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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1925
Page
8
Gen Sherwood an aged war veteran and former congressman from the Ninth District died yesterday after long illness. Funeral services will be held here Monday with full military honors. His record includes service in the Civil War and World War I era.
The obituary traces General Sherwood’s career from Civil War brigadier to long political life in Ohio. It notes his anti Volstead law stance, repeated promotions from the 1860s, and later roles in journalism and civic duties. He remained active in public affairs into old age, elected to the lower house for a ninth term in his eighties.
Fragmented OCR text discusses employment, shortages, and factory output in Russia. It mentions unempoyed towns, shifts, and trade and banks. The piece hints at provincial and city relief efforts, with references to wages, durations, and labor demand. It suggests a focus on shortage of skilled workers and the impact on industry and tax morale.
A partially garbled report claims the steamship Peary struck a reef near Hopedale Labrador while heading north. The incident allegedly disrupted the Mackenzie Arctic expedition and prompted statements from ship officers about the disaster and official reaction.
Fragmentary obituary fragment mentions Mrs and family with names like Memma and Weine, referencing a local matron and relatives. Additional lines reference a celebration day and a November or February timeline, with scattered parentage and hometown hints. The readable portion hints at a family memorial or tribute in a community newspaper.
A Waukesha man, Sidney Sider aged 38, was sentenced today by Judge Z W Parkins on a statutory offense connected to an attack on a fourteen year old girl. He is married and described as residing near Rochester. The case arose from charges of the assault and he faces the seven year state prison term.
The Associated Press notes an acute coal shortage gripping New York as the 1924-23 winter peak nears. Officials report parallel severity across regions, with authorities coordinating coal allocations and distribution to ease the crisis. The situation underscores a nationwide struggle as utilities and homes face limited supplies and rising demand.
Secretary of the Treasury Andrews today approved the 2720: probities attorney appointment, marking a formal approval by federal authorities.
Poysi Pi 5 Spec al notes a Veterans meet with teams and events at Forsippi Wisconsin. Contestants from multiple units gather for a committee led competition and showcase.
Five pew members attended services with notes on Seiged post and a mass convention at Germann Lucheras church drawing outside pastors and delegates. Relatives gathered at Ger McCue’s home, while families at Omre and Bowler hosted visits. Sunday visits included Walters near these areas and a news item on Frank Hearney and family Wiskedtus. Rev E Sewréerson of Wesanwese attended local events Tuesday.
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