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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1911
Page
1
Associated Press reports unrest spreading from Canton with rebels attacking towns along the West River. Provisional troops clash in streets. casualties rise as famine prices hit vendors and refugees flee toward safety.
A Milwaukee man died from injuries after a streetcar collision near St. Paul. Telegrams were received by the family, noting the victim as Hinsey, aged seventy. Further details were not fully confirmed in the fragmented report.
Disjointed OCR fragment references Brown and Pythias leaders, noting travel to California for an implied benefit. The readable text hints at a historical club or fraternal order matter with grand officers mentioned in a travel note.
Special to The Northwestern reports a plan to complete another unit of its belt line road this year. The project extends from the current line toward the Omaha road, marking a significant expansion of the iron steel railway corridor and property holdings in the region.
The Northwestern reports widespread snow and blizzards across the northwest and Nebraska, with six inches at La Crosse and more falling. Rail and telegraph lines suffer outages, trains stalled, and a sharp freeze threatens fruit blossoms in Iowa and Wisconsin. Green Bay endures a rare spring storm with two inches of snow and 50 mph winds.
Associated Press reports that in the McNamara dynamiting case in Los Angeles little outward change occurred as prosecutors and defense offered no firm new plans. District Attorney Frederic might request arraignment after the arrival of investigator Ford from Indianapolis. The defense opened extensive headquarters and labor advisers from San Francisco arrived to consult with LA union leaders. The brothers remain in good spirits and requests for meals from outside were denied while allowed to purchase food for preparation at the county jail. Ortie McManigal, said to have confessed, maintains his calm and his wife is expected to be brought as a prosecution witness.
Chicago May 1 Judge Petit denied a motion to quash contempt warrants against Edward Tilden W C Cummings and George Benedict finding warrants regular and arrest times proper. Nathaniel Sears argued over the senate demand for bank books tied to alleged contempt and legality of the senate in seizure.
Paris report says King Alfonso XIII of Spain is gravely ill with tuberculosis. Doctors advised urgent treatment and the monarch is to spend the coming winter in Switzerland where the climate suits his condition.
Special to The Northwestern reports a curious weather note from Milwaukee via a wandering journalist. The piece mentions Sweden and a visitor delivering lines about temperate conditions though the text is fragmented and unclear.
Washington May 1. The Senate Judiciary Committee reported favorably on the house resolution for direct election of United States senators. The vote was 7 to 3, with all Democrats and three Progressive Republicans voting for the measure. Clark of Wyoming and others dissented on an amendment for federal supervision of elections. The full committee planned further hearings before reporting to the Senate. WRESTLE WITH FREE LIST. The House resumed debate on the free list bill with Rep Moss of Indiana urging its merits and Longworth backing the Canadian reciprocity plan among others.
The twenty second annual convention of the Sons of the American Revolution opened in Louisville Kentucky. The congress began today and will sit through Wednesday with William A Marble of New York serving as president general. Mayor Head welcomed the delegates to the city.
Columbus May 1 Ohio investigators announce no immediate legislative inquiry into bribery charges against a score of General Assembly members. Franklin County grand jury to probe with Attorney General Hogan directing. detectives report dictaphone evidence and names four senators. Detained detectives Bailey Hartigan and Harrison face grand jury action. Nye and others questioned over payments.
Pittsburgh and Altoona saw 1600 railway shopmen walk out with crews joining from Pitcairn and other shops. Reports from New York describe May Day parades and a machinists strike of about 5000, plus bakers and waist makers’ walkouts. Los Angeles notes a carpenters walkout seeking $4 daily wage. Toledo plumbers demand 25 percent raise, from $4 to $5 per day. Strong unions and police watch evolving labor unrest across cities.
A fire in Oakland near Twelfth and Waver Streets destroyed a pavilion and rink, causing extensive damage estimated around $100,000. Police and fire crews responded quickly, with the incident disrupting nearby amusements and prompting an investigation into the cause.
A fierce northeast storm Sunday battered Lake Winnebago and Lake Butte des Morts. Sudden wind shifts driven by a rising barometer left many boats beached or stranded while residents recalled a dramatic, mirror-like lake gloss before the squall.
Mrs Esther Davia Adams widow of Orville G Adams and early local resident died at 8 o'clock Sunday morning after about four weeks illness. Born Esther Davig near Glen Balls New York July 12 1824 she was 86. She married Orville C Adams at Glen Plains and they moved to the city forty five years ago. Surviving are son G Adams and grandchildren Esther Beebe and line Adams. two brothers William Davis of Nebraska and James Davis of Bentonville. Funeral service will be conducted at 50 Franklin Avenue Tuesday afternoon with William Williams officiating. burial at Riverside cemetery.
Fragmentary OCR notes show discussion of board members with names Florian Lampert Bandero referenced, indicating an internal vote or nomination. No full context or outcome available, details remain unclear.
Disorganized report describes a Mexican vice president's visit to Santander and remarks denying American interference, with notes on Diaz peace envoy Carabajal and prospects for end of hostilities. Mentions possible Carlsbad or Vichy visit and offshore diplomatic frames amid rebel camps.
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