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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1908

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Floods in Hyderabad Deccan and Swahig Penal Colony Toll

Floods following record rainfall devastated the Hyderabad and Deccan districts washing away bridges and thousands of native houses. Bodies were found in trees while the Hyderabad hospital was buried in the flood. At Swahig penal colony a cloudburst drowned eight, including the farm superintendent Harold MacKnight, as inmates rescued others in a display of heroism.

Rodiex Associated Presse Bombay India Hyderabad Deccan Manilla Swahig Harold MacKnight Swahigs

Japanese lines plan steamers to Salvia Cruz

Associated Press reports in Victoria B C on Sept 29 that Toyo Kiren Katsha will run steamers between Japanese ports and Salvia Cruz linking via Tehuantepec railway to Atlantic and European markets, while Nippon Fusen Kaisha aims to operate a Japanese line from Port Said to Trieste or Fiume under authorizing influence.

Associated Press Victoria B. C Toyo Kiren Katsha Salvia Cruz Nippon Fusen Kaisha Mediterranean Port Said Trieste Fiume Autre-Hungary

Trust Companies Discussed at Bankers' Convention

Denver Sept 29 The second day of the American Bankers annual meeting focused on the trust company section at the Brown Palace hotel. Gov Henry A Buchtel and Col William E Bushes gave welcomes, Philip S Babcock delivered the main address, and reports on protective laws were read along with several talks on trusts and safeguarding securities.

Associated Press Denver Colo American Bankers Trust Company Association Brown Palace Hotel Henry A. Buchtet Colorado William E. Bushes Continental Trust Company of Philip 5 Babcock Breckenridge Jones St. Louis FF. H. Frier Satem N. C New York City Lawrence L. Gillespie Joseph N. Babcock New York

Kern Sherman meet at Chicago banquet preface to ticket clash

In Chicago on Sept 29 Democratic vice presidential nominee John W Kern and Republican rival James Sherman met by chance in the Auditorium Annex lobby. They exchanged polite remarks and shook hands while spectators noted the near miss of the planned October 7 Bryan Yatt banquet. Kern indicated a Big Four pass loss related to Connersville claims, while he prepared for Michigan campaigning in Kalamazoo. He said the pass was not used and he did not know how it disappeared.

Associated Press Chicago Bryan Yatt Joan W. Kern James Sherman Ditto Tod Mr. Kern Mr. Sherman Connersville Ind Kern Kalamazoo, Mich Michigan John W. Kern Big Four Railroad Connersville Free Fair Pryan Mansfield Sulta Winchester

Irrigation Congress Opens with International Delegates

The sixteenth National Irrigation Congress opened in Albuquerque with 1500 delegates and 4000 in attendance. Mayor Lester and Gov. Curry welcomed attendees as Frank Goudy of Denver gave the opening address. Delegates from France England Spain Portugal Italy Cape Colony Canada Cuba Porto Rico Brazil and several Mexican states delivered responses. The resolutions committee faced keen competition and may touch on forestry policy and public land regulation.

Albuquerque N. MI National Irrigation Congress Frank Cloudy Denver Lester Curry New Mexico Goudy France England Spain Portugal Italy Cape Colony Canada Cuba Porto Rico Brazil Congress Resolutions Committee

Wedding Bells at Kaukauna End 18 One North Western

Miss Etna Ristau daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Ristau wed Maurice Mardy of Grand Rapids Wis at the church of the Holy Cross Kaukauna Sept 29 at eight. Vicar General Lehman officiated. Bridesmaid Annabel Childs best man Edward Vaughan. A wedding breakfast at Hotel Ristau followed with fern and carnation decor. The couple will live in Grand Rapids after a trip to the west and return to a furnished cottage on the west side after Nov 15.

Yophela North Western Kaukauna Etna Ristau Charles Ristau Maurice Mardy Grand Rapids Wis Church of the Holy Cross P. J. Lehman Annabel Childs Edward Vaughan Appleton Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company Hardy Chidago Denver Colorado Springs Minneapolis West Side Lawrence McMahon Lane Street Bridge Government Canal Iival Union Bag and Paper Company

DIES OF GRIEF NOT CHOLERA IN LIEGE STORY

An Associated Press report from Liege explains a French woman Madame Mortier died after returning from Warsaw where her husband served with a military unit. Officials say her death resulted from grief rather than cholera, with details remaining unclear due to damaged text.

Associated Press Liege Madame Mortier Warsaw Hospital Caere

Omro Band to End Weekly Street Concerts This Season

Omro Wisconsin, Sept 29 The Omro cornet band will not give any more weekly concerts on village streets this season. The group has performed thirteen straight Wednesdays with ideal weather and good crowds. Miss Eeith Root visits will depart for Wichita Kansas for a good position, taking with her many wishes from friends. Frank Fowler, injured in a North Park Oshkosh swimming accident, will be brought home tonight on the Oshkosh Berlin excursion boat.

Omro Wis Omro Cornet Eeith Root Witchita Kas Wichita Frank Fowler North Park Oshkosh Berlin

Welcome for American ships in Samoa by Abso cia i d Prem

Samoa is greeted with an enthusiastic welcome for the four vessels of the United States Pacific Fleet's second division arriving September 4. The fleet will spend about three weeks in Samoan waters, conducting activities and diplomacy with local authorities and communities.

Absociai D Prem Apla Samoa United States Pacific

Doolin Not to Resign Rational Committee

Fragmentary clipping reports a rational committee decision involving Doolin and officials. The text is incomplete, but indicates no resignation by Doolin and mentions a committee action or stance.

Doolin

Thaw in Court at White Plains Insanity Trial Opens

Harry K Thaw appears in White Plains court amid chaos as Justice Mith orders a jury to decide insanity. Thaw smiles and winks, while his lawyers push for a jury trial. a separate motion seeks transfer of the case to New York. The next hour is set for the Oren hourlog, with funding disputes looming.

Harry K. Thaw White Plains Tiaw Isaac Ny Milla Justice Mith Digtuel Alternes Jerome New

Hughes Strikes Hard At Republican Defenses At Detroit

Gov Charles E Hughes of New York addressed the Republican state convention in Detroit on Sept 28 urging a steady, analytical approach to national progress. He criticized Bryan and Bryan’s plans on labor and bank deposits, warned against imprudent guarantees, and noted potential contest over nominations as War ner and Bradley contend for governor.

Associated Press Detroit Mich Charles &. Hughes New York John Wesley II Ohio Hughes Sach Willan Taft Dudge Taft Lcense Jaogiams Indnatiioa Dryan Tfo Hryan Bryan Oklahoma Toledo Cleveland Montenaer F. M. Warner J. B. Bradley Acme

Nagel Explains Matter In Waters-Pierce Ties Claim

Judge Charles Nagel of St Louis stated the law arm he is part of acted in a professional capacity for the Waters-Pierce Oil Co, in response to remarks cited by Judge Meory S Priest of St Louis. The disclosure follows Roosevelt's letter to trust counsel supporting Bryan and mentions Nagel and the Republican national committee in Missouri.

Ry Associated Presse Chicago Charles Nagel St. Louis Hitchcock Republican National Waters-Pierce Ol! Company Nagel Meory Priest Detho Roosevelt Mr. Bros . Trust Bryan of 7 At Repulian National Committee Miscouri

Missouri law examination on Waters Pierce case defense

An examination notes the Missouri laws watch reference to an operation of Waters Pierce. Attorneys General Tidhy began Wie eit fo ost Une conus tradere Nagel's firm directed her defense. The firm later withdrew after stating our relation to the case was not what we understood. Nagel concludes the firm's connection with the company has been limited to this one case, preventing broader law-clarifying questions.

Missouri Pierce Tidhy Nagel Phils

Ashkosh Banks Show Strong Liquidity Amid Deposit Balance

Banks in Ashkosh report deposits of about 5.815 million with cash on hand of 1.789 million, or 30 percent of deposits, double the legal requirement, per Thomas Daly of Commercial National Bank. Excluding Oxhko h Savings & Trust, all publish statements. Daly calls this a sign of sound, prudent management. The Union Bank of Winneconne reopens after two weeks with capital increased to 25,000 amid regulatory backing.

Keentus Daly Weesesens Union Bank of Winneconne Winnebago County

Bank Robbery Fails as Ladysmith Safe Is Cracked

A bank in Ladysmith Wisconsin was attacked early in the morning when a safe was broken into. A police officer was wounded in the incident and a guard or bystander was shot in the leg. The robbers fled after being interrupted by responding officers.

Associated’ Press Ladysmith Wis Dept State Bank Creckamen Might Pollesman Bing Baer

Campaign by trolley nets Sheran sully for governor

A long campaign itinerary reports Republican Sheran traveling by trolley through Trinola towns to reach Danville and Syenser Cunnen, with Longworth and McKinley support. The plan includes stops in Hie West, Missouri, and Maryland and Delaware as the party expands into the east, with Sherman touring towns for farmer votes. Gov Hughes itinerary lists La Crosse to Chicago stops and a special train schedule for October.

Chienes Trinola James 8. Shermen Qorala Wittseka Mr. Sherman Nicholas Longworth Tom Wribeka Danville Jeniah Cennen Tex Sheinan Syenser Cunnen Alting Prewleer Wilam Ctampalin Mantleeth Sherman Pryan Mansfeld Akron St. Paul Missouri Maryland Delaware Kanang City Alton Tornink Chicago

Door's Failure Reveals Heavy Liabilities at Broker

Los Angeles on September 29 Associated Press reports the filing of Fred Door’s assets and liabilities showing a broker with offices in the city handling over 26 million annually. Liabilities total about 440 thousand with assets around 75 thousand. Door’s failure occurred about two months ago, shocking stock circles.

Associated Presa Los Angeles Cal Fred Door Eltiea Haa Door

Harriman Not Ill, Rumor Ridiculed by Close Associates

New York on September 23 a report claiming E H Harriman is ill was published but at Harriman's residence today associates dismissed the claim as unfounded and noted he was at the office as usual. The episode shows how rumors can spread easily about prominent figures.

Associated Press New York E. H. Harriman Harriman

Rehearsal Tonight for Dream Girl at Armory EB

The Dream Girl rehearsal occurs this evening at 7 o clock in Armory EB. The company members are urged to attend as work on the production progresses rapidly under director Harry Awe for an Oshkosti stage showing under the Ozhktash Power Bott club auspices.

Armory Ozhktash Power Bott Club Harry Awe

Fire Department Chief Opposes Full Engine Repairs

R A Bauer chief of the fire department defended repairs only sparingly at a committee meeting. He warned that streets to the river are clogged and pumping water from the water works is unreliable and costly. He urged evaluating reservoirs and rainwater access as cheaper, stressing engines may be useless without water and long-term use hinges on repair economics.

R. A. Bauer Fire Department Brauer Chumber Yard Mt Vernon Abert Milw Waukio Dire Department Ciera Thea Water Works Titan New York Maine Walter Main Waeter Bes Tevale

Taft Campaigning in South Dakota Opens Aberdeen Rally

Taft begins South Dakota tour with a rally at Aberdeen. He speaks from a station platform as his itinerary includes Mellette Redfield Wolsey Mitchell Tripp Yankton Vermillion and a Sioux City rally. Col Seth Bullock joins the party.

Ble Aberdeen Itin We. Suy Associated Press South Dakota Candilate Taft Judge Taft Tim Tinerary Inckad Mellette Redfield Wolsey Mitchell Tripp Yankton Sioux Cive Sare Melvette Aberdean Taft Anedal North Dakota Gamble Crawford Kittredge Senate Burke Martin Fossey Thomas Thorson W. G. Cook Bryan Big Corn Palace Kittredgeta Seth Bullock Roosevelt Taft House of Representatives Tison

Wisconsin Supreme Court Nullifies Eight Hour Law

Wisconsin Supreme Court declares the eight hour telegraphers law unconstitutional under federal commerce power. The ruling limits state control over railroad labor hours, aligning with existing federal provisions and signaling far reaching regulatory impact. The decision also covers a corporate filing fee and restrains remarriage validity after a divorce.

Madison Wis Suepreme Wisconsin Kewig Congress Effeet Supreme Court Tolnyeld State Rate Commission Supreme Court Michigan Uch Court of Wisconsin

Wife Tracks Husband In Divorce Case Near Wisconsin

Madinen of Wy. Senl. 2a-Tracked by his wife seeking a divorce. Willan Reynolds, former Tomah mayor, and Elkhorn woman Helton Barnes arrested on two statutory charges in Tomah. Both pleaded not guilty and were remanded to await preliminary hearing. Ball set at $200. Reynolds allegedly involved with another woman. Mrs Reynolds has pursued the estranged husband for months. Barnes from Eastern Mes, with follow-up details unclear.

Madinen Eyddrsicu Willan i. Reynolds Tomah Wis Stata Street Helton Barnes Elkhorn Tuntcipal Reynolds Theie Srresit

Lawyers Around Davia Murder Case In Preliminary Hearing

Omaha wires report the preliminary hearing for Charles Edward Davia on the murder charge of Frederick Justin begins with four lawyers for the defense and County Attorney James My dugieh with Assistant Fluick leading the prosecution. Witness examinations stretch over four days and closing arguments are anticipated to be lengthy. Chief counsel Angush and William Gurley will address the court before Judge Crawford determines if the case goes to the district court.

Omaha Neb Charles Edward Davia Frederick Justin Tordaml Desfendant James MY Dugieh Torney Fluick Angush Willam FF. Gurley Davis Wll Crawford District Court

Cruiser Stands Pounding Under Heavy Steam

A battered report describes a U S cruiser enduring pounding seas and heavy steam as officials hope the vessel will recover from peril and be spared further danger after days of strain. Names and details are unclear due to damaged text but the event centers on a cruiser under strain amid a tense maritime situation.

Plot Against King's Life Narrowly Foiled in Budapest

Budapest dispatch reports two mutinists arrested on suspicion of plotting to assassinate King Alphonso who is en route to Vienna. Frank Fowler of Omron, injured bathing at North Park, was moved home by the steamer Thistle. his condition slightly improved but remains precarious.

Associated Press Budapest Poi Todny Alphonso Btuntch Vienna Frank Fowler Omron North Park Omro Thistle Fowler

Weather forecast for Wisconsin fails to parse

fragmentary OCR notes indicate a forecast for Wisconsin with mention of warmer temperatures and a likely Wednesday increase in temperature. The legible bits suggest a forecast period and a temperature rise but lack clear dates or locations.

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