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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1908
Page
5
Residents faced lingering cold and muddy streets as a cold front persisted. Observers noted a push toward riverfront activity despite wintry conditions and reports of lingering mud. Local forecasts hinted at a shift with upcoming signs of calmer, warmer weather.
Fragmentary report describes tensions over lake margins and marsh habitats near Lake Butte des Morts. Note mentions aiming to reduce ducks nearby and improve conditions, with context unclear and many words garbled.
Chief Brauer led opposition to keeping two engines in service citing blocked streets and lack of river access. Alderman Lang pressed for repairs, but council debates noted mains breaks and a dwindling supply of usable equipment with one engine described as nearly worthless.
A witness argued the sudden leak stemmed from a fall on the engine load. Tests showed the boiler became derelict after Augusta repairs. He claimed overhaul in 1882 by J. Moore and Captain Winstanley, with current parts from Wi Hat. The alderman noted the engine was in his shop merely superficially inspected. full cost depends on disassembly.
City officials discussed repairing the Amoskeag steam engine and its boiler. Proposals included replacing tubes with iron or brass, inspecting shell condition, and bidding repairs through local manufacturers. Costs estimated around $2000 for tube work and up to $10,000 for new engines. experts warned on pump wear and need for proper tooling.
At a council meeting the mayor doubted heavy spending on new engines but suggested $2,000 could place two engines in service, noting Oshkosh and Fond du Lac have similar setups. Police and fire commissioners urged improvements, though not on the current agenda. W. C. Kimball advocated changes while officials planned later discussion. The session included the full committee and several city officials.
United States Engineer L. M. Mann announced dredging work at Brothertown harbor on the east shore of Lake Winnebago is complete and the harbor is open to all boats. The project, funded with a $5.00 appropriation, marks the third government harbor on the lake’s east side, with nearby Stockbridge and Calumet Harbor also noted as strong harbors.
Engineer Mann reports three dredges at work on the upper Fox River cutting through Save Puckaway shoals. He spends much time at the site while the project advances. In library matters, no action was taken to secure a new librarian after Miss Maud Dur Ney resigned, though inquiries show interest in circulating fiction tied to stage productions.
The Oshkosh public library board met Monday evening and approved a change in hours, shifting opening from eight in the morning to eight in the evening starting October. The board also conducted regular business during the session at the library building.
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