Custom House in New York Heavily Guarded After Threat
The New York customs house stood under the heaviest guard in its history today after yesterday’s warning it would be blown up at 2 o clock. Authorities pursued a hoax postcard while investigators, led by Samuel Wellington of the West Indies Trading Co, tracked three suspicious men near the assay office before the Wall Street blast.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Custom House
Wall Street
Edwards
Custom House
Samuel Wellington
The
West Indies Trading Company
United States Assay Office
Oklahoma lawmakers to probe state auditor action
Oklahoma City with governor announcing the next legislature will inquire into C Carter state auditor's refusal to certify to county assessors the two mill levy voted by the board of equalization. Carter said he omitted the one and a half mill levy to force court action and settle state tax status.
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Oklahoma City
C. Carter
Board of Equalization
Robertson
Carter
Morgan Sage bomb attacks recalled in Wall Street histories
A 1915 Morgan shooting near Glen Cove recalls earlier dispatches. Frank Holt, linked to Cornell and Harvard, claimed the Washington Senate room bomb to force Morgan against munition makers. Sage and financier Sage trace back to 1891 Norcross bombing. Walter Laidlaw shielded Sage, sustaining injuries.
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New York
Wall Street
J. P. Morgan
Glen Cove
N. Y
Russell Ma
Lower Broadway
Morgan
Frank Holt
Erich Munster
Cornell University
Harvard
Holt
Senate
Washington
Mr. Morgan
United States
Europe
Henry F. Norcross
Mr. Sage
State budget proposal readied for legislature
The Associated Press reports Governor Robertson has prepared a budget package to be presented to the state legislature, outlining fiscal plans and expected impacts across agencies West of the capital.
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Robertson
Carter to Explain Move on Property Tax Levy in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City reports state auditor Frank C. Carter may be asked to explain a plan to levy two mills by equalization. Governor Robertson did not specify legislative action, but some officials consider removal as a possibility for failure to certify assessor actions. Attorneys warn delay may slow tax collection until the legislature reconvenes. County assessors continue to spread a half mill levy for the state.
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Oklahoma City
Frank C. Carter
Board of Equalization
J. B. A. Robertson
Carter
Harding Warns Excess Profits Tax Harms Jobs
Chicago September 21 Senator Harding Republican candidate says excess profits tax and no hour day threaten unemployment and burden American employers. He advocates a clear business policy and emphasizes that American business is the bread and butter of every family.
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Associated Press
Chicago
America
Senator Harding
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Iowa Capitalists to Oil Fields Inspect Pontotoc holdings
Dr Frank W. Cronk of Shelton F S Rhodes of Sioux City A D Horton of Howarden and A S Miller of Ute are officers of the Iowa Oil and Gas Co. on a trip of inspection with president A J Walker examining eastern holdings near Francis where drilling occurs.
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Frank W. Cronk
Shelton
F. S. Rhodes
Sioux City
A. D. Horton
Howarden
A.S. Miller
Ute
Ada
Pontotoc County
Iowa Oil & Gas Co
A. J. Walker
Francis
Wrecked Yankee sunk near Buzzard Bay finally blown up
The cruiser Yankee once the El Sud and later a Spanish‑American War cruiser, wrecked on Hen and Chickens reef near Buzzard Bay in 1908, drifted and sank after salvage attempts, and was finally destroyed by wreckers after a decade of failed raises and refurbishments.
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New Bedford
Mass
Yankee
Ths Bay
Navy
Naval
Washington L. Capps
John Arbuckle
New York
Peary
Rosevelt
Arbuckle
Oklahoma Democrats Plan Intensive Campaign Drive
About 100 Democrats met at a local hotel with Cam Campbell to discuss county conditions and how candidates can aid their campaigns. Speakers included Scott Ferris, Charles Carter, A. B. Howard, Elmer Thomas, and Z. A. Harris, outlining renewed party effort beyond headquarters.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Cam Campbell
Democratic Campaign Committee
Campbell
Scott Ferris
United States
Charles Carter
A. B. Howard
Elmer Thomas
Congress
Z. A. Harris
Bond election to fund Pontotoc county courthouse jail
Pontotoc county officials announce a November 2 1920 election on issuing 225000 in bonds to build and equip a county courthouse and jail. The county treasurer certifies current valuations and debt, with polling places and officers listed for Ada and surrounding townships. Also includes divorce notice against Abbey C Thomas returnable by November 4 1920.
Strike in England Threatens Coal Output
London September 21 There is little hope that the miners strike planned for September 27 can be averted after a lengthy meeting between the miners federation executives and Sir Robert Horne head of the board of trade failed to reach agreement on a two shilling a day wage increase demanded by the miners.
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London
Miners’ Federation
Robert Horne
Board of Trade
Remarriage Bar Proposed to Curb Divorce
New York September 21 Justice Russell Benedict urged a constitutional solution to end divorce evils by prohibiting remarriage during the life of either party. He criticized the 1919 legislature for shortening the waiting period from five to three years and suggested courts require the injured spouse's consent before allowing a new marriage.
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New York
Supreme Court
Russell Benedict
Benedict
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Tyrola
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Owl Creek
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