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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1903

Page

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Wisconsin Senate Retreats From Its Position On Tax Exemption

The Wisconsin Senate receded from demanding tax exemption for bonds in a freight rate bill, expecting final passage by Thursday or Friday. Governor Le Follette would sign, after which the measure proceeds to the governor. Meanwhile asylum, blind citizens, and library cases advance in the assembly and senate.

Madison Wis Senate Eastre Eurn le Follette Oshkosh Milwaukee

Wealthy Americans Named in Smuggling Probe

Former Treasury agent William H. Theosald states smuggling is at an all time high in U S history. He cites four pearl necklaces valued at not less than $370 each imported under duty evasion and accuses several Maid en Lathe firms of illegal activity. Ludwig Nissen aims to coordinate between foreign treasury agents and dealers. The trade is centered in a few firms and travels with travelers who bring back diamonds and jewels duty free, aided by high prices charged to wealthy Americans.

New York Wey William H. Theosbald Teasury Department United States Ludwig Nissen Treasury Department Europe

Post for Stebbins and a Californian astronomy career

A fragmented notice states that Stebbins, a resident graduate who earned a Doctor of Philosophy in astronomy, has been named director of the university’s pri ory in Wisconsin and later moved to California. It mentions a move to Berkeley and work on Mount Tamalpais, with an April 22 observatory station setup in Chile for a prominent heiress.

University of California Dort Brebbing University of Ines Fervaiesy University of Wisconsin Sivrr California Berkeler Tiamilten Sitn Santioss Ciule Sane Poitier University of Stailfernia Chile

Marriages and sentences interwoven in regional news item

I Gondein released from Waer Pas, then remarried to Francis L Goodlain and Mabel Stover. He served eighteen months for a criminal offense with Miss Riever as correspondent. The snippet also mentions various couples connected to Waerga, Fond au Lac, Waukaw, and nearby towns, with names and relationships listed in a court or registry context.

Nernee Haehey Francis L. Goodlain Fad da Lac Mica Mabel Stover Waukaw Geolsin Wee Raceng Raed Waerga Tram Fond Au Miss Riever Correspondens Van A. Goevinin Miss Lisrie Renewski Ene Orarhive

Sovereign Camp Meets in Milwaukee Biennial Session

The Sovereign Camp of Woodmen of the World holds its biennial session in Milwaukee with about seventy-five delegates. Mayor Rose welcomes attendees. Morris Shepard of Texas and other dignitaries deliver short fraternal talks. Sessions are led by Sovereign Consul Jit bout.

Associated Press Milwaukee Wis Sovereign Camp Id S. Rose Morris Shepard Texas- Seuan Lex FL A. Eulkenberg Denver Burnidge Bhick Isock Ark Hicks Shreveport Jit, Bout

President Roosevelt Tour at Stanford and Palo Alto Visit

President Roosevelt arrived at Palo Alto after leaving San Jose and toured Stanford University. He praised the Stanford Memorial Church as one of the world's most artistic religious edifices and addressed students before continuing to Burlingame for a cordial reception hosted by Scott R. Scott.

Associated Press San Francisco Cal Roosevelt San Jose Palo Alto Leland Stanford Jr. University University Jordan Stanford Memorial Church Cotlege Pody Palio Alto Burlingamé Tienes Scott Rn California

Notable Deaths and Obits Across Various Notables and Countries

Poets and composers die in New York and Chicago with tributes. Richard Henry Stoddard aged about 119? dies after heart illness. Lorimer Stoddard and Mrs Stoddard predeceased him. Composer Brizzi dies after pneumonia. his opera Christophoro Colombo is noted. funeral prayers by King Humbert's. Rev Peter Anstadt D D, eldest Lutheran minister, dies in York Pennsylvania after a long service in Susquehanna University. Oldest engineer Ryner Waan Sickle dies at 96 in Illinois. Miss Anna Ramsay, daughter of President Ramsar, dies in Cairo and arrives back home aboard the Hultam.

Associated Press New York Richard Henry Stoddard Moet Composer Brizzi Carto Bricai Srizzi Christophere Colombo Adeline Patti Chicago Humbert Brizzi York Peter Anstadt General Synod The Lutheran Church Anne Susquehanna University Seline Grove Gettisburg Rynere Yvaan Sickle Winnebago County Princeton University Bordeniawn and Trenton Rockford

Specialists in Session at Congress of American Experts

Report from Washington on the sixth term of the Congress of American specialists and surgeons. Notable attendees include Dr Walter Keon of Philadelphia and Dr Vdeigh Thorenn, with international figures from Germany and Russia. Topics cover sanitation, prevention of disease, Panama Canal labor health, and female clerical health ethics. A closing remark ponders heaven for married women and crowding in the afterlife.

Ascotiaied Press Washinston Colrabie Congress Teriaberhip Aonik Walter Keon Philadsiphie Jeferen Vdeigh Thorenn Ketege Misuich Berlin Aidendtiy Hans Kerr Malhirstadt Panama Walter Ried Tiaiati

Strikes Spread as Rail Labor Strife Grips Cities

Reports from St Paul and New York describe a broad labor dispute with Great Northern railway workers in session, threats of a strike, and violence in Brooklyn. Other cities report demoralized construction, truckers, molders, shipyard carpenters, and bakery drivers joining blockades or resuming work.

Man shoots editor in Dallas quarrel over Sun article

W T Keith, an editor in Dallas Texas, was shot and killed by George F Korargax, editor of The Sun, after a quarrel over a Sun article about Keith. In the fight Keith fired but missed, and the suspect arrived later with family. authorities report the fatal shooting followed the dispute.

Dallas Texan W. T. Keith George F. Korargax Eiditor The Sun the Sun Keith Kerneans Nemecay TA Roth Raw Raw, Wre, May 12.—Samael Jackoon Rey Kayacet Wma J. XN Motte Gibertsom Fa Jay Matton Mase Tomass Tambaral Tourdi

Bird Warbler Kills Himself in New Jersey

Morrintown New Jersey May 12 Cart Grune a noted bird man known for his knowledge of birds and many languages fell on a bank and dislocated his neck dying instantly. He had been employed at an aviary on Morris Main and claimed to know more about birds than any man in the county.

Associated Pre New York Brooklyn Peter Voedzker Meyer & Anson Iron Works Hig Ife Upper West Side Manhattan Lahanerrikere Sn Rand Samuel McConnell George A. Fuller Construction Company Emalier Ocinte Morrintown N. J Cart Grune Germany Phe

Bankers Debate Elastic Currency at Texas Meeting

At Sherman Texas on May 12 the Texas Bankers Association read letters from state and national bankers on money supply. Lyman J Gage urged an elastic currency using credit or asset backing with safeguards and central redemption to stabilize reserves and interest, aiding farmers and avoiding debt loss. James B Forgan and Charles G Dawes echoed the need for measured elasticity and tax protections to prevent risky expansion and panics.

Associated Press Sherman Tex Texas Bankers’ Association Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J. Gage United States

Mastersons Park Development Report

Masterson owns and subdivides the former Fall Grounds into building lots named Mastersons Park. Several buyers including Col H J Weel Frank E B Worden William Wymen T H Johnston Plenty Hansen J H Schrader and others purchase lots on Jackson Ogden Oakland and Dixon avenues with homes planned at costs from 200 to 1740 plus. Development progresses with cleared frontage and fencing as the park rapidly rises to resemble the former ball grounds.

Jame A. Masterson Jackson H. J. Weel Jackson Iest Masterson’s Park Frank EB. Worden William Wymen Jackson Street T. H. Johnston Oxden Avenue Plenty Hansen Ogden Avenue J. H. Schrader Witeonén Avenue T. & Seltruder Oakland Avenue WH. Roe Uni Avende Aed Wit Reg Masteron'’s Braeball

Forest Fires Sweep Pennsylvania Counties In May Destruction Threatens Towns

Fire sweeps through Cambria Somerset and West Moreland counties as lumbermen and fire crews battle blazes for sixty hours. Homes burned near Laurel Hill. Conemaugh Power plant guarded. Relays of mountaineers and freighters replace exhausted brigades. Latrobe reports vast fires endangering Waterford and Laughlin towns as fire commissioners mobilize massive forces.

Associated Press Johnstown Caimrin Somerset West Moreland Twin Rocks Laurel Hill West Moreland County Conemaugh Powder Company Seward Latrobe Waterford Laughlinetown

Neenah Girl to Marry Miss Caroline Clark Engaged to Harry L Davidson

Neenah May 12 The engagement of Miss Caroline Clark daughter of the late C B Clark to Harry Lee Davidson of Colorado Springs formerly of Montgomery Alabama was announced by Mrs C B Clark. Davidson a young wealthy businessman, the marriage expected at the bride’s mother's Park Place home in Neenah. The romance reportedly involved no public details.

Northwestern Neenah-Menasha Wis Caroline Clark Neenah Harry Lee Davidson Colorado Springs Montgomery Ala C. B. Clark Miss Clark East Mian Clark Cob. Clark Davidson Patk Pla

American Conquers British Prejudice in London Tube Project

Obituary notes the death of a prominent street railway promoter who secured London underground rail franchises. It highlights his clash with British prejudice, his rivalry with I P Morgan, and his success in promoting a vast urban transport system despite obstacles.

Mahugtf Afr RP. B. Widener Philadelphia New York London Yerkes I. P. Morgan Rapital

Disordered House Visit Leads to Missing Watch in Meonaia

A garooned report from Oshkosh notes Kassah's Joster head and Fred Giddings credited with a tale of two gang members, aided by a Neenah man, visiting a disordered Meonaia residence and seizing a geld watch once owned by a man in Tater.

Oshkosh Kassah Fred Giddings Meonaia Tater

Hostile Tribes Surround Violent Actions Reported

Advices from Tetuan describe Tangier inhabitants beset by hostile tribes setting fire to gardens and plantations. Armenian revolutionists have entered districts of Bayazid and Swerin Armenia from Russia, raising fears of renewed anti Turkish unrest as troops move toward Tetuan.

Associated Press Tangier Morocco Tetuan Constantinople Bayazid and Swerin Armenia Russia London Ar~smenia

Bonds Set At $2000 Each For Gray and Williams

Edward Gray and Frank Williams were arraigned in municipal court on highway robbery charges and held to May 1 with bonds of $2000 each. Williams’ examination was set for that date, while Gray’s examination was postponed. The district attorney objected to the delay, and further information is expected. The penalty for robbery ranges from one to Wien years. Both men were committed to the county jail. Finch represented Williams.

Neeneh H. 8. Smith Mian Gernice Howard George Davis B. Smith A. Wides Cleveland D. Nottage Fox River Valley Knitting Company Expectinac Hoffman Misa Tillie Krueger Teland Neenah la Crosse German Lutheran Hospital Earl Finch Theodore Baron Justice Jensen Jackson California Redlands Cal Nancy Kimberly J. A. Kimberly Kimberly-Clark Company Edward 0. Bergstrom Geo. O. Bergstrom Meemah Stove Works Twin Cities Alfred B Jerry Vosburg David Mason D. M. Toung J. W. Brown W. Chase Oshkosh Greg Lenz Menasha Edward Ullrich Vosburg Stack Company Roy Wilkes Janette Wilkes Dancer Lake Winnipago Elizabeth D. Smith E. D. Smith A. E. Lennart Vermont Polos Brown Avsusia Preckmerer Judee Cleveland Mike Supendki Whiting Taper Company Borrers TX Neexah Mayme Sermod Cehkosh Tany Sundar Everdagen Gray Edward Gray Frank Wiliams Willems Gray Waleed Chates Attoraes Jacksei Chat Gray Willams KC. P. Finch Wilame

Fever Sweeps Columba Sailors At Navy Yard

A fever outbreak spreads aboard the Columba at the Brooklyn Navy Yard New York with over 100 sailors aboard and three cases diagnosed in a week. One patient was transported to the naval hospital as strict quarantine is imposed to contain the illness.

New York Carlot Fester Columba Caddock Lonte Naval Hogsal Colwmbia

Payne requests Tulloch statement on postoffice irregularities

Postmaster General Payne asks Mr. Tulloch former Washington post office cashier to supply a written statement and any corroborating papers about alleged irregularities. Tulloch promised a statement by Friday. no copies of replies will be furnished.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Payne Tulloch Waali Ington City Brisstow W. Tulloch Washington City Cartalm Mr. Tulloch Iim Tulloc Sulioch

Scofield Moves Lumber Operations to Idaho

Special to The Northwestern Matison Wis May 2 reports Scofield will transfer all lumbering operations to Idaho. He plans to build a mill on his tract there. The Superior mill of the Eduard Wines company, which the governor was examining, will be reopened by the Mines company and met by the ex-governor.

Matison Wis

Death of Alice Jane Steer at age six in local residence

Mrs J F Steer reports the death of Alice Jane Steer aged six at their home 31 Powers Avenue after a three day illness from spinal meningitis. She was born June 11, 18. Funeral services are planned Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock with burial at Rivertide Cemetery.

Alice Jane Stetery J. FL Steer Eslock Rivertide

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