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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1908

Page

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Auto Twenty Four Hour Race Ends in Wrecks at Brighton Beach

A brutal twenty four hour race at Brighton Beach ends with six cars running at dawn after hours of crashes and injuries. Driver M. G. Fickett is hospitalized in critical condition following a track collision with a patrol officer. No. 6 leads with 559 miles as cars No. 5, No. 8, No. 2, No. 11 and No. 4 remain in the contest amid repeated wrecks and mechanical failures.

Associated Press Brighton Beach N.Y M. G. Fickett Parrol Robertson Frathe Fickett de Palma Chevvelet Reet Taen Heappear Young and Doty Mitchener Alsa Cobe Bloch Frerich Nour No. 16 Bers Make, Mationali

Record of long distance race times and marks

The snippet reports varied mileages from a long distance event with multiple Nos and miles such as 236, 851, 706, 915, and 092 miles. It notes Bert prior record at 705 miles and Moe 710 238 miles with the seventeenth hour ending scores including No. 6 No. 3 No. 31 and others.

Moe Bert Peviou

Americans Face Cholera Outbreak in Manila and St Petersburg

AP reports cholera spreading with new cases in Manila including the death of Mrs. C A Carter and patient N F Brennan. In St Petersburg on Oct 3 the toll over the previous 24 hours shows 163 cases, 84 deaths, and 99 discharged as the outbreak declines.

Ody Associated Press Manila C. A. Carter Brennan ST. ‘Petersburg St.Petersburg

Would be Bride Helen Gould Target of Delusion

Niagara Falls police arrested Edmund N. Post, a Wooster farmer, after he tried to telegram George J. Gould claiming he would marry Miss Helen Gould. Post, whose stories say he raised funds for a corn protection company, was committed to the Buffalo insane asylum and said he would go to New York to force the Goulds to see him.

Junane Associated Press Niagara Falls N. Y George J. Gould New York Helen Gould Edmund N. Post Wooster N.Y Rochester State Hospital For the Buffalo Post Gould Miss Gould Maurice Fox

Roseate Reports Hit Ohio Situation At GOP HQ

Secretary Garf ield carried roseate Ohio reports to national Republican headquarters and planned Hammond speak tonight before Washington trip. Victor Rosewater reported Taft reception in the west and Nebraska situation praised by Hayward. W H Hatton noted tariff as a top issue in Wisconsin as business union backs the Republican platform.

Sy Associated. Press Chicago James R. Garfield Roseate Ohio Republican Garfield Hammond Ind Washington Victor Rosewater Nebraska West Hayward W. H. Hatton Wisconsin Charles Nagel Badger Time Business Union

Sultan Halts Garrison Rituals in Constantinople Parade

A late Ottoman reform era note describes Abdin Hamid III’s shift from marching troops in public to riding openly in a carriage with less fanfare. The change signals public appeasement after constitutional reforms, noting welcomed crowds and reduced guards. An accompanying analysis by a Constantinople observer appears on page eight.

Abdin’ Hamid III Turkey Constantinople Deen

Cowardice and Desertion Charged in Star of Bengal Wreck

In San Francisco Oct 3 during the official inquiry into the wreck of the Star of Bengal direct charges of cowardice and desertion were leveled at I Farrard and P Hamilton masters of the cannery tugs Hallie Gage and Kayak. Capt Nicholas Wagner Mate Victor Johanson and crew testified that the towboats bore blame for the logs of the vessel. Wagner was ordered to swear to the charges before the supervising inspector in Washington and the towboat captains face manslaughter prosecutions.

Associated Press San Francisco Cal Star of Bengal I. Farrard Hamilton Hallie Gage Nicholas Wagner Victor Johanson Huey Wagner Washington

Taft Campaign Tour Reaches Kansas With Broad Republican Support

Taft travels across Kansas on a special train drawing all factions of the GOP. By nightfall in Topeka he will have given fourteen speeches starting at Syracuse at six o clock. Governor Hoch David W Mulvane J N Doolley Joseph L Bristow and Senators Long and others join the tour to back the candidate.

Associated Presa Garden City Kas Kansas Taft Sun Flower State Topeka Syracuse Sryan Tormer Ry Oteya Hoch David W. Mulvane National National’ Committeeman;” J. N. Doolley, Chairman Of,the State Central Committee Joseph L. Bristow Senator Long Long

Hyderabad Deccan Death Toll Seen Rising Past Estimates

Up to seven thousand bodies have been recovered by the Hyderabad health department from the districts devastated a week ago. The total death toll from the Hyderabad and Deccan disaster is believed to exceed all prior estimates.

Associated Press Bombay India Oet Health Department of Hyderabad Deccan

Fire destroys six Williams stores amid strong winds

Fire in Williams Arizona swept through a block destroying six stores. The Beachbitt Bros. general store burned, suffering about 100000 in losses. Overall, the blaze caused upwards of 209009 in damages across the affected block.

Associated Press Los Angeles Cal Williams,Ariz Beachbitt Bros

Taggart Hints at Bryan Wave From East to Indiana

National committeeman from Indiana Taggart arrived at Democratic national headquarters and conferred with Vice Chairman John Lamb and Roger Sullivan. He led the Commercial Traveling Men's Bryan league and said reports show Bryan sentiment sweeping from New York to Ohio and Indiana. Taggart predicted Jana would deliver its electoral vote to Bryan.

Associated Press Chicago Thomas ‘Tagegart Indiana Democratic National John E., Lamb Roger C. Sullivan Taggart Bryan’ League East New York Ohio William Hodge New “York Commercial Trainers League Lamb Jana Bryan R Cine

Black Wields A Razor In Fatal Quarrel

Gus Jones, a well known local figure and race horse trainer, quarreled with his wife at their home in Qallipolia on October 1. The dispute ended in a general fight during which he cut his wife and another person from ear to ear and then slit his own throat, killing himself and the horse trainer.

Associated Press Qallipolia Gus Jones

Hughes' Throat Improves Amid Campaign Turmoil

Fragmentary notes indicate Hughes, linked to Jamenown NY and individuals Gitt Seay and Chaitén Hughes, shows throat improvement while references to a political campaign and unclear events suggest a public figure facing health issues during political activity.

Jamenown Gitt Seay Chaitén Hughes Carpat

Town Chairmen Cleared in Fire Prosecution Notice

A garbled report from Chippewa Falls states town officials faced potential charges over a faulty warning system before a prosecutor’s decision to drop charges. The article notes comments from Gume Wardettle and mentions previous warnings and alleged carelessness by the town chairman.

Scouting Outlaws Engage in Street Clash

Report indicates a confrontation between scouts and outlaws with violence seen on a Friday night. An estimated fifty participants appeared involved as the crowd clashed under tense conditions in the city.

Powder explosion in Sioux Falls damages town, kills two

A powder explosion at a Latonah Hardware Company house in Sioux Falls shattered windows and caused multiple fatalities. Two boys feared dead, with two others also perishing as authorities probe the blast and its cause.

O&t Lataonh Mardware Company Fiat

Weare Sought In Bankruptcy Filing Amid Debts

A bankruptcy petition was filed listing Charles A Weare, once with P B Weare, as a filer. The case notes debts of 500 dollars owed and liabilities totaling millions, with the docket showing an $8 million claim. The document cites associates of Chicago and Ost as parties to the proceedings.

Associatea Presa Chicago Charles’ A. ‘Weare P. B. Weare Poday Heduling Anketa

President Hails Scientists at Tuberculosis Congress in Rome

President Roosevelt addressed delegates at the sixth triennial International Congress on Tuberculosis in Rome praising medical scientists as heroes in the fight against the disease. The meeting adopted key resolutions supporting continued efforts to curb bovine to human transmission and broader infection prevention measures.

Associated Tress Washington, D.C Roosevelt Rome Dncarince Congress National

Outlaws Remain Quiet in Buckingham County

Advices from Argonia in Buckingham county report the outlaw situation is quiet. The dispatch from Richmond Virginia notes fresh outbreaks are not observed and authorities plan continued vigilance.

Richmond Argonia Buckingham County

Study on Tuberculosis in Ireland Attracts Delegates

Prof Bernard Bang of Copenhagen will address delegates on tuberculosis in Ireland with Dr Stafford noting local authorities implement anti TB campaigns. The exhibition runs through October 17 with about $16,000 in cash prizes and many medals to best exhibitors.

Ireland Bernard Bang Copenhagen Denmark PF. J. Stafford Deleg Bates

Roosevelt Publishes Letter Over Haskell Link

Washington, Oct. ro. President Roosevelt releases to the public a letter from W L Sturdevant of St Louis criticizing Governor Haskell's September 30 statement on Creek Indian land deals. The letter argues the Haskell text is imperfect and misleading, urging a hearing on the merits of the suits tied to land grants and alleged fraud against the Creek nations.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Roosevelt W L. Sturdevant St. Louis Haskell Altelots Eltiz Thia Okahoma Mott ABC dl Opin Deby

Ekern Declines to Run for State Speakers Bureau

Special to The Northwestern Madison Wisconsin Ekern former Speaker of the Assembly who lost renomination in Trempealeau County district declines invitation to head the Republican speakers bureau. His move signals possible independent run against Alt. Pwesme and unsettles La Follette followers as Ekern, a bold La Follette ally, weighs options after primary defeat.

Madison Whe Oet Ekern Wisconsin

Ireland Nails a Lie Cardinal Merry to Resign

A disputed Italian report circulated by rival papers claims Cardinal Merry del Val will resign as papal secretary of state. The Avant and other outlets are accused of inventing sensational stories to fuel yellow journalism.

Associated Pressey St. Paul Minn Alian Amotica Oie Papal Te Pepe Engiteh Avant Tonentoauiye Prise Italy AL Lean

Fight for Second Place at State Democratic Convention

Delegates in Boston Montana clash over the ticket as Lieutenant Governor prospects stir. John N. Cole of Andover Louie A. Frothingham of Boston and Robert Juunce of Somerville seek the second spot while other top posts remain uncontested. The party’s quad council slate is debated as incumbents favor advancement.

Praye Boston Mont Atte Qageus T Loor Ameck Ken Srond John N. Cole Andover House of Representatives Louie A. Frothingham Robert Juuce Somerville

Lane Not In Contempt In Thaw Custody Dispute

Berunion Pa Oct attempt shows Sheri Charles Lane of West Cheater county New York was not in contempt for not delivering Flurry K Thaw to a United States marshal for a bankruptcy case. Thaw is in habeas corpus proceedings to determine sanity before Justice Mills at White Plains NY, placing him under that court's jurisdiction and not the sheriff. Judge Archibald will decide next steps after habeas corpus concludes.

Associated Press Berunion Budge Archibald United States Court Sheri Charles Lane West Cheater County New York K. Thaw United States Pitsburg Thaw Mills White Plains N.Y Archibald Wil

TARS STAY ABOARD AS QUARANTINE RESTS

Manila October 3 Rear Admiral Sperry orders no landing for the U.S. fleet and maintains a practical quarantine on ships in harbor to limit interaction during the array.

Associated Press Manilla Sperry

Frost Does Damage in Kanawha Valley

A heavy frost last night across the Kanawha valley damaged tender garden truck and crops. In Charleston West Virginia on October 3 frost formed over orchards and fields, with some plants damaged by freezing temperatures.

Associated Press Charleston W. Va Kanawaha Valley

Judges Split on Rail Rate Injunction Appeal

Three judges of the United States circuit court of appeals in San Francisco said they could not foretell the fate of the injunction case brought by Southern Pacific and California lumber railways. The appeal concerns tying freight rates and ICC authority over rate changes. A Supreme Court decision is expected within sixty days.

Associated Press San Francisco Cali Gibert, Morrow and Ross United Soates Circuit Court of Appeals Southern Pacific Gre+son & California railways Interstate Dumnerca Interstate Commerce, Commission Supreme Court of the United States

Jury Deliberations End With Bicycle Theft Comment

A juror in the Victor Bloom and Harry Colby burglary case reportedly had his bicycle stolen while the jury discussed the Lake View Clubhouse matter. The owner vented frustration at police protection and suggested the theft reflected on the jury’s verdict.

Victor Bloom Harry Colby Lake View

Wanted for Forgery Hugo Muller Locates Rhinelander Charge

Police seek Hugo Muller on forgery charges in Rhinelander after he allegedly forged six checks of ten dollars each while working for C A Filgermann at Rhine lander Brewery. Former South Side saloon employee, about 35, stout build, left city weeks ago. Not believed to be in Oshkosh.

Hugo Muller Rhinelander Muller C. A. Filgermann Rhinelander Brewery Company South Side Oshkosh

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