07 Sep 1903
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1903
Page
1
Labor Day events in Syracuse and Chicago drew thousands of workers and unions. President Roosevelt headlined parades, reviewed labor contingents, and spoke at the state fair and the National Letter Carriers parade, amid heavy crowds and patriotic displays.
The Middle States Regatta under the Potomac River Regatta Association was held with a large crowd, favorable weather, and a holiday atmosphere. Sixteen mile races were scheduled from 10 o'clock, with prizes of fifty eight gold medals and banners for winners.
Signor Marconi, guest of World’s fair management, met President Francis at the administration building to discuss a wireless telegraph stand on the expansion ground. He said it may be possible to send wireless messages from St Louis to the coast next year and to London with one relay at a coast station, details to be decided after today’s conference.
William Goldie dies at 78 in Chicago. He led a company that built structures for the World’s Fair Buffalo and Omaha expositions and held contracts totaling 2 006 000 for the Louisiana exposition. A. Munger, head Iowa North eastern Mutual Insurance agent, dies at 62 in Cedar Rapids.
The senate committee in Bogota has presented a plan forming the basis for a new canal treaty with the United States. The government is authorized to negotiate with Washington. The project schedule targets a September excursion and expected session closure later in September.
Paris dispatch reports a semi official tally showing French troops suffered 37 killed and 47 wounded in a recent insurgent attack near Almountcar. Captain Vauches was among the wounded.
Washington cable reports Consul Rayndal and Minister Leishman noting a quiet Beirut scene despite Balkan tensions. Navy announces Machias arrival at Port Said. Admiral Cotton says Turkish officials arrested four men after an attack on the vice consul. War between Turkey and Bulgaria appears increasingly likely.
In Saxony on September 1 the Associated Press reports eighty thousand troops in full battle dress conduct autumn maneuvers amid extreme heat creating ambulance activity like real war casualties. Two Saxony corps face two Prussian corps along the Saale with historic sites noted and Emperor William visiting and planning a bivouac with the armies.
The Wisconsin state board of agriculture fair opens today at Northwestern State Fair Park in Milwaukie Wisconsin. Crews continue work on buildings and tracks after showers dampened dust. Officials note crowds may grow tonight and the park will fully open to the public Tuesday.
The largest crowd of live stock dealers ever seen in Pittsburg attended the formal opening of the Union stockyards. Delegates and representatives from eastern and western meat centers arrived, with inspections of yards and speeches by Fok B McLain of Lancaster, W Alterton of Chicago, and James Francis Bi of this city, as Simon Donnell presided.
Miss Claretta Brownie reports in Knoxville that Congressman W. P. Baner of Jonesboro Tennessee eloped with Mark E. Pritchett liveryman of Jonesboro and they were married at Bristol.
General Louis H. Foote, long connected with U.S. diplomacy in South America and the Orient, now resides in San Francisco. He served as the first American minister to Korea, reflecting a distinguished career in foreign service.
Leadville, Colorado faced a heavy snow event with cars and streets covered last night. Local officials issued warnings as winter weather moved into the area, affecting travel and daily routines.
In the National League Tittebare and Pittsburgh played a tight morning game with Chicago winning as Doheny fared well. Philadelphia defeated Brooklyn as Brary and Roston starred. In the American League Cleveland blanked opponents 10 to 0 with strong pitching by Donahue and Gwen, while Philadelphia posted a 2 0 victory. Attendance was listed at 4,287.
Report from London says Lord Lansdowne may resign as foreign secretary and be replaced by Sir Brodrick. The cabinet will discuss the fiscal question and war commission findings as public opposition grows, with a petition to King Edward and cartoons criticizing Lansdowne.
A Wisconsin fishing party including Senator Quarles and Congressman Davidson spent a week angling on Enterprise Lake. They studied muskies and caught bass weighing five to seven pounds as they camped at Davidson’s summer home before returning to Milwaukee.
Delegates arrive in force as the American Mining Congress begins in Deadwood South Dakota. Secretary Shaw Governor Herreid and staff reach the city at noon to boost proceedings along with speakers John L Webster E W Parker and Dr J E B Todd. Theodore Roosevelt Jr with Captain Seth Bullock attends as a spectator. a reception for delegates speakers and miners is planned for tonight.
Rome reports Senator Antonio Car, a Naples University professor, prepared a pamphlet asserting the pope was not ill with gout. He was not summoned for physician consultations due to oath of allegiance to the king. The pamphlet's appearance promises a heated public discussion.
Theodore F. Gibson a well known Oshkweh man died Sunday at 2 45 p m in Durango Colorado while traveling toward New Mexico for health reasons He was twenty four born in the city and educated at the Normal school He worked seven years at the German American bank now New German American bank His father Nels Gibson and sister Martha survive The remains will be brought home for interment
The First Congregational church held an autumn program with a large audience. The church quartet led by violinist Scott G. Prowell performed Melody Op. 20 by Vieux Temps, with Mr. Shepard on organ. Soprano power, Mr. H. B Powers, closed the sermon with I'm a Pilgrim and I'm a Stranger, aligning with Rev. W. H. Leah's text on transience and the permanence of unseen truths.
The Janesville traction company announced it will not build the proposed $140.60 mile line to Madison due to a franchise clause setting a thirty five year term. Backed by a Cleveland syndicate, the decision ends plans for the line.
An Italian employee, employed by Hooper Brothers brickmakers, shot William Hooper of the firm this afternoon in Pittsburgh. The assailant was arrested as details of the incident emerged.
Lincoln readers were assured there is no truth to the rumor that Capt. R P Robson and Miss Roth Bryan are to marry. City officials warned crowds to stay off Main and Light streets bridges during the water carnival to prevent strain on structures. Police chief Dowling ordered guards and penalties for bridge trespass to ensure safety.
At Mt Victory Campmeeting in Kentucky on September 1 a violent clash occurred during services. William Bolton and associates attempted arrests. Bolton was wounded and killed. Three men died including two Richmonds, with Gerriaen also killed. several others injured in the melee.
Sere King denies reports he will coach the Georgetown football team and declares he has permanently retired from coaching. The Washington D C report states the veteran coach made the retirement official today.
A powerfully built man at Hoboken station tried to follow President Roosevelt as he boarded a train to Syracuse. Police restrained him after several attempts to speak to the president. he was searched, found unarmed, and released. An armed lunatic in Melbourne also attempted to approach Lord Tennyson at government house and was disarmed by a local constable.
In New Mexico a decort poral body believed murdered near Fort Madison Iowa Sep 2 was found in a Burlington Santa Fe freight car. The victim bore three gunshot wounds to the right side and a removed watch. A letter from his wife addressed to C Palmer and a Wells Fargo receipt from Chicago were found. no valuables remained on the body. A second notice reports Elvira Scales Greene aunt of Bill Nye died by gas at home in Watsonville California amid suspicions of non accidental death.
The Twentieth Century Handicap, valued at thousands, runs this afternoon at Harlem Park. The mile and three sixteenths race starts near the home stretch with a quarter mile to the first turn to prevent crowding. Three year olds Claude and Judge Jilmes lead early wagering with Clisda favored if fast conditions hold. other contenders include Glands, Judge Times, Six Shonter, Margie, Corrizan, Tentin, Major Teans, Jenn Bright, The Bon, and Lancy Crawford among many entrants.
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