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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
6
The item describes a two piece petticoat skirt designed to be worn under a sheath-fitting skirt without fullness at the waist. It details waist fit via darts, back habit style, optional lace flounce, trimming, seven sizes, and yardage requirements for various fabric widths and skirt lengths.
Mondtiwon Wisconsin reports quick action by university leaders and police to keep peace after threats of fighting with town residents. Upperclassmen urged restraint while officers patrolled State Street and a freshmen roll call was planned for Thursday to deter violence. Two freshmen, Muggley and Whitney, were carried around in a wheelbarrow and ducked in a pond after a public hazing incident.
Labsrte Indiana October 7 Judge C. Richter has set Ray Lamphere's murder trial for Monday November 9. Lamphere is charged with the murder of Mrs. Gunness and the killing of children.
The article states Brumder cannot serve as an elector at large and notes questions about his withdrawal from a German publishing group. It mentions Timon as chair and impending selections by the executive committee to fill delegates for the Republican convention in Chicago.
The attorney general filed a complaint with U S attorney at Guthrie Oklahoma seeking prosecutions under federal law for violations of discriminatory practices against passengers including racial segregation on interstate travel. The document notes that under current laws there can be no discrimination between interstate passengers based on race for fare or seating in church or sleeping cars.
Federal inquiry into the Star of Bengal disaster on Coro nation Island on September 20 led to direct charges against Capt. Patrick Hamilton of the Kayak and Capt. Farrar of the Hattie Gage. Master Nichols Wagner and first mate Victor Johnson testified that Wagner also faced questions while two sailors accused Hamilton and Farrar of cowardice and neglect in deserting the bark during a critical moment.
Washington reports the American Federation of Women's Clubs with 800000 members pledged active support for tuberculosis education. President Mrs Philip N Moore of St Louis announced at a public meeting of women’s clubs in the new national museum where the tuberculosis exposition is held. Sparks included Mrs Rufus Willams of Boston Dr F M Pottenger of Los Angeles Dr William C Woodward health officer of the district and Mr Fox of Phoenix Arizona.
About half of Connecticut's 168 towns held local elections on Monday. The vote was largely nonpartisan and did not reflect state or national races, but indicates a rise in license support. Of twenty-five towns reporting, twelve changed nothing, eight moved from no license to license, and five moved to no license.
Perry County votes 971 027 to ban saloons, Brown County also votes out saloons by 62 majority. Twenty three saloons in Brown County, nineteen counties under Rose law become dry, total saloons affected 483.
Milwaukee observers report a new push to win La Follette support with a one sheet poster quoting The New York Herald. Republicans plan broadist campaigning while Democrats weigh factional tensions and rally efforts across Wisconsin.
An Oshkosh man is noted in Wisconsin clerical circles with references to Dr Balles and colleagues. The Wiserein Thupdist Ministre union elected its chief officer, with Bey Robert Gordan named as president.
Debkish clergyman elected vice president of the Wisconsin Baptist Ministers Union. Milwaukee picks Dr Z W Batley as vice president. Oshkosh names F J Parsons as secretary, Sheboygan Falls selects A Trickson as treasurer, and Waupaca assigns another officer.
Federal government schedules final hearing in St. Louis Missouri to dissolve Standard Oil Company. Proceedings target formal dissolution in February with a complete court review of antitrust action and related assets.
A reader notes that boiling clothes is unnecessary with P. and G. Naphtha Soap. The ad claims cold or lukewarm water and the soap can do more and better work than ordinary laundry soap, reducing effort and time. it cites local availability in groceries.
A court in St United States Circuit Court will hear the case on February 23 with Clerk Gray presiding. Witnesses are present and depositions will be submitted by referees to address the case action.
Washington October 7 Patent Commissioner Moore announces the nine hundred Uhen sundiv patent from the U S Patent Office. It covers an improved traveling stairs design used in hotels and large buildings. The patent value is estimated high with anticipated profits and foreign patent issuances noted.
Real estate transfers listed with the Northwestern report from Greenulaw-Thomas Abpiiat Co. include multiple parcels in Ripon and surrounding towns. Names such as Joseph Nigt, Selim Gober, and Mary and William WJ appear in transfer notes with dates and locations across Wisconsin.
Several listings show farms and land parcels near Oshkosh Wisconsin with varied acreages, including 18 acres with outbuildings and improvements. Numerous rental advertisements offer city houses, cottages, and rooms across Oshkosh and nearby streets with prices from $3 to $8 per month and terms including furnished and unfurnished options.
A jumble of items fills the page including classified ads for piano sales and tuning, lamp fittings, and clothing stores. Legal notices announce probate actions for Vernon Wakefield with creditor claims due by March and a public examination in Oshkosh. Also listed are massage and chiropody services and office ads with contact details across several Main Street businesses.
Classified ad shows plumbing services by Tower Blumbing and Heating Co at 14 Main Street with contact number. The page also lists medical remedies and drugs from Bauman's Drug Store in Osh to promote Dr King's Queen Puls and other items.
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