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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
5
The article notes Dale School's nearing opening and describes a high profile stage production at the Hirai opera house. It highlights performances by actors including Jennie Summers and others, with commentary on the show’s impact and public reception.
Fragmentary text describes figures such as Anna Marke Bertin and Cathy ranch amid dramatic valles, with dramatic wording about intrigue, presenting a lurid sensational narrative.
Fragmented text reports Thomas Ryan at St Marys hospital in poor condition daily. It mentions Mr and Mrs Louis Lang and Mr August Guenther returning to Midcage after a visit. Some garbled lines reference a tour and a buyer for a house with suitors and a girl.
Oshkosh magnates discuss next league president with Charles Moll and John Powers as candidates. The piece recalls Powers prior Wisconsin league leadership, Moll’s earlier presidency, and calls for improved umpire authority and discipline to stabilise the 1908 season.
The article outlines a push for John P. Pulliam to become president of the Wisconsin Winers league in 1899. It notes Pulliam’s proven leadership in Oshkosh and his plan to centralize office space records and official standings. It mentions other candidates Charles F. Moll and Jann T. Powers and discusses payroll concerns and league reform.
The Oshkosh group backs strong candidate Mr. Pullfat, hoping his spread of rapier y policy shifts sentiment among magnates. A compromise figure, Mr. Pulliam, is seen as favorite with the aim of easing umpire disputes and salary concerns, and uniting the league under Hisabla leadership for Wisconsin Illinois competition.
A three year old girl, Blanche Cribier, was playng near Helmetta New Jersey when an eagle swooped to abduct her. Her father Fred Cribier intervened and a brother with a shotgun wounded the bird as it attempted to flee.
A child was found unharmed after a gullible escape incident. The eagle, though peppered with shot, will be kept in a cage by the Cribiers.
Silver Wells, a fourteen year old boy, died by his own action in his Mount Vernon home cellar. Report says he whistled earlier and appeared in good spirits. His death marks the youngest suicide on Mount Vernon records. the body was found by his father after he failed to come upstairs.
New York fans buzz with anticipation as the Polo Grounds hosts two final National League games against Pittsburgh. The hometown team leads by twenty nine points after a long string of wins, heightening stakes for today’s doubleheader.
The text notes Chicago and Pittsburgh tied for second in the series, with New York aiming to clinch the National League pennant. Regorded seats sold out early, crowds expected record attendance, and weather conditions were excellent as the gates opened.
A preliminary test of the Baldwin dirigible war balloon is planned for this afternoon at South St Joseph. Lieut Ren Jamin Foulois of Fort Myer will oversee the test to confirm the machinery is in order. The Baldwin craft previously passed government tests at Fort Myer last month under Capt Thomas S Baldwin.
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