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Newspaper

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1908

Page

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New Jersey Republicans Open Convention Deliberations

In Trenton on May 5 the Republican State convention began choosing delegates for the national convention. Leading candidates include Fort Murphy Griggs Kean Briggs and Baird who withdrew but supports Taft. Delegates may be instructed or left undirected as the party debates strategy.

Associated “Press Trenton Heriteo Fort Franklin Murphy John Griggs United States Kean and Briggs David ‘Baird Camden Baird Taft Delepares Ieeaae Atte “Taft Johnny Dryden Dryden

Guilty Plea in Embezzlement Case Linked to National Bank

Associated Press reports from Pittsburgh May 3 that paying teller Fleury Reiter and John Young, among others at FarmersDeposit National, were indicted in a restitution scheme involving a $1,000 embezzlement. The indictment cites their alleged roles in the sale of misappropriated funds and the case's national scope.

Associated Press Pitsburg Fleury~ Reiter John.Young Deposit’ National Who Sre United States

St Paul mayoral race narrows to Lawler vs McKibbin

In St Paul Minnesota the municipal election proceeds with a day of voting. The mayoralty contest centers on Daniel Lawler the Democratic nominee and Joseph McKibbin the Republican. Campaigns ended with a large mass meeting as both sides express confidence.

Associated Press St. Paul

Wage scale talks open at Youngstown convention

Associated Press dispatch from Youngstown Ohio May 5 reports the thirty third annual convention of the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers opening. The group aims to fix wage scales for six in iron workers for the year beginning July 1. Delegates likely adopt last year’s contract with minor changes and a provision for local agreements.

iBy Associated. Press Youngstown

Not Ready to Leave City Says Gould and de Sagan

Associated Press reports Mme Anna Gould and Prince Helle de Sagan have not departed the city yet. Last night they signaled plans to leave and conducted farewell preliminaries, misled the public. The pair remained at the city, with rumors about their next move continuing to circulate.

Associated Press Tinme Mme Anna Gould Prince Helle de Sagan Gachive

Feudist Edward Callanan reported dead after stabbing

A Jackson telegram reports Edward Callanan former sheriff and feud tester stabbed by his brother in law John Spicer near Crocketsville ten miles from Jackson. Callanan's son Willan shot Spicer after the stabbing. Later messages say Callanan not dead but near death and unable to recover. the son is expected to surrender to authorities in Jackson.

Associated ‘Press Wexingion Jackson Edward Callanan Feud Testler John Spicer Callahan Willan Spicer Crocketsville

Jerome Under Fire Over Court Minutes

The hearing before Commissioner Hand revealed Jerome's claim that Judge Rosalsky tried to seal the grand jury records tied to the Metropolitan Street Railway inquiry. Jerome said the judge ordered minutes copied and filed with the court clerk to evade public disclosure amid allegations the district attorney failed in duties.

Rogusky Rosalsky Jerome

Fires Tear Through City Kitchen and Bus Depot

A chaotic incident on Geary and Kearney streets began in a restaurant kitchen at Mentone Pestana. Flames spread to Grant Avenue and a nearby bus depot, causing widespread smoke and partial evacuations amid limited safety details.

Associated Press Geary Sind Kearney Grant

Tobacco beds blow up across river in Kentucky

A grave development in the Burley tobacco district prompts a warning from Adjutant General Critelfeld about a jarigus outbreak in southern Ohio. Growers in Kentucky plan a mass meeting in Augusta on Wednesday to oppose crop raises this year.

Lexington Joseph Columbus Burley Ohio Critelfeld Kentucky Augusta

New Corporations Form To Handle Western Rail Lines

Associated Press reports Continental Express company files articles of incorporation with capital of 160,050 and Continental Telegraph company with 300. Both may increase stock as needed. Each will operate over Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway lines in Montana and Kansas and the St Paul system once coastward completion. Companies were recently incorporated in Wisconsin.

Associated -Press Uite, Moin Continental “Express- Company Continenital ‘Telegraph “Company Chicago, Milwaukee& St. Paul Montana Kota St Paul Wiscon

Mistake of a Reporter in Merger Case Plea

James Beck, counsel for H. B. Rogers and James Stilman, said the Salt Lake dispatch misread the union Pacific merger suit filing. He insisted no damages were claimed and suggested a reporter confused dismissal costs with damages.

Associated Press New York James Beck H. B. Rogers James Stilman

Indian Goes to Chain Gang

Joe Crest es, a Flathead Indian and former chief of the Indian police on the Flathead Reservation in Montana, was sentenced to ten days in the chain gang. He was charged with disorderly conduct. Belonging to a wealthy northern tribe, he forfeited land rights of eighty acres allotted to his reservation. He left the reservation about a year ago and has not claimed his rights.

Associatedl Press Seattle Wash Joe 3Restes Flathead Indian Reservation Montana Flathead Reservation

Oklahoma Democrat Committeeman Falls From Moving Car

W T Brady, Democratic national committeeman from Oklahoma, fell from a swiftly moving car in Tulsa last night and sustained serious, though not fatal, injuries.

Associated Press Tulsa Cris W. T. Brady Oklahoma

Engagement of Miss Jean Reid to Dr Ward Reported in London

A London society buzz surrounds the engagement of Miss Jean Reid daughter of a noted actor to Professor Ward. The match has been widely welcomed by Americans and British circles alike with plans for a July wedding. The announcement came amid cordial interest in Anglo American social ties.

London Jean. Reid

Gunness House Bodies Revealed in Yard Discoveries

Serial killer Mrs Gunness linked to multiple deaths as police uncover mutilated remains buried in Gunness yard. Victims include Andrew Heldgren and possibly teen Jennie Olsen Gunness. Suspect Lamphere connected. Heldgren dismembered, gear identified on skeleton. probe notes loans and plans to Norway.

Indi Gunness Andrew Heilgren John, Hellgren Jennie Olsen Solrairl Angeles Cal Atten Andrew Heldy Heldgrén Beldgren Aberdeen John Heldgren Heldgren Sue Sierit- Sminster Smith Ray Bmrs Lamphere

Death of Frank Groth in Oshkosh Wisconsin

Frank Groth, son of Mrs Mary Groth, died about six this morning after a year and seven months of illness linked to appendicitis and subsequent internal complications. Born June 5, 188, in Platteville, he was nearly nineteen. Survived by mother five sisters and one brother. Funeral Wednesday at four, Rev.

Frank Groth Mary] Groth St Mary's Hospital Bine Deneased Platteville Wis John Groth Oshkosh FL A. Pummers Company Mary Groth Ternent Appleton Marion BE. Groth Rosale Groth Fred Groth

Fragmentary Line on Te Cordire Poem Fragment

A fragmentary line mentions torment in thy father and a person named She remaining, with unclear full context or surrounding event. The readable text hints at a poetic or dramatic line but lacks concrete details like date, place, or participants.

Beautify Grounds Meeting Outlines Club Plans

Commodore C Everhart presided as directors discussed beautifying the grounds with trees funded by members and designated planting spots. Reports noted summer finances and upcoming materials. communications from Congressman Ayers and others were reviewed.

Commodore C George Everhart C. R Rman George Orkwell Landscaps Elgbti Stonnis Sherif Inda Ayidsen Commodore Everhart Gruat Fred

Abram's Sons and Charles Gate Three Weeks at Mrs

Obituary item noting the death of a Mrs Myre Abrams aged eighty seven with burial at the Lutheran Cemetery. Survived by husband, three children Edwin Charles and Em Ja ne, grandchild Edmund Abrams. funeral to be from 441 26th street to Lutheran church with burial in the cemetery. A son Herman Abrams mourns his wife, following his mother's death.

Charles Mre Abrams Nathina Dale Vaos Hortonville Medina London Oshkosh Edwin Belfpanz Funetr Belfanz Wi Dreger Nith Sery MrecAhi Herman Abrams Myre Henrlet

St Louis-San Francisco Railway Shop Workers Here Laid Off

Springfield May 6 two thousand employees of the St Louis San Francisco railway shops in this city were told today they were laid off for an indefinite period due to financial difficulty. The company cited broader financial strain as the reason for the shutdown.

Associated Press Springfield St. Louis & San Francisco Railway Reas

Paine reports campaign expenses in sworn Wisconsin filing

Col George M Paine of Crhitagh state defeated as a Taft delegate filed a sworn statement with the Wisconsin secretary of state detailing campaign costs totaling 1143.69 dollars, noting a personal expenditure of 1415.69 in a May 1, Madison dispatch.

Northwestern Madison, Wis George ‘M. Paine Crhitagh Taft Secretary of State

Tragedies Mark Life of Denver Fireman and Family

Fragments from a May report describe Denver fireman Shay bag tin and others in tragedies. A father ends his life after killing his daughter and wife, then another case in Philadelphia sees Mrs McPhilomy cut her throat amid insanity. In Denver, Burton Koch kills his wife and wounds his mother in law before shooting himself in a spate of quarrels and separations.

Denver Shay Bag Tin Philadelphia Wayne WiFre Denyer Burton Koch Louisa Matilda Motley Motley

Green Bay Officials Inspect Oshkosh Pavements Tour

A group of eleven Green Bay city officials visited Oshkosh to inspect public improvements focusing on macadam streets. They toured tar and macadam options, met with Mayor John Panderolo and City Engineer G H Randall, and viewed streets with help from Rasmussen of Rasmussen Sons. The party included Mayor Winford Abrams and several aldermen and officials.

Green Bay Oshkosh Elte John Pbanderolo G. H. Randall Board of Noble Works Oscar Rasmussen Frasmussen F Sons Company Winford Abrams W. W. Reed T. P. Silverwood F. F. Martin Theodore Leicht F. W. Taylor Farrell John Shaughnessey John G. Gross Charles Hartung Edward Thomas

Paderewski Sails for Home From New York

Ignace Jan Paderewski the pianist sails for Europe on the steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse. Mme Paderewski and Andres Dippel of the Metropolitan Opera company also embarked. Mme Marcella Sembric was a passenger on the same ship.

Associated Presa New York Ignace Jan Paderewski Mme. Paderewski Andres Dippel Metropolitan Opera Company Europe Kaiser Wilheim der Grosse Mme Marcella Sem

Death of Andrew Halter Jr in Red Ding Cal Pneumonia

Announcement from this city reports the death of Andrew Halter Jr aged nearly fifteen at Red Ding California due to pneumonia. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Halter formerly of this city. Mrs Halter is Mrs Andrew Rabner of this city.

Andrew Halter Jr Redding Cal Andrew Halter Halter Andrew Raben City

Accidental Shot Wounds Oshkosh Boy at Home

A six year old boy was wounded by a buckshot shotgun discharged accidentally at his father Joseph Lord’s Oshkosh home. The child, in serious condition, was taken to St Mary’s Hospital. the father, serving nine months in county jail, was nearby in the woods when the gun went off.

John Hoy Dendore St. Mary's Joseph Lord OshKosh Rannier Hiaunn Burton Clark St. Atdty's Hospital Teddy Wile Miam Lendorf Moniay

Authority to Build at First Congregational Church

The Ecclesiastic Society of the First Congregational Church held its annual meeting to approve a building program and appoint a building committee. The fund totals about 850,000 are in the building fund with repairs and renovations already funded. Trustees elected include Guther Davies for three years. John West as treasurer. H. M. Bacon as clerk. The pastor’s salary for the coming year is set at 1200 with parsonage use. A neighborhood pledge of around 60,000 supports the building of a new edifice, and canvassing to raise funds continues.

Ecclesiastic Society of Wirxt Leander Choate Board of Trustees Job West Gore Building Fund Walanes Renerval Goelery Ais Guther Davies John West Himfeld H. M. Bacon Addion E. M. Smith G. MM. Paine J. Earl Morgan A. IL Goss J. G. Churk G. BM. Paine B.C. Stewart Buel T. Davie E. A. Smith B.C. Brown IL Ll. Bacon

Rain Delays Oshkosh St Paul Gophers Baseball Game

Rain and cold halt today’s scheduled clash between the Ta diang and St. Paul Gophers. Tomorrow’s Indians appearance on the home diamond is teased as a big send off before May 26, with Oshkosh opening the season at Madison Thursday and a two o’clock start slated for tomorrow.

Tadiang St. Paul Gophers Rein. Com Indians Tomporrow Madison Oshkosh Auty

Storm Destroys Train Crew Drowned in Edgemont Floods

A brutal storm devastates regions around Edgemont and Arkansas. Train crew members, including Engineer Carl Ward and Fireman Chaam, perish when their engine is swept into Schoenlanb Creek. Widespread floods hit Belleville and surrounding towns, wrecking homes and damaging utilities.

Edgemont Ratis Nanta Associated Press Astoria Ure May Washington Tneas Belleville Carl Ward Ryansvik Ind Howell Edgémont Paine St. Louis Arkansas Little Rock Ark Omeagre Marche Hammond Tucas Deavore Lumber ‘Company Morrilston Conway Ned Watson Desha County Louisiana Newport Gre Minnis E. Kellen Nfo Savings Here Aberdeen San Francisco Baltimore ‘and Ohio Sparkesville Benes Humphrey Harvey Paul Madeon Missy

Lilliputians to Marry in New York City

The smallest couple to obtain a marriage license in New York, John Brundisa aged 39 and four feet tall, and Lida Kimball aged 35 and three feet nine inches tall, plan to wed within two days. They are connected with a Coney Island show and were escorted to the license office by a show manager, a tall broad-shouldered man.

Associated Press New York John Brundisa Lida Kimball Coney Island

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