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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1914
Page
1
A Wisconsin state primary unfolds with Milwaukee polls opening at six and closing at eight. Republicans and Democrats vie for nominations including Morris and La Follette on the GOP side and Aylward, Karel, Husting for the Democrats. results and speeches reflect a heated race amid investigative chatter and party clashes across the state.
The item describes an upcoming election notice to be distributed via newsdealers and by telephone within Oshkosh and surrounding territory. It mentions arrangements for safe street distribution and authorized officials handling the message and orders.
The report notes campaigns in Wisconsin and New Hampshire with Lieut. Gov. Thomas Morris vying for the United States Senate nomination and a three cornered Democratic contest in New Hampshire led by Raymond Steevers William Barry and Calvin Page. Other pages mention Jacob Gallinger’s unopposed renomination and Roland Spaulding challenging governor in New Hampshire as the party tones shift toward direct voting.
Fahrbach and a young Manasha man were arrested yesterday in connection with the Dr Smith blackmail racketeering case and released under bail of 330. They waived a preliminary examination and were arraigned at Appleton Monday afternoon. Attorney Silas Bullard will defend Fahrbach at trial before a U S grand jury in Milwaukee. Meanwhile Menasha’s commercial light and power service was discontinued at midnight leaving the city in darkness as the dynamo failed. The traction company provided limited service to a portion of residents awaiting restoration and the city hall was to hold its monthly session this evening.
Georgia Democrats gathered for a state convention to set contests for the United States Senate and state primary races. The event focused on unexpired term questions and the fate of several nominees under the party banner.
Obscure OCR note reports a sale involving a person named O'Toole in Clintonville. The fragment mentions death and services, with unclear dates and details.
Fire and smoke engulfed the City of Chicago after striking a pier at Benton Harbor Michigan. Captain Bjork and Captain Carland coordinated a cool rescue as passengers, mostly in night attire, were saved from the burning excursion steamer with tugs and fire boats aiding on scene.
Residents report visits from relatives and friends including Chris Sorenson of Wallpace visiting his brother Jamés here. Mrs Fox of Boston visits relatives while Albert Gilbert heads to Chicago. Mrs Osward is at St Marys Oshkosh for goiter surgery and Mrs Hay Neugebauer plans an Indianapolis trip.
Report notes scarce attendance outside St Peter's square as rain persists and security detachments remain ready for potential demonstrations. The scene reflects cautious posture despite the conclave proceeding.
Mrs. Harry Foster Burns reports the party arrived home last evening after a sea voyage from Liverpool to Oshkosh aboard the Grampian. They traveled via Quebec a week ago yesterday and visited several points en route. Burns said the braving seas were rough but the party was well treated.
Partial OCR text reports overcharges on shipments of empty bottles from Milwaukee to La. Rates cited include a fifteen cent per bottle charge. Authority or ruling appears as an order related to consignments.
Local resident Edgar Vredenburgh died in Winneconne. The Presbyterian church and community members are mourning his loss. His service details are to be announced by the family.
Reports from Berlin and Sayville relay official claims of victory at Allenstatdin and other fronts. German forces reportedly annihilated three Russian corps, captured 70 000 prisoners including two generals, and seized artillery while Allied actions near Ostend and Amiens are cited in censored telegrams.
Reports say a committ ee of the mine workers warned of 710 further deportations after a disorder in Butte. The town remained quiet last night as militia were not brought in further.
Fragmentary text indicates a trust bill in Washington with uncertain progress. The garbled notes mention De Ca and Clayton and suggest debate or endorsement events, but details and outcomes are not readable.
A London dispatch notes Britain and allied telegrams on WWI fronts including Austrian defeats and German offensives near Meuse. A St Petersburg report says the city will be renamed Petrograd, reflecting broader Russian capital changes.
A damaged desultory note describes a Rubens painting titled Miraculous Draught allegedly destroyed during a German bombardment over Amsterdam Central, claiming it hung at Notre Dame and mentioning figures such as Von Ruelow and the battle of Haalen with unclear authorities and fragments of names and places.
The Northern Wisconsin State fair began with opening events disrupted by wet weather but attracting visitors including 140 entrants in various contests. Exhibits featured livestock and a high value pony and horse display with prize pools totaling around ten thousand dollars.
Rumors report Vilhjalmur Stefansson, the Canadian explorer, and two companions left Martin Point on March 22 with a team of six dogs. The party, traveling from Point Barrow, is said to be en route in northern waters aboard the gasoline schooner King and Winge.
The Arctic expedition headed by Lieutenant Sado left with living members reporting attempting to reach the North Pole. The message from London indicates failures in progress and uncertain arrival details.
Associated Press dispatch from Tacoma reports the main Carstens Pacific company plant was destroyed by fire early today. Estimated loss runs around 200000 dollars with figures at times cited as 100000 or 200000. Hundreds of head of cattle sheep and hogs were driven out of the plant area and are believed to have survived.
A terse Associated Press dispatch from Washington reports Wilkerson is rendered helpless as officials grapple with the developing situation. The note of concern reflects unsettled conditions and uncertain leadership in the capital.
Readable fragments report Austrian and German forces, Russian claims of enemy losses, and dispatches from Rome and Bucharest. The garbled text references battles, a crush in Austria, and reported Russian casualties of about 29 000, with vague mentions of Gadcla and Gadcla-related front lines.
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