Father of the Steel Trust John Fritz 90th Birthday Observed
Bethlehem Pa August 21 John Fritz hailed as the father of the U S steel industry marked his ninetieth birthday amid poor health. The veteran ironmaster helped found Cambria Iron Works and the Bethlehem plate and gun plant and introduced the Bessemer process to the United States receiving the Bessemer gold medal in 1893.
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Bethlehem
John Fritz
United States
Waldorf-Astoria
New York
Fritz
Norristown
Safe Harbor
Johnstown
Cambria Iron Works
George
Europe
Mr. Fritz
America
Schwab
Corey
British Iron and Steel Institute
Legislature May Abolish County Offices In Oklahoma
In a reply to Governor Cruce the attorney general says laws abolishing county offices after election and qualification are valid for incumbents. The opinion notes the constitution allows change by the legislature and does not bar shortening terms or altering deputy pay. It states salaries may change and offices may be abolished, while incumbents at fixed terms are protected by constitutional limits. A. L. Miles thanks Pontotoc County voters for support and pledges to serve honestly and economically as county clerk, urging Democrats to vote on November 5 and defeat the Socialist opponent.
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Oklahoma City
Lee Cruce
Pontotoc County
A. L. Miles
Commander William Booth Dies at 82
London dispatch reports Rev William Booth General and Commander in Chief of the Salvation Army died at 10 13 pm He was born in 1829 at Nottingham and had been unconscious for 48 hours His illness followed cataract surgery two weeks earlier with septic poisoning ending a long career Bramwell Booth and Mrs Bramwell Booth cared for him at Bookstone Hadleywood eight miles from London until death
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London
William Booth
Salvation Army
Nottingham
Hadleywood
Carter's Daughter Selected Sponsor for Reunion
Ardmore Oklahoma August 21 Miss Stella Carter daughter of Congressman Charley Carter of the fourth district was elected sponsor to represent the John H Morgan camp United Confederate veterans at the state reunion to be held in Ada early September. Delegates chosen to attend are J R Pulliam D M Rumph H Sutherland W T Simmons John L Galt and W T Wyont.
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Ardmore
Okla
John H. Morgan
United Confederate Veterans
Stella Carter
Charley Carter
Fourth District
Ada
J. R. Pulliam
D. M. Rumph
H. Sutherland
W. T. Simmons
John L. Galt
W. T. Wyont
First bale of cotton sold at Marietta for season
The first bale of cotton for this season was marketed here Tuesday morning by H. C. Jones. It brought $110, purchased by S. Westeimer & Co. The cotton was raised on a farm about two and a half miles northwest of Marietta.
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Marietta
Oklo
H. C. Jones
S. Westeimer & Co
Cotton Lecturer resigns to join Frisco railroad duties
Hardy Dial, after several years as cotton lecturer for the state board of agriculture, tendered his resignation and said he accepted a position with the Frisco railroad to perform similar work. His new duties will cover Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas as needed. It is unclear if the board will fill the vacancy now.
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State Board of Agriculture
Hardy Dia
Frisco Railroad
Dial
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Frisco
Taft Electors Likely in Independent Ticket Plan
Former Senator Chester I. Long and David W. Mulvane at Republican headquarters in Chicago say Taft electors would appear in the independent column if the Supreme Court rules against the party in the official ballot dispute. Taft leaders have agreed to the arrangement.
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Chicago
United States
Chester I. Long
Kansas
David W. Mulvane
Supreme Court
Taft
New Democratic Educatioin Board Members Named
Oklahoma City August 20 Governor Cruce selected W E Gill of Pawhuska Osage county superintendent and president of the State Teachers association and Ira J Cain principal of Muskogee High school as Democratic members of the new state board of education The third member a Republican will be named later The governor says their school experience will aid state matters and the board may meet October or sooner without the chairmans presence as provided by law
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Oklahoma City
W. E. Gill
Pawhuska
Osage County
State Teachers’ Association
Ira J, Cain
Muskogee
Cruce
State Board of Education
Frank Wykoff
Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce
Wykoff
Board of Education
H. H. Wilson
Astor Baby Sparks Nation’s Interest
The Dallas Times Herald remarks on public fascination with the Astor family birth and the newborn heir John Jacob Astor. It likens stork news to national entertainment and honors the family’s lineage while noting the Titanic tragedy of the father. The piece treats the child as a symbol of American wealth and resilience.
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Dallas Times Herald
Big Poultry Show Promises Record Oklahoma Fair
Oklahoma State Fair officials announce preparations for the poultry exhibit from September 24 to October 5 in Oklahoma City. John W. Niceley reports a new, crowded poultry hall and hopes breeders enter pens or pairs to learn up-to-date exhibit methods. Prizes totaling 2238.50 will be awarded across most breeds with Judge Charles V. Keller presiding.
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Oklahoma
John W. Niceley
Big
Oklahoma City
Mr. Niceley
Charles V. Keeler
German Day at the Oklahoma State Fair
Germans of Oklahoma will celebrate at the State Fair on September 26 in Oklahoma City. About fifteen hundred Germans and families are expected for a convention day with sightseeing and a large Germania tent. The state and Oklahoma City German groups total around 1 550 members, and the fair outlines a dozen special events that year.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Fair
Oklahoma City Society
I. S. Mahan
State Fair
Germania” Society of
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma State Fair and Exposition
County Exhibits May Require Big Addition at State Fair
Oklahoma State Fair officials project at least fifty county collective exhibits as the September 24 to October 6 event expands space. Secretary I S Mahan notes a bumper crop and strong county effort, with possible further construction to house exhibits and promote each county's resources and prize chances.
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Mahan
Oklahoma
Fair Association
Oklahoma State Fair Receives Adequate City Facilities
Oklahoma City enjoys adequate railroad facilities and hotels essential for a major exposition. Exhibitors at the sixth annual state fair face delays in delivering exhibits to the grounds though street cars provide access via double rack lines.
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Oklahoma City
Pontotoc County Aims for First State Fair Exhibit
A. L. Kennedy farm demonstration agent plans a county exhibit at the state fair in September. He will arrange space, gather top county products, and display them to attract progressive farmers and potential immigrants, noting the county has never had a special exhibit before.
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A .L. Kennedy
Pontotoc
A. L. Kennedy
Pontotoc County
New Normal Bulletin Released by East Central Normal
The bulletin shows progress at the school with pictures of the building grounds and rooms. It will be mailed to teachers and prospective students in eleven counties and promises a large opening and enrollment up by at least twenty five percent. New rooming places and boarding houses will aid boarding students.
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East Central Normal
Gardner
Johnson
Oklahoma
East Central Normal District
Convention Held in Four Wards in Ada
Democratic precinct conventions were held in Ada's four wards selecting delegates to the county convention on Saturday. First Ward endorsed John P. Crawford for Speakership with delegates including George Harrigan and W. T. Cox. Second Ward elected Byron Norrell chairman and chose twelve or more floor nominations for delegates. Third Ward authorized Chairman Davis to appoint delegates. Fourth Ward elected B. C. King chairman with delegates named and King endorsed as precinct committeeman.
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Ada
First Ward
John P. Crawford
P. M. Bobbitt
House
Geo. Harrigan
W. T. Cox
A. D. Tanner
W. H. Ebey
S. Be, Chapman
B. M. Bobbitt
Blanks & Wood
Byron Norrell
J. B. Gilbreath
Tom Hope
C. T. Angel
C. F. Green
Leslie Maxey
T. D. McKeown
E. S. Ratliff
Davis
A. L. Miles
C. W. Graves
J. W. Westbrook
Geo
Vv. West
H. D. Filmore
A. R. Sugg
B. C. King
D. W. Swaft
R. M. Roddie
R. C. Roland
C. C. Hargis
W. T. Melton
W. H. Braley
J. W. Peay
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East Central State Normal School
Steel Trust
Bessemer
Carter's
Chicken Fanciers
Third Ward
Fourth Ward
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