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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1908

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Campaign Gales Roar as Taft Bryan Lead Final Push

National campaign heats up with Taft and Bryan in New York for a week of speeches, mass meetings, and parades. Taft battles fatigue after early morning trains while Bryan dashes to Paterson and Yonkers to maintain momentum across key states including Ohio and Indiana.

New ‘Vorite New York Williamy H. Taft William J. Bryan Taft New Haven New York State Bryan Roosevelt United States Congress Sherman Ohio Indiana Fairbanks John W. Kern Mr. Taft Port Chester Brooklyn W. H. Taft East Reach Montauk Club Tim L. Woodruff Sanger Hall Congress Hall Arton Hall Academy of Music Clermont Rink Straus Union League Club W. J. Bryan Paterson N. J Jersey City Erle Woman's Democratic ‘Club Yonkers White Plana New. Rochelle Mount Vernon National Democratic Club Cooper “Union Palm Garden Madison, Square Garden

Appointment of inspector targets ice company monopoly

An arrest has been made as part of a new ordinance aimed at appointing an inspector to oversee measures. Nebo Gamon is charged, and Al C Boland pleads not guilty. The case concerns a company with a near monopoly in the field and a dispute over pricing and weighing.

Nadsed Nebogamon Tee Company Manacer al C Boland

Omro Pioneer Susan Gummer Dies After Illness

Susan Gummer, a pioneer and prominent village resident, died Saturday after months of illness due to a brain growth. Born in Street near Gimbury England, she came to the United States in 1865, lived in Dimro, and leaves three children B V Gummer M J Gummer and Mrs F U Day. She was active in the Episcopal church Eastern Star and Woman's Relief corps with a funeral at 10 30 Tuesday at the Episcopal church, Oshkosh choir to render music.

Omro Wis Mre Susan Gummer Lfe Gummer Elisa Gummer England Street Gimbury Dimro B. V. Gummer Pelton General M. J. Gummer Wilgon Music. Company Oshkosh F. U. Day Episcopal Church Eastern Star Woman's Relief Corps

Witness Testimony Highlights Morse Curtis Trial Actions

New York Oct 26 Morse and Curtis trial draws large crowd as Katherine Gelshenen Braker is named to testify. Bank records show a $126,000 Morse check on Oct 16 and collateral held by National Bank of North America including United Copper stock and other securities.

Associated Press New York Mre. Katherine, Gelshenen-Braker Charles W. Morse Alfred H. Curtis Morse KE. B. Wire National Bank of North America Curtis Httle Otto Heinze & Co F. Augustus Heinze Merenantle ‘National Bank Bank of North America Wire Loan Department Consolidated Steamship Company Maine Aus W. ¥. Havemeyer J. A. Smith

Kern resumes campaigning after son's illness

Democratic vice presidential candidate John W. Kern resumes tour in southern Indiana visiting Greenwood Franklin Columbus Seymour and Jeffersonville. Kern reports renewed campaign activity after illness in his son and cites national concerns about panic and economic conditions as he addresses audiences.

Associated Press Sindianapolis Ind Tohn W. Kern Indiana Greenwood Pranklin Columbus Seymour Jeffersonville Kern

Aeronauts Describe Terrifying Berlin Balloon Crash

General James Allen A Holland Forbes and Augustus Post survived a 2900 foot fall from a Berlin balloon during the German International Cup race. They recounted the rescue as the bag ripped and the air slowed their descent then the balloon landed with minor injuries to the crew.

New York James Allen Signal Corps United States Army A. Holland Forbes Augustus Post Europe Kronpringess Ceetle Lloyd Line Germany Allen Afr Forbes Jits Panton Mr. Best Berlin General Allen Uso Rash

Heavy rain and cold wind hinder Canadian election voting

In Winnipeg and across western Canada voters faced impassable roads and brutal weather as polls opened for the general election. Graft allegations and rail policy battles colored the contest, with nervy clashes anticipated to guard polling sites and several seats leaning to the government.

Associated Press Winnipeg Man Canada the Commons Ottawa Nberal Grand Trunk Pacific _railway Eastern Canada Pacific Coast Pana Hudon Bay Great Lakes Manitoba Alberta British Columbia Saskatchewan Oelp Sashkatchewan Yukon Root Fm Redder I¢ & Cousin United States Cnt Clow Reee Mreliig D. C Camaren Millionatre Findberman A Socialiat Railway’ Unione Cameron New Brunswick St. Johns N. G New, Brunswick Oberaia Ave Novia Scotta Halifax Nova Scotia Ty Borden Province OF Bec

Wall Street Elevator Accident Claims Instant Death

A man fell from the sixteenth floor of a Wall Street building and died instantly after passing through an open elevator shaft door into the basement. The incident occurred in New York on October 26.

Associated Press New York Wall Street D. Taylor Tony

Hepburn Act Grain Rate Case Hits Milwaukee Hearing

Interstate Commerce Commission hearings opened in Milwaukee on a Milwaukee chamber of commerce charge against the Rock Island line and two others over grain rate equalization. The action traces to an old claim tied to the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and the Chicago Northwestern roads. The case tests powers under the Hepburn act and the constitutionality of later measures. Oral arguments follow testimony, with a full commission session planned in Chicago later.

Jaw Tn Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wia Interstate Commerce Harlana Milwaukee Chamber Rock Inland Road Chicago, Milwaukee Chicago & Northwestern Interstate Commerce Commission Hepburn Chicago

Suspect Faces Ordeal in Dunham Murder Case

San Jose residents hear that William Hatfield, brought from Herman Texas, may confront an ordeal as townsfolk weigh the case against Charles Dunham, alleged killer of six. Officials contend the prisoner is not the murderer, while Hatfield protests alleged torture and the Sherman officers face scrutiny.

San Jose Cal Charles Dunham William Hatfield Tly City Herman Tex Feyemen Dunham Crist Hatield Sherman

Bryan Delivers Rain Soaked Pitch in Paterson

A large Paterson crowd braved a steady rain as Bryan arrived late by train and spoke for about twenty minutes urging support for William Hughes. He criticized the Republican campaign and defended the Democratic platform while noting the need for a Democratic Congress and a presidential victory. The rain-soaked event ended as Bryan and his party headed for the depot.

Paterson Ned Bryan Bryan Head Ryan William. Hughes Congress White House Hughes Polleien Democratic Congress United States Bryan Ant New York

Castro stiffens on decree blocking trans shipment goats

President Castro refuses to revoke the May 14 decree barring goat trans shipments to Venezuelan ports at Curacao, says Venezuela’s right to act is acknowledged and asks Holland to send a confidential agent for an amicable settlement. He notes La Guayra defense prep and shells distributed to forts as Dutch naval demonstration looms.

iBy Prova Caracas Venezuela Vie Willemstad Curacao Castro Netherlands Curiacay la Guayra Holland

Powder Trust Case Move Hinted to Wilmington Del

New York Oct 26 hearing on the government suit against the powder trust may move to Wilmington Delaware. Robert S Waddell former general sales agent testified he helped award contracts and fix prices for various companies. He recounted talking with E L Dupont of Laffin Rand about purchasing Laffin Co and later receiving a telegram from Dupont.

Oery Associated Rer New York Powder Trust Wilmington Del Robert 4S Waddell Associated Powder Companion E. L. Dupont Laffin & Rand Company

Tafla Rand Co Sale Reported in Brief Item

A terse note announces the Tafla & Rand Co has been purchased. The Hoxt met Dupont and asked about the pyrene pride. Dupont replied that there was "a few bonds, that's all."

Tafla. & Rand, Co Dupont

Reddy Moore Drafted by Cy Washington Clay

Reddy Moore, a catcher from Rockford and former Oshkosh and La Crosse player, was drafted by Cy Washington Clay of the American Rescue. Moore hit .270 during his Oshkosh tenure and spends winters in Iowa, his home state.

Rockford Wisconsin

Aging Winnebago resident dies at ninety five

Mr Hugh Owens, a Winnebago county resident aged ninety five, died at 8:30 am at his home 252 Vine Street. He was born in 1813 and spent years in Ming, Wisconsin before moving to the city. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10:30 am at his Vine Street residence and 12:20 pm at Bethesda Church in Ting, with Rev Th W Griffith officiating. Interment at Bethesda.

Taftei Frank H. Hitchcock Chicago Ohio Taft Oklathomas Hitchcock Senateretldge Specia Kern Indiana James E. Watso Will Raven Thomag R. Marshall Cratic Will Hugh Owens Empionens Winnebago County Vine Owens Hing Thin City Vine Street Bethesda Ting Th W. Griffith Bethel Nawer J. W. Melcher John W. Melcher Alkama Lake Shore Road Old Jaco Edward H. Smith Omro Junction Henry Reinhardt Henry Alexian Prothers Hspital R. Achole

Bryan Receives Crowded Welcome At Waldorf Astoria

W J Bryan was greeted at a Woman's Democratic club reception in the Waldorf Astoria New York with two women kissing him and a third nearly grabbing him as 700 onlookers watched Mrs Bryan included. Bryan later expressed embarrassment during the moment.

Associated Prean New York W. J. Bryan Astor Gallery Woman's Democratic Club

Lumber King Quizzed On Forest Policy And Future Supply

Congressional committee visiting northern Minnesota questioned lumber man Frederick Weyerhauser about spruce stock and forest protection. He said fires pose the main risk, urged state action on fire prevention and reforestation, and noted taxes on timber affect industry costs. General Andrews cited Minnesota reforestation efforts planting 230 acres of Norway spruce with 200,000 seedlings on state land.

Associated Press St. Paul Minn Qet Frederick W. “Weyerhauser Handerman Weyerhauser la Crosse Wis Tyer Inter Minnesota Wisconsini Weyer Huiser Hla Hauser Gait’ Hat Hip Company Chicago My. Weynerhiuser Germany France Chinpewa Mann Minnesota Forestry — Commission General Andrews Forestry Board

Murder at rural Wisconsin homestead shocks Sawyer county

Special report from Rice Lake tells of the murder of Louis Johnson an oil bachelor living alone on his homestead six miles from Winter Sawyer county. He was believed rich with several thousand dollars in a Rice Lake bank. The killing occurred between Thursday night and yesterday noon leaving investigators at a loss and neighbors rattled.

Northwestern Milwaukee Wis Rice Lake Louis Johnson Winter Sawyer County Johnson Rice Lake Bank

Massachusetts Supreme Court bans fines on union members

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that unions cannot impose fines on their members to force participation in strikes, blocking a practice aimed at pressuring workers to strike.

Associated Press Boston Mass Court of Massachusetts To &E

Weather Forecast Summary From October 4 1976 Page

Fragmentary forecast notes predict cooler C days with showers and rising winds. Partial references mention Tuesday conditions and a temperate trend, with mentions of Wheeestaine and Cheervel in brief weather lines.

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