31 Mar 1915
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1915
Page
1
A passenger on the steamship Latouraine is reported to have started a fire with explosives aboard. Authorities detained the man after a room search yielded a sample and ship records link him to possible espionage and other passengers note fear of further violence. The incident prompted heightened security and a broad investigation into the vessel’s cargo and crew.
The report outlines mixed World War II action with German setbacks and Allied countermeasures. It mentions French and British operations near Dieppe and the Carpathians, plus Russian advances and German submarine activity. Readings describe shifting lines, bombardments, and investigative arrests linked to maritime incidents.
A village in New York suffered a damaging fire with residents alarmed as flames swept through an area overnight. Fire crews worked through the morning, assessing damage and investigating the cause while residents traced friends and neighbors affected by the blaze.
British steamship reportedly torpedoed and sunk in the trans Atlantic route. The vessel named Castile sag en faged and was built in Glasgow. length 330 feet, tonnage 2,000? She sailed from St John and carried cargo bound for Europe.
Fragmented text describes a missing submarine commander and surgeon awaiting action to aid trapped personnel. Mentions Mra Alfemi Leus, Beasiun resident Mrs McMillian, and connections to Dr WeKemare and Mrs Irma McKee tle. Notes a disaster at F-5 camp and plans involving travel in June.
The article surveys intense political gossip in Washington as Democrats and associated figures discuss the upcoming election. It notes sympathy for rivals, anticipated shifts in support, and the potential impact on the next national vote amid party maneuvering.
Fragmentary report notes the death of a banker named Rothschild, with sparse details of the event and its immediate impact on financial markets. The text references questions of inheritance and unsettled affairs but provides no clear timeline or locations.
A fragmented Springfield strike report outlines labor actions and police responses. Officials claim arrests were made during demonstrations. workers and union organizers faced charges while calling for better wages and working conditions.
Fragmentary text notes urged adoption of uniform statutes by state legislatures and senate committees. Mentions may imply a coordinated effort to convene or harmonize legislation across jurisdictions.
Report notes Mr Reilly’s health better after the attack. Text mentions he may be treated at home today and plans to go to the Panes cana with a party of congressmen. The fragmentary copy references a convoy of riders leaving and an unspecified event.
Charles AL Jordan, prominent Ripon citizen for twenty one years, dies suddenly of heart failure at age about seventy. He served on the city council several terms and was a Knight Templar. The Masons will conduct funeral services Friday afternoon. Survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs Jere Ho Chaffin of Ripon and Mrs George Sargent of Bowdox.
Madison March 31 The Bray water power bill introduces a framework distinguishing public and private rights in streams. It allows permits for water power with private uses including eminent domain and enables condemnation for public uses. The bill imposes an inspection fee and includes an anti trust clause and riparian protections. It also notes Senate actions on unrelated bills and committee decisions.
A Tochi uprising by ten thousand tribesmen mainly Zadrans led to an early morning battle near the Miransheh post. Government forces under Brigadier General Vane repulsed the attack, firing and wounding several, with reconnaissance later finding no trace of the band.
Havana March 1 The arena prepares for the Johnson Willard bout next Monday with tight security and barriers at the race track and surrounding streets. Odds on Willard drift higher as public betting grows, while Johnson faces mounting pressure and uncertainty about the outcome in the Park Theater setup.
Allied forces report heavy German pressure in the Carpathians with calls for all German troops to meet the Russians. The west sees renewed German bombardments near Verdun as Austrian and German units face heavy losses and morale drops amid ongoing battles and relocations.
A special Northwestern item reports lawmakers discuss funding to reduce state debt. The debate centers on setting aside yearly sums to extinguish the debt, with Governor favoring a unitary plan and Hamburgreat proposing a bill drafted in Nassau terms.
Informed reports from Washington indicate a general statement from the Villa agency regarding the loss of indemnity related to the death case. The message mentions state department notes and a Camara victory referenced in a West region dispatch, with unclear details due to damaged text.
Forecasts and observations indicate a system affecting the region tonight and Thursday with temperature changes. The report notes temperatures and conditions, including overnight lows and daytime highs, with expected cloud cover and winds varying through the period.
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