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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
1
A sprawling murder mystery grips Laporte Indiana as a burned Guinness farm yields dismembered bodies and hints of a serial killer network. Police probe Lamphere and a Danish woman linked to multiple deaths while uncovering buried evidence and possible Chicago ties.
May 6 reports a lavish royal wedding in the czar’s chapel. Prince Wilhelm of Sweden wed a duchess in a procession led by King Gustav and the Dowager Empress. The scene featured gilded uniforms, grand gowns, and a large gathering of high dignitaries.
The Guinness case in Laporte Ind features a widow linked to multiple murders. Police suspect a “murder fence” disposing bodies from Chicago for insurance. Autopsy confirms a girl and two children murdered. trunks from Chicago may hold more remains. Coroner May consider exhuming former husband Sorenson’s body amid suspicions of foul play.
Washington observers report Republican leaders divided on the Bennett resolution amid internal caucus debates. A majority may align against the measure on the House floor, with up to half of Republicans possibly opposing it if adopted in tonight's vote.
Milwaukee creditors of Loeber company filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition in federal court. Total liabilities around 3000 with assets near 100. The petitioning creditors are Gendrion Wheel of Toledo, Wolf River Paper and Fiber of Shawano, and Northern Machinery of Minneapolis.
Oshkosh led St Paul Gophers five innings into a White City game, 8 to 1, with the score at 3 15.9 in the third and a lopsided early advantage for Oshkosh.
The Ohio Democratic convention nominated a full slate of delegates and began the balloting for governor. Early results showed Hatchon 403 votes, Foremen 381, Sherwood 0, with tension over alleged vote manipulation as the convention proceeded despite attempts to keep the Hamilton County delegation quiet.
In a May confession, Howard Storey of Madigen Iowa admits to deliberate financial misrepresentation at Citizens Bank, detailing falsified accounts including 24 000 linked to Henry Elmer and coverups over five years. He claims no personal bank funds were used and hints at further unraveling false ledgers. The document notes Chicago and Northwestern rail revenue and a $15 000 state license tax payment.
A major fire in Eau Claire Wisconsin today gutted the Drummond Packing company main building and damaged the adjoining Eau Claire Box factory. About 100 workers were temporarily laid off. The insured loss is listed at 1400 dollars. In Bernardsville New Jersey the Somerset Inn, a noted summer resort, was burned today.
The Atlantic fleet began its approach to the Golden Gate on May 6 after leaving Hampton Roads four months and twenty days ago. By 12 13 the Connecticut led the way with Admiral Evans aboard in the emergency cabin, while crowds lined the hills to watch.
New York on May 6 United States District Attorney Stimson announced that the trials of Charles Morse Alfred Curtis and Augustus Heinze on charges related to their conduct of New York banks will start in June. All three were arraigned today and pleaded not guilty to the indictments.
Special to The Northwestern reports that bids opened April 38 for a Menominee reservation timber sale were rejected as too low. The bureau weighs readvertising for a new process. The text notes consideration of a portable visit and related provisions of a bill passed by Congress in March. a new body under H Stevens is anticipated.
Washington May 6 The Senate adopted a resolution asking the Interstate Commerce Commission to report if the community clause of the rate law is being enforced and whether any nonenforcement stems from agreements among railways. The ICC then opened a major proceeding against Chicago and Northwestern Union Pacific Oregon Short Line Oregon Railway and Navigation and Northern Pacific to establish true routes and joint passenger rates across routes from Chicago to Portland Seattle and beyond. Separately the House bill on military pay was approved with general pay rises for officers and a 35 percent boost for enlisted men, and funds for artillery and barracks were allocated amid scale reductions in other items.
Mrs Mary Procknow aged 74 or 34 Rowen Street died Tuesday evening after a long illness. Born in Germany 1840 she came to America in 1866 and married locally. Survived by husband and four sons William Oshkosh Dot Ford de las Herman New Tt emend and Frank Montpeler. Funeral arrangements not yet set. The Batfis funeral for Ailen PB Batfis will be held tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. at the residence. The brother German AM T. Puttis W. Eich street attends. Remains may be viewed tomorrow evening or morning. Honorary pallbearers listed pro forma. Knights of Pythiss to handle services.
The Oshkosh Yo M C A literary society held a Tuesday meeting with a debate on whether the United States Government should establish postal savings banks. The affirmative was led by John Bleks Jr and Clarence Robertson, the negative by Noo Good and Lester Athearn. Debates were lively, and the season will close with an open debate and banquet. Awards for debaters are expected at the banquet.
Mexican journalists gathered to form a union for periodicals in Mexico. The conference aimed to strengthen organization among press members and promote collaboration across outlets.
The foreten board announces that Abd-l-Aziz, the sultan of Moroces, is to leave hers for Moroces City on May 9. The seaport of Saffia has been reoccupied by Abd-El-Aaiv's uses.
New York May 6 The American Smelters company today declared quarterly dividends of to percent on the preferred A stock and on the preferred A stock There are charges from the er previous Quarter.
Hartford reports President Roosevelts administration was heartily endorsed by the Connecticut Republican state convention with twelve of fourteen delegates instructed for Taft and the rest split among district and at large delegates. The platform praised Roosevelts ideals, called for tariff revision and anti monopoly measures, and urged unity for the party in the approaching national con vention.
Members predict a drawing party tonight hosted by the Eagles, with refreshments and dancing. A phantom waltz is planned as a feature. Committee chairs include Bunn, George, Mrs Sargent, Mr Vor, and Mrs Willian Faward Rich, with additional members from the club. Norman Whuntley Lendorf's condition improves after a cousin accident. surgeon Dr Burton Clark expects recovery at St Mary's Hospital.
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