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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a train wreck with many fatalities. Mentions a misplaced switch, an engineer and fireman killed, and a town near a southeast miles area. The report records a high casualty event and ongoing inquiries.
The joint resolution reported by Aldrich creates a national monetary commission to study changes needed in U S money and banking law. It would include nine senators and nine representatives appointed by the presiding officer of the Senate and Speaker of the House and report findings to Congress at the earliest practicable date.
Alfonso Costa, a Republican leader, warned in the Lisbon chamber that unless the current government cuts expenditures, remains liberal in policy, and stays patriotic, his party would organize a revolution. The speech was reported by Associated Press from Lisbon on May 21.
Mayfield Kentucky May 21 Fire today caused a loss of 1990, but the text is garbled. The fire left the city without water due to the burning of the water plant. The Associated Press report notes heavy damage and no protection for the facility.
Northwestern Madison Wisconsin May 21 Roy Mier of Alma Centers, appointed thirty days ago as cashier at the treasurer’s office, was dismissed today from the position with a salary of 51.50 for stated reasons amid an indictment involving a bowen case.
Special to The Northwestern reports new clues in Carrie Shaw death at Hortonville. A district attorney ordered autopsy to confirm foul play. Charles Abrams of New London, held for questioning, is brought to the Outagamie county jail with counsel retained.
Fragmentary OCR text shows mention of adjournment and important measures in conference talks. It hints at ongoing negotiations between parties with a focus on timing and outcomes, but lacks concrete names, places, dates, or decisions. No clear action, attendees, or resolutions are evident from the readable lines.
Firefighters responded to a blaze on Throop Street with two adjacent buildings affected. The incident involved a large, intermittent blaze damaging properties while insurance coverage was noted for the involved structures.
Police relate evidence strengthening the state’s position in Belle Gunness investigations. The body of Jennie Olson of Chicago is reportedly buried in a barnyard with the professor and his wife’s. Mingay, once a coachman, may have fallen victim after leaving New York for a wealthy northern Indiana widow. Authorities pursue unknown perpetrator and more victims amid burial reports in Patton cemetery.
New York May 21 The referee in the Vanderbilt divorce suit of Mrs Elsie French Vanderbilt from Alfred G Vanderbilt head of the Cornelius Vanderbilt branch handed his report to Justice O Gorman in the supreme court All papers in the case were sealed and filed An intimation the referee's report favored Mrs Vanderbilt was given when attorneys moved to confirm the report The motion was taken under advisement
Associated Press report from Cleveland May 21 states the final obstacle to a peaceful settlement of the street car strike has been removed. The Forest City company employees agreed to relinquish seniority rights to be decided by arbitrators after agreeing to a three cent fare.
Fragmentary text glimpses a major exhibition featuring arts and industry displays. Mentions workmen, decorations, and competitions with expectations of five coin prizes. Details unclear but suggests inaugural event with entertainments and educational elements.
Reported notes from a conference mention possible bishopric for a known Oshkosh clergyman. The text cites voting on a second ballot with 273 votes and references greetings to the general Presbyterian assembly in Kansas City.
Special to The boy Neenah Wis. Henry Miller seventy seven died at his home in Neenah after three days of heart trouble. Survived by four sons Jerome Frank Henry Anton and two daughters Mrs Goreins Oshkosh and Della at home. Funeral Saturday eight from residence and ten from St Marys church Menasha. The sixteenth district Daughters of Refugees convention to be held at Amherst tomorrow with Dr Rose Russell attending. District includes Nestiah Menasha Appleton Kaukauna Hortonville Waupaca and Amherst.
A department employee was found dead with cuts on his hands and a strangled appearance. The investigation focuses on a package contents and signs of a possible attack. Authorities pursue the baffling case as details slowly emerge from the scene.
Fragmentary report from Chicago May 7 notes Mr Marsh died of hydrophobia after caring for a dog. Mrs Thompson, bitten by a dog said to have caused Marsh’s death, recounts the incident. Pasteur Institute doctors doubt inoculation effectiveness. The piece also mentions John A. Hamlin’s sudden death and a municipal court adjournment in a theft case.
Mae Wood was arrested on a perjury charge following deposition evidence about a forged marriage certificate in the Wood Platt case. The prominent defendant, held on $5,000 bail, drew wide attention as testimony implicated letters and forged documents claimed to link the senator’s son Frank H. Platt and Miss Wood. She was taken to Tombs prison after the arrest.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions an ordinance, gates, and a seventh grade context. Readable parts hint at regulatory language but lack clear actors or actions. The text is too incomplete to identify specifics beyond a general municipal rule or property access issue.
Ernestine Butein Streich, born April 15 1848 in Arnswalde Germany, died suddenly at 9 45 morning at her home 537 Seventh street Oshkosh widow of August Streich. Survived by two daughters Em Stretch and Ida Horn and son Edwin Stretch of Chicago. Funeral Saturday at two o'clock from home with private interment at Riverside cemetery.
The ordinances and printing committee and city attorney concluded that current rules let merchants occupy seven to eight feet of a seven to eight foot sidewalk, forcing pedestrians into the street. They recommend repealing the old concessions and enacting a strict ban on sidewalk stalls from Main Street to Irving Street, with police enforcement and exceptions for disabled individuals if lawfully challenged.
St Paul Minn May jury returned five indictments in Ramsay county. four named A Z Drew former owner of the Hammine and Midway Savings banks. Indictments allege Drew received deposits while knowing banks were insolvent.
Senator Burrows, named temporary chairman of the Republican national convention in Chicago, conferred with the president in Washington today. He declined to discuss the call beyond calling it personal. The rest of the item notes a stray aphorism about habits as a closing remark.
A New York May 21 Associated Press report says dynamiters wrecked a bridge under construction on the Harlem branch of the New York New Haven Railroad. Dozens wounded as girders twisted and the structure collapsed amid threats from striking workers.
The Normal Glee Club presents a large scale program Friday evening in the auditorium. The first half features Joan of Arc and war song selections while Mrs. John Cameron and Hema Powers perform solos. A miscellaneous section follows with Mannah Cundiff guiding. The final chorus echoes a large festival with thousands of voices under Miss Barbara C. Moore's instruction.
Special to The Northwestern from Washington May 21 Senator La Follette and A J Rogers key partners are meeting with the senator about plans for his campus conduct and the Chicago nomination. They held a long conference at the senator's house. details were not learned. Ekern and other friends may share campaign duties if La Follette cannot attend the Chicago convention.
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