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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1908
Page
7
FINANCIAL New York Sept 6 The statement of clearing house banks shows they hold 59,441,950 more than the requirements of the percent reserve rule. Compared with last week the proportionate cash reserve increased by 10,985,800. Specie decreased 229,080 while United States deposits of actual reserve stood at 29.21.
Chicago trading slowed due to the Monday holiday with wheat sentiment bearish from clear spring weather and ample northwest supplies. Minneapolis, Duluth, and Chicago receipts totaled 521 cars, with December futures opening around 7/16 down and slipping further through the day as selling dominated the session. Prices for September and December weakened, local producers moved modestly, and overall market activity was sparse across grains and livestock.
Fragmented OCR notes show futures activity in corn and flour markets with bids and puts. Mentions Milwaukee area trading, WHE, DOZbOKe, and standard prices, but the text is garbled and unreadable in places.
Judge Taft spent the morning fishing with little luck as National Chairman Frank H. Hitchcock planned a two hour conference with him in Middle Bass Island. Hitchcock, arriving from Indianapolis, joined several Michigan Republicans to urge party unity after a split in the primary.
Berlin reports the Haytian government has promulgated the August 30 trade agreement with Germany and Haiti. German goods may now be exported to Hayti at a reduced duty rate under the pact.
Berlin and Paris report delays in the Franco Spanish note on the Moroccan crisis. Spain prefers caution and questions accepting all initial French conditions. Germany and Spain reassess the demand to recognize Mulai Hafid as sultan as the note awaits Spain’s approval.
Forest fires rage across Houghton county in northern Michigan, with flames spreading near the town and within miles of homes. An estimated miles of forest have burned, threatening communities as the upper peninsula reports its heaviest fire losses this year.
A disputed article discusses a prospective joint encampment of blue and gray veterans, proposing a commemorative memorial to Civil War figures. It notes differing views on a national unity project and its potential location, without detailing concrete plans or dates.
Special from Dauesville Ros Alex Galbraith and sons celebrate thirteen horses winning all premiums at the Minnesota state fair. They captured skate and second place, plus male and female championships, with the herd traveling from St. Paul to Milwaukee for exhibition at the Wisconsin fair.
Funeral services for Misa Fannie McAliater who died in Canada were held today at two from the residence of Dr W Be Hui Wright. The remains were moved to the Omro interurban to Omura for interment.
John C. Thompson chairman of the Republican county committee calls a meeting at the courthouse in this city at 10:10 AM on September 13. Attendees include county senatorial assembly and city committees as they organize for work.
The National Baseball Commission announces that world championship games will use four umpires. The AP report notes the decision, reflecting a refinement in officiating for baseball's top series.
Wilbur Wright of Dayton Ohio staged a remarkable flight at Auvours France lasting nineteen minutes and 48.25 seconds, approaching Henry Farmans record for longest public flight. The machine covered an estimated fourteen to fifteen miles with an average altitude around 35 feet and speed over thirty miles per hour amid a display of notable evolutions.
Special to The Northwestern reports Neenah and nearby areas plan a community Labor Day with a joint Sunday school gathering at the driving park. Afternoon events include track competitions with prizes, a large attendance expected as Kimberly High School opens for public inspection, and various celebratory activities across Neenah and Menasha.
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