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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1908
Page
9
In Oshkosh the Daily Northwestern discusses tuberculosis transmission risk from cattle to humans and the tuberculin test's credibility. It cites New Hampshire and New York authorities, notes public debate, and emphasizes prevention through sanitary cattle care, stable inspection, and proper feeding to reduce bovine tuberculosis.
A report outlines Speaker Cannon's push to secure a currency measure before adjournment. He meets with Senate leaders, leveraging influence to form a conference committee agreement while delaying the public building bill labeled pork barrel. Critics note Congress wastes time while important legislation lingers, questioning motives and effectiveness.
A New York court rules Harry Thaw insane and not entitled to personal liberty. Experts testified Thaw suffers mental illness and release could endanger him and others, supporting continued confinement in an asylum for the safety of the public and Thaw himself.
The article discusses the launch of a Michigan class battleship and the shift to a single twelve inch gun caliber across new U S dreadnoughts. It notes Congress relaxing constraints, Roosevelt backing the plan, and the move toward standardized armament to improve efficiency and reduce costs. It also mentions training and logistics simplifications from abandoning smaller guns.
A testimonial from Mia E L Berry of West Troy Maine praises Hood’s Sarsaparilla for improving digestion and overall health after years of dyspepsia. The note mentions a New England farmer’s home and four bottles delivering notable relief. a miswritten line references Serene and Gus Delong.
The article argues that constructing eleven to twelve inch guns for new vessels near Newport could yield a force equal to the Connernticut class and approach the power of the Great Dreadnought. It notes eight guns may be mounted on the Dreadnought and favors broadside fire over stern-fire, suggesting the government may not build identical Michigan or South Carolina ships but sees a radical American advance with likely strong performance in war.
The belated congress action provides funds to upgrade Pearl Harbor into a first rate naval base with docking facilities, yards, shops, and supply stores. It will serve as a vital mid Pacific base in peace and war, strengthening defense of the coast and enabling repairs and refits as needed.
The Southern Pacific railroad under EB Harriman completes a central office in the Louisville suburb of Beathmont. The Kentucky corporation plans annual stockholder meetings here, with hundreds of millions represented. The building cost about $100 and resembles a small suburban office.
The excerpt notes Ripon College students raising funds for a new commemorative, mentions Charles Brace of Princeton as class president and Thomas Hill as secretary, then shifts to diverse items: Philippines fishing growth with 125 000 natives adapting methods, Winnipeg police enforcing car occupancy rules, Canada spending 700 000 yearly to promote immigration, wheat land ads in 7 000 newspapers, Cronée hat claim, a large fedora, and Belgian fowl breeds bred to reduce garden damage and fox escape risk.
A collage of short items notes a fisherman sparing a 20 pound sturgeon, currency reform debate, fame of magazine writers, costs of social aid in Manitowoc, spring phonograph songs, new mills at Gardner dam, and Wisconsin political factionalism. Also remarks on Dr Edward Hale rules from Woman's Home Companion and a joke about speaking to superiors.
An advertisement touts D D D Prescription as instant relief for severe skin itch and eczema symptoms in babies. It markets a wintergreen based external wash combined with mild ingredients and herbs to cure persistent dermatological conditions. The copy promises dramatic, permanent relief and endorses the product with strong purchaser assurances.
Revenue agents have long sought taxes from the Southern Pacific, a $300,000,000 corporation with vast earnings second only to the Pennsylvania system. Incorporated in Kentucky, its main office sits there though key records are kept by Judge A. P. Humphrey in Jefferson county. Courts linger on multi million dollar tax actions.
A fogbound day in New York harbor disrupts shipping while other local items note King Manuel of Portugal facing debt, a jeweler's theft letter from Carl Nelson in Kalamazoo, a possible elopement of an Austrian princess with an automobile agent, and a forecast of widespread rains from gulf to Canada. Reports also mention Madame Gould and Prince de Sagan to wed soon, criticism of Washington laundries, a Polish waitress helping a bank messenger during a robbery, and a Clinton court hearing regarding Maybelle McSamara and Coronel Snell’s alleged affairs amid a kidnapping case in Englewood Chicago. Bodies found near the Washington Park race track are reported.
Reported lack of interest may prevent the Rock county fair this year. A fire in Racine damaged the Ladies' Garment factory, causing about 20000 in losses. The Wisconsin State Federation of Labor will meet in Fond du Lac in mid July. Green Bay businessmen to add fifty members. Milwaukee drafts a 185000 malted meat and dairy products firm. Calumet County Catholic societies elect Albert Freffer president. Edward Dithmar likely GOP candidate for Third District congress. A worker, Martin Doug, was injured by a live wire. Henry Zwengel and family walked Milwaukee to Waukesha in 2.5 hours. Two men sentenced in Fond du Lac. Grey to three years, Loveland to one and a half. Ettrick Telephone gains 3 percent rate rise after losses. A jury seated in Waukesha to hear a damage suit against Sheriff Dwinell. Gasoline ignition forces six occupants to jump from a damaged touring car in Sheboygan. Racine storm damages fences and outbuildings. history of a deadly cyclone. John Weirden saved from drowning at Chetek lake. Green Bay experiences four fires. Leclair building damaged, cold storage destroyed, Bishop Fox residence ruined, Marger & Son casket factory hurt. A prowler at Madison executive mansion disturbs Governor’s wife. Snooze the poodle alerts. Governor Dartison pardons Thelma Connors for jewel theft. she agrees to leave state. Campbellport burglar Patrick Brickle, jailed for Ford du Lag county, steals beer bottles from a sheriff stash.
A collage of humorous snippets and clipped courtroom banter from London Tit-Bits style fragments. Jokes poke at survivors of Berlin, a retailing editor misnaming suspects, a boy with rope and a sailor suit, and witty exchanges about spelling and cross examination.
The Amw tige Journal notes that nearly every paper in the state endorses reform but agrees present plans fail. Objections include petition entry, costs, and keeping politics out of nominations. Voters show little interest in primaries or caucuses and the new law’s purported benefits fall short.
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