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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1923
Page
1
State figures show the fourth Jerome tax revision bill would shift tax relief to farms and cities, with 19 percent of new dividends and 40 percent for cities. Senator Henry am cites Tax Commission data while a compromise proposal aims to cut current income tax. Continued on Page.
United Press reports a crowded Minnesota Republican scene as candidates begin their campaigns next week. Key figures include Governor Pres, Oscar W. Tubbs, Sydney Anderson, T. D. Schall, J. H. Hate, Sal Al Burnquist, Victor Power, Earnest Lundeen, and Susy, with races spanning St. Paul and districts statewide.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a New York inquiry and whisky content details. Reads like a legal notice snippet with unclear entities and dates, offering no complete facts or outcomes.
American champion Maliorr advances to the semi finals after a four game event showing strong play. Gusty defense and timely shots fueled the run as he defeated rivals to reach the next stage.
Miss Eather som to wed Leon R. Lucas member of the police department at 11 o clock tomorrow morning. The ceremony will be at the parsonage of the Lutheran church. Gifts include household articles, contributions to a needy fund and jewelry.
New Brunswick officials disclosed a new suspect in the murder investigation of minister and choir leader Edward Wheeler Ball and his choir leader Elsanor Mills. A previously questioned man with an alibi is now under inquiry after new evidence challenged his earlier status.
Madison The normal schools will not be allowed to grant bachelor degrees after a state assembly decision. Two bills to extend degree-issuing powers to Milwaukee and Wisconsin normal schools failed, while another proposal to create nine universities in the state was discussed.
Madison Thalasis proposed a stateside referendum on repealing the Eighteenth Amendment as the assembly debated today but many members were absent. Tindall of Supenos urged delaying action while Turley Grant joked about postponing the whole matter until next week. The Assembly discussed rural credit and state resources as part of the day’s agenda.
A former United States customs officer was arrested near here after authorities seized several figures during the operation. The case involves Canadian barges and ongoing enforcement actions by state and federal officers.
Westchester Pennsylvania reports Dr Frank Paton Ere, psychology professor, addressing graduates on the modern girl. He says today’s woman departs from Victorian norms and seeks healthier directions. He notes growing gender equality and the idea that marriage could be a business partnership as well as romance.
Gusts of fire engulf Shevlin Clark and Backus holdings along the Rainy River near Lake Kabetogema in Minnesota. Fires threaten riverbank harvests, spread toward International Falls, with new blazes reported along Lake Superior north shore. State foresters report some control but dozens of fires persist, causing substantial losses to wood and lumber operations valued in thousands.
Associated dispatches say Mayor Dever will not sanction any more boxing bouts in Chicago. The statement indicates a decisive stance against boxing events in the city, signaling a citywide halt amid unspecified concerns.
An Associated Press report notes the death of Dr James McBrid Srereit, a noted clergyman and university captain, after he took his own life. The event is recorded amid tributes and official notices in the morning edition.
German vigilantes conduct a ruthless campaign against communist agitators as strikes ease and workers return to plants. Forces clear strongholds, leaders jailed, and radical papers seized while wage gains of roughly 30 percent are noted amid inflation pressures. Troops mass near Muenster and Ruhr activity draws French-occupied area scrutiny.
United Press reports Willan Rubrow recounted wrestling a fifteen pound Great Northern pike that towed his boat for half an hour in a thirty mile wind near Bata Eagle Lake before he could land it. Neenah pike bites described as making sport scarce on Fox and Winnebago rivers yesterday as fishermen faced a windy holiday.
Fire heavily damaged the Stevens Point bridge on Clark Street late Wednesday causing smoke to blanket creosote planking. Firefighters extended hose lines from both shores but could not save the structure, isolating 246 families as the bridge, a Badger Pines landmark, burned beyond repair.
A quirky item from St. Paul Minn tells of a young Tommy Mitten Jr. who is praised by a father dubbed mighty proud. The piece notes a nickname and a family connection, with hints of local pride and a potential plan for a motorized future.
A group of Mrs Richard Croker’s friends sail to Ireland to help clear her name from a bigamy charge raised by Croker’s relatives seeking a larger estate share. Among those joining are Mrs Offield a former teacher in the west, Mr and Mrs Eugene Adkins, and Mrs J M Adams of Muskogee Oklahoma who knew Mrs Croker years before she wed the political figure.
United Press dispatch from 1923 details how the DemocraticNational Committee plans to wash hands of the New York dry debate if Governor Smith signs a repeal, aiming to keep the party united on prohibition. It notes leaders hope states decide locally and avoid a national split.
Fragmentary notice from Grand Rapids Michigan discusses advocacy for bread water and harsher conditions in prisons. Mentions reform efforts over years and unnamed senator seeking contact, unclear due to damaged text.
The obituary notes Zona Gale’s mother died in Portage Wisconsin. The record mentions family ties including Zona Gale’s daughter and related local details, reflecting a community notice of a death with limited legible facts available from the damaged OCR.
Weather and road conditions reported with several city displays. Milwaukee and Madison show clear roads. Oshkosh and Janesville also clear. notes for Racine Madison and Green Bay indicate travel conditions generally good with some towns showing clear trends. Overall roads are described as clear or improving. minor wording inconsistencies in place names.
The former waterways commissioner for Croase, Wis He died here at age 71 after years of retirement. He had served three years as water commissioner and previously practiced law, leaving a lasting impact on the state’s waterways administration.
Official order from the adjutant general reports summer encampment cuts in the Wisconsin National Guard due to reduced legislative appropriations. The summary lists tiered reductions affecting multiple companies and units, with specifics onField and Star headquarters roles and company designations such as Prairie and Barabeo.
Glara Phillips claims she was abducted from a Western jail. She describes being taken aboard a train and meeting a harper artist aboard the port, with authorities investigating the incident and potential charges. The report notes her arrest history and the ongoing case details.
Reports from the city say Congressman Kitchin, a noted Democratic leader, died early today after a long illness. He had suffered a relapse several days ago following stomach trouble and had been treated in hospital.
A fragmented report describes a disturbance at a December event in a city area. Eyewitnesses report police involvement as crowds clashed near streets tied to the festival schedule. No injuries are confirmed.
Fragmentary report notes a missing man located in a lake while a warrant was involved. The incomplete text mentions dates, places, and named places but the key facts are obscured by garbled OCR. Further clarification would be needed to identify the individuals and agency names involved.
Associated Press reports from Washington and Tientsin indicate progress in freeing captives held by Paotsuku bandits. Maj. Robert Ailer and W. Smith have been released unconditionally, while Maj. Boland W. Punter and Les somon were moved to a lower level fortress, with negotiations continuing. Panzer thanks supporters as he awaits further word. the group describes improving conditions and daily routines in the fortress.
Five men were arrested by Chicago police in connection with an alleged counterfeit liquor operation. Isadore Feinstein of Chicago was charged with setting revenue stamps to associates, who allege they stored stock in a Wisconsin warehouse. Authorities say the scheme involved supplying unidentified ingredients to Chicagoans.
A scrambled report from New Orleans notes Pete Herman, a boxer, facing vision issues in one eye. The article resembles an OCR fragment with garbled names and places, but indicates medical concerns may affect his boxing career and references boxing events and regional coverage in Louisiana.
Fragmented OCR text appears to discuss German marks, rebates, fees, and price effects in London plus references to temperature and various names. The readable content is garbled, but signals a financial or economic note on currency and charges affecting markets in London. No clear person, organization, or date is extractable.
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