30 Sep 1912
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1912
Page
1
The Senate subcommittee resumes inquiry into presidential campaign funds with C N Bliss Jr as first witness. Letters from Roosevelt and Taft are read as the panel weighs confidential records and possible contributions.
In Goshen New York on September 20 Burton W Gibson a New York lawyer faced arraignment on murder charges in the death of his former client Mrs Rosa Monsehik Szabu who was found dead after boating at Greenwood Lake Authorities say she was strangled not drowned Gibson subpoenaed many state witnesses prompting the District Attorney to say the tactic could aid the defense The court granted a recess until 1 30 PM without calling any witnesses.
Coroner Hoyle investigates the death of 32 year old Caledonia farmer John Zerny after an interurban car struck him near Willawreek twelve miles north of Racine. Motorman says the man lay on the track. pockets were cut out and money said to be missing. Police consider robbery and murder theories.
John Murray a recognized figure in theatrical and press circles died early Sunday after being struck by an automobile in New York. He attended a dinner honoring William F. McComba, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, and had served on several city papers including a period as managing editor of The Chicago American. In recent years he acted as press representative for a firm of theatrical managers.
Three masked men overpowered two theater ushers at the Empire theater on West Madison in Chicago, forced open a safe in the orchestra pit, and escaped with 846 dollars. Detectives arrested the two watchmen and will hold them pending investigation.
Professor Donald B. McMillan, who accompanied Mr. Peary to the North Pole, has arrived in Sydney Nova Scotia after a three months voyage along the Labrador coast. The 3000 mile journey was undertaken in a 25 foot motor boat for ornithological research.
Colonel Roosevelt denounces Governor Wilson's ties to the Tammany and Taggart machines as he campaigns in Chattanooga and Beverly, urging honesty in politics and criticizing party bosses. President Taft's health shows improvement while Wilson heads to Atlantic City for the Good Roads Congress and Dix defends his New York administration.
Appleton Wis Sept 90 The following officers were reelected at the state convention of the Women s Christian Temperance union this morning President Mrs M W Lawson Milwaukee vice president Mrs Annie W Warren Stoughton corresponding secretary Mrs E W Follett Spencer recording secretary Miss Julia Hutchinson Amherst treasurer Mrs Ida M Cook Greco Bay
Delegates from sixty five fraternal orders converge in Chicago to press for repeal of the mobile fraternal insurance bill. The measure already passed in over sixteen states requires societies paying death benefits to maintain reserves, a point of contention among attendees.
Senate inquiry reveals a 1901 Roosevel t letter to Cornelius Bliss denying any influence from campaign contributions. The document, one of three, argues donations did not sway official action and cites examples involving tobacco, beef trusts, and Belgium ambassadorship concerns. Roosevelt defends donors as worthy and rejects claims of improper influence.
London dispatch reports continuous seismic readings from British observatories since early evening indicating a severe earthquake disturbance likely originating along the Pacific coast. Observatories note ongoing tremors and urge monitoring.
Fred Onde rned of Wherlock, Wis, transported after a duck hunt incident near Chipresya Falls. He grabbed a shotgun muzzle, the hammer fired, tearing flesh and shattering bone, nearly bleeding to death before aid arrived.
Wisconsin political scene erupts as Governor McGovern backs Roosevelt in a split from Wilson and Mead-Powell. Republicans brace for Wilson supporters at polling places while state ticket candidates press a united line.
Governor Colquitt withdraws permission for Mexican federal troops to march from Eagle Pass to Marathon Texas, citing dangers of a seventy mile Texas march. He informs Washington that consent is withdrawn until further notice. El Paso reports Senator Falts denial of any intervention plans by the congressional committee.
Reports from PFoochow say the lawless element in Pokten Province has grown so strong that authorities cannot cope. The governor of the province requested reinforcements from the ary stationed on the north.
The annual meeting of the Rock River conference of the Methodist Episcopal clergy begins tomorrow at the First Methodist Church in Evanston with Bishop William F. McDowell of Chicago presiding. The report also notes a Woman's World column and reflective quotes about theft and family concern.
A massive venire of about 360 potential jurors gathered at the Essex county courthouse for the Ettor Giovannitti and Caruso trial over the 1912 Lawrence textile strike murder case. The defense sought discharge of the panel alleging improper drawing of names. Proceedings paused as lawyers argued the issue, with impanelling not expected to finish for days.
The Boy Scout Council meets next Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the city hall to defer the election of a president and discuss plans for expanding the movement. Twenty four members received notices today and will attend. officials include Stephen Stadford, M. Melvers, John AElt, H. Donnelly, Gen. C. R. Boardman, and others.
Prominent iron and steel manufacturers gather in Milwaukee on September 30 to attend an operative safety congress under the auspices of the association of iron and steel electricians. The convention opens with a banquet honoring Charles P. Neill labor commissioner of Washington. States active in accident prevention will be represented. A safety exhibit by the Wisconsin instrument commission and safety appliances from a major eastern corporation will be shown.
Mrs Elizabeth Hurrell Page aged ninety two, sole surviving grandchild of Thomas Nelson Jr, governor of Virginia and Yorktown commander, died yesterday at her home near Montpelier in Hanover County. She leaves three sons, Rosewell Page, Rev. Dr. Frank Page formerly of Brooklyn, and Thomas Nelson Page the author.
Chicago authorities report sailor Michael Cy Cooper, fresh from a robbery, stabbed clerk Avis Weathers beside the Northwestern station. Weathers died within minutes as Cooper was seized by police who say he had confessed to the earlier robbery.
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