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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
1
Kneeling figures and a masked leader prayed in a moonlit scene described by observers in Kentucky on May 19. Raiders pressed odd ritual actions and forced a party to attend a prayer gathering, with the crowd including Flint Radan and Miss Massie.
A warrant was issued in municipal court for Fred M. Albien editor of The Two Rivers Reporter on a criminal libel charge. Mayor J Currens and Fred Wilsman city council president allege Albien attacked the city ground over a bid for city printing. The bid of 515 was rejected in favor of an opposition paper prompting the graf charge. Hearing set for morning. adjournment likely.
A Venezuelan refugee, Edurado de Eraso, a coffee planter reputed to wealth, died in New York after an alleged attempt at deception. The Associated Press reports the man fled Venezuela and succumbed in a hotel today following a fatal error in his scheme.
Readable phrases show a person named Tiss and an attorney discussing acceptance of funds and flu related timing. The text is garbled with consignments of words and lacks clear subjects, actions, and context for a proper summary.
A garbled OCR summary notes newspaper price reports from January 1900. It cites several dates with average prices per hundred pounds and counts of papers reporting values, including figures like 2.95 and 2.18 alongside multiple January entries.
Special to The Northwestern reports Ashland Odanah and Marengo railroad sent a 6.78 tax payment to the state treasurer. The treasurer found the road had been assessed locally and should not pay, as local assessments were already made. The figures were based on gross earnings and track miles, causing the miscalculation.
An Associated Press item from New York notes Inspector Milea O’Reilly appointed all Ronis of public school No. 72 in East New York as police sergeants to monitor patrolmen and report misconduct. Children are to log officers entering or leaving saloons or stores and send numbers and details to the inspector. The plan draws displeasure from patrolmen.
A May 1 report from Ashland states the Bud river near Odanah rose three feet, flooding homes and forcing several families to be rescued by rowboats. The village center at White and Baative junction is at risk as the floodwater advances, with residents evacuating. In Nelson, a thunderbolt struck a barn destroying the structure and contents, killing thirteen horses and injuring calves.
The discussion notes limited national planning for waterways. Congressman James H. Davis and others cite that the country spent about a half billion on waterways, while Germany France and the Netherlands invested far more, highlighting strain from local communities and a push for action by the people.
Mrs. Mary Dood of Walosa died suddenly today while waiting for a train at the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul depot. Believed to have heart disease. Mrs. Toltzmann of Manitowoc died yesterday in Milwaukee. she was seventy four years old. The family came to this area in 13% history.
In San Francisco on May 19 the United States circuit court of appeals ruled sake, a Japanese liquor, should be classified and taxed as wine. Judge De Haven noted the similarity to still wines, as both contain alcohol and can cause intoxication, though sake intoxication passes off more quickly. The suit involved a $500,000 duty dispute with the government.
A fragmented report notes Senator delivers speech urging patent reform, addressing policy shifts and implications for innovation across industries. The piece hints at legislative pressure and potential committee actions but lacks complete details.
Indianapolis May report says John E McGaughey shot and killed himself in his home amid a pay scandal in county offices. Ned McGaughey, his son, found him after a pistol shot. The case links to a confession by Emmet Hugina and Commissioner Spafford about large payments. McGaughey denied receiving funds. Spafford denied giving money.
In a city session the speaker discussed the primaries and delegate method, noting confusion in eastern states and the impact of misrepresentations in Pennsylvania. He predicted ongoing efforts in Alabama and commented on political maneuvering affecting party unity and support.
Apevelated Press reports London May 219 Tommy Burns heavyweight champion accepts an offer to fight Jack Johnson the colored heavyweight in Nevada on Labor Day for a purse of £35990 win or lose. Burns wires Jeffries to referee and to enforce forfeit.
An Associated Press dispatch from Sandusky Ohio dated May 29 reports the overturning of a sailboat and the presumed drownings of three young men named Archild Wiedmann, With Beneter and Fred after the incident on the water near Sandusky.
A Senate Finance Committee faces protests from bankers and commercial interests against a proposed currency reform bill. Critics say it would permit certain associations to issue notes, while conferees from both houses struggle to craft a workable measure. Sessions delay action as discussions continue.
In Washington Democratic delegates backed Bryan with a dual twenty vote allotment to the national convention and support for a liquor prohibition amendment. In Alabama Bryan appeared to lead the state race as results from Montgomery showed slow but growing support, with Johnson's faction winning in southern counties but not yet enough to secure the state.
Washington May 18 Representative Davidson obtained an order from the postoffice department for an examination in Portage county to establish rural free delivery service. If approved the entire congressional district would receive this service, linking local mail to broader Waterway Improvement discussions in a New York gathering.
Arch Bishop Bourgaide of Santa Fe dies. funeral held at the Cathedral of the Holy Name, with Archbishop Quigley presiding. Pallbearers include Chicago priests B A Kelley and Maurice J Dorney, and lay leaders Michael Cudahy and Judge Marcus Kavanaugh among others. Body to be transported westward tonight.
The Oshkosh Yacht Club held a vice regatta at the Atherton hotel Monday evening with Connie Deedote Wai elected to a tub, George M. Holdy and B M Mathews of Chicago as presidents. Daniel D. Elartoar was reappointed as delegate to the Northwest Yachting Association. Plans for a new class A racing yacht are under consideration, with firms Tones & La Borde and William M Bray submitting proposals.
Henry Siewert was examined by Drs. Brodie and Sehein and committed to Northern State Hospital as insane. Siewert, 114 Wirth Street, laborer at Williamson and Libbey Lumber, had shown strange behavior for some time and notified police of smoke on Sunday night. He claimed a fighter fled to the J. I. Case plant on Light Street and mentioned the St Mary parish school.
The WH C Jenkins Cigar company, a new Oshkosh business, filed articles of incorporation in Madison. Capitalized at 8060 dollars, incorporators are Harry C Jenkins, David C Pinkerton, and Harry E Manzer, all of Oshkosh. The firm leases 1 1 2 High street, formerly Maynard and Newton, and will engage in wholesale and retail sale of tobaccos and cigars.
The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening at City Hall. Munson Havens, secretary of the Cleveland chamber, will address topics of vital interest. This is the first general meeting under the club’s regular government and the last meeting of the season, with broad public invitation.
Cleveland May 19. A strike by conductors and traction men disrupts streetcar service citywide with dynamite torpedo incidents and fear among passengers. Peace mediators work toward settlement as the Municipal Traction Company seeks to end the walkout within twenty four hours.
The Oshkosh Power Boat Club met at the Athearn hotel to coordinate with the Oshkosh Yacht Club for August 7 on Lake Winnebago. The Fahrney Cup races, for launches under thirty-two feet, will shift to a square course in front of the clubhouse to attract spectators, with three rounds totaling 15 miles.
A fire at Wray Colorado, likely incendiary, gutted every building on the west side of Main Street except one, damaging an entire block and totaling about 39000 dollars in losses. Fire officials state the blaze began early evening and investigations are underway.
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