Rockefeller Arrives in Chicago for Testimony in Landis Case
John D. Rockefeller, elusive to government probes for years, arrives in Chicago to face Judge Landis. Subpoenas will seek ownership of the Union Tank Line and holding company details, past earnings, and car shipments. Federal protection may shield him from state process servers during the proceedings.
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Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Harold F. McCormick
Landis
Sims
Union Tank Line Company
Rockefeler
United States
Mr. Rockefeller
Federal
Secret Service
The
Chicago and Alton
Union Tank Line
Oil Company
Americans Orders Drive Out Japs From Cavite and Olongapo
Reports from Manila say all Japanese workers on fortifications at Cavite and Olongapo naval stations have been discharged under direct orders from Washington. Navy officers deny extraordinary preparations while observers expect Manila defenses to be put on a war footing with coordinated army maneuvers and reinforced Pacific squadron sought by residents.
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Cavite
Olongapo
Manila
P. I
Washington
Hemphill
Wood
Philippines
Olangapo
Navy
Pacific
Bailey in Oklahoma Delivers Masterly Address to 6000
Senator Bailey of Texas spoke to about six thousand listeners in Frederick Oklahoma at 6 p.m. Saturday. He held the crowd with a strong address as floats from the fine trades display lined the streets and the town enjoyed a gala holiday atmosphere with the senator receiving frequent applause.
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Frederick
Okla
Bailey
Texas
Oklahoma political committee organizes to hear apportionment objections
The constitutional delegates committee organized in Oklahoma with J. F. King of Newkirk as chair and J. A. Sandlin of Sprague as secretary. King said sittings start tomorrow and all objections may be registered. Disputes over the committee’s powers linger, with Haskell arguing for broader reach beyond apportionment. Delegate Helton of Marshall asked for an extra representative, totaling three from Logan County.
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King
C. N. Haskell
Muskogee
Helton
Marshall
Logan
Heir to a Billion Claims New York City Land
Frederick K. Wykoff of Muskogee, a 73 year old insurance writer, claims heirship to a vast Gothic of Manhattan Coney Island and Long Island through a 99 year old Revolutionary War grant. He and attorney William Harrison seek proof of the lease and kinship to take possession of prime real estate now valued in the millions, potentially halting current skyscraper construction.
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New York
Frederick K. Wykoff
Wykoff
Manhattan
Long Island
Coney Island
William Harrison
Muskogee
Gotham Real Estate
Harrison
Peter Wykoff
New Amsterdam
Monmouth
Washington
Congress
Coney
Long Islands
Trinity Crrch Association
The Doctor Away from Home When Most Needed
People are often dismayed to find their physician away when they need him most. Cramp colic and cholera morbus demand prompt treatment and can prove fatal before medicine can be secured. Keep a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera to escape pain and risk. For sale by G. M. Ramsey.
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G. M. Ramsey
The Charming Woman and Electric Bitters Ad
A Victorian ad asserts charm comes from health not form, praising neat eyes skin and sprightly step. It promotes Electric Bitters as restoring strength for weak women, improving nerves and complexion, guaranteed at G M Remsey’s, druggist, 50 cents.
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G. M. Remsey’s
Railroad plans hint at Allen growth and county impact
George McCall reports M O G to build toward Allen with a 160 acre depot and town ground in Hughes county. If built this would shift Greater Allen into Hughes and cost half a million in taxable property. Kenefick claims rail operation into Calvin by year’s start. Also includes Cherryvale postmaster Hamilton praising Chamberlain’s remedies sold by G M Ramsey.
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George McCall
Allen
Hughes County
McCall
Cindy Creek
Grayson Crossing
Little River
Bog Creek
Kenefick
Denison
Calvin
Holdenville
Fourth of July carnage toll mounts in Chicago Tribune tally
The Chicago report details a grim Fourth of July with 5 dead in Chicago and 18 elsewhere, 87 Chicago injuries and 534 in other cities. Fireworks and cannon are dominating causes with dozens maimed and many deaths anticipated.
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Chicago
Ill
Fourth of July Death Toll Rises Across Cities
New York leads with ten dead and 423 injured treated in hospitals as nationwide Fourth of July fatalities and fires set new city records. Pittsburg follows with fifteen deaths. Chicago adds two. overall injuries total 2153, with gunpowder and mishandled fireworks driving most harm.
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New York
United States
Pittsburg
Chicago
Liver regulator Herbine praised in Fort Worth testimonial
A Fort Worth Texas reader endorses Herbine as a remedy for liver disorders and constipation. The advertisement claims improved health for her family and notes the product is sold by G M Ramsey.
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Fort Worth
Texas
G. M. Ramsey
Pontotoc County Union Elects Officers and Delegates
The Pontotoc County Union held its regular quarterly session in the U S district courthouse Friday. Officers for the coming year were elected along with delegates to the state union which will meet in Shawnee Oklahoma. New officers include G M Black president W O Allen vice president C J Moore secretary treasurer Mr Seifers chaplain Will Cornelius door keeper and executive committee members W A Graves Charles Morper and B V Hampton.
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Pontotoc
Pontotoc County
Mr. Seifers
Ahloso
Will Cornelius
Roff
W. A. Graves
Center
Charles Morper
Homer
B. V. Hampton
Ada
A Memorable Day of Pleasures and Health Profit
A reflective piece recalls a day worth remembering for its enjoyable moments and the health benefits it brought. The author notes the positive impact on well being and the lasting impression of the experience.
Old Masters and the Craft of Violin Woodwork
An account describes how ancient luthiers selected woods with care, saving even tiny fragments to build patch backs and bellies. The article notes the intricate cabinet work and the aim to blend hard sycamore and soft wood for a mellow timbre, while highlighting that forged violins reveal themselves in their flawless interiors.
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Stradivari
Guarnerius
Shorthand students fill pews as ministers chafe at intrusion
A suburban minister laments shorthand writers in church, describing weekly distractions by students using sermons to practice stenography. He says the trend desecrates the Sabbath and sanctuary and accuses students of targeting ministers nationwide for practice.
A Moral Pincushion in Self-Conscious Matrons
The passage critiques the moral pincushion type, a self made martyr who burdens others. It notes such women harbor visible aging signs around the eyes and mouth from constant self scrutiny, making others view their tired expressions as signals of offense.
Deputy U S Marshal Kills Man in Saloon Stand-off
Sulphur Indian Territory July 5 Deputy U S Marshal R S Bailey shot and killed Tom Carroll in Carrolls saloon at 630 pm while Carroll resisted arrest. Carroll fired twice at Bailey before the officer secured his weapon and fired a third time.
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I. T
U. S
R. S. Bailey
Tom Carroll
Carroll
Bailey
Mayor cleared of Fourth of July picnic pistol rumor
Investigation shows circulating report of a personal difficulty at the picnic is false. The mayor spent the day with family at the grounds and did not possess a pistol or have any cross word with anyone.
Genuine rose-cut diamond ring sale offer
It promotes a rose-cut diamond ring with Tiffany setting in 12Kt gold, priced over $2.00. The ad offers a free ion recipe with payment of ring price, urging immediate order by money order, stamps, or bills before supply runs out. It lists T C Moseley East 28rd Street New York City.
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Whiting
St. Louis
East St. Louis
Ders
Oklahoma
New York City
Cornelius Peter Wykoff
Cornelius Peter
Frederick Richmond Wykoff
Cardus
M. O
F. M. Hamilton
Cherryvale
Ind
Chamberlain
Chicago, Ill
the Tribune
Maimel, Lacer
Crimalkin
East Twentieth Street
New York Press
Emile
Puss
Mr. Zimmerman
County Union
Jowitt
O. Dewitt & CO
Crescent Drug Co
Terrtory
MK. & T. Time Gard
Europe
T. C. Moseley
New Ktof City
C. T. Moseley
23Rd Street
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