Harriman dies at Arden after long illness
Edward H Harriman the railroad magnate dies at his Tower Hill estate in Arden New York after a prolonged illness. He passes with family present as work on the estate pauses and burial plans place him beside his eldest son Edward Harriman Jr. in Arden's St Johns churchyard.
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Arden
N. Y
Edward H. Harriman
Tower Hill
Harriman
Mary Simonds
New York Stock Exchange
New York Exchange
Mary
Carol
Walter
Roland
Mrs. Simonds
Lyle
Orlando Harriman
J. Holmes McGuiness
Arden Parish
McGuiness
Arden House
New York
Mr. Harriman
St. John's Episcopal Church
Edward Harriman Jr
State Christian convention elects officers and board
In Chickasha today the State Christian convention elected officers for the coming year led by President W A Curtis of Hobart and Vice President E A Newel of Durant. Charles Hazelring Mulhall and E L Kirtley Mallow named recording secretaries, treasurer W R Blake Weleetka, and auditor C C Ayers Muskogee. Board members include T L Noblett Guthrie, Virtes Williams Stillwater, H G Connelly Arg Moore, B F Hill Okmulgee, and Charles P Brown Chickasha. Tulsa won the bid to host the next convention over Muskogee Enid Wagoner and Cherokee.
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Chickasha
State Christian Convention
W. A. Curtis
Hobart
E. A. Newel
Durant
Charles Hazelrng
Mulhall
E. L. Kirtley
Marlow
W. R. Blake
Weleetka
C. C. Ayers
Muskogee
T. L. Noblett
Guthrie
Virtes Williams
Stillwater
H. G. Connelly
B. F. Hill
Okmulgee
Charles P. Brown
Tulsa
Enid
Wagoner
Cherokee
Judge Furman Declines Governor Bid in Oklahoma
The Watonga Herald reflects broad support for Judge Henry M. Furman as a gubernatorial candidate. It notes his lack of factional ties, the potential party unity, and the likelihood he would win, while regretting his decision not to run.
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The
Watenga Herald
Furcome
Watonga
Henry M. Furman
Gore
Roy Hoffman
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Furman
Cannibals Slay Eleven On Vessel Rabaul Fire
Cable from Sydney reports a tragedy in the New Hebrides. Captain Lindsay of the ketch Rabaul and ten crew members were speared, hobbled, and killed by cannibals who seized the vessel and burned it. Some French ship crewmen were captured and later heard nothing.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Sydney
New South Wales
New Hebrides
Lindsay
Rabaul
Industrial School Not Open in Chickasha
Officials state the industrial school will not open in Chickasha and funding will not be advanced to open the facility. The decision impacts plans for the site and local employment prospects.
State Normal Won't Open As Oklahoma Town Refuses Funds
Guthrie Oklahoma September 8 The Chickasha girls industrial school will not open this year without local financing until 1911. Ten applicants sought matriculation as seven teachers and the superintendent remain employed. Operating needs total about 15 000 dollars through 1911 and Chickasha citizens refuse to advance funds. Ada state normal received no maintenance appropriation while Chickasha residents previously provided 10 000 from local sources plus 7 000 from school land rents to sustain its institution. The Chickasha school lacks a land endowment.
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Guthrie
Chickasha
Board of Managers
H. B. Abernathy
Department of Education
Chackash
State Normal School
Ada
Girls’ Industrial School
Thas
Sheriff Receives State Reply on Bootleg Proceeds
Sheriff T J Smith reports state officials refute county proceeds from confiscated bootlegging goods. Superintendent S W Stone says only direct handling costs may be paid. county expenses require itemized bills for reimbursement. Final note from F F Cain confirms no funds to be paid beyond handling costs.
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Guthrie
Okla
T. J. Smith
Ada
Stone
State of
Oklahoma
F. F. Cain
Blood Balm ad promises cures for skin and blood diseases
Radically styled advertising copy touts Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a universal cure for ailments from eczema to blood poison. Claims include healing sores, stopping pain, detoxifying blood. priced at $1 per bottle with free samples and mail order from Atlanta Ga. Oklahoma display notes local availability via G M Ramsey. Also invites readers to place want ads in the News.
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Express
Writing Blood Balm Co
Atlanta Ga
G. M. Rameey
East Central State Normal Ada contract awarded to Texas Construction Co
The East Central State Normal at Ada awarded to Texas Construction Co of Fort Worth for 94700 dollars. The bid was the lowest, with Campbell County Co of Weatherford State Normal as the next lowest. granite on the first story was ordered after board review.
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East Central State Normal
Ada
Texas Construction Co
Ft. Worth
Campbell County Co
Weatherford State Normal
Ada Normal
State Board of Public Affairs
Leader Printing Claims and State Payment Dispute
Guthrie Oklahoma September reports State Auditor Ed Trapp holds claims against the state totaling about 25000, objecting to the charges as exorbitant. Leader Publishing of Guthrie claims 7030 for printing 2600 volumes of the corporation commission annual report, with vouchers dating December 1, 1908 to August 17, 1909 totaling 56506.15 and about 10000 unpaid. Auditor says warrants not issued to Oklahoma Printing & Engraving for 1050 and Woodward & Tiernan for 2241 as claims not yet presented.
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Guthrie
Okla
Ed Trapp
Leader Publishing Company
C. A. Taylor
The
Corporation Commission
Leader Company
Gen Henry C Corbin Dies in New York Hospital
Gen Henry C Corbin, 67, died after an operation at Roosevelt Hospital New York where he had suffered from renal disorder for two years. Burial will be in Arlington. He was born in Clermont Ohio in 1842 and rose from Second Lieutenant to Brigadier General in the Union Army. He served in Texas Arizona Mexico and Kansas and was adjutant general during the Spanish American War. He stood by President Garfield when he was shot and died. He is survived by a widow and three children from his first wife.
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New York
Henry C. Corbin
Roosevelt Hospital
Arlington Cemetery
Washington
Gen. Corbin
Clermont
Ohio
Texas
Arizona
Mexico
Kansas
Corbin
Garfield
Congress
Coalgate Turns Dry After Prohibition Sweep
Coalgate Oklahoma ends wide open era as enforcement officer Henry Leeman and two drays raid blind tigers and gambling dens. City mayor L J Little discusses water supply and cost of a deep well and potential filter plant to improve Ada’s drinking water situation.
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Little
Coalgate
Okla
Henry Leeman
Guthrie
Oklahoma
L. J. Little
Ada
Record Heat Marks September in Durant Oklahoma
Durant Oklahoma reports a record September day with the government thermometer at 106 degrees at noon. The high temperature shocked residents as the heat persisted, stressing daily routines and prompting warnings to stay hydrated.
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Durant
Doctor Fristo Returns to Waxahachie Home
Dr. R. E. Fristo who has been visiting his daughter Mrs. Robert Wimbish returned to his Waxahachie home this morning.
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R. E. Fristo
Robert Wimbish
Waxahachie
Gore Returns to Lawton After Chautauqua Tour
United States Senator T. P. Gore arrives in Lawton Oklahoma for the first time since entering congress last year. He was met at the train by his family and many friends after completing a Chautauqua engagement.
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Lawton
United States
T. P. Gore
Haskell Addresses Crowd in Atoka Then Supper with Rainey
Gov. Charles N. Haskell spoke to a full Airdome crowd in Atoka as half the listeners were women. He was joined by Rep. A. C. Durant of Bryan county. After the talk Haskell and guests were treated to supper at Judge Robert M. Rainey’s home.
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Atoka
Charles N. Haskell
Airdome Theater
A. C. Durant
Bryan County
Haskell
Robert M. Rainey
Condition of Secretary Cross Improves in Guthrie
Guthrie Oklahoma September 8 The condition of Secretary of State Cross is somewhat improved today He was able to take nourishment several times but physicians fear he can not recover.
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Guthrie, Ok
Cross
Professional Gards Dr Wilson to See Patients at Harris Hotel
Dr Wilson of Shawnee will hold office hours at the Harris hotel on the second and fourth Mondays each month.
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Harris Hotel
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Wimbish
Roddie
Bob Wimbish
R. M. Roddie
Court House
Copeland & Sloan
Center Merchants
Farmers Gin Co
Farmers Gin Company
Grand
E. M. Belew
M. L. Mullins
Mullins
W. O. Neely
Mr. Neeley
Collinsville
Tex
Nda
Sheriff's Office
Tom Smiths
Cain
ATE Norma Catt
Fexas Construction CO
Trap
Guthrie Paper
Printing Corporation Commission
East Main
P. 0
Story & Clark
Hoffman
Carlisle
Howard, Strauc
Marshall & Wendall
Estey
Elgin
Farrand
Senator
DR. Wilson
H. Epperson
J. W. Deab
B. H. Epperson
Attorneys-at-Law
Reed-Douglas Building
Ade
E. Webb
Ennis .Webb & Enn
Lawyers Office
First National Bank
T. W. Chadwick
Ada, Oklahoma
F. E. Rushing
Fort Worth
Drs. Faust & Hartman
H. T. Saffarans
Ada National Bank
Ada, Veriadoma
Pineule Medicine CO
Chicago
U.S
Gwin & Mays CO
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