Big Gill Taft a Big Traveler
Taft plans another trip as the famed traveler nears 221000 miles logged since 1900. He is noted for journeys spanning decades and continents.
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1909
Page
1
Taft's Globe Trotting Tour Sets Record Milestones
Washington, Sept 11. President Taft is described as a leading tourist, with plans for a 13,000 mile swing around the U S and a total travel tally surpassing 221,000 miles since May 1900. The narrative traces yearly distances and his continuous travel since 1900 as Philippines governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
William Howard Taft
United States
Taft
Philippines
Bootleggers Ordered Out of Pontotoc County
Judge Joel Terrell warned Pontotoc County bootleggers to quit and move their operation elsewhere. He said enforcement would be swift, with bootleggers receiving their just due within a week of charging, as Oklahoma County laws could be hard to apply locally but Pontotoc would not tolerate violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daiy
Joel Terrell
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma County
Pontotoc
Widow Victoria Page Shot Near Shawnee Indian Mission
Five persons are held as the investigation into the murder of Victoria Page, a middle aged widow known to police, continues. The crime occurred Sunday night near the Shawnee Indian Mission west of Benson Park, with Page dying instantly from a .45 caliber shot.
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Page
Indian Mission
Shawnee
Victoria Page
Benson Park
Irene McKinney
Willie Cornallis
Prohibition Case Decides Several County Court Civilians
The county court disposed of multiple cases from Monday to Tuesday. Geo. Howard and Sam Howard received 50 dollars and three months each for pointing a pistol. Joe Landers drew thirty days and 50 dollars for selling liquor. Sterman Wax and Billie Wilson faced liquor penalties later. Billie Wilson and Sam Sparks were acquitted. The State versus John Hughes, Ed Davis, and Will Johnson involved a Main Street restaurant and blind tiger operation with 9500 pounds of beer and 1980 pounds of whisky in 34 days. Shipped via Katy and Frisco, goods were distributed by WH Johnson through a wall hole. County Attorney Wimbish urged the maximum penalties, proposing six months in the county yard and a 500 payout to the county. Davis has already been convicted on one count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Howard
Sam Howard
Joe Landers
Sterman Wax
Billie Wilson
Sam Sparks
King Bee
State
Jno. Hughes
Ed Davis
Kansas City
WH Johnson
Wimbish
Davis
Peary Declares Cook Not Reaching Pole Will Prove It
Commander Robert E Peary told Associated Press reporters he is the only white man prepared to prove his pole claim He will discuss details later and says Cook did not reach the Pole The Roosevelt and crew send thanks as the North Pole flag is saluted from the Roosevelt mast.
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Battle Harbor
Labrador
Cape Bay
N. F
North Pole
Associated Press
Robert E. Peary
Douglas Thomas
Newfoundland
Strait of
Belle Isle
Sydney
Thomas
Roosevelt
Peary
Robert Bartlett
Bartlett
Thomas ‘Clay
Frederick A. Cook
Pole
Dr. Cook
Native Texas Succceeds Harriman in Rail Policy
Robert S Lovett was elected chairman of the Union Pacific executive committee to succeed Edward Harriman. Jacob Schiff and William Rockefeller named directors. Lovett's appointment signals continuation of Harriman policy and reshapes management during turbulent Wall Street speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Lovett
Union Pacific Executive Committee
New York
Robert S. Lovett
Union Pacific Railroad
Edward H. Harriman
Jacob H. Schiff
William Rockefeller
Mr. Harriman
H. H. Rogers
Mr. Lovett
Harriman
Union Pacific
L. F. Loree
Delaware and Hudson
Lovett
Loree
Harrimans
Allied Lines
Loren
Baltimore and Ohio
Erie
Financial District
Wall Street
J. P. Morgan & Co
Kuhn-Loeb-Standard Oil Board
H. C. Frick
Marvin Hughitt
R. S. Lovett
Frank A. Vanderlip
Arden
Europe
J. P. Morgan
Union Pacific Board
Corm
Guthrie Leader Mada seeks mandamus over printing contract
John R McCalla of Chickasha retained by Guthrie Leader Printing to sue State Auditor Trapp for a mandamus to issue a $7 030 25 warrant for printing 2600 copies of the Corporation Commission annual report The dispute centers on whether the state board of affairs could authorize the contract and whether the price reflects extra work and higher than standard rates for state printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
John R .McCalla
Chickasha
Marietta
Leader Printing Company
Trapp
Corporation Commission
State Board of Affairs
Commission
Oklahoma Cotton Crop Expects Smaller Output
Oklahoma forecasts a reduced cotton yield for the year due to warm dry weather. Dealers expect a short crop but anticipate stable income since prices are higher. Prices paid are around 11 3/4 cents per pound, with active buying and stronger market activity in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma leads states in cotton per acre according to government data, amid shortages alongside Texas and Arkansas.
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Oklahoma
Newell
Cimarron River
Narrows
Garden City
Kan
Cimarron
Texas
Arkansas
Oklahoma City
Vice President’s Son to Marry in October
Utica report announces the approaching marriage on October 5 between Richard A. Sherman son of Vice President Sherman and Miss Eleanor Miller. Dr Levy eye protectionist offers scientific glass fittings at Harris Hotel October 4 and 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
N. Y
Richard A. Sherman
Sherman
Eleanor Mi
Levy
Harris Hotel
Death of E. Neal at Washington after 25 years in government
Pr L Neal mourns the death of his father E Neal aged 65 in Washington after a 25 year government career. He could not attend the funeral due to severe rheumatism. Three weeks earlier Mrs Neal lost her father J M Barbee at Marshall, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr. L. Neal
E. ©. Neal
Washington
Mr. Neal
Mrs. Neal
J. M. Barbee
Marshall Tex
Stalls Studio Secures New Kodak Film Source
Stalls Studio has secured the agency for a New Kodak Film imported from France. They claim nearly twice the speed of other films and offer a guarantee: if any roll is defective a free replacement and free development for the bad roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodak
France
Boy Shot by Teacher Ends School Row in Missouri
Gravelle Arkansas region reports pupil John Batram was shot and killed by teacher A. T. Kelly after conflict over a school session. The boy had threatened not to attend while Kelly pressed for classes, and a knife was drawn before the fatal shot.
Ada Seeks Business Site as City Has No Empty Buildings
Mr Herman Levin of McAlester praises Ada as the best town seen and seeks a location for his enterprise, finding no vacant business buildings for rent after surveying the city. Dr Levy of McAlester has urged Oklahoma citizens to attend events at the Marrie hotel on October 4 and 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Herman Levin
E. W. Hardin
McAlester
Levy
Oklahoma
Marrie Hotel
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Mary of
McKinney
Spann
al Brown
Hughes
Willi Johnson
Arm of Law—Court News
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Commander Peary
Okla
Beaver
Panhandle
Wiaibish
County Atty
RS. Lovett
Robert S. Lovett Was
San Jacinto County
Tex
Texas Public Schools
Houston East
West Texas
Texas and
Southern Pacific Lines
Union Pacific and
Southern Pacific Railway
Ouston Fast and West Texas Railroad
Houston and Texas Central Railroad
Pacific
Southern Pacific
Oregon Short Line
Oregon Rail Way and Navigation Company
Lovee
Morgan Holdings
Jacob H. Schiffs
Seathern Pacific Directors
Mada
Niblack
Mandamus
Wunsel
Morey
Husband and Wife
Stalls Studio
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