18 May 1906
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1906
Page
1
The report details extensive quake damage in Mountain View and San Jose areas. Rogers family and Rogers & Rogers hardware, with the Vendome Hotel, suffered major destruction leaving lodgers homeless. Residents anticipate rebuilding, with two new two story structures planned on the Rogers site and a hopeful recovery across the community.
A 38 foot class A racer Kayoshk built in Oshkosh by Jones and LaTierde is profiled as a premier Gulf Coast seaworthy craft. Originally for Frank H. Libbey, it later sailed for the Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans, winning races on rough seas and placing in Inland Lake Yachting Association events on Lake Winnebago.
A 19th century Barnum show letterhead reproduced in The Billboard captures a check payment for bill posting to John Williams, manager of Oshkosh Opera House. The page includes portraits of P. T. Barnum, J. A. Bailey, and J. L. Hutchinson and notes Williams kept it as a treasure, with photos shared with friends. County Clerk Fish issues a tentative amendment to Chris Hanson and Miss Nora M. White in Menasha.
Frederick J. McKenzie, once a coal and wood dealer and physician, shot himself in Washington Park Chicago after heavy losses on the board of trade. He wrote a final note to Thomas Daly of Oshkosh, describing his intent to end his life and expressing esteem for Daly. Daly, a Commercial National Bank clerk, received the note Thursday morning but had not read Chicago papers, learning details later.
Oshkosh Normal track team will face St John’s Military Academy at Delafield Saturday afternoon. Coach W F Coolidge leads a nine man delegation including Keefe McCoy Duane McDonald Volfe Anklam Pitz Novitski Kleinsemidt Junion. The team trains at the park and aims for a strong showing after last week’s meet with Ripon.
Allen A Lundgren of Freeport challenged Charles Erickson to ten games at Ideal alleys with a small side stake. Oshkosh man accepted. The match is set for eight sharp tonight with Freeport’s baseball team present to witness, amid Oshkosh bowling fans.
Mrs Caroline Oleson returned to Oshkosh County Jail after a Marinette assignment ended in intoxication and a disturbance. Authorities report she is possibly mentally unwell and an emergency examination petition has been filed by her husband and friends.
An Oshkosh Wisconsin clothing and home goods firm advertises Devoe paint as a durable choice for buildings. The message claims waterproof coats protect structures, extend life, and offset costs, urging customers to invest in Devoe paint for beauty and resilience. It promotes Devoe Co. as the New York and Chicago supplier with sales iterations.
Debating teams from Normal, It, and Oshkosh Normal schools contest the resolution that Interstate Railroad Rates in the United States should be made and enforced by federal commission. Local leaders include George Wehrwein Elmer Nygaerd and Henry Duckart. Southern delegates arrive this afternoon with student entertainments planned, and judges include G. G. Rogebush I Mitchell and a Milwaukee professor.
George F Sabin Ja In St Paul visited this morning. T M Brett of a Gay and F M Shaw of Yiedford were in the city for a short time. George Georgenson of Fond du Lac greeted acquaintances Thursday evening. Dr S P Jones of Marinette stayed in Oshkosh over Thursday. W A Barber J Mallory and D Abrama returned from a business trip to Michigan City. Robert A Upham of Shawano registered at the Athearn Hotel and transacted business. Lane Arthur Peaseaf Cairo NL was in the city greeting friends. formerly with American Express. Mr and Mrs L D Wyatt and Mrs G N Minis of Fond du Lac with Mr and Mrs J G Latimer of Chicago were in.
The speaker cites a business creed to protect customer interests with consistent service. They emphasize selling the beat of Coal at legitimate prices and committing to ongoing, principled commerce as the foundation for growth.
George F Wright has let the contract for the erection of two summer cottages at Stony Beach resort to Steter & West of this city. The uneasy consideration fee involved $2,400. Fred H Sabin returned from San Francisco on insurance business and reports conditions there as bad as can be imagined. Rebuilding work has not yet fairly started. Collections for San Francisco sufferers are taken up in all Green Bay diocese Catholic churches and are expected to exceed $4,000. Total from Oshkosh churches is reported as $2,600 thus far. Rev Father Lochman of Green Bay has sent $2,600 to Archbishop Berden.
An old advertisement touts Chamber Taln's Salve as a near instant remedy for ailments including eczema ring worm and scabies. It promises relief after continued use and claims many prior resistant cases were cured. Priced at 33 cents per box and sold by all druggists with warranty.
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