06 May 1902
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1902
Page
1
May 6 Washington reports Admiral Sampson suffered a violent brain hemorrhage this morning. The Associated press correspondent notes his condition is critical as medical teams respond.
Reports state Admiral Sampson remains unconscious and failing rapidly as physicians warn the end may come at any moment. The hemorrhage and sinking condition have persisted for days, with his strength continuing to decline.
Milwaukee May 6 The Daily News notes E H Hibbard of Eau Claire resumes a bid for United States senator two years after his previous run He repeats his reform platform claiming benefits to the people and says he does not expect victory but aims to stand on principle against corporate influence.
The Mount Pelee volcanic lava flow, starting Saturday, has wiped out the Guerin factories about two miles from St. Ferre near Martinique's main town. About 150 people are reported missing as a widespread panic grips St. Pierre.
The Hague May 6 The queen’s doctors report a slight temperature rise last night and a night of sleep though her condition remains very weak. A morning bulletin says temperature is normal but care and attention are still required and officials remain unsure of the illness’s course. Meanwhile former Senator William N Roach of North Dakota is seriously ill in New York at his home on Week 112th Street.
London dispatches cite private Ticino letters giving a different view of the Venter arrest. They urge the United States to demand an apology, faulting American colonists for favoring the Malan stance. Reports note Ambassador George Von Moyer considered justice first but sought to influence future officer careers. Corresp ondent says Consul Wenteer acted energetically to have the officers returned, while Italian authorities refused.
A historic bell from St. Vladimir's Russian church, shipped from St. Petersburg for the World's Fair exhibit, was stolen from the church rear in Chicago. Weighing 60 pounds and valued at $500, it was to be placed in the belfry of a new church in two months. The bell, gifted by the American consul, features carved scenes and scriptural quotes, and parishioners have mobilized a search.
Jefferson City May 6 The Missouri supreme court opened the beef trust inquiry. Attorney General Crowe clashed with Armour Cudahy Swift Morris and Hammond interests over subpoenas and witness access. St Joseph retailer Frank Staudentaus testified about coolers and wholesale sales to protect retailers from wholesalers.
Leonte Vasquez brother of San Domingo’s vice president and former consul general says the revolution seeks peace and good government. He criticizes the current constitution for granting vague powers to the president and warns of a possible reciprocal protection treaty with the United States to aid San Domingo’s prosperity.
Chicago May 6 The federal court of appeals upheld the inviolability of a contract. Lee S Harrizo signed to work for Glucose Sugar Refining and not to work within 500 miles of Chicago for five years. He worked for another firm and was sued. The court found no public policy violation.
Voters turnout in St Paul Minnesota on May 6 amid a misty morning for the city election. Mayor BR A Smith Democrat seeks re election facing former Mayor I R Doran. Comptroller J J McCardy Republican runs against Louis Betz Democrat who beat him by fifteen votes two years ago. Otto Bromer Democrat seeks reelection as city treasurer. Council members and municipal judges also on the ballot.
Washington May 6 The administration sent to the Senate the nomination of Alexander O. Brodie to be governor of Arizona. The move follows earlier cabinet and territorial discussions and aims to fill the Arizona governorship.
Fire devastates New Milford, Connecticut, destroying about twenty buildings in the business district, including the New Milford National Bank and several hotels. The blaze began in the New Milford House stables and quickly spread, with aid arriving late as townsfolk moved to safety and efforts focused on halting the flames along Bank Street and Main Street.
Charles Keller of Oshkosh was shot in the head by Moros in the Philippines, his friends shocked by the untimely death. The report notes Keller's well known status in Oshkosh and outlines the circumstances of his killing as told in the following information.
A letter from First Lieutenant W. D. Forsyth of Troop A Fifteenth Cavalry reports the death of Private Charles Keller age twenty two. He was shot in the head by Moros near Parang Mindanao on March 1 while in the field. Keller enlisted a year and a half ago to support his widowed mother in Oshkosh. Burial will be in the Philippines.
At Peoria on May 6 180 delegates attend the national convention led by National President Mrs Ellen Lillibridge of Streator Illinois The session runs through Friday evening and the group debates continuing the death penalty for the order with support from eastern delegates and opposition from Mrs Taille Reuter of Peoria local league No H while Tiinels delegations and many western delegates are cited.
Madison May 6 coal bids show state purchase about a dollar more per ton than last year for the Board of Control supply. Illness coal prices similar to year, with lower freight rates and more thin coal to be bought. Total contract value estimated around 3000 dollars.
The article reports on a women’s federation convention with candidates like Aimy Decker Mirv Denikon Mra Dentean and others jockeying for presidency and board positions. Utah and California delegates shown as pivotal while Mrs Thompson’s address praises subordinate federations and civil service in schools.
General Bragg of Unadilla New York is named United States consul General at Havana in Cuba. Born February 2 184? in Otsego County he served in the Civil War rising to colonel and acting brigadier general. He later represented Fond du Lac in Congress and held military affairs chairmanships.
Special to The Northeastern from Washington D C May 6 details claim owners along Fox river seek Newage damages for river improvements. C D Smith of Fond du Lac travels to push reverse of department to insert amounts in appropriation bills. House honors deceased members J D Salmon and others as desks are draped. Senate adjourns briefly after prayer.
Madrid dispatch warns of danger of a political upheaval in Portugal with disarmed infantry at Oporto and possible move toward a dictatorship. Kitchener reports Boer operations continue with casualties and captures as British forces press in the Transvaal and Orange River colonies. Steinkopf ta k en as Cmd Town reports heavy fighting and Boer losses. Queen Wilhelmina’s health spurs sorrow in England. Danish West Indies ratification delayed pending referendum results.
In Rome on May 6 the Five received Archbishop Frideric Xavier Katzer of Milwaukee in audience. The report notes a saying about a man’s house sometimes being his brother in law’s castle reflected in the day’s events.
Three Neenah boys Ben Dietz Robert Wolde and William Hause vanished Friday in a dugout boat sparking search by the community. A postal card from Dietz revealed their landing at Winneconne and the father of Dietz prepared to bring him home.
Henry C Mott of the American Sugar Refining company testifies before the senate committee on relations with Cuba in Washington May 6. He cites Cuban sugar trust purchases from Oct 1 1901 to Jan 3 1902 totaling 45100 tons with no war of evidence from the books.
In Cuba, Mr. Mott notes refining firms hold back sugar to avoid storage losses and aim to keep only enough supply to meet roughly 35 000 tons per week. The committee adjourned its session until tomorrow.
Charles Mathwig told police he overheard Oshkosh party members saying they left Neenah Friday and slept at Island Park Saturday. He described three boys with fishing gear and a red sweater headed toward Portage, possibly using Butte des Morts as a guide. Island Park keeper confirms sighting three boys matching the Neenah case and notes no bodies found south of Island Park.
The loss of 63 in money and currency from the home of J O Lindoy on Bil Al Rama street was reported after an 2 o clock alarm. Entry is alleged to have been through a window on the front porch while Mr Lindoy is in Neenah at his father’s bedside.
Washington D C May 9 The comptroller of the currency issued a statement on the condition of national banks as of close of business Wednesday April 30 1902 showing banks assets liabilities and capital across the system with notes on U S government securities and reserve positions.
Four men were killed two fatally injured and two badly burned in a molten metal accident at the Pennsylvania Steel works in Breclon. All workers were Austrian. A furnace overflow flooded a pit behind the checkers trapping laborers as others escaped.
Early morning blaze at 479 Main Street in Fond du Lac heavily damaged the A Huelsman jewelry store, Sales millinery, Dr Baker's office, and the Fond du Lac council lodge rooms. Four story building owned by Mrs. A Kuenney suffered extensive damage, with five expensive X ray machines in Dr. Baker’s office ruined. Estimated loss $10,000 to $15,000. insurance on Huelsman stock $3,000 and Millinery insured for $1,000.
William Burns alias Edward Burne was bound over to tomorrow afternoon for the trial date to be arranged. The bond was set at $1,500 and, if unpaid, he faces county jail. Principal witnesses named include Attorney Henry Barber and H. Fredricksen plus Teller Charles Hahn.
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