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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1925
Page
1
French Premier Painlevé presented a reshaped ministry to President Doumergue after a cabinet split over Ceilaux's budget proposal. The crisis followed the failed attempt to reform finances. Painlevé asked Doumergue to accept the collective resignation as discussions continued in the Elysée Palace.
The premier said the cabinet could act against the French Frances without losing a favorable majority. Ministers decided to stand on was unaabegus as the radical socialist parties protested at their recent congress in Nice. Continued on Page 13.
Mrs Ruth Sweeney Shier seeks a divorce alleging fatigue from domestic life and lawsuits frame a quarrel over alleged misused funds. She accuses her husband of stealing and hiding money, claiming persistent misconduct and a strained relationship.
An unidentified source reports Secretary of the Treasury Mellon plans to retire from the cabinet next spring after a decade of service. The financial wizard's wealth and programs are cited, and speculation grows about a possible departure before a second four year term. The note hints that a move may occur by March, with readers asked to follow continued coverage on page 0.
Report on a League of Nations session where British Secretary spoke on Bulgarian advances into Greece. Carapanos cited Bulgarian incursions up to eight to ten miles, Greece's defensive turn, and calls for evacuation and reparations. Athens and Sofia faced pressure to evacuate frontier areas within a 24 hour window.
President Coolidge expresses cautious optimism about Europe after Locarno treaty talks. He notes Italy's debt and Italian commission negotiations with the American group, with a Monday start date for formal funding discussions amid ongoing European settlement efforts.
A harsh winter grips the middlewest with heavy snow in Des Moines and surrounding towns. Sioux City and Mason City report 2.5 inches, temps dip to 16 below zero in parts, while Havre Montana records 9 below. Blizzard conditions extend east toward Wyoming and the Dakotas as a cold wave moves in from Colorado.
Washington dispatch reports Col William Saith AU's staff weighed juror qualifications for the Mitchell court martial. General Bowley tied to restoration talks drew focus amid possible challenges. The identity of the second general to be enjoined remains undisclosed as concerns over removal persist.
Rear Admiral Moffett speaks in Des Moines advocating a balanced fleet plan to support naval expansion. He praises four-beat strengths, defends the Navy’s record, and notes pride in fighting under rules while opposing a separate air force. He names Colonel Mitchell and stresses unity with civilian leadership.
The National Association of Manufacturers heard Gov Theodore Christian of Minnesota advocate retrenchment as the only path to lower taxes. He warned bureaucracy has swollen with 2.7 million public officials and 700,909 pensioners. He urged curbing spending, blamed ceremonial governors, and cited proposed reforms granting governors financial control. Other speakers included Herbert S. Hadley and William G. Humphrey.
The report states Chancellor Luther intends to proceed with a rebuilt government despite party opposition. It notes ministerial shifts including Locher taking Finance, Schiele and Schile handling other portfolios, and coordination with key foreign figures in London and Paris on the Cologne bridgehead and disarmament talks.
Taxpayers from diverse interests urged relief from lingering levies as the House Ways and Means Committee prepared to draft new revenue measures next week. The bill proposed cutting the war excise taxes as part of a broader plan, with lawmakers cautioning that substantial revenue would be lost. Representatives warned that sweeping repeal could leave the government with little income while others pressed for broader relief and targeted reductions.
An early report from Portage Wisconsin describes a long sought conference of government officials and residents protesting neglect of the Fox River channel. The aim is to ensure a navigable waterway to connect with the Wisconsin River and foster gulf trade, urging government action to maintain a stable channel between Montefio r and Partace. Participants include Millville engineer Gilbert Van B Wallis and local leaders Alan H Tripp and R D Maentzn.
A passenger train wreck near Memphis kills and injures numerous people. Early reports say the train, coming from St Louis and San Francisco, traveled at high speed and plunged into a mass of wreckage. Rescue efforts and investigations are underway as authorities sort through the chaotic scene and determine the exact death toll.
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A man in Oshkosh is struck by a motorcar and fatally run over again by the same vehicle, suffering injuries that led to his death within hours. The dramatic account is continued in an article on this page.
United Press reports experts say Italy may be unable to liquidate its World War debt on harsh terms but could face more lenient arrangements. Italy has paid portions of principal and interest totaling billions, with a possible settlement similar to Poland Latvia and Czechoslovakia. A Greek campaign notes Demizkinou border reestablished and an evacuation order follows Roumanian mediation. A naval demonstration before Athens could follow if Premier Pangaios rejects League of Nations mediation.
A storied agronomist once leading the Kasten college and dean at the Faneae school is honored at a funeral in Columbia. The late waters figure prominently in the obsequies with mourners recalling his pivotal roles and long career.
Navy Day events commemorated Teddy Roosevelt's birthday with stelae displays across towns, parades, and salutes under the Navy League and patriotic societies. Activities included speeches, wreaths, and recognition of monuments, with Governor and other officials attending.
Secretary Wilbur and Rear Admiral Sores urge readiness and all available strength of the Navy in Philadelphia addresses. They defend sea power as essential and praise personnel while stressing enduring obligation to national defense.
Botinett Hicks, longtime president of the Fraternal Association in Oshkowk, died after being struck on Algoma Boulevard by a Wild Rose driven vehicle. The driver, blinded by bright lights, failed to see Hicks as he attempted to cross near West New York Avenue. The car backed over Hicks, then moved forward before stopping. Hicks suffered a fractured skull and broken jaw, and died shortly after at Mercy Hospital. Urban, the driver, and a accompanying woman were present. no charges are cited.
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