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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1922
Page
1
A major blaze at Rome's Santo Spirito hospital, begun in the laundry, collapsed pavements and trapped chronic patients. Sixteen bodies were recovered. four burned and one seriously hurt. City officials and doctors evacuated bedridden patients to nearby institutions as the fire raged.
Attorneys contend that 27 Ohio mayor seats won on independent tickets are void due to a State Supreme Court ruling in a Cincinnati council election dispute. The 2,400 population city’s mayor denren t t and others face potential removal as the legislature had not enacted independent candidacy laws. Awaiting action on whether changes affect Oles and other mayors.
In New York bootleggers swarm the waterfront forcing Atlantic Fruit to hire a cypher unit to guard gear. Gunboat Salth led his squad against a motorboat tied to the Princess May from Jamaica, as bootleggers attacked crewmen and fled by boat. Two shots were fired during the confrontation.
Madison police report William Van Order an Appleton salesman shot and robbed by a masked bandit Monday night is improving and expected to recover. No clues have been found and the investigation continues.
Partial results from Pennsylvania's Tuesday primary show Gifford Pinchot widening his lead with seven thousand districts reporting. Observers estimate his margin to range from ten thousand to twenty thousand as supporters rally to Pinchot's Progressive party nomination.
A Chicago radio engineer, P B F Miessner, announced a new radiote receiving device that requires no aerial or external power. The cabinet holds small storage batteries and a single dial to select wavelengths. Demonstrations reportedly received KYW signals clearly from within a large building, with only a wire laid on back of the cabinet for reception.
Report on the Genoa Conference notes an unanimous adoption of a truce and noninterference pledge. Nations pledge to abstain from aggression, avoid internal influence via propaganda, and support a four month stability period after commission work. Economic metrics show little change, with commodity prices steady and general inflation muted across regions.
Marshfield Oregon dispatch reports the disabler motorship Ozmo in tow of the steamer Daisy being brought into Coos Bay harbor. radiogram from the steamer LaPur sent from Englewood naval radio station indicates the Ozmo’s crew of 17 aboard the Daisy and others remain at sea during the tow.
Senator Robert M. La Follette is in Madison planning a campaign kickoff and strategy talks with state leaders. The brief stop is described as preparatory to a general speaking tour, with discussions on campaign plank and party support before his return for the election season.
A garbled OCR narrative traces Valentina and her bridegroom as they move eastward through varying locales with references to New York, Mexia, and Pine Cay. Fragments mention a wedding, names like Natacha and Drebaee, and curious travel and social twists amid a chaotic, partial report.
Attorney General Daugherty invited representatives of major steel companies to a Saturday meeting to discuss a proposed merger. He directed officials to gather details from Bethlem Steel, Pittsburgh Steel, Youngstown Sheet and Tube, and other major producers as part of the inquiry into the merger.
Report from Ay Coiled Prens, Winsted notes Louise Henschet was shot and killed while her daughter Cara Page was wounded and carried into the mountains by Sidney Ward a farmhand sought by authorities in connection with the crime.
New York reports inquiry into alleged steel price fixing by foreign buyers and related pools. Executives of major firms, including Clarke of a steel corporation, discuss practices and potential remedies with officials and correspondents. The document mentions Lackawinia and other companies and describes draft agreements and consent to copies for publication.
A memorial notice details the passing of R G Flagg, former president of Ripon College. The fragmented obituary references his years of service and connections to the college community, noting tributes from colleagues and students.
A bizarre court note reports a man being jailed for sixty days over a pet hen incident in Omaha Nebraska. The fragmentary text references a religious ceremony and local cottage scene but lacks clear names or dates.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a fatal police ambush involving two suspects in a car. Names appear garbled. report notes a March trial date and ongoing investigation. No clear locations, agencies, or outcomes are reliably identifiable from the fragment.
United Press reports Washington officials warned coal operators at a secret conference against actions that could jeopardize public interests. Caperton opposed government overreach into private business while warning of potential intervention if public welfare is at stake. The dispute centers on distribution and pricing proposals tied to West Virginia miners and company leaders.
A violent outbreak in Belfast involved armed assailants firing on a bus and passengers at Musgrave area, wounding multiple people. Police and constables reported the attack, with emergency crews responding to the scene amid a tense, dangerous night.
A 30 year old man was arrested on a charge of shooting William Van Orden after a disturbance at a Madison Street location. He was arraigned in superior court this morning and is being held for further proceedings. Van Orden was transported to Saint Maxy's Hospital with injuries reported to be serious but not life threatening.
Washington DC Secretary Hoover sought and secured approval from about forty non union operators for a government plan to regulate the coal industry by voluntary action to stop price and production increases. The plan awaits the creation of a committee of operators with producers’ representatives for each district to oversee orders and distribution.
Osteopaths of Wisconsin prepare for their annual session in Madison. The program includes keynote addresses, scientific papers, and committee reports. Officials named include President Drodkko Motormack of Shehovean and Secretary Treasurer Te, with attendees from Milwaukee Appleton Marinette and beyond.
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