16 May 1923
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1923
Page
1
George J. Gavid, an American capitalist, died suddenly in Melemme France while hospitalized. He had been undergoing treatment for pneumonia. The obituary notes his long career and confirms his spouse and immediate family were at his side at the end.
George J. Gould, eldest son and one of six heirs to Jay Gould, died after a long illness. He stood to inherit a vast fortune from the late magnate, with his death ending a lengthy dispute over the sprawling estate. The news notes his marriage to Aires Sinclair and his pursuit of restoring health amid family tensions.
Fragmentary text notes a death after a wife’s passing and mentions a prominent man, with garbled phrases about brothers, Corsair of Sofia, and a government aide. Reading suggests an obituary or memorial item with limited legible facts and names.
The northern United States felt the sun’s periphery with cold air and northerly winds. Thirty miles visibility at one point, with a maximum wind of 30 miles per hour. A low of 42 degrees recorded. The pattern extends across the Mississippi Valley to Texas and Oklahoma. Continued cool weather predicted by the Weather Bureau.
Northwestern university trustees offered a 10000 10 mystery reward to clear up the Sept 21 1922 disappearance of Leignon Mount a freshman after a class task. Investigators questioned John Scott son of Walter Dit Scott and other pledges about records and possible attendance related to the death in a grand jury proceeding.
Washington reports President Harding expects Republicans to adopt an uncompromising dry position in 1924 and to push strict enforcement of Prohibition during his term. He argues enforcement strengthens law and may be a key issue if reelected, reflecting his belief that public support favors enforcement and reform.
Newburgh New York United Press reports a warning from President Harding about the consequences of failing to uphold prohibition. The letter to Dr Wesley discusses tensions between state and federal authorities, noting potential clashes as the government enforces the tax and census framework.
Fragmented OCR reveals a domestic dispute letter from Dr. Wa responding to a prior note about a love nest arrangement. References to Cummings and a divorced wife imply custody or relationship tensions. The text is garbled and continues on later pages.
Samples of wood from King Tutankhamen's tomb have been requested by the forest service for its Madison Wisconsin forest products laboratory. They will study the effect of extreme age on the wood's physical and mechanical properties and the glue lines of fitted pieces. Experts aim to identify the species to indicate the forest tree types in the period of the Egyptian kings and compare durability across species.
Eight federal warrants charge conspiracy to violate the Dry Act as authorities vow to disrupt rum shipments. The investigation targets fleets allegedly operating from Miami, with warrants broadening to capture captains and associates across New York, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and Washington. Investigation follows claims of illicit food transport links and coordinated delivery schemes.
Rum laden schooners, part of a bustling illicit trade, sail from West Indies ports toward New Jersey, slipping into New York waters amid war chatter. Widespread arrivals from southern waters fill West Indian routes, as ships dock briefly then vanish into the harbor and depart quietly with cargoes.
The Senate rejected amendments to Governor hine’s income tax bill and approved two changes after debate. The report notes the session focused on tax measures, while lines indicate the process of passage and the absence of further amendments.
The assembly amends then kills the Senate child labor measure after debate. The report notes added language and a later defeat, with discussion of related session business and references to agricultural policy and state requirements amid a turbulent floor scene.
Delegates from across the United States gather for the 5th general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis. Two rival groups the fundamentalists and liberals nominate moderator candidates. Potential moderates include fundamentalist candidate Nings, Dr Ernest McCartney, and liberal candidate Dr Charles W. Winbart with other “dark horse” names rumoured as the factions vie over evolution and church matters.
The British government announced an extension of the time limit for the Russian ultimatum to Russia pending discussions between Ter a Curzon and Tep ail over the controversial points. The move signals no immediate break in relations with the Soviet Union, with Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden indicating continued diplomacy.
Assocated Press reports augmented guards were deployed to corner several forest threats in northwestern Minnesota. A small brush fire neared Fairbanks and fires were fought by patrolmen, assisted by volunteers, as crews pressed to contain blazes near Thomas and Palq in Teoul county.
Associated Press reports bandits hold foreign prisoners near Killx back iM Elicheng and consider kidnapping. Negotiations involving Tao Schwing parties and Chinese officials Wu Yu-Lin and Yang Jichi aim to secure release. No progress noted in Shanghai Peking express discussions.
The readable fragments reference a mountain scene with negotiations and a capture. Names, places, and details are unclear due to OCR errors, but indicate an event involving a party advancing farther into a mountain area and a potential immediate response or Pare 2 context.
A report outlines a proposed tobacco ban spreading through Washington and involving merchants and civic groups. The article notes political maneuvering and community opposition as stakeholders push or resist the plan amid public debate.
Special to The Northwestern summarizes a government request study on the Northern Hemlock and Hardwood Association based in Oshkosh. It hints officers pushed price increases, notes wartime timber needs, and cites meetings about higher prices as labor costs rise. It reports March 31 Wisconsin timber prices at wartime peaks, and hardwoods at higher levels than 1915.
Washington officials expect a settlement at Pars conference on payments related to army occupation. Reports indicate negotiations involve reimbursements and funding terms, with officials aiming for a final agreement. The discussions center on financial obligations and potential settlements between government bodies.
Wildfire risk rises as a furnace-like blaze erupts in a sump hole near a large storage tank. Fire crews battle the blaze through the day, using sprinklers and controlled ventilation to limit damage and prevent spread. Local residents are advised to stay clear of the area.
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