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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1921
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text presents a jumble of phrases about shade, darkness, preparation, cream, employment, and mentions Senator Kenyon. The readable parts do not form a coherent event or report. No identifiable people, places, or actions to summarize reliably.
Allied powers issue a formal ultimatum to Germany demanding clear repayment of reparations under Versailles by May 12 and authorize occupation of the Ruhr if Germany fails to comply. The note outlines disarmament, debt payment, war crimes trial, and other treaty obligations with a May 6 decision deadline and May 12 occupation contingency.
A formal message was cabled to the American State Department in Washington from London. It reports that representatives were invited to the supreme allied council the council of ambassadors and the allied reparations commission last night.
The National Forty-Eight Hour league rejects the strike for a forty four hour week. It includes both open and closed shop employers with 3034 members across 39 states opposing the demand. Marine workers talks with Secretary Davis on shipping wage dispute fail to meet, with no plan for resumption.
Rebels under Esteban Cantu advance on Tecate and seize La Puerta 45 miles south of San Diego as clashes with Federals erupt. Advices from Tecate report wounded on both sides and Tiajuana braced for potential seizure or uprising tied to Cantu's bid for Mexico's presidency.
Margaret Bannerman, a Canadian actress, has been granted a divorce from Pat Samerest, an actor, on grounds of cruelty. Edith Bay of Minneapolis was named as the “other woman.” Evidence included testimony about Bannerman and Somerset living together in Torquay and Bannerman’s financial struggles used to fund gambling.
A section about 140 feet of the White River levee five miles above Georgetown collapsed at noon, causing water to inundate a large area near Georgetown, Arkansas, about seventy miles northwest of Helena. The Associated Press report notes rapid flooding and ongoing repair concerns.
In New York the Stillman divorce case unfolded with witnesses and an admitted love letter from Fred Beauvais amid disputes on letter admissibility. James Stillman Jr. and Paewler McCormick observed outside as Mrs Stillman’s witnesses testified about family conversations and alleged letters linked to the Canadian correspondent.
Associated Press report notes Assemblyman I proposes a four year program in normal schools to grant degrees. He cites Wisconsin and Minnesota as delaying states in the midwest and argues two year courses do not train teachers for high schools or principal roles.
Congress continues the tariff bill debate in the Senate while the House passes the budget bill and moves to further consider the army appropriation. Agriculture Secretary Wallace comments on packet control legislation as immigration committee reviews naturalization. Merchant marine and Interstate commerce panels proceed on seamen’s law and lighthouse measures.
Washington reports a serious outbreak of pneumonic plague at Vindl vostek Siberia. The Red Cross notes the plague is more deadly than bubonic and resembles a lobar pneumonia form. A Manchuria outbreak a decade ago killed about six thousand people.
Madison lawmakers defeat Sen Peltier anti vaccination bill 20 to passage risking school closures amid smallpox outbreak debate. Senators Ridgway and Buck clash over health board authority while Roethe and Skogmo defend vaccination as essential to public safety.
The Wisconsin Assembly spent an hour tangled in a debate over shortening its session. It adopted a rule change limiting new bill introductions from committees to two thirds votes, amid calls to speed up business and shorten the calendar.
Premier Lloyd George told the House of Commons that an Allied ultimatum to Berlin on reparations includes a strict disarmament demand. He argued Germany must disarm to prevent France from acting beyond its frontier and to ensure the terms are workable. The note was delivered after changes were made to the Allied message to the German ambassador in London.
Dispatches note Polish military units are not involved in disorders in Silesia though some elements crossed the frontier and are reportedly armed. Bertlu Adelbert Morianty, plebiscite commissioner in Upper Silesia, proclaims leadership of the rising. Frontier with the district closed on the Polish side.
In Washington the Knox peace resolution faces delays as the House Foreign Affairs Committee delays consideration. Chairman Porter and GOP leaders cite the European situation and caution against rushing the measure, signaling uncertain timing for House action.
Mrs Thomas Rowland was freed today on charges of murdering her husband, a prominent dentist, after a coroner jury ruled she acted in self defense. The event occurred as Tre né Malloy, the doctor’s infatuation, attended the inquest and sat nearby.
In Platteville a Sunday theater case ended with a hung jury after a trial where the panel stood four for conviction and two for acquittal. District Attorney Clamentson warned of further action against the theater manager as local group opposition grows led by the WCTU in the Sunday movie clash.
Wisconsin dairy farmers win support in the Assembly as a bill to prohibit manufacture and sale of condensing substitutes for butter fat and coconut oil passes committee. The 72 to 1 vote faces opponents who warn of trade wars and dairy ruin if substitutes flood the market. Several assembly members urge extending protections to genuine condensed milk while critics argue against broad bans. The day’s action stalls the calendar to revisit the measure later.
Advices from Constabulary headquarters report that a detachment killed ninety Moros including Maharlah Untoon and a religious faction leader Inader in an engagement near Tagblon on the Island of Sutu about 600 miles from here.
Six members of the Jaluseyk family died in their Chicago home from carbon monoxide poisoning. The victims aged 45 and his wife plus four children were found in bed, the gas apparently left on after they retired.
Richland County judges Levi Bancroft and W S McCorkle clashed during a hearing on a bill restricting county court powers. Bancroft accused conspirators aiming to oust him. McCorkle warned of public harm from political attacks. The dispute traces to Bancroft’s recent election defeat. committee deferred the bill section.
Sir James Crate premier designate for Ulster and Eamonn De Valera the Irish Republican leader held a conference in Dublin today. Officials announced they exchanged their views on Irish affairs in a frank, direct exchange.
McDonough, a milk-delivery driver and sole support of six siblings, was shot and killed in his wagon on the South Side route. Police investigate a possible motive tied to a rivalry for Thelma Shomo, the young woman named as a stake. Authorities work on the theory a rival suitor fired the fatal shots.
Justice Department announces the Supreme Court has cleared Senator Newberry by ordering nolle prosequi on all pending indictments. Formal notice was sent to United States Attorney Walker in Washington DC, indicating all cases against Newberry are dismissed.
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