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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1914

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Huerta Delegates Arrive for Niagara Falls Peace Talks

The three Mexican special delegates led by Emilio Rabasa arrive in Washington with S H Danka to meet US officials and Spanish ambassador Riano. Mediation dinner planned with South American envoys and American delegates as Huerta officials pledge vigorous inquiry into the Parks disappearance. The Vera Cruz gunboat was sunk in the Panuco River.

Associated Press Washington, D. C General Huerta Niagara Falls Ont S.H. Danka American State Department Riano Emilio Rabasa Augustin Rodriguez Luis el Suero Riang Samuel Parks Huerta Riane United States Parks State Department Mexico City Bryan Funston Vera Cruz Washington War Department Publc Garrison Tampico Tuxpam Daniels Mexico Spanieh Justice Lamar Mr. Lehmann H. Percival Dodge Algara Walls ¥ Merino Embassionde de Embassionde de Sanathan, Second, Secretary and Col. Ureullu’ Y Cereljo Senor Riano Pennsylvania Key West Alfaira Mayo Navy Department Panuco River Tamos Cradock Gonseles

Newspapermen Molested and Exiled in Mexico City

London correspondent Oliver Hueffer expelled from Mexico City on charges of being a suspected American spy. Andre Tridon United Press and Edward Doster International News Service also fled or were arrested, while a naval commission freed 75 federal army recruits and other minor offenders from the fortress of San Juan de Ulua.

Associated Frennhy Vera’ Cruz Oliver Madox Hueffer London Daily Express Mexico City Thaee Andre Tridon United Press Edward D. Doster International News Service San Juan de Ulua

Lawrence Hands Oshkosh Normal a Walkover in Appleton Meet

Lawrence defeated Oshkosh Normal 35 to 21 in a dual track meet at Appleton. A Abrahamson led Lawrence with 22 points winning shot put discus broad jump and high jump. Eugene Vandehel set a new Lawrence 224 yard dash record. Clyde Towers Warrington Oshkosh led in the two mile before Ewers passed to win. Several events listed with times and distances, including pole vault attempts and relay notes.

Oshkosh Normal Appleton Northwestern Wis Lawrence Oshkosh Peer Stinson Atar Oshkosh High School A‘brayhamson Lindley Eugene Vandehel Mott N. D Merrill Vantehei Clyde ‘Towers Warrington Oshkoesh Ewers Bkwera Vandehel Scott L. Xerond Moore Bouchard Simpson Ds Wright Meéhelcitch Ap Harrington Davis Wright Vanderel Scot Abrahamson Tandley Abrahameon L. Callies Thompson L Achaah L. Meloney Callies J. Bouchard V.¢ Cates L. Knapp Feott I. Thre Derr Diacus Abrahame@on T. Baun L. Ewers

Tolls Debate Reveals History in Democratic Platform

Washington May 16 Senator Walsh of Montana asserted that William Jennings Bryan approved the tolls exemption plank of the Democratic platform as drafted by the sub committee on resolutions. He warned that repudiation of a solemn covenant by a political party would shock all if proposed by any other man than the president. He noted Bryan’s approval but urged an accompanying plank opposing canal ships owned by rail carriers. The discussion touched on Taft’s suggestion to submit the controversy to the Supreme Court and cited Birch tono on the platform’s construction.

Associated Press Washington, D. C William Jennings Brian Democratic Senate Walsh Montana United States Taft Supreme Court Baltimore O'Gorman Wajlah Bryan Pomerene Panama Canal

Hundreds of Men Idle as Cincinnati Planing Mills Close

Cincinnati May 16. Eleven hundred men were thrown out of employment today when twenty planing mills closed their plants amid a building trades strike. An estimated 5 000 to 6 000 more workers including carpenters, teamsters, painters, and others will stop work by next Tuesday due to shortage of building material. Mill owners blame the carpen ters strike and say they act in sympathy with the Master Builders association which opposes the carpenters strike. The Master Builders association agrees to salary demands but rejects a clause allowing non union mill work to be rejected.

Millia Cincinnati Associated Press Planta Master Builders’ Association

Three Shot In Fight In Ironwood Street

Three persons were shot in a pistol fight on Ironwood's main street as Sam Porter a Negro, clashed with officers. Patrolman Holt was shot in the jaw Frieberg in the groin Porter in the leg. Porter, after firing, was captured and moved to the Bessemer jail to avert a lynching.

Associated Press Ironwood Mich Sam Porter Sam Holt Mra Gustave Frieberg Porter Bessemer Patrick Fitzgerald

Wisconsin Democratic governor race shifts as Evans contemplates

Milwaukee May 16 report says Evan A. Evans Baraboo Progressive Democrat has come out against Judge John C. Karel for the gubernatorial nomination. Evans told a reporter by long distance telephone he has been weighing entry and will announce within two weeks a statement outlining his support.

Northwestern Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin John C. Karel Evan A. Evans Baraboo

Duel Ends in Deaths of Hubbard Miniard and Joseph Hensley

Word from Lexington says Hubbard Miniard seventeen son of Leslie County Attorney J B Miniard and Joseph Hensley a Leslie County scion fought a pistol duel near Hyden over a dispute involving Mrs Daisy Adams. Both men died and Mrs Adams was present. Miniard was slightly injured.

Steamship Panaman Sails With Ammunition for Galveston

The Panaman, chartered by the war department, sails from South Brooklyn for Galveston with ammunition for wield pieces and small arms. Fourteen ordnance experts from the Springfield arsenal, under Captain Marsh, join General Funsion's brigade. passengers on board will link up upon arrival.

Galveston Marsh General Funsion

Fire on the Omaha line strains Clayton village safety seems critical

Reports from New Richmond Wisconsin say Clayton thirty miles north on the Omaha line is in flames and has no fire protection while communications to the town are cut. A big fire at Neopit destroyed a dry shed and lumber block with a 15000 loss and Shawano firefighters reached the scene by special train at 2 am. In Martinique a blaze near the military hospital destroyed seven buildings and in Unionville New York four large oil tanks burned for an estimated 400000 loss with no noon control.

New Richmond Wis Clayton Here Omaha Reorie Shawano Ak- Neopit Wisconsin Northern Railroad Martinique Associated Press Fort de France Unionville N. Y Standard Oil

Public meeting planned at Oshkosh City Hall

A mass meeting of all business men and citizens of Oshkosh is announced for next Thursday evening at 8 at City Hall. The purpose is to discuss a Fourth of July celebration this year. Mayor John Mulva urged public spirited attendance after a committee from the Oshkosh Retail Merchants association presented the request.

Anak Oshkosh John Mulva Oshkosh Retail Merchants’ Association E. E. Bea

Thaw to Move From Concord to Lake Massasecum Camp

Within a week Harry K Thaw will leave his Concord hotel apartment where he has lived eight months. Accompanied by Sheriff Holman Drew and Officer Clark D Stevens he will spend time at Stevens camp on Lake Massasecum near Bradford. After visiting W A Halsey at Lake Sunapee he and his companions will relocate for the summer to a Gorham hotel near the White Mountains.

Stevens Bradford Asociated Press Concord N. H Harry K. Thaw Holman Drew Coog County Clark D. Stevens Stevens Camp Lake Massasecum Lake Sunapee W. A. Halsey Newark A. J Thaw Drew and Gorham White Mountains

Oshkosh Men Petition to Buy Antigo Gas Plant

Carl D. Jackson of Oshkosh filed with the railway commission a petition seeking authority to issue bonds for purchasing the Antigo Gas company. The plant, now under receivers, would become the City Gas Company, a new entity incorporated with $2,000 capital by Jackson E. S. Hinman and H. M. Sweet.

Bonda Antigo Gas Company Specia Northwestern Madigton Wis Railway Commission Carl D. Jackson Oshkosh City Gag Company

Six Years For Schaeffer In Slaughter Case

Dr. Frank X. Schaeffer was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Mrs. Rose Dietrich on October 7, 1910. Judge Backus sentenced him to six years at hard labor in Waupun, with the first day in solitary confinement. The court also revoked his medical license. Schaeffer made no comment and will be taken to Waupun Tuesday.

Milwauke Frank X. Schaefer Rose Dietrich Backus Waupun Solitars Schaeffer Wauran

Masters of Masons Close Conference Parade and Cornerstone

The conference of master masons in St. Louis closed after a parade of masons in the Marine Home. Visiting dignitaries laid the cornerstone of a new administration building to mark the event.

Associated Press St. Louis Master Masons Marinie

Beloit Mayor Bans Gambling Devices Citywide

Beloit mayor Adame issued a sweeping order barring all gambling devices from poolrooms and joints after July 1, effective immediately. The action targets pinball machines and similar games as part of a city crackdown. Local officials say the move aims to curb vice and enforce orderly business operations.

Northwestern Beloit Adame ‘Thie Xa Joona Pool Rooma

Index of Today's Paper Mexican News and Notices

An index page listing sections such as Mexican News Mothers Day and Father iCity Club Projects Oshkosh Governor Upham and related items. Includes theater placards and notices with page references and local notices.

iCity Club Projecta Upham iAn Oshkosh Benen Seneot Fighting Jack Barry

Lost Millions of the New Haven Sought in Probe

The Interstate Commerce Commission investigates who diverted millions from the New Haven railway treasury to favored insiders. Witnesses including Charles Mellen are set to testify on schemes to buy and flip assets, with calls for new federal controls on railroad finance and management.

Washington, D. C New Haven Railway Interstate Commerce Commission New Haven Charles 3. Mellen The Joseph W. Folk Folk Melen Congress Coundel Folk Mellen Melten Westchester Mr. Mellen Ehanerr Wretchonter

W C T U Annual Convention to Be Held in City

Winnebago County Woman's Christian Temperance Union schedules its annual convention at the First Baptist temple in this city on May 19 and 20. Philadelphia reformer M J Fanning will address both evenings. Program set for Tuesday and Wednesday with afternoon and evening sessions. Officers in charge include Mrs Anna F Jones Omro president Mrs Jennie Chanelle Eureka vice president Mrs Frances Shove Waul­tau secretary and Mrs J C Fuller Oshkosh treasurer.

Whinebago County Woman's Christian Temperance Union First Baptist Temple Inm. J. Fanning Philadelphia Mra Anna F. Jones Omro Jennie Chanelle Eureka Frances Shove Waultau Secreary J. C. Fuller Oshkosh

Clean City praised by Oshkosh residents group

A testimonial from the Woman’s Law Enforcement Committee, signed by church and civic representatives, expresses full approval of authorities closing wine rooms and saloons as part of Oshkosh’s clean city effort. It praises district attorney mayor and police chief and pledges cooperation to maintain a crime-free city.

Cama Palm Gardens Milvas Ben Hooper Woman's Law Enforcement Committee Oshkosh

Dancer Preatorius to Perform Costumed Act in City

Maxsagger for Dancer Preatorius assures City Council that the Tuesday Grand Opera House recital will be properly costumed and free of immoral suggestiveness. Carl Preatorius, her husband and manager, presents the pledge amid protests from women’s groups and Rev Edward H Smith head of the Chamber of Commerce. The protests stem from an advertisement image published in The Northwestern last night.

Edward H. Smith Chamber of Commerce Smith

City Club Meets at Athearn Hotel to Discuss Public Welfare

The City club met at the Athearn hotel at noon to discuss improving conditions and public recreation. Topics included regulating municipal dance halls, establishing a city market in Oshkosh, and expanding tennis courts and baseball facilities. A fly swatting campaign and the use of fly-catching devices were promoted by speakers.

City Club Athearn Hotel Mra Carl D. Jackson Jackson Brayton Ben Hooper L. P. Allen A. B. Lancaster Dre, Allen and Bicknell Lancaster Park Board Rose Swart Oxhkosh Oshkosh Tomak John Harmon

Menasha Couples Divorced in Circuit Court

Two Menasha couples were divorced in circuit court this morning. Grace Pankratz was granted a separation from William Pankratz with custody of their child and $10 monthly child support. Helen Scheuer was granted a divorce degree from Frederick Scheuer with custody of three minor children and $12 monthly support. Frank Sklener was granted a divorce from Ya Sklener for desertion.

Wenasha Girenit Grace Pankratz William Pankratz Wik Croekty Pankrats Foy Helen B. Scheuer Frederick Tl. Scheuer Ya Sklener Fond du Lac Maud Schroeder Rudolph Schroeder Maria E. Keumenn Frederick H. Neumann Edward Rued- Inger Ruth Wilhelmina Zlegenhagen

Italian Envoy Seeks Action Over Flag Incident

Italian ambassador Canfalonieri met Secretary of State Bryan in Washington to discuss a May 14 incident in Philadelphia where two American sailors trampled an Italian flag at a barber shop during memorial exercises for Vera Cruz victims. Bryan pledged punishment if sailors are identified. ambassador found the reply satisfactory.

Sage Fink Vera Cruz Associated Press Washington, D. C Canfalonieri Bryan Philadelphia

President Wilson Faces Rebel Democrats In Congress

Washington May 16. President Wilson confronts a small but vocal group of Democratic insurgents in Congress over rural credits and anti trust reform. He aims to postpone action on reform until anti trust measures clear, while Senate delays threaten adjournment and continued debate in both chambers.

Senate Washington, D. C Wilson Big White House Representatives Bulkley Ohio Chairmian Banking -and- Currency Committee Ragsdale South Caroline Stone Ilinois Thaub Congress A. Rel legisla+ dvd

Milwaukee Woman Dies By Her Own Hand

Milwaukee woman Mrs Josephine Schroeder died by shooting herself in the temple after an extended nervous prostration. Her husband Edward L Schroeder is identified as a public accountant in Milwaukee Wisconsin. The tragedy occurred early today following attempts to relief from illness and stress. The case underscores a grave act of self destruction amid personal and financial pressures in the household.

Self Northwestern Milwaukee Wis Josephine Schroeder Edward Lt. Schroeder

Alleged Slayer to Return for Trial Without Papers

Harley Beard confessed to killing three members of the Massie family near Ironton Ohio. He told reporters in Chicago on May 10 that he would return for trial without extradition papers.

Associated Press Chicago Harley Beard Massie Farmera Ironton Todag

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