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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1908

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Trains collide in Montana wreck kills many

Reports from the Young Point wreck in Montana grow. Death toll ranges from thirty to forty as Northern Pacific No 16 collides with a freight train near Helena. Fireman Rory Babenek among the killed. engineer Besinger and others injured. In New York a church avenue car collision injuries occur. a driver killed and a prisoner charged with homicide.

Helena Mont Livingston Northern Pacific Elena Young Dremnan Gro Besinger Bis Rory Babenek Cuight New York Church Avenue Brook Mamuel Witnitk Wis Wiliam Marks Prisner

Secretarial Selection Scheduled by Republican State Central Committee

The Republican state central committee holds a four o'clock session to pick a secretary and arrange campaign details. By noon W L Essman led the race, but Edmonds may claim the post per custom. Attorney S J Youkev and clerk John Eis are tentative candidates as committee members and state leaders convene after the Taft meeting.

Milwaukee Wis Redbilean State Central Committee W. L. Essman Vstal Edmonds Youkev Tohn Eis Idquarters New Mittee Taft

Farmers Entertained At National Congress Luncheon

Delegates at the national congress visit the university farm in Brot, MA Moore speaks on Corn Breeding and Dissemination as they inspect the dairy and buildings. Congressman J H Doon and M Tk Myer address topics on The Waters of the Nation and cooperative movements during a three months tour.

Associated Press Moore J. H. Doon Malikosh M. Tk. Myer Kuenga

Man Dies After Fall From Moving Train In Wisconsin Yard

Philip Bdoshi, about thirty five, found lying in the weight yards of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway in Fond du Lac Wisconsin. He had both legs severed and lay in a pool of blood. He appeared to have fallen from a moving train while stealing a ride. Identification was through papers in his pockets. residence unknown and recovery doubtful. Charles Reynolds, veteran conductor on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line, moved to a run between Fond du Lac and Iron Belt. he replaces Charles Woitgram on the Watertown Milwaukee route.

Northwestern Mond du Lac Wis Philip Bdoshi Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company Charles Reynolds Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Fond du Lac Iron Buite Charles Woitgram Watertown Milwaukee

Thaw Held in Contempt by U S Judge Archibald

In Prusbureg Pennsylvania on September 25 Judge Archibald held Harry K Thaw in contempt of court. An order filed by Roger O Mara trustee directs authorities to arrest and bring Thaw before the court to answer the contempt charge and proceed according to law.

Agrocinted Press Prusbureg Archibald Harry K. Thaw United States District Court Roger O'Mara Thaw Entate Ge Arested Biates

Cabinet Holds First Meeting Since Summer Stop

Washington September 23 The first cabinet meeting after the summer recess was held today with nearly all members present except Secretary of Blue Root. War Secretary Luke E Wright attended his first cabinet meeting since his appointment. The general political situation was discussed.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Oyster Bay Blue Root Luke E. Wright

Bridge Foreman Lynch Slain Near New Chicago Bridge

Jeremiah Lynch night foreman for Wiscor in Bridge and Iron was murdered near 2 a m on the new bridge rising at Thirty eighth street and Center avenue. Police believe he was shot defending the structure from dynamiters as he fired one shot from his revolver. Lynch was shot twice. Police Captain Collins noted labor troubles and threats of violence against the workers on the bridge.

Associated Press Chicago Jeremiah Lynch Wiscorin Bridge and Iron Company New Bridge Thirty-eighth Street Center Avenue Lynch Collins

Bank Failure is Queer

The National Bank of Colgate Oklahoma failed amid cabinet debate and Bryan calls for deposit guarantees. Officials cite the bank as solvent at closure with 60 percent cash and sight exchange vs deposits, while a claim from the Oklahoma bank board shows 24,843.72 paid from the guarantee fund and later returned from liquidation.

Publc International Bank of Oklahoma Southwestern Banker of Kansas City Whiis Bank Commissions Authority Thatate Bank Board of Oklahoma Puble

Leslie Carter Dies in Chicago After Illness

Leslie Carter, a Chicago financier and president of the South Side Elevated Railway, died today after a prolonged illness. Born in 1851, he was a lawyer by training who gave much time to commerce and civic work, including roles with the Chicago Dock Company and the Chicago Chamber of Commerce. His widow is Mrs. Lewie Carter Payne.

Associated Press Chicago Berl Leslie Carter South Side Elevated Railway Company of Carter Ly Seident the Descedent Chicago Dock Company Chicago Chamber of Commerce New York Lewie Carter Payne

Cruiser Yankee stranded at Spindle Rock

Newport R I Sept 25 The effort to free the United States cruiser Yankee from Spindle rock centers on erecting a wooden cofferdam to water around the vessel The operation could take up to two weeks before freeing the ship If seas stay calm progress should continue but heavy waves may force abandonment

Associated Press Newport BR. L Yankee Spindle Rock

Beedle Wins Republican Nomination in Insurance Seat

Madison Wis Sept 25 The state canvassing board will issue a certificate of nomination to George E Beedle Republican nominee for insurance commissioner Beedle led Abbott by about eighty seven votes R M Bashford Abbott attorney said no further legal action contemplated

Associated Praxs Madison Wis State George E. Beedle Beedle Abbott R. M. Bashford

Wright makes 36 minute aeroplane flight at Le Mans field

Associated Press reports Wubur Wright, American aviator, conducted a thirty six minute flight at Le Mans field. He covered twenty two miles averaging forty five feet altitude before an oil tank underfill caused an emergency landing.

Associated Preany Lemans France Wubur Wright Auyours

Haskell defiant as he travels amid Hearst attack

Governor Haskell treasurer of the Democratic national committee arrives in Kansas City en route to Chicago to confer with William J Bryan and national leaders. He rejects resignation, denounces Roosevelt and Hearst, and defends his conduct while defending his ties to the Prairie Oil and Gas controversy.

Associated Press Kansasity Charles N. Taskell Nailo Kansas City Guthrie Chiccago Willan J. Bryan Democratic National Organization Roosevelt William R. Hearst Waskell The Star Mr. Hearst New York Hearst Steel Trust Haskell Interior Garfield Prairie Oil and Gas Company Oklahoma Democratic National Committee Schwab Carnegie J. DP. Morgan New York City Madson Square Garden Bryan Oklahorea James Menefee Chicago Morning Star Cour TU Wilts House Mencieu Brother Hearst J.P. Morgan Winkell Edward L. Onpenham Madison Square Girder Madison Lauire Garden UFR Prairie Gas and GH Company William J. Bryan Indiana Charles N. Haskell Democratic W. KR. Hearst Josephun Daniela Democratic Press Committee Harkell Terre ‘Hauté Ind Headquart

Fragmentary note on Meek missing event schedule

A damaged fragment notes that National Character man Meek will not be present and is expected to travel to New York until Monday, a detail uncertain due to text garbling.

Meek New York

Fire destroys brewery in Schauble plant

A blaze gutted the Schauble Brewing company plant with eight buildings damaged and losses estimated at 15 thousand dollars. Fire crews fought the flames for hours before bringing the fire under control.

Hrudsog Schauble Brewing Conony Tiratx

Taft Rally Draws Crowds Across Iowa Tour

Taft arrives in Clinton, Davenport, Muscatine, and Des Moines amid cheering crowds. Ailing voice and humorous exchanges with locals highlight the day as Governor Cumming and Major Lacey join escorts. speeches promise labor equality and public recall support.

Apavelated Inc Muscatine Bent I. Tutt Titt Iowa Obiown Doverport Tock Bill Uoke Andy Mr. Taft Jane Lacey J Patt Tin & Young Mery Lake Erie Senate Taft Ky Lake Canning Major States Senate Sunate Widter J. Smith Chiles A. Kennedy Boop. Carroll Ninolire Hele Lewitt Park Clinton Comeidate de Hoklmas Tee Publican Democratia Lwbor Cumming Mr. Tatt

Twenty-First Regiment Chooses Omro For Reunion

The Twenty-First Infantry regimental reunion selects Omro for its west annual gathering. Officers elected at a morning meeting include President W. D. Bavte Osukeshu, First Vice President A. W. Hatling Omro, Second Vice President Jacob Cahi Kosh, Secretary-Treasurer Lt. Woods worth Waunara, Chaplain W. Brown Waupan. A related picnic was held with the Portage County Veterans Association.

Northwestern Milwaukee Win Stevens Point Omro Bavte Osukeshu Sretaeht AL W. Hatlind Jacon Cahi- Kosh Wood

May Adjournment Looms for International Assembly

Washington September 25 delegates push to complete deliberations with two sessions remaining read paners. Morning luncheon hosted by Alaska Packers association amid ongoing talks. Amanda Brunover daughter of Albert and Mrs Brunover of 710 Eighth Street died at 4:38 this morning from convulsions. Funeral set for Sunday at St John’s Church with Father Hogan officiating. Interment at River Oaks Cemetery.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Alaska Packers’ Association Amanda Brunover Albert Brunover Eighth Street St. John’s Church Thirteenth Street Father Hogan Riverothe

Mrs Rice on Stand Describes Tragic Life Story

Mrs Abbie Rice testified at the preliminary hearing for Charles Edward Davis in the murder of Dr Frederick Austin. Her long narrative traced her life from Allerton to Des Moines Cuba and back, detailing her marriage, illness, work with Dr Tustin, and the chain of events leading to the plan to kill the physician. She described Davis's appearance at Rustin's office and identified the accused in the crowd-filled courtroom.

Associated Press Omaha Neb Abbie Rice Charles Edward Davis Frederick Austin Crawford Inglish Mia Rice Hearsty Lipe Davis Ccort EneiHsl Allerton Des Moines Fort Des Moines Cura Shi Pinar del Ihe Eq Maines Er Rasa Urdintin Leen Rustin Tustin Clarknom Hospital Cornell Cluffs Counel Reuse Ashe Mont 4 Loyal Hotel Vane Charles E. Daylily Ruatin Ufften Dr. Thutin Charley Davis Rebtin Davia

Fragments From Local Notices and Obituary Snippets

The text records a widow survived by her husband and three sons Hermann Conrad and William. Henry Myers buried at Lionwood aged forty nine, unmarried, with mother and siblings as survivors. It notes a county meeting day with large attendance and EW Potter traveling to Collipa New York for his mother's illness. Potter formerly resided here and was linked to a merchant business.

Hermann Conrad Lawrence University William Henry Myers Lionwood W. Potter Collipa N.Y Mary E. Potter Potter Mercantily Busine

New York and Chicago Seek Pennant In Controversy

Baseball drama centers on New York and Chicago as fans await a pennant outcome amid disputes over a game forfeiture and a ruling by President Pulliam. Moertle’s baserunning question and phantom match fuel speculation about standings and potential consequences for the league.

Associated Press New York East River New New Yorks Gimme Pulliam Moertle Meoralek Chicago Cliimas Eane Directara Fornil Appem Tony Ba Wll

Typhoon Devastates Central Philippines Killing Several

The central Philippines reels from a powerful typhoon. Fas Inigan on Samar island is ruined, Tacloban city suffers heavy damage, Remblon area is wiped out, and Tacloban’s port area endures severe destruction. Dozens of ships driven ashore. Lieutenant Howell of the Philippine Constabulary drowns amid the storm. Northern Luzon reports widespread destruction in Paste town.

Manilla Bertie Cermain Fas Inigan Sanwa Tarnybomele Remblon

Earthquake Felt At Sea Off Acapulco

A maritime quake reported near Acapulco jolted the vessel Cosmos Threebermere Eades Iron San Praielsco. Waves toppled items as four people were injured and several others wounded by falling debris. The crew was thrown about as the quake struck.

Meyten Coty Acapulca Dinah Nore Cosmos San Praielsco

Dupont Expected to Resign From Key Post

Washington Sept. 8 Secretary Leck said a published report that Chairman Hitcheouk of the Republican national committee was ordered by the president to drop Thomas Dupont from the directorship of the treasury campaign staff was expected to be confirmed. Leek noted the resignation would be voluntary and not unexpected.

Washington, D. C Leck Hitcheouk Republican National Committee Thomas 4 Dupont Eimpalen Spealdnu Donant I Leek Thas

Fire in National Forest Reported in Early Sept

A telegram reported by the Forest Service indicates fires broke out in a national forest near Washington. Officials say conditions are dire with spread limited by recent rains but risk remains due to young growth and railroad-origin blazes.

Waohinegton Marehail Hom Washington Minnesota

Mrs Taft In New York And Death At Weyauwega

The article reports Mrs. William Howard Taft arriving in New York from Cincinnati and staying at the Taft home with her daughter Helen Taft likely for a week. It notes plans for Helen to return to Bryn Mawr College and mentions Mrs Taft expecting to see her son. It also includes references to Robert at Yale University and Charles Weyauwega Wisconsin, with a death at Watertown Conn and a man named Kranz, wife of George Kranz, tied to a Cincinnati arrival and Judge Taft’s return.

Associated Prova New York William If Taft Henry W. Taft Maer Helen Taft Bryn Mawr College White Northwestern Robert Yate University Charles ‘Weyn

Senator’s Son Named in Suit Over Alleged Promise

Louise Lonadale filed for 10000 damages in a breach of promise suit against Blaine Whing, youngest son of Senator Stephen L. Elling, accusing him of breaking a marriage pledge. Whing, served at Filkins, WV, denies the charge and says his mother never promised marriage. The hearing date will be set later before Judge Dayton.

Associatedl Presa Philippt W. Va Louise Lonadale New York Blaine Hiking United States Stephen L. Elling Katherine Edkins Duke of Abuzzi Filkins Dayton Elkins Ife

Beveridge to the Fore in Republican Campaign Tour

Republican nominee Beveridge prepares a series of speeches starting tonight in New York. James Sherman, vice presidential hopeful, arrives for a Sunday address at Carnegie Hall and campaign planning with national leaders. Beveridge plans stops in major cities from New York to Chicago to outline policy and respond to Bryan.

New York Sherman Comiutercut Travelera Sound Money League Uietcock National Ponight Carnegie Hall Senkitey Albert J. Béeveridate Willem J. Uryan Indianapolia Philpesy the Trusty Hitsheen Anmamerd Chin Renatur Lseveridge Mryan Beverldge Mike Chicago

Fires at Main Street store prompt early city alert

A gusty morning fire on Main Street near a Wisconin Central depot alarmed residents as a merchant started a blaze to burn waste at the row of his store. Fire crews warned the wind could spread embers to nearby structures and urged caution as they contained the flames.

Mettee Eyivel Wisconin Perth Alleos Renarters Ares Careyive Souths Tling Oshkesh Ger Antol Poustadt

Amendment Filed for Lae And Honk Corporation Reorganization

An amendment filed concerns the areola of the Lae And honk Corporation with references to a reorganization process. The document mentions stock, capital status, and a timeline that places the event on a Monday with specified time and location within the city.

Corporation of Lae

Albert So Samer and Misa Lydia Skrueg Marry at St John’s Church

Albert So Samer and Misa Lydia Skrueg were quietly wed at St John’s Catholic Church Thursday at ten o’clock. Rev T C Hogan officiated with about fifty relatives and friends in attendance. The couple, well known in the area, will reside at the corner of Twelfth and Ohio streets.

Albert So Samer Misa Lydia Skrueg Mare St. John’s Catholic Church T. C. Hogan Samer L. Straebing Co Saner FP. IT Josalyn Twelfth and Ohlo Streets

Fair-Contin Sun Sun Bays Day Weather Summary

Fragmented weather note citing fair to partly cloudy conditions with a shower and cooler winds in the west portion. Mentions temperatures and observations in a nonstandard format with unclear location and date references. No clear events or named entities.

Riven Bote Lengub Bent Verevant Wisconsin Rameday West Perilon Keca Tima

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