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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1908

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Cubs Confidence vs Tigers in World Championship Third Game

Chicago and Detroit clash in the third game of the world championship series. The Cubs, with two wins, appear confident while Detroit stays determined despite prior defeats. Weather is chilly with crowds forming for tickets as speculators stumble in a market drop. The batting order features Cobb and Tinker, with Jennings shifting Schaefer and Caughlin in the infield as play resumes at 2:18 PM.

Associated Press Sanday Chicago Detroit Ill West Side Hall Park National Commission Tinker Tigers Fang Crais Latroll McIntyre O'Leary Crawford Cobb Rossman J Coughlin Schmidt Schaefer Mullin Chicago-Sheckard Behuite Ghance Steinfeldt King Pfeister Simplies O'Day Sheridan Jennings Caughlin Powns Thomas

Inquest Held Over McPherson Slaying by Jones

Coroner Wevitt today conducted an inquest into the death of John A. McPherson former marine killed yesterday by William Jones Jones who twenty seven years ago fired at Charles Guiteau in the Garfield assassination attempt Jones is held without bail.

Associated Presa Washington D. C Wevitt John A. McPherson William Jones Charlie Guiteau Garfield Jones

Paul Krause murder case ends with life sentence

Judge John Goodland denies retrial motion and sentences Paul Krause to life in state prison. The inmate began solitary confinement on the first day. Authorities suspect he planned self harm by leaping from the St Paul bridge after tossing his gun into the river following the murder of Minna Grunert.

Appleton Wis John Goodland Paul Krause Ife St. Paul Minna Grunert Krause

Lockes Agent in Box Car Heist at Port Washington

A Milwaukee special says the Northwestern depot station agent at Port Washington was held up at two o clock by four masked men with a revolver and $25 in cash was taken. The robber forced him into a box car, sealed the doors, and fled. The agent, after hours, attracted passing workers and was released. The description: a slender man about twenty five, in a long black overcoat, with a yellow silk handkerchief as a mask. Ozaukee County sheriff issued a lookout for the robber.

Northwestern Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Port Washington Ozaukee County

Interstate Commerce Order On Stock Car Charges Suspended

The Interstate Commerce Commission order limiting stock car transfer charges to Chicago Union Stock Yards is suspended pending a federal injunction case. Railways argue the reduced rate costs over two dollars per car, risking about 200000 dollars yearly. a hearing with Judge Vandeventer adjourned to tomorrow.

Associated Press St. Louis Interstate Commerce Commission Chicago G. H. Cowan United States Circuit Vandeventer Adams and

Captured in Chicago Two Robbery Suspects Nabbed

Milwaukee news reports state Cale son of Fond du Lac County former sheriff, partner of Albert Dorsey, was captured in Chicago after Dorsey confessed to police implicating him and two other crooks Joston Tom and Ninos Harry in several bank robberies including Lady Smith and Warren. Sheriff travels to Chicago to return Cale.

Milwaukee Janesville Cale Fond du Tac County Albert Dorsey Chicago Dorsey Joston Tom Ninos Harry Ladysmith Warren

Wisconsin hunter shoots man near Mellen. dies at Ashland

An Ashland dispatch reports Frank Sawicki died last night in Ashland twelve hours after being shot by an unknown hunter near Mellen. The shooter, mistaking him for a deer, fled after realizing the harm. Sawicki, bleeding, lay undiscovered for hours and could not identify the assailant.

Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Ashland Frank Sawicki Mellen Sawicki

Kaiser Re Turns to Berlin Amid Balkan Tension

Berlin Oct 12 The swift return of Emperor William the Empress and Princess Victoria from Rominten to Berlin was prompted by scarlet fever in the village near the imperial castle though his majesty wished to reach the capital because of the Balkans situation. He met with Prince von Buelow after arriving from Norderney for a one hour conference.

Associated Press Berlin William Germany Victoria Rominten Imperial Castle Balkans Prince von Buelow Norderney Aas Asquith Near East Turkey Terlin Lokal An=aciger Belgrade Ison Balgrace Shabits Batuklic Skupshtina Rvin Skupsh Ina Monetenegrian National Assembly Montenegro Canea Crete Greece

North Carolina Peace Congress Opens in Greanadoro

The North Carolina peace congress opened in Greanadoro on October 12. A message from President Roosevelt was read expressing regret at not being able to attend and sending hearty sympathy and hope for a successful meeting. Roosevelt’s remark about burying the hatchet is noted as a guiding sentiment.

Associated Press Greanadoro N. C North Carolina Peace Congress Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt

Balloon Section of German Army at Work

The article describes German airship activity during wartime, noting balloon experiments and field work. It details how war balloons are operated by relay teams winding cables and rapidly lowering balloons when needed. It emphasizes the German effort mirroring France's submarine advances.

France

Taft Campaign Tour Through Ohio Rural Districts

Taft begins a three day state tour focusing on farming areas from Circleville to Akron, urging protectionist tariff policy and Republican strength. He cites audience enthusiasm and features such as a name grafted on a gourd and a child’s chrysanthemum tribute as he speaks in Morrow, Circleville, and surrounding towns. Bryan also plans a three day Nebraska campaign, with stops in Omaha and Lincoln before Chicago.

Associated Press Cincinnat William Th.fart Rand Morrow Wilmington Washington Trourt Tabse Circleville Lancaster New Lexington Zanesville Cambridge New Comerstown Canal Dover Miassilon Akron Taft Washington Court Tas Willam Alden Smith United States Michigan Mr. Taft Ohio Jesse Taylor Congress Sabina Senator Smith Washington Court House Viola Pena New Holland Pickaway Plains Vorys Aneria Bryan Fairview Lincoln Omaha William J. Bryan Pees Nebraska University Denver Chicago

Barry regains English professional cycling championship

London reports Ernest Barry of London defeated Australian George Towns by six lengths over a four and a half mile course at Putney Moortinks, winning the English professional cycling title after ten years in Australia. Barry’s time was 21,121-6 and he earned a purse of 7,000 dollars. he is noted as the brother of W A Barry, previous title holder since 1898.

Associated Press London Australia England Ernest Barry George Towns Putney-Moort Inks Barry W. A. Barry Towns

Voters Show Apathy in New York Registration

New York voters show marked apathy as leaders race to spur registration for the November presidential election. Efforts by all parties are underway but current figures indicate a sharp drop from prior presidential years.

Associated Press New York

Air Being Teefersiure Paaenavenas and Tuesday Sighted

Fragmentary report notes air being teefersiure near Wisensie Faie with maperstore tesight and Tuesday observation. mention of Geta vena and Remarta suspected in local sighting.

AIR Fer Maperstore Tuesdey Oun Getavena Ris Rleing Remarta

Thaw to Remain in Matteawan for Sanity Hearing Decision

Harry K. Thaw will stay in the Matteawan asylum for a determination on his sanity until the Court of Appeals rules on whether he is entitled to a jury trial. Supreme Court justices denied a jury trial and will hear the matter themselves. Relatives attended as Thaw’s counsel sought discharge after a prior murder trial finding. An order to testify in a Pittsburgh bankruptcy case was served, though no action is yet clear. The bankruptcy official says Tha¬w’s return to Matteawan does not affect ongoing proceedings.

Associated Preas White Plains Arry K. Thaw Muatterwaan Court of Aments Justles Mls Supreme Court Thaw Thiaiv Tha Matteawan Blin Piitsburg United States Aa Uroucht Pittsburg W. Ft

Man Fatally Shot by Accident While Hunting Near Marinette

Antone Behemme, a Menominee teamster, unintentionally shot himself while hunting on Sunday. He was pushing a bicycle with one hand and carrying a gun in the other when the trigger snagged on the pedal, the weapon firing and blowing the back of his head. Freia remains alive but is not expected to survive.

Northwestern Milwaukee Wis Marinette Antone Behemme Freia

Suffragettes Keep Parliament Precincts Lively In London

London Oct 12 The suffragists and unemployed keep Parliament precincts lively in the afternoon though major efforts are reserved for tomorrow evening. A strong police force, mounted and on foot, keeps crowds moving at government instates.

Associated Press London Ciats Parliament Ee i Ge

Pankhurst Siblings and Drummond summoned for Commons protest

Summonses were issued today for Mrs Pankhurst Mrs Drummond and Miss Christabel Pankhurst three of the last iniltant of the suffragist leaders for having appeared last week to urge the public to rush the house of commons tomorrow. Mrs Pankhurst said she would refuse to obey the summons and that the public would have to come and take them.

Pankhurst Drummond Christabel Pankhurst House of Commons

Castro Drives QUT In Venezuela News

Caracas dispatch reports President Castro showing marked improvement and appearing in public for the first time since Valencia. He drove to the Yellow House to conduct state business and met Foreign Minister Pant to discuss reply to the Netherlands note. Gen Carmelo Castro unexpectedly left for New York, rumored to seek artillery manpower for coast defenses.

Associated Press Caracas Venezuela Priday Willemstad Curaeno Oet Brestient Castro Useelty Valencia Yellow House Pant Netherlands Carmelo Castro Republic New York Zulla Itfy United States Venezueli

Election and feast plan for Wisconsin Life stockholders

Stockholders of Wisconsin National Life Insurance Company of Oshkosh convene at 179 Main Street for a morning business meeting to adopt bylaws and elect a board of directors, with officers to be chosen afterward. A banquet at Tremont hotel follows, with Gov. J. O. Davidson, Insurance Commissioner Beedle, State Treasurer Dall, Congressman Davidson and other officials among expected guests.

Wisconsin National Life Insurance Company Oshkosh Main Street Tremont Hotel Ifreotors Wisconsin Hergely Thin City J. O. Davidson Insurante George EB. Beedle James E. Dali Jamen F. T Davidson Inia Nora Derss

Disappeared Boy Recovered Missing Money Disclosed

Trenate Story aged eighteen left home with money saved from labor. Mr Stutz reported a younger child saw him Sunday evening then father and son discussed the disappearance. The motive cited was obtaining a necktie. no warrant applied yet.

Trenate Diason Focal Milla Stutz Byane Gaul

Company B Defeated by Fond du Lac Team in Nine Eight Loss

The Company B indoor baseball squad from Oshkosh lost 9 to 8 to Fond du Lac on a Saturday evening. Spalding dominated Oshkosh’s battery while Prehn and Wolb held Fond du Lac’s bounce to thirteen and ten strikeouts respectively. Fond du Lac scored seven runs in the first inning and later threats were contained after the initial frame. Alvin Dolan at second base keyed Company P’s defense. Next Saturday the Airone Mée Milan team travels to Fond du Lac to face Company E.

Fond du Lac Fond Spalding Oshkosh Prehryid Wolb Prehn Leon Alvin Dolan Company P Airone Mée Milan Company E

Kennedy couple to celebrate fiftieth wedding anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. James F.E. Kennendy of Algoma Street will mark fifty years of marriage tomorrow with an “open house.” Mr. Kennendy, a pioneer wholesale grocer, retired from business several years ago.

James FE. Kennendy Algoma Street Kennelly

Meat Packers Meet Opens Third Convention

The third annual convention of the American Meat Packers association opens in Chicago with delegates from across the United States. President James G. Alger presides, and Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson is expected to address the gathering.

Balloon Endurance Race In Berlin Attendance 40 Balloons Lifted

Forty balloons started an endurance contest in Berlin on a clear afternoon. The field included one British entrant among mostly German competitors. The event proceeded without incident as the balloons rose, marking a calm start to the flight.

Associated Press Berlin

Balkans Crisis Cools As Powers Seek Peace

War talk subsides as Balkans crisis eases and a conference is favored. Servia’s stance shifts toward diplomacy while Britain resists quick note exchanges. Moscow and Paris push for international talks, Crete votes unity with Greece, Montenegro rallies behind government.

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