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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1908

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Four Men Cremated as Fire Destroys Hudson River Steamer

Newburg New York reports a fatal blaze at Marvel’s shipyard destroying the Hudson river steamer New York. Four colored men, including Isaac Jenkins and James Jones, perished after attempting to rescue colleagues as flames engulfed the vessel. Causes disputed amid extensive damage and loss.

Associated Press Newburg N. Y New York Marvel Fremen Joseph Matthews Matthews Isaac Jenkins James Jones Alex Bran East Third Street Yertk Moscowits Maurice Moscowitz

Wrecked gas schooners off Gold Beach amid storm

Two gas schooners Enterprise and Osprey with ten men aboard are wrecked off Gold Beach Curry county coast in heavy seas. Enterprise valued at 10000 may be total loss while Osprey worth 8000 could be saved. Aboard the Osprey were R D Hume cannery owner, a man named Rich and a traveling salesman for Fairbanks Morse.

Associated Press Divuie Ore Gold Beach Curry County Enterprise Osprey Rogue River RD. Hume Rich Fairbanka-Morae” Company

Amoy Takes Precautions to Prevent Disorder During Visit

Authorities in Amoy implement strict measures for the American Meet visit. Every householder must report to authorities the notes residence and times of arrival of non residents. The directive targets questionable characters to maintain order during the event.

Preas Amoy Ishina Viaftieg Fils House

Lake Mohonk Conference Opens Devoted to Indian Affairs

At Lake Mohonk New York October 2 a large audience gathered for the annual Luke Mohonk Conference of Friends of the Indian and Other Dependent Peoples. Educational and anthropic leaders will speak including an opening address by Dr. Eliner Ellsworth Brown US Commissioner of Education and other officials connected with guardianship of American Indians.

Associated Presa Lake Mohonk N. Y United States Luke Mchonk Conference of Friends of the Indian Eliner, Ellsworth, Brown United States Commissioner of Education

Wade Implicates Grant in Bid Alteration Inquiry

Otis H. Wade, clerk in Seattle’s quartermaster, testified at a preliminary hearing that Capt. Frederick Grant ordered him to alter a bids abstract for repairs on the transport Burnside. Wade, arrested while attempting to sell the abstract, is bound over to district court. Heffernan Engine Works had the bid and Wade says the altered abstract remains in the Quartermaster’s office.

Associated Press Seattle Wash Otis H. Wade Affac Armstrong Frederick Grant Burnside Heffernan Engine Works Wade Erick Johnson Seattle Machine Works United States District Court Captain Grant Grants Quartermaster's Heffernan Works

Gale Adds Fury to Fires in Northwestern Wisconsin

Wisconsin special from New Richmond reports rain over the past day failing to halt wildfires. Vessels in Detour harbor cannot depart due to high winds while shelters take in refugees from Cedarville and Sugar Island. Sawmill loss at Pickford, and Red Ridge structures saved after a nightlong battle. High fire damage and thousands of trees burned across Drummond Island and nearby areas.

Northwestern Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin New Richmond Apedal Sault Ste. Marie Mich White Fish Point Drummond Island Raber Gatesville Cedarville Sugar Island Wiliam Bacon Pickford Lumet Balue Red Ridge Mem

Governor Davidson Tours Wood County Campaign Stops

Governor Davidson campaigned across Wood County on October 21 arriving with a political entourage. He planned six meetings including Grand Rapids Vesper Arpin Auburndale Sherry and Blenker and would be formally received in Marshfield at 2 40 pm. Also reported is the accidental death of Albert Sprague a carpenter who died while attempting to hitch a ride on a Wisconsin Central freight train near Auburndale and Sherry.

Marshfielld Wis Davidson Wood County Stanley Grand Rapids Vesper Arpin Auburndale Sherry Blenker Albert Sprague Wisconsin Central Stevens Point

Thaw Appeals to U S Circuit Court for Review

Harry K Thaw, jailed defendant in Stanford White murder case, takes an appeal to the United States circuit court of appeals. Writ of error granted means the cage will be reviewed. argument set for December in Philadelphia with attorney W A Bone of Pittsburgh arguing for Thaw.

Associated. Préss Philadelphia Pit Estley A. Bone Pitteburg Harry KK Thaw Alayer Stanford United States Circuit Court of ‘Appelle Young Pittsrday Appania George Gray

Taylor Escapes Night Riders to Reach Tiptonville Alive

Col R Zachary Taylor survived a day and night fleeing Reel Foot Lake night riders who killed his partner Capt Quentin Rankin. A volley of bullets chased him as he swam and crawled to safety, later pursued by Governor Patterson and troops to restore order.

Associated Press Tiptonville Tenn R. Zachary Taylor Reel Foot Lake Quentin Rankin Colonel Taylor Hberty Judge Taylor Father Rankin Harria Rankin Tiptonvile Taylor Union City Patterson Tinion City Idw Have

Sheldon Not in Ice Pool in Morse Case

New York on October 21 United States District Attorney Stin denied published assertion that George R Sheldon treasurer of the National Republican Committee had any connection with Morse American Ice stock in the National Bank of North America case.

Associated Prean New York Charles .W. Morse Alfred H. Curtis National Bank of North America United States Stlinwon George R. Sheldon National Republican Committee Morse American Ice

Bank Loans Examined Under Morse Domination

First witness John P. Fensler testified as accountant and examiner of the global department of justice detailing loans, interest, and profits and losses of bank loans during Morse's domination. Loans to Wesley M. Ober, president of the American Toe company, were among those examined.

Mars John P. Fensler Department of Justice Myr. Morse Wesley M. Ober American Toe, Company

Taft Takes A Day Off From Campaign Push

Taft plans a rest day arriving in New York, avoiding office visits. He will stay at Cy Wart’s residence, meet few people, and handle mail from home. Taft’s schedule includes a Taft special to New York City and a plan shift from Gannect to Nut mes slate for Monday.

Associated Presa Clacinnath Wilkim Sven Tor Fale Cy P Wart Tidlanea Taft Sinton Hotel

White Ribboners Meet at National Temperance Union Convent

Women from across the country gather in Denver for the 35th Biennial National Temperance Union convention. The White Ribbon Special from Chicago arrives with national officers headed by Lillian Stevens. Delegates wear white or yellow ribbons indicating voting rights states, and a yellow banner proclaims Colorado Women are Citizens. A prayer service was held at First Baptist Church.

Denver Cok National En Ans Christian Temperance Unions Chicago Lillian N. M Colorado First Baptist Church

Two Englishmen Lost in Northern British Columbia

Vancouver reports H Phipps and Matte Tuleman, both Englishmen, have disappeared after leaving June 8 1906 for the Innjentka gold fields. Fears arise they were hired by hostile Indians for robbery. No further word has come.

Associated Press Vancouver B.C H. Phipps Matte Tuleman British Columbia Injentka

Unemployed England Debate Hears Cabinet Witnesses

In London premier Asquith faces labor pressure over unemployment with pledges of a 1 600 090 fund and naval shipbuilding boosts. Suffragettes summon two cabinet members Lloyd George and Hardwicke as witnesses at Bow Street in the Pankhurst case.

Associated Press London England House of Cummins Ascorth vi Herbert Cindstone Home Affairs Bow Street Miss Pankthirst Drummond House of Commons

La Follette Speech Planned At Whitehall Tonight

La Follette plans to speak at Whitehall this evening amid reports from Trempealeau county that he will back an independent election candidate. The senator addressed Viroqua today urging voters to back Taft for president. A large gathering is expected at tonight’s rally in La Crosse.

Milwaukee Wis la Crosee Sena la Follette Whitehall Ekera Kern Assembly Qzienne Albert T. Tweama Regularepublican Inelat Trempeleau Ares Viroqua Taft Largent County

Deaths and funerals in Oshkosh area early 1900s

Multiple obituary notices record the death of Mrs Wilsie pioneer resident of Oshkosh born 1840 in New York died 7:35 Tuesday at daughter Mrs James Clark’s home Mt Vernon Street. Survived by three children Kyes Wise Washington DC, Mrs A A Ver Reiyck Marshfield, Mrs James G Clark Oshkosh. Funeral service to be at 4 pm Rev Edward M W Smith officiating, remains to Metomen for burial. Also noted are solemnities for Floyd Williams aged 12, Martin Henry Lather, and Mrs Ann Macon with brief service details and interment at Brooks and Riverside cemeteries.

Loly Wilsie James G. Clark Mt. Vernon Street Wilsie Oxhkosh New York Ahe Metomen Wis John W. Wille Kyes J. Wise Washington, D. C A. A. Ver Reryck Marshael Aml Chidran Edward MW. Smith Demve Luther Martin Henry Lather Samust Lather Witugoo Street Erck Riverside Cemetery Magee Tata Mea Ann Macon St. Peter'a Church Clifford George Ryan John Haverty Henry Dowling Charles Dowlax Thomas Ryan Kive Win

Fire Protection Meeting Of Ely Manufacturers

Ely plant owners along the Fox river and lake shore held a late afternoon meeting to discuss city fire protection. Mayor Banderob chaired with G M Padne absent and William Ti Engel serving as secretary. About fifty men attended in the Chamber of Commerce rooms as organization neared completion but discussion had not begun.

Ely Fox River Banderob G. M. Padne William Ti. Engelbright Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Comimerce

Trunk Factory Destroyed in Newark Fire

Fire swept a five story trunk factory owned by Louisa Goldamith and Sam Cherry on Canal Street in Newark, destroying the building and threatening nearby Milldings. Estimated loss reaches $500,000 as Fire Chief Astleyank and battalion chief escaped a falling wall during the blaze.

Associated Press Newark N. JL Louisa Goldamith Sam Cherry Astleyank & Battalion Fonto Morris Canal

Local notes list weddings and court actions in Ripon area

Louis Lang of Ripon and Mrs. W I Enos visit relatives in Depere. Sheridan Sewing Society meets with Mrs Wells at 102 Franklin Ave. Justice Karwer marries Otto Manby to Emma Alien on Main Street. Adolph E H Eix and Miley Clara Fisher to wed at bride's mother’s home in Nekim. William Stutz charged with grand larceny. bond set at 1509. committed to county jail. Two Brazilian gypsy fortune tellers arrested on Main Street and ordered out of the city.

Louis Lang Ripon W. I. Enos Depere Phil ST Sheridan Sewing Society Nekim Edward H. Smith William Stutz Main Street Noa Dowling Proscudo

Taft Is Right Man Rally Supports Labor Protection

In Oshkosh Wisconsin a fiery Taft for president rally at the Opera House featured Governor James C. Davidson and Secretary James A. Frear urging Republican unity. The event highlighted tariff protection arguing it preserves American labor and industry against revenue-only plans and Democratic proposals.

Opera House James C. Davidson James A. Frear Republican Party Oshkosh Taft-Sherman Club Opera Housé James O. Davidson George” “Beedle Fond du Lac L. G. Crawford Northwestern Carl D. Jackson Davidson Chicago Democraty England Wiliam Hy. Taft Wilson-Garman bin Bug Hess Ayid Taft Bryan Ise

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