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Newspaper

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1908

Page

7

Alibi Claims Shadow in Night of Tragedy Case

Charles Abrams says his attorney could have summoned witnesses to support his alibi about traveling on the night of the Wortonville tragedy. He details how he boarded a train from nearby towns, interacted with fellow passengers, and left the coach before Mrs Shaw was seen at Hortonville. District Attorney Stooney expresses doubt over the murder theory and says further inquiry will continue.

Appleton Hortongile For New London Shaw Charles Yaprams London Rogney Cova Wortonville Abrams Stansilva Wan Tworlonville Oy Eas Remimel John Themmel Oangel -Kelly Fre Krause A Shaw Ava

Premonition of Death Reported in Milwaukee May News

A special dispatch from Manitowoneia notes a Milwaukee report on a person who had a premonition of death after making a story. The item references a telephone contact for further details and mentions The Northwestern.

Roddin Drew Shertix Wis Northwestern Milwaukee Manitowne Soya

Tirown County Man Dies After City Visit Will Made

Thomas Roddin a transient from Tirown county visited the mayor's office, made his will, and was sent to hospital where he died within five hours. At forty three he said he was done for and believed to have relatives at Green Bay. efforts are being made to have them take the body.

Thomas Roddin Roddin Jto Green Bay

Formation of New Diocese Considered in Minnesota

May 29 Minneapolis Bishop Edsal of the Episcopal church proposes forming another diocese with the Wotscopal see in St Paul. Endowment is required for an additional bishop, with final settlement planned a year ahead. Diocesan council to review via a resolution and committee.

Minneapotle Minn Edsal Epiacopel Church Hhin Minnepote St. Paul Denai

Cholera Spreads in Pangasinan Province Philippines

Manila reports cholera in Pangasinan with Dagupan among four infected cities. Health bureau sends squads to stamp out the disease as five members of a single family in Dagupan die, while cases rise in Rizal and other areas. No general epidemic feared.

Aganglated Srosa Manila Pangasinan Dagupan Bureau of Health Dugupan Cnpi Rizal

Portland banker J. Thor Hun Russ fined in state funds case

Judge Burnett of the circuit court sentenced J. Thor Hun Russ of Portland to five years imprisonment and a fine of 876000 for wrongful conversion of state school funds while serving as president of the Title Guarantee and Trust company.

Associated Press Nlom Ore Burnett J. Thorhun Russ Portland Jiegs Title Guarantee and Trust Company

When Ben Sailed In to a Wife’s Quiet Scheme

Ben Hubbard, fearful of marriage, visits his friend Tom Drakin at a suburban cottage. Mrs. Drakin quietly interests him and he falls in love with her, while Tom plans to keep him there. Ben grapples with a confession, a budding romance, and the lure of a harmless writing retreat.

Associated Literary Press Drakin Ben Hubbard Drakin Ett Hubbard Tom Drakin Tom Darkin Ben Mrs. Kin Mra. Drakin Gon Eve Ag-Sha Esit Anna Mrs. Drakin Lola Fer Ana-Ho

Unlucky Truths Stir Ben and Tom in An Odd Scene

In a tense moment Ben asserts Lola is not Tom’s wife and admits an unmarried woman is in the house while Harr is anxious. Tom reacts with laughter and insistence as Ben hurries inside, then explains he is headed to Sadlin by Harris Ingolis.

Tom Bennal Lola Rama Lott Ben Sadlvin Harris Ingolis

Woman Burned to Death in Port Chester Home

In White Plains on May 29 Mrs. James H. Brookfield formerly Miss Maud Quaintard of Port Chester died at her home 10 North Street from burns suffered when a candle she carried was blown by a draft. The incident occurred during routine domestic fire exposure.

White Plains James H. Brookfield Maud Quaintard Port Chester North Street Beast Brookfield

Tragic blaze injures daughter of Port Chester iron magnate

The clothing of a young woman, light material, caught fire, and servants could not extinguish it in time. She sustained severe burns around the body before help arrived. Her father, James W. Quaintard of Port Chester, is a wealthy iron manufacturer, and her brother George W. Quaintard recently inherited millions.

James W. Quaintard Port Chester George W.quaintard

Devoe Paint Cuts Cost with Long Lasting Finish

If you keep your property well painted you’ll stay ahead with Devoe. Longer lasting coats mean fewer gallons needed and lower overall cost. Burtis Hardware Company Oshkosh and L. T. Abercrombie advertise Devoe as an economy for homeowners and painters.

Devoe Jess St. Rom. Burtis Hdw. Co Oshkosh L. T. Abercrombie Omre

Funeral of John Borngesser Held at Weyauwega

Weyauwega Wis May 29 Funeral services for John Borngesser who died Tuesday morning were held Thursday afternoon at his late residence. The Andrew Chambers post G A conducted the services and Rev B C cenke preached the sermon. He had lived here since 1873 and was survived by a widow and two children. Fred Borngessor of Minneapolis and his wife attended with other relatives. James Devens learned of his brother Charles death May 15 in Rushseba Minn. Charles lived here as a young man and married Lizetta Raymond in 1859. A sister resides in Chicago and another in Oshkosh Mrs Mary Wosburg. The Woodmen plan a Fourth of July celebration here with details pending. Rev B E Cenka Mrs Guidager Mrs D Jenner and Miss Katherine McCall attended the State Sunday School convention at Neenah.

Northwestern Weyauwega Wis John Borngesser Andrew ‘Chambers B. C. Cenke Borngessor Fred Borngessor Minneapolis James Devens Charles Rushseba Minn Lizzetta Raymond Chicago Oshkosh Mary Wosburg Woodmen Cenka Guidager D. Jenner Misa Katherine McCall Neenah

Milk Export by Royal Mall Steam Packet to Canal Zone

The Tagus of the Royal Mall Steam Packet, arriving from Kingston, will return to the canal zone with three tons of fresh cows milk in bulk for refrigeration and consumption by canal employers. If successful, port authorities may expand refrigerating capacity on other ships to carry larger supplies and more cold stored food.

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Town Escapes Destruction After Close Fire Threat

Fire at Hilebore Ohio threatened the plate later brought under control after a loss pegged at about 55,000 dollars. The blaze prompted emergency response and partial building damage but no reported injuries. Authorities investigated the cause as the community rallied to assess the financial impact.

Associated Fress Hilebore, O

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