17 May 1910
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1910
Page
1
Senator La Follette defends expenditures on Menominee sawmill operations amid scrutiny over timber auctions. Vermont Senator Page praises the Menominee efforts while critics question government logging policies and profits versus private mills.
Denver voters consider continuance of the 3660 annual liquor license fee and numerous saloon regulations. Amendments to city initiative and referendum appear on the ballot alongside prohibition questions.
A fragmented report describes a 1920s art lovers meet in New York, detailing union chapters and associations like Fine Ary and others. The piece references university land and institutional ties amid a general cultural gathering.
Four companies of troops arrived to help quell a strike at the Atlas Portland tin plant four miles from the state line. A guard was placed around buildings containing four cars of dynamite and four foreigners who threaten the state troops were reported.
The Alabama Democratic convention opened at noon under Chairman Wa eshitt and declared for local option. The party favored repeal of drastic prohibition laws and sought changes protecting trial by jury and improving mining laws.
The testimony links Kerby to confidential papers and a memo involving Garfield and Pinchot. Kerby recalls exchanging letters with Garfield after leaving government service and meeting A Brown, Brown’s secretary, in Garfield’s office. He says he warned a newspaper friend and provided details to a journalist, while noting the memorandum aimed to influence the reclamation service.
A confused report describes an observer named Jered Lambert from Agsrelaind Press witnessing a startled crowd near a HM ACE cemetery. The fragment references a deer sighting, a trap, a row house, and a hurried retreat along a chipped route causing disturbances in a neighborhood.
May 17 report states aeronauts Holland Forbes and J Yates were injured when their balloon fell a week earlier in Louisville and departed for New York.
Fragmentary report notes Dr. Hyde pursuing medical studies while imprisoned. It mentions a judge weighing a motion for a new trial, potential appeals, and possible next steps if a hearing is denied. Several inmates’ cases are awaiting review by the supreme court.
Special Madison report notes Van Hise warns that an epidemic could affect students and urges Madison residents to watch city health alerts. He publicly cautions the university and the public as the outbreak concerns campus housing and city neighborhoods.
A garbled Associated Press dispatch notes talk of a great tail from a passing comet and its possible effects on Earth. The report mentions Halley and a Columbia University figure offering cheep news that the comet’s tail could reach Earth, though details are unclear in the fragment.
Special from Griswold notes the death of a pioneer millwright. sparse OCR mentions Rinniy Sia years and Taw of Col with 0 regiment in a military context, no clear dates or locations provided.
A timber cruiser from Middle Inlet, Wisconsin is missing after disappearing during work. Rumors spread as investigators have not yet confirmed the details and no officers have arrived to pursue a formal inquiry.
The newspaper notes that Northwestern has obtained the complete leased wire report from the Associated Press. Readers are advised to see inside pages for important late dispatches and specials.
Washington reports detail tense late night talks on a compromise between regular Republicans and insurgents over railway subsidies. Key figures Aldrich Adkins Wak, Cummins, Dolliver, and President’s aides weigh concessions as party unity frays and prospects of a cross‑party accord fade.
A request from the rail system seeks restraint from action while a jurisdictional question is resolved. Appointed receivers were named yesterday to oversee railway affairs and proceedings are paused pending the court’s ruling.
The Milwaukee Journal reports Dr. Won Tucker of the United States health and marine hospital service has been granted a one year leave to take the post of health commissioner in Milwaukee. The notice quotes President Taft and hints at a broader appointment process involving local officials.
A state senate session extended its recess amid ongoing deliberations and the trial of Senator Lee Brown is convened for next Tuesday. Details remain sparse as proceedings resume with no further dates provided.
Fragmentary report notes transfer of a figure named Pugh amid regional tension. Mentions involvement of Accor ag, tamerros, intians, and northern actions resonating with WH fz) ror, but details are unclear.
A chaotic OCR fragment reports a massive fire season with implied financial losses amid sparse names and places, noting a rare year for fire incidents and a reference to press coverage.
A woman described as living at 76 Regent Street was arrested on suspicion of involvement in a Minneapolis jewelry theft. Police report mink and otter furs, face gowns, and other feminine apparel stolen, with rings and pendants also noted missing. Detectives will question the wife of a suspect as part of the investigation and transport the arrestee to Minneapolis for further inquiry.
A May accident involving an automobile and a pole left multiple people injured and four dead, with Edward J. identified among those charged in the incident. Police proceed with the investigation and assess the crash's causes.
In Milwaukee Wisconsin on May 1 soaking rain ended fires that had burned for weeks and were described as the most destructive in the area. Authorities reported the fires caused extensive damage and prompted evacuations and emergency responses across the region.
Reading of tax delinquent properties began in court this morning with bids open for parcels with four years of nonpayment. Commissioner George LeTotrneaus announced the sale and noted taxes for some properties have been paid, with remaining balances due by four oclock.
An Assoc Xx Press summary reports the Ager Manufacturers association convened its annual meeting. The president discussed rising cotton prices, noting cotton today runs about fifty percent above its normal level and urging efforts to adjust demand and reflect a new price standard while stressing the need to convince buyers of the necessity for higher prices in manufactured goods.
Former President Roosevelt takes no part as Buckingham Palace and Westminster are draped in mourning. A sixty eight minute bugle signals the approach of the funeral cortege with Edward's body en route to Westminster Hall for public viewing.
The article notes President Roosevelt did not participate in the funeral procession for the King. Miss Roosevelt and Ambassador Reid witnessed events from Carlton House Terrace as the cortège moved from Buckingham Palace to Westminster. The procession featured guards, a gun carriage, bands, and solemn military honors with monarchs and foreign royals in attendance. Queen Mary and the royal family observed mourning.
Wing widow of former Senator Wing and mother of T Wink, cashier of Batavian National Bank, died today in Milwaukee aged sixty seven.
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