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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
1
Special Washington report notes Governor Davidson active amid a conference of governors on natural resources. He attends the Methodist conference in Baltimore and plans various duties for the day and morning sessions.
Thousands walk as strikes disrupt urban transport. Estimates put 1,659 workers involved in protests with 2,090 rail personnel to cover service gaps. Cleveland Electric Railway and Forest City Railway divisions report affected operations amid stalled negotiations and safety concerns.
A extensive mud slide covered the railway south of Fernie causing trains on the Northern line to halt. Officials report rail obstruction stretches about a mile with crews working to clear debris and restore service. Local authorities warn of delays and urge passengers to seek updates from the railroad.
Poughkeepsie May 16 A postponement in the Thaw case followed expert testimony from district attorney appointed psychiatrists who warned the prisoner remains incurably insane and a danger if released to any community the warden and others at the Tombs testified.
An unclear report describes a man dead and his wife arrested in a Highland road death investigation. The fragment mentions HL Martin and a search, with authorities holding the woman as details remain uncertain.
Bank examiner folds the case against William Montgomery former cashier of the Allegheny National Bank charging him with embezzlement. Montgomery who is free on $100,000 bail for the embezzlement of 463006 consented to appear before United States Commissioner William Lindsay later today.
Minnesota Governor Johnson visited the U S Capitol on May 16 where both Democrats and Republicans welcomed him. He spent time on the House floor, received applause, and was introduced to Speaker Cannon after being escorted by Mr Tawney.
The senate amendment to the sundry civil appropriation bill was rejected by the house today and a conference with the senate was requested. Managers appointed on the house side were Tawney Minnesota Smith Iowa and Fitzgerald New York.
The long, contested Lamphere murder case moves toward a grand jury investigation planned for Monday. Prosecutor Smith and Sheriff Smutzer will present evidence from farm investigations, but findings may take time as officials seek finality. Public interest remains high amid balanced arguments on Lamphere’s role and the lack of conclusive proof in the house fire and murder.
Milwaukee May 16 Tom Ryan Oshkosh sports figure and fight referee has been chosen as referee for the preliminaries and remi windup of the Ketchel Papke fight in Milwaukee The Ketchel Papke bout is a championship affair and the preliminaries are expected to be of high grade It is not yet known if Ryan will accept the appointment as the final official was chosen by the weer fighters team
An early morning break in shattered a window and seized eighty one dollars from a hat store. Police report several suspects fled before officers arrived, investigation ongoing.
A fragmented report describes a chaotic House session with shouting and interruptions over procedure. The speaker calls for order as Gaines insists on his point, while remarks touch on politics, artists, and a note on the new American school of art led by Funk.
Washington May 16 The investigation into wood pulp and print paper prices moves toward a public report in the next days Chairman Mani of the special House committee disclosed. Representative Cowles testified he had no knowledge of any conspiracy among paper manufacturers to fix prices or agreements to refrain from competition to win business on a contract paper.
Special to The Northwestern Milwaukee May 11. A seaman named Helbig is nearing liberty as he repudiates the testimony that convicted Joseph Hand for taking $25 from Herman Heiser. Helbig signed a statement recanting his earlier testimony and cites officers pressuring him to change his story.
Thousands of youngsters from city orphanages crowded Golden Gate park for the Atlantic Meet’s second Children’s Day. They watched naval drills by saliors and marines and took part in sports. An evening theater party was planned for 4 600-indlora guests across city amusements.
Special to The Northwestern reports Janesville resident Mamie Hemmens aged seventeen is missing after a mysterious disappearance. Authorities fear she may have been enticed away and are tracing her in connection with Chicago.
Instructions have been sent to the mounted police at Yorkton to take two farms outside town and place the Doukhobors in tents there and guard them, with all necessary precautions.
Seven Navy versus Army boxing matches produced a clean sweep for the sailors. The report notes swift rounds and highlights the sailors dominance in the series. A stray item comments on shaving habits and a remark about a baby's tooth, reflecting light, miscellaneous notes in the column.
A new orchestra forms from the Arion band as Contemplation Ensemble reorganizes under Howell Leon Inga and key members Racket N Crosby and Edward Mrv, aiming to preserve Oshkosh’s musical reputation. The group, linked to past ensembles, seeks a concert program emphasized by a unified archival name.
Mrs Theresa Paulus of 1003 Yenth street died at 1 45 Friday night after illness at age forty. Survived by husband Joseph and four children Kate John Joseph and Frank. Funeral Monday at nine from St Vincent’s Church, Riverside cemetery interment. Walter Krueger 20 of Oak Street died at two this afternoon. Parents Mr and Mrs Emil Krueger. Funeral arrangements not yet made. Victor Wischer former Menasha baseball player died Thursday at age about thirty two from tuberculous. Funeral Monday at nine from his home 719 Third Street Menasha.
At the annual election of the Oshkosh Daughters of the PETECAN Revolution held Friday afternoon in the Century club house, Mrs. Hen Hooper was named vice regent and Mrs. G. F. Sabin as treasurer. Several officers were reelected except Mr bin who becomes corresponding secretary. committees and memberships were filled.
Associated Press report from Princeton notes no definite clue on the disappearance of Miss Martha Vanderbilt, an assistant in the Princeton University library. It is generally believed she drowned in Carnegie Lake, and searchers today drag the Aqueduct near Princeton three miles away.
A five story Senderbach Wheel company plant on Second Street and Division Avenue burned today, causing about 110000 dollars in losses. No injuries are reported. The fire darkened East St Louis as investigators began assessing the ruins.
Matawan New Jersey May 16 Associated Press reports a farmer named Sheppard his wife and a servant Jennie Dendy were found dead in the farm house with bullets and a baby found nearby unharmed in a cradle. A farm hand named May Clear is dying in jail after slitting his wife’s throat and a fatal shooting of Milieaseet Av Brewer and injuries to her husband.
A crowded court witnessed a remarkable match as the Queen's team faced a difficult opponent. Spectators cheered as a brilliant display unfolded, drawing cheers from a capacity crowd and marking a standout moment in the event.
James Hill, chairman of the Great Northern Railway Board, spoke to governors in Washington and returned to New York. He voiced hope for a revived economy, noting good crop prospects and favorable seeding conditions in the west, though he avoided broad business forecasts and freight rate discussions. He emphasized education and public outreach to convey the situation to the people.
A garbled report describes HELIE AND ANNA in Paris with references to train travel, luggage, and lodgings. The fragment hints at travel between Lan Kar and Paris and mentions a MANIC figure and possible lodging arrangements. The source is severely corrupt, but centers on two individuals in Paris and travel details.
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