Bryan Draws 20000 in Columbus as Campaign Goes On
William J. Bryan addressed an overflow crowd of 20000 in Columbus Ohio completing twelve campaign speeches in the state. Earlier he spoke to the largest audience yet at Memorial Hall as 6000 seats were augmented by 2000 standees. The event featured red fire outside and a brass band inside while democratic figures such as James Kilbourne and Harmon addressed attendees.
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Columbus
Ohio
William J. Bryan
Memorial Hall
Mr. Bryan
James Kilbourne
Bryan
Judge Harmon
John J. Lentz
Gov
Haskell
Fire destroys frame buildings in Mill Creek restaurant
At about ten o'clock this morning fire was discovered in a frame building occupied by J. S. Owen as a restaurant and meat market in Mill Creek Oklahoma. The flames spread over a half block on the north side of Main Street destroying six buildings and their contents. Loss estimated at about $10,000.
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Mill Creek
J. S. Owen
Petition Drives Western Union to Move Offices Up Town
Chairman Lucas of the 25000 club circulated a petition today asking Western Union Telegraph Company to relocate its offices uptown. The aim is to improve public access and boost business during the cotton season.
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Western Union
Ada
Lucas
Western Union Telegraph Company
Busy Missouri Politician Heads Democratic State HQ
Miss Anna J. Goldsteen of Macon, Missouri, leads the Democratic state committee headquarters. She often acts as chairman and has served as treasurer, handling all major business at the state’s busiest political center. Her role includes overseeing financial affairs and directing a classification system for incoming matters when Harry Rubey is away.
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St. Louis
Anna J. Goldsteen
Macon
Democratic State Committee
Goldsteen
Harry Rubey
Sells Wife's False Teeth Sparks Milwaukee Divorce
Milwaukee woman files for separation alleging her husband William Schle singer stole and destroyed her false teeth after an election day spree. She says the loss left her starving and unable to eat until she could buy new sets, which he supposedly disposed of.
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Milwaukee
William Schlesinger
William
Refund the Assessment by State Banking Board
Guthrie Oklahoma September 23 The State Banking Board votes to return the full assessment on National Banks for the state guaranty fund. Fifty seven nationals were operating under the law at the ruling date one third moved to state charters. Board estimates fund reduction to not exceed 15000 dollars leaving about 200000 dollars intact. The board reports no cost to manage the guaranty fund.
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Guthrie
State Banking Board
US Cruiser Yankee Grounded Off Martha's Vineyard
The Navy reports the cruiser Yankee ran aground at Buzzards Bay near Martha's Vineyard. Tug assistance is dispatched as fears grow that heavy weather could cause a total loss. The vessel shows multiple bottom punctures and serious damage.
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Washington
Navy Department
Martha’s Vineyard
Buzzard’s Bay
Department
Oklahoma Railway extension to Lawton and Oklahoma City
A contract signed in Oklahoma City on September 17 plans extend the Wichita Falls line to Lawton and likely to Oklahoma City. The project aims to connect the big-pasture towns, expanding regional rail service.
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Oklahhama
Oklahoma City
Wichita Falls
Law
Lawton
Roosevelt Flags Oklahoma Conflicts in Bryan Letter
President Roosevelt releases a letter replying to William Jennings Bryan about Governor C. N. Haskell of Oklahoma. He accuses Haskell of aiding Prairie Oil and Gas, indirectly owned by Standard Oil, criticizes Haskell on child labor and Indian land issues, and blames Bryan for Haskell’s platform chair role. Governor Haskell plans a formal reply and defends his record amid press requests.
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Washington, D. C
Theodore Roosevelt
William Jennings Bryan
William R. Hearst
C. N. Haskell
Oklahoma
Mr. Bryan
Haskell
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
West
Mr. Roosevelt
Standard Oil Company
The
Standard
Roosevelt
Oklahoman
Democratic Platform Committee
Denver
Democratic
W. H. Taft
Ohio
Bryan
New York World
New York Times
Will
Haskell Has Not Resigned From National Committee
Democratic leaders at national headquarters discussed possible removal of Gov. Charles N. Haskell from the national committee treasurer post over charges linking him to Prairie Oil and to railroad promotions. President Roosevelt’s response to Bryan’s demand for proof is awaited. Mack avoided action until formal evidence is produced.
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New York
Charles N. Haskell
National Committee
Haskell
National
Ada Promoted Industrial Exhibit At Oklahoma State Fair
President E H Lucas of the 25 000 club drives Ada to have a strong presence at the Oklahoma state fair He emphasizes Ada as the tenth largest city in the state with rich agricultural and industrial offerings Non Frank Huddleston will manage a hog exhibit and assist any Pontotoc county display Progressive farmers merchants and manufacturing leaders are urged to organize an up to date county exhibit to back the effort.
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E. H. Lucas
Ada
Oklahoma State
Mr. Lucas
Frank Huddleston
Huddleston
Pontotoc County
Lucas
Statue of Errors: Sheriff’s deputy arrests George Washington instead of Stonewall Jackson
Deputy Bob Nestor, seeking Stonewall Jackson on a warrant for stealing a saw from an Indian, arrests a man matching the description who claims to be George Washington. The prisoner protests, but the officer, hearing little and trusting a prominent name, takes him to the J P office. It turns out the real complainant was George Washington. The deputy continues his search for Stonewall Jackson.
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Bob Nestor
Smith
Stonewall Jackson
Bob
George Washington
Home of J F M Harris in Sunrise Destroyed by Fire
The Harris residence in Sunrise, occupied by Idus Harris, was burned Wednesday at about 7 20 pm. Insurance covers the loss. Suspected incendiary work noted after several prowling incidents and prior thefts of lace curtains. Hope and neighbors reported flames. origin unclear with outside or dining room start theories. Mrs Harris is away in Abilene Texas.
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J. F. M. Harris
Idus Harris
Arch Clark
Jnc. McKinley
Clark
Idus
Sam McClure
Judge Terrell
Mr. Hope
Get In Jail While After Sweetheart
James Rambo traveled from Mounds Oklahoma to Sherman Texas to pursue his sweetheart whose father objected to their union. He was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon, fined one hundred dollars, and jailed when unable to pay. He claimed he loved the girl and hoped to marry there if he could outwit the father.
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Mounds
James Rambo
Sherman
Tex
Rambo
GAR Reunion Draws Attendance in Sulphur
G A R reunion held at Sulpher Oklahoma on September 17 drew notable attendance with members gathering to share memories and honor veterans.
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Sulphur
National Committee Resignation Report Denied
Gov Haskell stated no member of the national committee had asked for his resignation as treasurer and he emphatically denied that a resignation was on file. The telegrams forming tonight’s rumor were not corroborated.
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National Committee
Gov. Haskell
Mrs. Gore Illness Prompts Telegrams in Chicago
In Chicago on September 17 telegrams and phone calls flooded the Annex seeking news of Mrs. Thomas P. Gore wife of the Oklahoma senator. The nurse reported she is getting along splendidly after a severe asthma attack and will stay in Chicago several days to recover before continuing her journey eastward to join her husband.
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Chicago
Ill
Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
Elopement Suspected In Oklahoma Town
Keota Oklahoma September 22 authorities search for 15 year old daughter of John H Smalle missing since Saturday. Father believes she eloped with 40 year old John Bryant. Couple believed to have fled toward Oklahoma City.
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Keota
John H. Smalle
John Bryant
Oklahoma City
Red River Improvement Association Postpones Denison Convention
Ardmore Oklahoma September 21 Congressman C D Carter reports a communication from Morris Sheppard Texas president of the Red River Improvement Association that the Red River Convention scheduled for Denison Texas on October 1 will be postponed until after November elections Sheppard has pressed for Red River improvements and deserves praise from concerned citizens.
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Red River Improvement Association
Ardmore
Okla
C. D. Carter
Morris Sheppard
M. C
Texarkana
Tex
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U. S
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W. J. Bryan
Associated Press
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Prairie Oil Company
Mack
President Roosevelt
George Washington and
Dus Harris
Sweetheart
G. A. BR
Mrs. Gore
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