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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
8
An advertisement touts Kodol as a liquid digestive aid that starts digesting food immediately. It promises complete stomach rest, supports strong digestion, and offers a money back guarantee if the product fails to help after trying the bottle. The copy urges purchases from E. O. DeWitt & Co. in Chicago.
Associated Press reports a tragic Union Pacific wreck near Lone Tree Creek, twenty miles from Cheyenne, after a fierce gale. Six laborers are confirmed dead and twenty five to thirty injured, with the caboose torn from its train and carried over a cliff, causing numerous fatalities and serious injuries.
Reports describe a falling railroad car plunging thirty feet with forty occupants, mostly laborers, creating a chaotic wreck scene. A severe storm blankets the Laramie plains between Laramie and Rawlins with snow and strong winds, halting multiple trains.
In Wisconsin on October 20 four hunting incidents claimed lives or injures. Oswald Schuster, 18, died after a gun discharged while over a log. Stanislaus Wietrzykowski, 20, accidentally shot himself rabbit hunting near Stevens Point. John Digman was killed by a fellow hunter during a partridge hunt near Wausau. Leo Bemis, 8, shot himself while hunting near Chippewa Falls, with injuries to teeth and eye.
Governor Davidson opened the Republican campaign in Portage with a strong, dignified rebuke of Democratic charges. He defended his record, insisted he seeks no other office, and vowed not to attack opponent Aylward. He outlined tour plans and said he supports Roosevelt policies and reelecting Congressman Nelson.
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A historical sign invites public inspection of Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound laboratory and business practices in Lynn Massachusetts. The banner questions the product’s vegetable composition, confidentiality of customer letters, and whether the company’s claims are verifiable by readers. It asserts widespread use and seeks to reassure doubters while inviting scrutiny.
Seismic shocks struck Manilla today between eleven and twelve oclock following yesterday’s quakes. The observatory places the first disturbance center within 200 kilometers of Manilla and seismographs show several faint shocks with no reported damage. No new cholera deaths. Lewis Conner of the city fire department died today as the first American death in the period, and new cases average two daily.
Duluth Minn October 20 Congress man J R Mann of Chicago says a tariff revision on Canadian pulpwood and Canadian print paper will be recommended after the M4 committee report He argues that the Northeast pulpwood supply is limited and that Wisconsin Michigan and Minnesota mills depend on Minnesota spruce timber shipments to meet demand
The Russian cruiser Rurik shows faults in main battery turrets after firing tests. Four of ten eight inch guns were rendered inoperable by sinking turret foundations. Novoe Vremya notes the ship will be valueless until turrets are rebuilt. English constructors blame Russian plans while the admiralty blames builders.
St. Petersburg on October 20 reports that Russia views a move to stop Persia from plunging into anarchy as premature. The ministry plans only to protect Russian subjects and trade by strengthening guards at the Northern Persia consulate and sending 100 infantrymen to Tabris.
Mrs Merien Gala, seventeen, daughter of a farmer, was reportedly chased, dragged from her home, and kept prisoner by two men for several days. Her husband and father searched for her as police pursued leads but traces were lost after another attempt to abduct her. The two suspects were arrested.
Wat London Wis Oct 20 Governor J G Davidson will be in the city Wednesday to address citizens on campaign issues Oscar Viele a famed boy preacher holds revival meetings with Rev Mr Babb drawing big crowds Though only twelve he speaks with Bible knowledge and strong English He is son of an itinerant preacher near Werupaca with several siblings Also Fred Ward brother of Mrs Arthur Keyes and Mrs Giensh Clayton of Oshkosh dies in Medford body brought for burial Damian six months old son of Alderman J I Freiburger dies The new Plant of John Jennings Co nearing completion an addition is being built on river face
A man named Angeles, connected to a nursery company, left a Bolternut hotel in night attire and was later found dead in a swamp a mile away with a revolver beside him and a bullet wound. An accident policy benefiting his son at Welton was found in his room.
Democratic candidate William J. Bryan begins a ten day tour through eastern states starting in Indiana and Louisville Kentucky. He plans rapid stops for speeches across cities, aiming toward New York as the election nears, following Taft era campaigns in recent weeks.
In response to Japanese requests Emperor Nicholas pardons the sailors condemned to death for attacking guards near Nikolayevsk. The sailors, aboard the Japanese cruiser Miye Min, were captured by a Trud island unit during operations near the Commander Islands in Herlngsen.
The Associated Press reports from St Petersburg that Tolstoy expressed gratitude for the many congratulations on his eightieth anniversary. He said he is deeply touched by the expressions of appreciation and sympathy and regrets he cannot reply to every well wisher worldwide.
A warrant was issued for the arrest of Mrs Edith Wirt a Kansas City schoolteacher after a court plaster piece was pasted over the lips of Harvey Gatlaway a nine year old pupil for talking in school The warrant was issued by the boy's father and the charges allege cruel punishment.
After three and a half years of internal piles the writer reports relief after using three boxes of Pyramid Pile Cure. The testimonial from W L Johnson of Columbus Ohio claims itching stopped and urges readers to buy a box or request a free trial by mail.
From a historical notice page a veteran of the Civil War Davitt Parker recalls Gettysburg losses and past remedies. The item samples medical ads for patent tonics and cough syrups, urging trust in Foley products and Dr Thomas remedies. Also mentions various local vendors and quips about advice and farm hiring.
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