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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1903

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Pennell’s Murder Inquest Hearings Open In New York

Testimony at a Burdick inquest reveals Arthur R Pennell stating he could kill a man even if swung for it. Witnesses Alex G Quinn and F G H King recount Pennell’s threats and talk about a picture on the wall, with officials preparing further proceedings as absence of some witnesses delays hearings.

Py Associated Preae Marahgo Mayer Duy Lefare Pultee Jude Murphy Hotel Telat York City Burdick Kang Altra Taurdick Arthur Ke Burdak Psyptesst Wien Ciy Pennell Ure Mr. Pennell Ordini F. G. H. King Florel Roland Quinn King Kine Murphy

Probe on Mrs Burgess death at Pigm hotel

Fond du Lac Wisconsin March 30 police probe the death of Mrs Blanche Burgess in mysterious circumstances at Pigm hotel after a Saturday arrival with J E Murray. An attending physician cites appendicitis as the cause. Murray is said to have removed the word wife from the hotel register. Also, twelve year old John Eldred, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Eldred, died after a fall from a box car Sunday.

Northwestern Fond i Lac Wis Blanche Burgess Pigm Hotel Yorenoon Rienz! Cemetery Avoran Murray Flurgess New York John Eltred Harry Eldred

Oleson Refuses Position and Indian Office Proposals

Washington March 39 Captain Ole Oleson and Seymour W. So Hster of Oshkosh return to Washington after a week in New York and Boston. Proposals will be opened at the Indian office for Indian allotment fate on the Me nominees reservation. Captain Grison declined a $2900 offer to serve under Indian Commissioner Jones. J. Cobh of Min em Pot plans to resign, Jones offers Olesen the post he declines to move his family southwest.

Washington, D. C Ole Oleson Seymour W. So Hster Oshkosh Washington New York Boston Menominees Reservation Grison Jones J. Cobh Minem Pot Hia Captain Olesen Olesen Southwest H. C. Steve

Deaths by own action reported in two cities

In Marine City Michigan fifteen year old Arthur Wellhausen died by gunshot after a family dispute about church attendance. His friends say he chose death by his own hand despite parents calling it accidental. In Fall River Massachusetts Navy Lieutenant W W Henderson, in charge of dredge work, killed himself at sea after three months in the harbor area. He has a sister in Brooklyn and previously lived in Philadelphia.

Associated Prem Marine City Mich Arthur Wellhausen NAVAL Fall River Maes T. Henderson United States Navy Chayre Inbathry Paine RA Breaktyne Phiadelphia

Bible distribution sparks praise in Philippines at Palaupline

Father O'Brien Harden preached at St Patrick's Cathedral praising Bible shipments to the Philippines as a boon, saying the open Bible will break superstition and aid local traditions, while noting the faithful must seek understanding from God's word.

Associated Press New York Father O'Brien Harden Patrick's Cathedral Yuta Keller

Judge Carter Allows Delay in Lorimer-Durborow Count

The conference between commissioners and attorneys in the Lorimer Durborow contest continued past the announced start time. Judge Carter, legal adviser to the election board, postponed the counting of the remaining precincts citing pressing municipal matters, while opponents pressed on with a count behind locked doors defying Judge Hanecy’s injunction.

St Associated Press Chicago Lorimer-Durborow Carter Election Board Hanecy

Neenah Menasha finances show sound year in review

Neenah Menasha finances praised in a yearly city report. City Clerk S. S. Lie notes strong funds and low debt, with $2,861.49 in the general fund and $1,251.21 in the library fund. Report covers taxes, school and library support, street and sewer expenditures, and notable local incidents.

Neenah-Menasha Wis Menasha Snandal Abott Folo Sclirage First National Bank of Mashe Lcot Chy Citty Hall Aundrien Park Nalice Fire Department Henry Shea Duluth Shoelock Patrick Boxee Toyen Street St. Patrick's Church King Welock Father Dekelon Shea William Eekmann Elgin Rhuixdal Merrill and Wanton Eekmann Suuday Echnana Norway Schntz Neenah Bualias Frank Hickiech Menneba Woodenware Company Rcarmakere Monnal Etgar

Great Cotton Mills Silent Amid Wage Strikes Across States

Silent lines mark the mills as strikes grip textile towns. Connecticut workers face charges after a trolley attack amid broader wage fights. In New Haven, trainmen resume talks over schedules and pay while Buffalo drydock workers opt for arbitration. Kentucky miners press for 14 percent raise as Louisville miners hold talks. Ashland rail workers gain a 16 cent daily raise, and New Market mills suspend operations due to weaving disputes affecting 300 workers.

Buffalog Buffalo N.Y Buffalo Drydock Company Ashland Schainkitt Tracton and Lake Side Railway New Market New Market Manufacturing Company

Wedding at Appleton Unites Miss Schlosser and Emil Koerner

Emily Schlosser daughter of Mr and Mrs John Schlosser of Appleton wed Emil Koerner from St Paul in a noon ceremony. A 23 pound perch was speared in Mud Creek near Stroehe’s friend last Sunday. The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Wisconsin annual conference will be in Appleton starting June 2 for one week with about 25 ministers teachers and lay delegates attending.

Northwestern Appleton Wis Emily Schlosser John Schlosser This Ciy Emil , Koerner St. Paul Mud Creek Stroehe Friand Evangelleal Lutheran Synod of Wisconsin Iwi Teachers Land

Deaths in Black Wolf and Winnebago

James Howlett a well known farmer of Black Wolf died Sunday at his home aged sixty nine after a year long stomach cancer suffering. Funeral Wednesday at 11 from his residence with Rev Edward J Smith officiating. burial in River Shie cemetery. Also Sara t Ross aged forty nine died Sunday of consumption at Winnebago. Funeral tomorrow afternoon with interment in Een Wood Gentilery.

James Howlett Black Wolf Edward J. Smith Winnebago Eenwood Gentilery

Dr Flower Pleads Not Guilty in NY Grand Larceny Case

New York March 24 Associated Press says Dr Richard C Flower pleaded not guilty to the Nye indictment charging him with grand larceny. He reserved privilege to withdraw the plea on April 16 and to enter any plea he sees fit.

Associated Press New York Richard C. Flower Hia

Ruger Exits Race for Supreme Court Seat

Jasesville's William Ruger withdraws from the contest for the Wisconsin supreme court judgeship. Only two other nominees remain: Judge Robert G. Stebecker of Madison and attorney Moritz Wittig of Milwaukee. Stebecker is Governor La Follette’s brother in law. Wittig was a former Democratic state senator candidate defeated last year.

My. Ruger Robert G. Stebecker Madison Moritz Witthg Milwaukee Stebecke la Follette Wittig Ib Wu Creamelty Butna Rip Reukermm Miwaukee

Extra Session Likely Over Wisconsin Primary Fight

Madison March 39 The administration will not accept the senate primary bill. Two plans are discussed to fight the issue. One would have the assembly reject the senate bill and request a conference committee, the other to pass a new bill excluding state officers from the primary and nominate them in the primary, a plan favored by the administration. La Follette forces foresee an extra session if the primary bill fails, as rail and road taxation debates intensify.

Man Unio Merrimac Hamilton Muss Tollenees SEW Haven New Haven Conn New York, New Haven & Hartford Railway Company John M. Hall Raiway Company Valentine Fitzpatrick Trathmen's National Brotherhood Agres Hallfa Elas Chicago Erantendt Louisvile Western Kentucky Madison Senate Assembly Tess Davidson la Follette la oFllette Unig

Death of Mrs. Anna Bennett in Neenah Wisconsin

Mrs Anna Bennett wife of Rev W W Bennett of the Menasha M E Church died suddenly on Sunday afternoon believed to be apoplexy She was sixty attended church yesterday survived by husband a son Rev Archie Bennett of Tomahawk and two daughters Mrs Nellie Hendrook of Black Creek and Miss Mary Hennett of Menasha Funeral at 10 from the M E church Menasha with interment at Gakhi cemetery Also reports on Neenah city party conventions with minor nominations and withdrawals.

Neengh-Menasha Wis Anna Bennett W. W. Bennett Menavgha M. E. Church Lummerick Ireland Wisconsin Bennett Archie Bennett Tomahawk Nellie Hendrook Black Creek Mary Hennett Menasha Mu E Mr. Johns Gakhi Cemetery Neenah cYy Bathh J. PD. Prebenson Harry K. Bavcock Jennie Cooke E. P. Mars Dennis Baird Mr. Marsh J. P. Jasperaon J. M. Callahan TN. Stone Ivyhoula James McGinn Nets Jonsen

Presidents Meet at Sea to Resolve Central American Dispute

Cable dispatches from San Salvador report that Guatemalan President Cabrera and Salvadoran President Escalon held an eight hour conference aboard a high sea vessel near San Jose Costa Rica. They reportedly resolved differences between Guatemala and El Salvador and Escalon returned to San Salvador last night.

Associated Press Panama Colombia Helo San Salvador Tresident Cabrera Escalone

Utica Town Officers Nominees Named at Caucus

At a largely attended caucus held at the Utica town hall Saturday the following town officers were nominated Supervisors Ry J. Mackle chairman R Lockhart D Heece assessor John Pugh treasurer BE Hye town clerk J Jones justice James G Pickett E JF Ransom constables Jasper G Pickett George Ransom

Utica Itera Ry J. Mackle R. Lockhart D. Heece John Pugh Tressurer BE. Hye J. Jones Junticen James G. Pickett E. JF. Ransom Jasper G. Pickett George Ransom

Wrecks and Fatalities Donn Time in Multiple Rail Crashes

A run of railroad disasters across Pennsylvania and Ohio leaves several dead and many injured. Crashes near Corry and Cleveland, plus a Cleveland to New York express derailment, trigger hospital evacuations and emergency response as crews clear wreckage and investigate causes. Firemen killed in an Akron derailment and a Grind Trunk Western train split add to the toll, while a dynamite explosion at the Wyandot mine injures workers.

Murih Corry Union City Akron Erie Ashland FL To. Seif W. H. While Gillon Nilfer Evans Albert Welsh Chemien Fung Western Railway Swartz Creek John Herrington Wagner Houghton, Alich Abram Lekusso Joseph Brausch Wyandot South Range

Death of Gustavus F Swift Shocks Swift Packing Co

Gustavus F. Swift, president of the Swift Packing Company, died suddenly at his Chicago home from an internal hemorrhage following gall bladder surgery on March 22. The American meat packer began as a butcher and left a fortune estimated between 37 and 100 million dollars. Company plants nationwide will close tomorrow afternoon in mourning.

Gustavus F. Swift Swift Packing Company Chicago Cesne State Mr. Swift

Prolific Konrad Emerges As Top Oshtosh Campaigner

The Republican nominee for city clerk, Otto Konrad, is described as a strong, energetic candidate drawing broad German-American support. Born in Oshkosh in 1870, he built a career in business, retail, and manufacturing, owning a small factory and working as a clerk for his family’s store. He campaigns across the city, leveraging deep local ties and a congenial, workmanlike image to contrast with Democrat Otto Wizel.

Ionrad Thes City Dan Wizel Konrad Oshitnsh Wetl Otto Konrad Oshkosh Ciiy Willaam Konrad Hving Willam Konrad Main Street Buckstat-Edwards J Company Kansas City S Plugmay Fly ISM Pearl Street Rowen Street

Funeral Service Planned by Oshkosh Company Employees

An account notes a funeral service planned for tomorrow afternoon with no business to be transacted. Oshkosh company employees will send special offerings as part of the observance.

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City Republican Committee Completes Nominations Amid Vacancies

The Republican city committee filled vacancies caused by recent resignations and reassignments. John Thompson, nominated for supervisor in the Fifth Ward, was moved to mayor, Lester H. Lewson named to succeed him. Otto Konrad shifted from school commissioner to city clerk, Scott named in his stead. Third Ward committees nominating John H. Chase for alderman and Cephis Davis for supervisor. nominations to be filed with City Clerk Dan Whizel.

Republican City Committee John ©. Thompson Fith Jward Lester H. Lewson Otto Konrad Ackesters Scott Stead John HH. Chase Jalderman Cephis Davis Dan Whizel

Probate Court Admits Will After Family Agreement

In probate court the will of G. R. Luhm was admitted after heirs reached a settlement. The estate includes a homestead valued about 1.49 and personal property with a mortgage. William and Emma Luhm are minors, guardians named, and an executor chosen with the heirs, who had protested admission prior to the agreement.

G. R. Luhm Willam Alvina Roberts Farward Luhm Emma Luhn William Emma Ber Stinpton Willam Lunn Amd Henry Pagel Emma Uihm Mtr

Shakespeare Club Meeting and Local Court Case Notes

The Shakespeare club meets Tuesday with Miss Adele Lindemann. Sherif K J Douffenback of Eau Chive was in the city today on Aisey to Waupun with Theodore Johnson. Fils was sentenced to three years for an attempted offense against a fifteen year old girl. The offense occurred four miles from the city and involved a blow with a wooden stick. A marriage license was issued to William Puepke and Miss Marie Eckrich, both of this city. Mr and Mrs J Earl Morgan returned Sunday from a three weeks south trip visiting Florida east shore points and the Bahama Islands, with Inaac Stephenson and family of Marinette.

Shakespeare Club Adele Lindemann Sherif K. J. Douffenback Eau Chive Aisey Waupun Theodore Johnson Fils Johnson William Puepke Marie Eckrich Earl Morgan Pointe Florida Bahama I Islands Inaac Stephenson Marinette

Crevasse Threat Grows as River Levee Fails Near New Orleans

Weather bulletin notes fifth shift in the lower Mississippi river conditions. At Vicksburg the level falls three feet. New Orleans rises 0.2 feet. The Mytulia Break worsens as cribbing is swept away and ends cave in. crews struggle, break widens to about six hundred feet, with river waters flooding land and tracks of the Texas Pacific submerged.

Associated Press Washington, D.C Weather Bureau Today al Vicksburg New Orleans Senator Brady Texas Pacific Southern Pacific

MacDonald Buried After Paris Suicide in Scotland

The body of Major General Sir Hector MacDonald was buried in Deans Cemetery Fainburg after the Londos train arrived this morning. About 200 people attended the funeral cortege. The public watched as the procession passed through the streets.

Associated Press Fainburg Scotland Sir Hector MacDonald Regina Paris Dean Cemetery Zam Cy

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