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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
6
In city business hubs travelers discuss the presidential race with Bryan appears favored by some while Taft gains momentum among others. Offices and hotels buzz with straw vote chatter and arguments over Roosevelt’s 1904 results versus present sentiment.
Bryan was once praised in the discourse but recent remarks shifted to defending Williams Howard Taft as possessing true worth and sterling character. Observers now foresee Taft as a potential great president in the nation’s history.
Voters in Oshkosh faced a last day of registration before the general election on Tuesday November 3. By noon only 421 names had been added today, with totals over the first two days reaching 7 714 as apathy dampens turnout versus prior elections.
Local secretary CP Warner outlines ongoing Sunday afternoon Bible discussions at Oshkosh with aims to invite notable lecturers. BLW Sear is expected to speak, and organizers plan to bring commentators to address men’s meetings, though scheduling clashes with past events occurred.
Petitioners report final accounting of the estate of the late George F E Kelloge. Personal property valued at 19 600 with real estate at 17 000 as executors Kelore and Kelloge seek inheritance tax determination with November 17 set for tax ruling. The distribution orders include widow Mrs Uramlevy and others, with monthly support and vested property transfers noted.
Mrs F Blaske of 6 49 Fhgh Street Oshkosh Wisconsin reports years of kidney trouble and rheumatism. She credits Dean's Kidney Pills obtained at Horn's drug store for relief and improved health after taking several boxes. The product, priced at 50 cents, is sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
Miss Webster of the Normal School faculty will lecture at the First Presbyterian Church Thursday evening at 7 o clock. Her topic will be a discussion of heroes and missions with references to John Williams pioneer missionary and Father Mather Monroe, amid a slide show on the Plantitan Islands. A solo by Avis Fellows will be performed.
An Oshkosh traveler roams northern Michigan towns noting voters lack Democratic information and unfamiliarity with Bryan or the party. He recalls seeing a Bryan portrait and suspects it may be William Taft, amid uncertainty about candidates.
William Stutz, 18, appeared in municipal court this morning charged with grand larceny for allegedly stealing 128 dollars in cash from his father, Tanutz Stutz, a laborer at a local factory. The father testified he found his son rummaging a bureau drawer at home on Sunday afternoon, October 11, and the youth claimed he was looking for a necktie before leaving the house.
Police officer testifies a boy admitted taking money and claims to have visited New York to obtain funds. The youth sought legal counsel, asserting privilege, and the case moved toward November with election issues and campaign activity in Oshkosh.
Several waxers posted betting amounts on election results at the Hetting Boards in Oshkosh. A few bets have been taken, including $0 on a candidate, with larger wagers noted for Bryan and the Democratic candidate carrying Kentucky. Supporters of each party show active betting activity.
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