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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
2
A woman reports being followed by a man while walking home from a church, during which she says two men tried to abduct her and a third attempted to assist. She describes struggle, partial resistance, and the assailants fleeing toward Main Street. She sought help and was examined but could not identify the attackers.
The Wisconsin Synod of the Freshy tein church closed lis xe Bons at Mininetta Milraday evening and selected Oshkosh as the next meeting place in October. William Muatnland was reelected treasurer for five years and Rev AL M. Avers announced plans for extensive evangelistic work. Ayers was chosen chair of the evangelistic committee to oversee thirty day services and a special meeting with Mr Ayers is set for next Tuesday.
notes report a Lana October 20 and 21 corner of Arevon and Ninth streets hosts for a Ladis society event. Mrs Mabel Thorden of Merritt Street is recovering from heart ailment after a week of illness. Mishalian rests comfortably. A card party and dance at COA VR hall hosted by Wise Sood Latics of the Maccabees featured prizes for schilekopf and cinch, with refreshments and dancing until midnight. A closing quip recalls social life after marriage and duty.
The fragmented text references a rafting incident on a river with mentions of people and a potential legal matter. It notes a party or group associated with a company and a timeline surrounding events last winter, suggesting a dispute or injury and possible recovery prospects.
Native community voices concern over a government order to remove the dead from a military cemetery at Valley, citing fears of desecration and the potential removal of respected leaders. Local leaders insist on respectful treatment and warning of possible protests if burial sites are disturbed.
The narrative describes birds called Morkingbirds attacking young creatures while learning to fly and a terrier named Bobs who endures repeated mock attacks. A lighter scene follows as a dog named Hobs taunts a mocker, then retreats, while Boba the terrier observes and chases, ending with a retreat to a house in the forest and stream setting.
Henry Curtis argues in Charities and The Commons that the South requires more playgrounds and shorter school terms. He cites long vacations, child labor, race tensions, heat, and poverty in southern cities as factors shaping social movements and public welfare.
The New York Department of Public Charities faces an increased total estimate of 1 111,097.08 under Commissioner Robert W. Hersferd, rising from prior appropriations to fund salaries and staff. Wages are described as too low, hindering an efficient force in charities and the commons. The passage ends with unrelated lines about love and a proverb about a turkey.
The Northewesten News notes progress toward forming the Eastern Wisconsin basketball league with Appleton and Port Washington area clubs. Neenah, Manitowoc, Sheboygan, Two Rivers and Fox River Valley towns vie for four regional spots. Local meetings and preparations alert businessmen and fans as area schools prepare for football and new plays. Rev P Peterson visits to place orphans, surveyors map a Northwestern freight depot site, and local social events include Mrs Kimberly hosting guests before California move.
Quote from Graham Taylor on labor and politics uniting in England and American reform. Argues politics must reflect practical labor concerns, with parties judged by economic success and civic outcomes. Concludes happiness rests on a clean conscience work and love, with humor about lovers.
Fire enginery from Morgan company aided Foster City amid a fast moving forest fire endangering mills and property. Chief R A Beaver and Milwaukee and Green Bay teams sent hose and equipment, withEsanaba and other cities offering support as Marinette and Menominee Michigan were expected to assist.
First ward residents complain of deteriorating pavement on Main Street with brick along the Wisconsin Electric Railway gutters and rails of the street car. The concrete foundation is poor and excavation in front of G B Williams’s property caused settlement. City repudicated the claim over gas and water connections.
City Engineer G A Randall objected to the paving citing inferior concrete and substituted brick. The Board of Public Works and Mayor Handerab inspected the work and materials and deemed the job satisfactory despite the substitution.
Chief Engineer R A Brauer shifts George Cameron from Paine on West Algoma to Doe on High street and James W Kellett from Doe to Paine to shorten meals and bring men closer home. City Attorney Cowling later said the board lacked authority but allowed the placements to stand on Brauer's order.
In municipal court today Peter Carl and August Carl face charges of fishing with gill nets at Winnebago Park on September 16. The farmers from the east shore of Lake Winne bago deny the fishing claim and say they were on a pleasure ride when arrested by Deputy Game Wardens C. E. Follett and C. W. Johnston.
Floyd Ross visits his home in town from Chicago where he works as a brakeman for the Chicago and Northwestern. Infant Martin Henry Luther, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Luther of 233 Waugoo Street, died Thursday at 6:30 PM from cholera infantum. born February 27, 1907. funeral arrangements to be announced. The Republican tally convenes tonight at Happy John's hall in West Algoma with speakers John C. Thompson, Co. D. Jackson, and John Hicks. Polish language address included.
A fragmented newspaper item mentions a Saturday oyster special and a bakery offering Invieily Fare items. The text notes bee imagery and a bonchy market, with vendors Boyd and Bon and a quirky promotional tone. The meaning is unclear due to garbled OCR.
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