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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1925
Page
1
Fragmented and garbled notes recount a debate involving Commander Mitchell and other officials. The text alleges mixed views on military strategies, with claims of withheld evidence and heated exchanges over policy and accountability amid wartime pressures.
Progressive researchers outlined steps to educate the public about progressivism. A letter from Wisconsin congressman John Nelson details a two part program: public information campaigns and preparatory talks to inform citizens about reforms and legislative aims.
Wisconsin shipper groups complete testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission about proposed rate changes. They argue increases would raise freight costs for manufacturers and dampen shipments from eastern terminals, urging continuation of current lower rates.
Authorities report a flood of fake World Series tickets circulating in Pittsburg. Police have not yet seized any counterfeit pasteboards, but officials have been notified and are reviewing the case as potential fraud.
A warrant for John L. Dahl, former speaker of the Wisconsin assembly, issued July 24, seeks his appearance on embezzlement charges. Dahl, last heard from in Washington state after leaving Barron County, is said to have misused funds from the Citizens State Bank of Rice Lake. Garnishee proceedings are also filed in Barron County circuit court against the Citizens State Bank of Rice Lake for recovery exceeding the bank’s claims against Dahl.
The Lexington, sister ship to the Saratoga, slid cleanly into the water at Bethlehem Shipyard Fore River. Secretary for the Navy Wilbur and naval officials watched as Mrs Theodore Roosevelt christened the vessel. The plane carrier, 853 feet long and 305 feet wide, will carry more than seventy planes and serve with heavy air power.
An attempted hold up of Danville State Bank was thwarted by the bank president. The robber, masked and armed, fled after a brief confrontation as staff describe a tense scene lasting about fifteen minutes. Police later recovered evidence and began an investigation.
The final appeal before U S and French officials centers on a five year delay plan to ease France's 4.2 billion debt. Caillaux said he may return to Washington in six months to resume talks. Remarks praised by Mauraz Boater and Ambassador Herrick framed as a broader question of Franco American relations and future loans.
Clarence F. Green once manager of Cefield Appliance, an aviator from Salem, was sentenced to a term of years for a crime of fraud. He was taken to a state prison to begin his sentence, marking his second term after a prior time at Green Bay reform school.
Capt T J Lee, professor of mathematics and government astronomer at Mare Island, announced he has confirmed the ether wave theory as the physical cause of universal gravitation. He said exhaustive experiments and computations, based on leading scientists, support the theory.
A lengthy Wisconsin editorial denounces car taxes as ruinous, arguing license fees, personal property taxes, and fuel and mileage taxes burden owners. It contends state officials levy taxes on every aspect of automobile use, inflating costs for families and businesses and stifling mobility. An extended discussion continues on page 17.
United Press dispatch notes President Coolidge recessing over the weekend as Col. William Mitchell faces impending court martial for insubordination. Mitchell to report to the inspector general Monday for service of orders and possible legal counsel. Davis acts for the president in calling and managing the proceeding with potential arraignment within weeks.
In a period dispatch from New York, Rear Admiral Sims argues from the shoulder against the Mitchell plan, urging a separate air force and warning of economic costs. General Bullard praises Mitchell and calls for examining the nation’s defense needs amid political pressure.
Legal pleas filed to obtain a special dispensation for Maria Maclaane a two year old to be sent back to Germany by American authorities amid parents remaining in the country. The case notes that without the permit the child would be unable to endure the voyage and recounts the child's six months visa and travel arrangements with Dr Mathies and the parents. Authorities express regret yet state the child remains an alien under the laws of the time.
Rough seas halt diving operations around the submarine Cameo off a remote island. Crews report sharks and debris as the vessel sank with some crew feared lost. rescuers and engineers work amid uncertain conditions.
In a Shenandoah naval court inquiry at Cape Anton Hiden, a former German zeppelin crewman, is accused of threatening James Work the chief draughtsman. Work claim centers on his use of the word har and alleges a personal threat tied to naval aeronautics and the disaster. The court considers the protection of the proceedings and immediate attention to whether home attachments relate to the disaster survey.
Fragmented OCR reads propose settlement actions involving Czechoslovakia, France, and the United States with disputed sums around 197.50 and 429,090 in a larger negotiation context. Names and exact terms are unclear, but report hints at ongoing diplomacy and financial figures tied to the dispute.
United Press reports Chicasa-Sar Johnson heads the American Teague selecting umpires for the World Series. Names listed include Owens and Geers with Meclarity as officials for the series representing the junior circuit.
A fifth column article argues against binding agreements on war and stresses that codification of international law remains vital. Theodore Burton introduces a report praising international courts and the League of Nations as tools to preserve peace, noting dramatic progress over 30 years and urging continued certification of trials and arbitral acts.
Secretary Wilbur of the Navy dedicates a new aircraft carrier in Quincy Massachusetts calling it a witness to the men and officers of the American navy and the country’s air defense. He notes the appropriations for the Boxington and Saratoga constructions were passed by unanimous consent as proof of commitment to national defense.
Spiritualists of the United States plan a visit to the college as part of an national observance. The Associated Press report from Milwaukee describes a feature event, with emphasis on spiritualist activities and ceremonies.
Forecast indicates scattered showers in the western portion with a variable temperature trend. Expect cooler days midweek and a warmer Monday with adjustments toward cooler conditions Tuesday or Wednesday. Temperatures vary across regions including lakes area. avoid heavy outdoor plans until conditions clarify.
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