Lea. A Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway employee was injured by a platform incident while climbing off a gondola. He died during appeal. court called the verdict justified by evidence and not influenced by passion or prejudice.
Tokyo and San Francisco report funeral plans for Dunham W. Stevens. Japan’s foreign office arranges two services in Tokyo with imperial and diplomatic contingents expected, plus Korean attendees led by the crown prince. In San Francisco Joseph Potter of Washington DC waits as arrangements are set with Japanese consul Kolke and Dr Zumwalt.
In Elizabeth New Jersey Judge Owen Mahon presided as Mary Barna failed to buy Steve Gurick from Annie Markewlse who claimed he owed her. Gurick married Annie after his engagement to both women, with Annie holding the higher claim and Mary’s bid rejected.
Maj. F Douglas fennant Rubio won the 3000 sovereign Grand National steeplechase at Liverpool with Mattie MacGregor in second and The Lawyer TT third. Twenty four horses ran and Rubio carried odds of 66 to 1 as several favorites failed at the big fences.
The article discusses proposed first class freight rates for shipping to New York and a looming commission hearing. It notes railroad interests and manufacturing firms opposing the changes, claiming harmed transit and potential price increases for merchants and retailers.
An order by the Interior Department delegates duties amid disputes over authority. The move follows a court ruling that governors cannot delegate certain tasks, with a new order issued to fulfill the government’s aims. The dispatch notes refugees being moved under government action and mentions related dates and places.
The Italian nobleman arrives in Liverpool aboard the Lusitania and declines to discuss his reported engagement to Miss Katharine Elkins. He avoids questions, greeting reporters cheerfully, and travels to London with Italian consul present.
Tarasburg Pa March 27. Railway tram men appealed to the state railway commission over the sixteen hour limit for crews. The commission said it has no direct power and referred the question to the interstate commerce commission. A Philadelphia and Reading freight crew argued rest requirements are hard to meet on mail runs and asked whether to stop work or proceed to the terminal.
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