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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

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Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1908

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Three Powers Unite on Balkan Conference Program

Great Britain Russia and France reach agreement on a program to present to the European conference. Eight proposals cover Bulgaria Eastern Rumelia Crete Armenia Montenegro and Danube regulations with aim to revise treaties and adjust frontiers while seeking compact settlement of Balkan tensions.

Great Britain Russia France Associated Press London Balkan Bulgaria Rumelia Ruhearia Turkey Oriental Railway Austria-Hungary Bosnia and Herzegovina Sanjak Novipazar Crete Britain Italy Armenia Mont EO Montenegro Bervia Bosnian and Herzegovina Danube Plack Sea Mediterranean Bosphorus Dardanelles Sir Edward Grey M. Iswolsky M. Iswolskvy

Children Must Work Decline in Marriages Noted

AP reports New York records show over three thousand children fourteen seeking employment certificates in September, more than double last fall's figures. Health department cites winter jobs shortage and parental unemployment as key cause, with families turning to child labor as earnings shrink.

Associated Press New York Health Department Health Board

Taft Talks Protection in Ashland Stop of Kentucky Run

Taft’s Kentuckys leg of the southern trip began in Ashland with a crowded rink turnout. He championed protection as essential to West Virginia and compared its impact to Pennsylvania and Ohio. Senator William Alden Smith and Senator William C. Bradley joined, urging continued Republican power as crowds cheered.

Associated Press Ashland Georgia Jedae Taft Huntington West Virginia Advancc Mr. Taft Taft Pennsylvania Ohio Louisville Morehead Salt Lick Mount Sterling Winchester Lexington Frankfort Shelbyville Kentucky William Alden Smith Madison Square New York Republican Party Smith William C. Bradley

Badger Bakers In Session At State Convention

Milwaukee typeset from Racine reports the fourth annual State Bakers association convened with open discussion on the Milwaukee bakers institute to be held October 26 to 28 in the city hall. Members were urged to attend and the association will fund the institute. A remonstrance against a Green Bay ad showing a baker over dough and against moving pictures in theaters as harmful to the bakery trade was unanimously adopted. An official slate was elected: President Joseph Pochiman Milwaukee. Vice President C J Rocstroh Green Bay. Secretary Fred Neilson Milwaukee. Treasurer L J Kutler Appleton. Directors John Weinert Manitowoc T D Corcoran Beloit Albert Hall Milwaukee. Milwaukee chosen as next convention host.

Northwestern Milwaukee Wis Racine State Bakers’ Association Bakers' Institute Minsi Green Bay Wisconsin Bakers' Union Joseph Pochiman C. J. Rocsstroh Fred Neilson L. J Kutler Apnicton John Weinert Manitowoc T. TD. Corcoran Beloit Albert Hall

Hereford Breeders Set $50000 for Promotion Board

The American Hereford Cattle Breeders association appropriated fifty thousand dollars at its annual meeting in Kansas City to promote the breed in the United States. A three member board was named to expend the funds, comprising P. McCrary Kentland Indiana T A Rhode Kingsley Indiana and Dr J Logan Kansas City. Officers elected include W S Cargill La Crosse Wis president Overton Harris Harris Mo vice president and Walter R Waddell Lexington Mo treasurer.

Associated Press Kansas City American Hereford Cattle Breeders’ Association United States P. McCrary Kentland Indiana T. A. Rhode Kingsley J. Logan W. S. Cargill la Crosse Wis Overton Harris Harris, Mo Walter R. Waddell Lexington, Mo

Escape From Rolling Logs Stuns Marinette Man

A Fe shtigo man Reg Broustie narrowly survived when logs on a logging landing rolled toward him. His heel trapped him as twenty coworkers watched, ten logs passed over his prone body, yet he was buried in mud and emerged nearly unhurt. The incident occurred as logs rolled toward the river.

Milwaukee Vic Marinette Reg Broustie Brouette

War Clouds Lower Darken Japan China

Severe clashes between Chinese and Japanese troops in Kantao Corea threaten peace as Chinese forces refuse pursuit rights. Several soldiers killed or wounded in a hours long engagement. Japan seeks cross frontier action. China denies and tensions rise with potential frontier crossing if China acts slowly.

Associated Press Seoul Corea China Japan Kantao Chinese War Office War Office Japanese Foreign Office Peking

Wind Wagons to Race at New York Aeronautic Meet

The New York aeronautic society at Morris park will stage a free for all five mile race on election day November 3. Harvard's Prof. W. H. Pickering donated a wind wagon, a wheeled frame driven by air propellers. Invited competitors include Capt. Balawin Itay Knubenshue Captain Bombough Carl Myers Charles KK Hamilton Charles J. Stroebel and Col Gribble with their dirigible balloons.

Associated Press New York Oct. l The Aeronautic Society Morris Park W. H. Pickering Harvard University Thomas S. Balawin Itay Knubenshue Captain Bombough Carl Myers Charles KK Hamilton Charles J. Stroebel Colonel Gribble

Ill-Advised Speech Sparks Writ Against MP

London reports a writ issued against William James Thorne, a social Democrat MP from West Ham, for inciting breach of the peace with a speech urging the unemployed to “rush the baker shape.” Rioting was avoided in Sheffield after a mayoral pledge of relief funds. Further demonstrations occurred in Sunderland and Maidstone as Albert W Crayson clashed in Parliament over unemployment relief.

Associated Press London Great Britain William James Thorne West Ham Nottingham Sheffield Sunderland Maidstone Albert W Crayson Yorkshire Grayson

Miners to Make Demand for New Agreement

Scranton Pa Oct 15 miners at a convention decided to press for a replacement agreement as the current one expires April 1 189. The demands include an eight hour day a check off system for union dues weighing coal instead of per car pay and a ten percent wage cut across all kinds of labor with other minor points to be decided later.

Scranton

Mining Captain Killed In Calumet Copper Mine

A Calumet special reports Capt Willagr Trevis, 40, killed this morning in an accident on the Calumet and Hecla mine. An underground superintendent with many years in lake copper mining, he was struck by a ship. Two other miners Richard Williams, 22, and John Minner, 19, died from injuries in a premature blast at the Champion mine of Copper Range Consolidated company.

Northwestern Milwaukee Wis Calumet, Mich Willagr Trevis Lake Copper Calumet Mich Richard Witliama John Minner Champion Copper Range Consolidated Company

Forest fires rage across Wisconsin and neighboring regions

Apenal report from Milwaukee describes widespread fires in Wisconsin Illinois and Michigan with damage to farms timber and a large barn on Mike Barrett's farm near Ashland. Hundreds battle flames while Lake Superior reports smoke as Dallas the town in North Dakota braces for a prairie fire destroying residences and threatening Kusimeya district. water runs low but wind slows allowing use of blankets and gear to protect a large livery barn.

Milwaukee Win Wisconsin Bilnnewata Michigan Mike Barrett Ashland Lake Superior Crey Dallas Ira Kusimeya

Gould's Income Shrinks in Divorce Case

In New York, Oct. 15, Howard Gould's income is stated by his counsel to have fallen from 600000 to 400000 a year due to last year's business depression, as Mrs. Gould seeks an increase in alimony from 25000 to 120000 yearly. Delancey Nicoll and Clarence J. Shearn present contrasting accounts of expenditures and marriage strain, with claims of past support totaling 766500 from 1899 to 1916 and allegations of strategic withholding of funds. Decision on alimony increase reserved.

Associated? Press New York Howard Gould Gould Nicoll

Urgarte Retired as Minister. Urgarte to Mexico

Dr Angel Urgarte, minister from Honduras, told Secretary Root he had been removed from his post and would return to Mexico. Dr. Lazo Arriage will succeed him. A rumor linked the retirement to a dispute with Assistant Secretary Bacon, which Urgarte denied, insisting he and Bacon are friends.

Asy Associated Washington Get Angel Urgarte Honduran State Department Root Mexico Lazo Arriage Umarte Bacon Urgrate

Declaration by Peter Nickel at railways convention

Peter Nickel claim agent for the New York City Railway company stated that rapid transit firms should not contest a claim when the loss is just. This remark appeared among the proceedings of the American Street and Inter-urban Railways association annual convention in Atlantic City New Jersey.

Aapocinted Press Atlantic City Peter Nickel New York City Railway Company American Street and Inter-urban Railways' Association

Brotherhood of St Andrew Ratifies Articles at Meeting

In Milwaukee Wisconsin 15 the Brotherhood of St Andrew approved the articles of incorporation under the federal act. The session also adopted a plan for formal construction and passed a related resolution by unanimous consent.

Associated Drems Milwaukee Wis Brotherhood of St. Andrew

Roberts Returns Home After Baltimore Shooting

Charles B. Roberts of Baltimore, who was shot while riding in a rolling chair in Atlantic City on August 26, left Atlantic City last night for Baltimore, accompanied by his wife, and was reported to have returned home.

Atlantic City MN. J Charles B. Roberts Baltimore

Indicts Mann for Murder in Frances Thompson Case

Chicago October 15 An indictment against Luman Mann charging him with the murder of Mrs Frances Thompson was returned by a grand jury A capias for arrest was issued Mann posted bond and surrendered to the state's attorney He was jailed as the state plans to oppose bail reduction motions in court

Associated Press Chicago Seainst Luman Mra Frances Thompson Mann

Sovereignty In Kantab Likely For New Minister

Washington Oct 15 Sovereignty in Kantab probably will be one of the first important questions for M juin the new ra enes minister to ina to bande Wilston.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Kantab M. Juin Ra Enes Ina Bande Wilston

Bankers Go Before Jury in Morse Curtin Trial Plea

United States District Court opens as Charles W Morse and Alfred H Curtin plead not guilty to conspiracy and banking law violations. Jury to be guarded by deputies day and night, first such precaution in this district. Prosecutor Stimson outlines charges including stock pool manipulation at American Ice and fraudulent bank reports. Witnesses for the government are under watch by secret service.

Associated Press New York Federal Grand Jury Charles W. Morse Alfred H. Curtin National Bank of North America Morse Curtis Stimson Aix United States Bumson American Ice Company National Bank For North America Mr. Morse

President's day includes message work and cabinet talks

The president held conferences on his annual message to Congress and discussed Interior Secretary choice and immigration matters with Secretary Straus and Watchorn. Talks covered Ellis Island works and speculation on the commismissioner general vacancy, while Londonsinger reported active Republican efforts and modest funds but good prospects.

Associated Presa Washington, D Congresa Berrotars Gurifrid and Chiat Warcester Pinchot Straus and Noebert Watthorn Naw Youn Stravae Ba. Winehorn Elis Island Watchorn Immlariaton White House Representativs Mme Londensinger

Kidnaps Small Girl in Wisconsin Case

A Wisconsin special report from Marinette says Albert Merseal kidnapped a six year old girl from guardians Mr and Mrs Hagburg in Pembine. The adopted child had been wedded to the mother. The mother sued for recovery but the Hagburgs were awarded custody. The couple fled with the child into the woods and boarded an eastbound train near Holmes Junction. Local authorities are searching for them.

Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Marinette Pembine Albert Merseat Hagburg Merseal Holmes Junction Embine

Deadly typhoid epidemic report from Minot area

Edward Tilton and Justin Porter, fever stricken patients, return to Milwaukee from near Minot North Dakota. They report scores of deaths in Minot and surrounding areas from typhoid fever. They left when they knew they were afflicted and endured a frightening night driving in a snow storm forty miles away.

Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Chippewa Falla Edward Tilton Justin Porter Minot N. D

Tragic Blast Fatality on Neopit Railroad Work

Olaf Christanson was struck in the heart and killed instantly Wednesday afternoon while blasting rock on the railroad construction near Neopit Shawano Wisconsin. The incident occurred during ongoing work on the line with authorities investigating the accident and determining details of the blast and cause of death.

Northwestern Shawano Wis Olaf Christanson Neopit

Floods in China devastate Sun Sing and Hai Ping regions

A censorious report from Mfongkong on October 15 describes a severe flood affecting Sun Sing and Hai Ping Gimrcts with several towns inundated and hundreds left homeless. The condition worsens as relief efforts begin amid scattered accounts of damage.

Associated Press Mfongkong Sun Sing

Racine Pioneer Passes In Racine County Leader Dies

Journal special from Racine reports J M Osgood prominent Racine County merchant and longtime property owner died at St Luke s hospital of general debility Born 1828 moved to Racine in 1846 He was among the citys wealthiest real estate holders Maj Gen Richard Coulter 81 veteran of Mexican and Civil Wars dies in Greensburg Indicated as a separate obituary for a local business figure and veteran in the same dispatch.

Milwaukee Wis Racine J. M. Osgood Racine County St. Luke's Hospital Osgood Associated Press Greensburg Ricahd Coulter

President of the World idea fuels reform bureau hopes

The Associated Press reports Rev Dr Wilbur Crafts predicts Theodore Roosevelt could become "president of the world" within years. William McDowell asks the reform bureau to join the League of Peace in electing a world executive. A world electoral college of about 100,000 voters may choose a peace leader with Roosevelt as a leading candidate alongside Bryan Taft.

Associated Press New York Oct Wilbur F. Crafts International Reform Bureau Boston Theodore Roosevelt Craftstron William ©. McDowell League of Peace Reform Bureau League McDowell Electoral College America United States Ktent Peace Workers of the World Andrew Carnegle Theodora Roosevelt Mr. Bryan Taft

Coloradoan Heads List of Democratic Donors

New York October 18 The largest individual contribution to the Democratic National Committee was 38,000 from Charles J Hughes of Colorado. William J Bryan offered 34,046 from his newspaper The Commoner. Other donors rose, including ex Senator W A Cinek of Montana and Norman B Mack at 2,000 each. Georgia’s sole entry was Governor Hoke Smith at 240. CN N Taskell’s name does not appear in the list.

New York Herman Hidder Wan Charien J. Hughes Colorado W. J. Bryan Wan W. A. Cinek Montana Norman B. Mack Dawn Now Georgia Hoko Smith CNN Taskell Natonal Oklahoma

Double Wedding at Waukau Parsonage in Wisconsin

Two Morin sisters from Aurora wed in a joint ceremony at Waukau Methodist parsonage. Rev. Trane Johnson officiated as Miss Jonnie Morin married Thomas P. Chapelle of Eureka and Miss Edith Morin wed Albert D. Siller of Omre. The couples left by morning train for a short honeymoon in Milwaukee and Chicago.

Uwestern Wankau Wis Wankau Methodist Gaoma Trane Johnson Thoms I. Morin Aurora Wineshark County Misa Jonnie Thomas PP. Chapelle Eureka Edith Albert D. Silller Omre Milwaukee Chicago

Break Up Strikers Meeting At Local Ballot Box

A violent disruption interrupted a strike ballot as Italian anarchist operatives allegedly raided the scene, smashed the ballot box, and scattered ballots while police restored order. M J Tracey of the Lasting Machine Operators' union claimed the majority vote would prevail amid ongoing labor tension.

Ob3y Prag Lynn Maser Youleh Neirly Paty Trujan Agaln

Writ Orders Dr Lam to Produce Thaw at Pittsburg

A writ by U S Deputy Marshal directed Dr Robert E Lamb superintendent of Matteawan hospital for the criminally insane to produce Harry K Thaw at Pittsburgh forthwith. The writ was served at the station as Dr Lamb arrived from an incoming train. Lamb had not decided on action.

Associated Presa United States Pennsylvania Robert E. Lamb Matteawan Hospital Harry K. Thaw Pittsburg Lamb

Wealthy Chicago landman C. Rowlins dies in Milwaukee

C 13. Rowlins a Chicago business man with Marinette county land interests died at Sacred Heart sanitarium Milwaukee at age sixty three. He is survived by his wife and one son. His widow was married recently to a trained nurse. He leaves an estate estimated over half a million dollars. The third annual Midnight Club ball at Badger Club Hall drew a large crowd and was a financial success.

Milwaukee Wis Marinette Rowlins Chicago Bualesa Marinette County Sacred Heart Sanitarium Midnight Club Badger Club

Japan Prepares Warm Welcome for US Fleet Visit

News from Tokio and Yokohama describe extensive preparations as the American battleship fleet nears Japan. Ships are to be greeted by Japanese war vessels off Kiushu, with editors pledging a cordial welcome.

Tokio Yokohama Meke Associated Press Adriiral Sperry Kiushu Japan Connecticut Sperry Yokohama WISL Francis B. Loomis Enda K. Okura Tokyo Prince Ito

Bryan Talks to Nebraska Farmers on Tour

William J. Bryan concluded his third and final Nebraska tour day with a speech at Endicott at seven oclock this morning. A large crowd from Endicott and beyond attended, some traveling over fifteen miles, as Bryan urged support for the party’s state legislative and congressional tickets and discussed tariff, true, and bank guaranty issues. He spoke at Fairburn in the court house square about similar topics and urged direct election of senators and publicity of campaign funds.

Veg Absocuriom Ftes Wiinere Wiliam J. Bryan Hbesaw Nebraska Elork Endicott Spek Bryan Brandon Alabama Branden Geneva Ryan Hebron Fairburn Court House Diller Bryn

Suffrage Delegates Pledge Conservative Loyal Campaign

Conservative loyal delegates at the fortieth annual National American Woman's Suffrage Association convention vow to pursue suffrage with a calm, education focused campaign. They plan extensive outreach to state legislatures and Washington for the coming year while continuing to advocate peaceful advancement of voting rights.

Associated Press Buffalo NOY

Accident in Wisconsin Woods Fatal to Hunter

A Green Bay hunterEdward Weika of George County died at a Milwaukee hospital from injuries sustained while hunting in the woods yesterday. He and a companion were walking when a fall caused an explosion of contents from a discharged weapon, injuring Weika severely before succumbing this morning.

Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Rdward Weika Qeorme County Hera Dia Fils Kun Welse

Forecast For Wisconsin Fair Night And Friday

Forecasts show likely fair conditions across Wisconsin tonight with clear skies and light winds. A cool overnight is expected with temperatures dipping near freezing in northern areas and mid 30s to 40s in southern counties.

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