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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1908

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Great Men Gather for Country's Good

Washington May 13 The White House hosted a landmark gathering of political and industrial leaders to discuss conservation of natural resources. President Roosevelt spoke as governors and nationwide figures attended with figures like Andrew Carnegie and William Jennings Bryan present.

Associated Washington, D. C Tha Eroeke Higaindi Congress Supreme Court Cabinet Inland Waterways Commission Conservation of Natural Resources United States Henin Reese Continvoids Tates Unien Waterwave Aniston Virginia Wiand Rice Alexia Mount Hon Usiand Philadelpia Philadelphia Seazier White House Zuesta Andrew Carnegie A. J. Alange Gustave ‘Schwab Sev Tol Phatou Supreme Hughes’ of New -York Soren Mr. Hill Bryan

Festive Navy Visit Brightens San Francisco Harbor

Francisca and Pacific fleets recover from long voyages as observation cars depart for a harbor tour and trips to Mount Tamalpais and Muir Woods. A pre dawn reception at the Auditorium honors officers and wives, with high society guests dancing with sailors and a lavish supper.

Associated Press San Francisca United ‘Railways

Physicians Give Ideas At American Medical Meet

The second day of the twenty third annual meeting of the Association of American Physicians featured readings of numerous papers. Philadelphia figures J D Steele and David L Edsall led addresses, with other presenters from Boston New York Cleveland and St Paul. Victor C Vaughan of Ann Arbor was chosen president amid efforts to foster collegial spirit.

Associated Press Washington, D.C The Association of American. Physicians J. D. Steele David L. Edsall Sydney J. Repplier R. Tait McKenzie Mec. Hamill Howard C. Carpenter Thomas A. Cope Philadelphia Franz Pfaff Mark W

Johnson Conference Hints at Conservative Action

Reported talks among Minnesota leaders show Governor Johnson and allies weighing options after a day of uncertain plans. Frank Lerrabee of Armneapolis says decisions may come tonight or tomorrow, with no firm letter from Mrs Bryan read at meeting.

Frank Lerrabee Armneapolis Bryan Tarraber Jetter Vaeter

Foraker Abandons Bid on Brownsville Vote in Senate

In Washington the Senate tabled Culberson's motion to set next Saturday for Brownsville bid voting. Senator Foraker withdrew his effort to advance the measure and won a December 16 vote date by a 62 to 6 approval after the table decision.

Associated ” ‘Press Washington, D. C Senate Foraker Brownsville Culterson Senator Culberson Culberson

Bill Posters at Racine Hold Eighteenth Annual Convention

Milwaukee dispatch reports the State Bill Posters association met in Racine with forty delegates. Seventy four organizations in as many cities are listed, four new groups joined and two suspended. Financial condition described as very gratifying. President reported progress in bill posting and advertising. National Secretary Bernard of Chicago attended and spoke. officers to be elected late today.

Northwestern Milwaukee Wis Racine State Rexsurer Nationel Seeretary Bernard Chicago

Untitled fragment on legal notices and wills found

A partial OCR fragment mentions ants and wills with unclear context. No identifiable people or organizations are readable. no decisive actions or dates emerge. The text appears as a garbled snippet from a legal or editorial page quote.

Mrs Gunness Not Alone in Grim Case

Fragmentary OCR notes recount suspicions around Mrs. Gunness, hinting at involvement with associates and a broader conspiracy. The writing references Laporte and Cochrane, suggesting multiple suspects and an ongoing inquiry lacking clear conclusions.

Taft Support At North Dakota and California Conventions

North Dakota Republicans begin a state convention to elect a national committeeman amid stalwart and insurgent clashes with McKenzie faction holding a working majority. In California Oakland delegates at the Third district convention endorsed Taft for the presidency and were instructed to back him at the national convention.

Elgar de Gui Taft Chicago North Dakota Spontrol McKenzie Oakland Calo California William H. Taft

Washington House Debates Possible Rule Change Tomorrow

A Washington report notes possible rule changes to shorten time for a roll call in tomorrow’s House session. The discussion centers on procedural adjustments and parliamentary limits affecting debate length and scheduling.

Washington, D Tomorciw

Shoe Shine Prices May Rise Across City

The report notes a proposed nickel price hike for shoe shines amid rising material and labor costs. Shiners in harbor shops face charges, while hotels see a dime rate, with residents debating the impact of sidewalk clearance and broader cost increases on street stands.

Ll. Bereme George Haverty Henry Griegar Rb.duilley Eerenios Place Lang Harber Svnse

Sudden Northeaster Drops Town Temperature Twenty Degrees

A dramatic cold snap hits the area on Tuesday evening. After a sunny warm day the northeast wind drives people indoors as temperatures plunge from the mid seventies to the mid fifties within minutes. Lake observers report a sharp wind shift and rough seas at Stony Beach.

Aix Fernandes Stony Beach Mile Cwaukee

Ordinance Gap on Street Stands Stirs City Council

Debated whether to permit sidewalk stands for vendors on Main Street. City Attorney Cowling argued no current ordinance allows exemptions and proposed either a blanket ban or targeted rules. Alderman Voss moved referral to ordinances and printing committee while awaiting City Attorney Richmond.

Arthur Permiasion Seltpean Covey Voss Pergong Avithout Beligé Cowling Richmond

Oshkosh Power Boat Club Race Rules Meet

The Oshkosh Power Boat club race committee gathered at the Athearn hotel Tuesday to draft summer race rules. No final rules were adopted though a general framework was agreed, with adjournment to Monday for continued work. Members present included Edward W. Paine chair J Frank Gates Samus Lopez William H Kratech Commodore C W George Everhart Rex Hollister and Warren G Maxcy with two others absent.

Oshkosh Power Boat Club Athearn Hotel Edward W. Paine J. Frank Gates Samus Lopez William H. Kratech Commodore C. W. George Everhart Rex Hollister Warren G. Maxcy

Clubhouse for Girls Aimed at Working Women

A proposal outlines creating a clubhouse for working girls offering a safe gathering place with books, recreation, and entertainment. The project seeks philanthropic support to cover construction and furnishings, with detailed plans to follow as the proposition develops.

Ovhkosh -Hava

Tornado Hits Nebraska Five Towns Suffer Heavy Losses

Five Nebraska towns were struck by a tornado causing partial communication restoration and extensive damage. Casualties include three more dead. injuries reported among residents and workers, with wrecked homes and churches across the affected area.

Wisc Telephone wires broken by wind and bird in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Telephone Co reports a severe wind storm cut telephone service statewide by a house blown into lines near Sun Prairie and a chicken hawk crash on the Janesville Milwaukee circuit left wires shorted for twelve hours. A Monona tornado killed carpenter William Royston and injured two others, with his brother John hurt by falling lumber.

Northwestern Milwaukee Wis Wiscconsin Telephone Company Sun Prairie County Madison Jancavile- Milwaukee Wisconsin Spedal Muzomonie William ‘Roystan John

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