Veto for Oklahoma Debate Splits Republicans and Democrats
Judge J R Thomas of Muskogee, a former Indian Territory delegate, voices that Republicans showed delicacy toward the proposed Oklahoma constitution, staying away from polls. He sees no immediate admission, noting Democrats would gain electoral votes if the plan passed, while administration support remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
J. R. Thomas
Muskogee
Congress
Commonwealths
Missouri Nears Half Prohibition Says Anti-Saloon Leader
Reverend Albert Bushnell of the Anti-Saloon League in Kansas City says Missouri may be half-prohibition within weeks. He reports 114 counties, 47 dry, with only 10 more dry votes needed to equal wet and dry sides. Eight counties already voted prohibition in the wet week, with more elections possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Bushnell
Anti-Seloon League
Kansas City
Missouri
Prohibition
Russian Crop Report Signals Continued Shortages and High Prices
The Russian central statistical committee reports that grain growers face a 266 650 000 bushel shortfall year over year despite a slight 66 000 000 bushel gain. Winter wheat is 32 percent short, spring wheat 14 percent, and rye remains a critical 7 percent deficit, suggesting potential famine if export markets do not relieve pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russian Central Statistical Committee
Ft Ie
Girl Held in Murder Case Tied to Local Teacher Death
Chicago police arrest Helen Metnert in the killing of Mrs. Lillianywhilte Grant, a teacher whose body was found Friday with the head strangled. Officers seek Richard E. Williams, a colored man linked to the case. Metnert says Williams worked with her at a southern city hotel and admits receiving a letter inviting a meeting at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alles Meclen Metnert
Sheago
Chicago
Dalhart Fair Grandstand Collapses Injuring Fifteen
A Dalhart Texas county fair grandstand collapsed during a ball game drawing about 1000 spectators. Fifteen people were injured as emergency crews attended the scene. Sioux City market reports note Beever 35.60 66.90 and Top Hous at 6.05 in today's quotations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Beever
Dalhart County Fair
Dalhart, Tex
Tia
Explosion Devastates Acpidemon Mine Near Wilkesbarre
An explosion at the Acpidemon Mine of the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company south of Wilkesbarre on Saturday killed three men and injured five. Rescue crews rushed to the scene as officials investigated the blast and its cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acpidemon
Lehigh and
Wikenbarre
Company
Wilkesbarre
Cleveland mayor Johnson nominated for fourth term by acclamation
At the city Democratic convention in Cleveland Ohio Mayor Tom Johnson was nominated for a fourth term by acclamation to oppose Republican nominee Congressman Burton. Shrapnel shell bursts caused five deaths and six injuries during an ammunition unloading accident at the Wilhelmshaven artillery depot in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Burton
Wilhelmhaven
Germany
Artery
Peace Conference Sputters Over Submarine Mines
At The Hague the maritime warfare committee faced a stormy session over laying submarine mines. Britain insists on banning mineshafts. Germany resists. Baron von Bieberstein feigned patience before proposing abolition, while Gen. Horace Porter defended floating and moored mines under certain conditions in defense of coastlines and naval strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hongo
Hague
Great Britain
Germany
Gorany
Baron Marschall von Bieberstein
Horace Porter
Porter
Japan May Annex Korea Says Ito
The article notes that Japan might be forced to annex Korea amid rising tensions and quotes Marquis Ho on policy changes if Korea continues unfriendly. Tokyo reports insurgent activity near Seoul with groups of Koreans and ex-soldiers attacking Japanese officials as troops pursue them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ito
Japan
Korea
Marquis Ho
Tokio
Seoul
Parhamites Arrested Over Torture Death Case in Alon City
Five members of the Parhamite sect are jailed in Alon City accused of torturing 64 year old Mrs Letitia Greenhalgh to death as they sought to expel evil spirits. Walter and Jonale Greenhalgh Harold Mitchell and Mrs Suilth are named in the case, with the sect founded by Charles F P Parham among about 200 adherents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relig
Alon City
Letitia Greenhalgh
Helief
Utey
Chase
Ara Walter
Jonale Greanhaulgh
Harold Mitchell
Marx Harald Mitchell
Suilth
Greanuhartigh
Parkamites
Charles FP
Parham
Dowle
Als
Greenhaulah
Greenhaulgh
Rockefeller Holdings in Standard Oil Show Huge Loss
Stockholders’ testimony at a government dissolution hearing reveals John D. Rockefeller owns 247,692 shares representing about five times any other shareholder. At $440 a share the holding value is about 109 million dollars, with University of Chicago owning 5,099 shares and facing roughly 2 million dollars in loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costa Rockefelles
Standard of Company of New Jersey
John D. Rockefeller
Standard OU
Rockefeller
Standard Ol
University of Chicago
Standard Oil
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Man from Manchester Recovers After Brain Clot Surgery
David Walke of Manchester Virginia suffered a fall that damaged his head. After trephining the skull and removing a brain clot, he regained speech and motor function and has rapidly improved, being discharged from the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Walke
Manchester
Mr. Walke
Me. Walke
Green corn for Christmas import plan from Colombia
South Tels aims to import green corn from Colombia to begin shipments in October, with green on the cob for Christmas. Promoters say price will be higher than peak season but affordable for moderate luxuries. A Diaz-Guerra cites potential to grow on deserted coffee plantations and ship to U S seabord cities for refrigerated transport. a trial shipment to New York is expected in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tels
Colombia
South America
Carrlatinas
A. Diaz-Guerra
New York
Saloon Owner Fatally Struck After Chase Through Collinsville
In Collinsville Illinois on Wednesday night deputy sheriff Wil Blake fatally struck George White a Black saloon owner after White terrorized residents. White appeared with a public safety item and barred entry before Blake forced the door, striking White through the heart. White had long been regarded as a dangerous character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofleer
Collinsville
Georen White
White
Jong Teen
French Canadian Treaty Sparks Broad Trade Pact
The French Canadian commercial treaty signed Thursday offers reciprocal concessions on many commodities and commits both parties to a general reciprocal notice.
Murder charge in Springfield coroner’s jury verdict
The coroner’s jury at Springfield Missouri held Mrs. Bernice Speary alias Green for murder without bonds after she shot and killed Henry Major on the steps of the Liza Moudville theater where she worked as an actress. Witnesses testified about a possible marriage and jealousy as the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Springfield
Bernice Speary
Green
Spears
Henry Major
Vuaudevile Theater
Bundsy Morsing
Claude Speirs
Dex Maines
Major
Davenport
Arthur Delaney
tHoux City
Clarence Green
Chicago
King Frederick August Thrown From Horse in Dresden Maneuver
Saxony's King Frederick August was pitched from his horse during a Thursday maneuver at Dresden. He sustained a slight injury but remounted and continued command of the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick August
Saxony
Dresden
Thureday
Cruisers Sail From Honolulu to San Francisco
The United States cruiser squadron from the Asiatic Station led by the Maryland Pennsylvania West Virginia and Colorado sailed Thursday from Honolulu for San Francisco after arriving September 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suil
Frisco
United States Cruiser Squadron
Asiatic Station
Maryland
Pennsylvania
West Virgginia
Colorado
Honolulu
San Francisco
Rockefeller Jr Succeeds in Fifth Avenue Bible Class
John D. Rockefeller Jr. has revised the leadership of the Young Men's Bible Class at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church in New York. The change takes effect October 1 and shifts duties to new leadership appointed by the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Road Disaster In Meslco Kills Thirty In Train Crash
A wreck on the Mexican Central line between a freight train and the El Pago express near Aguas Caullentes resulted in thirty deaths and many injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meslco
Aguas
Caullentes
Morgan Denies Stock Dent In Union Pacific Claim
J P Morgan & Co denies taking control of Union Pacific shares from Kuhn Loeb. The report claims Henry Hugers of Standard Oil may own the stock and that Morgan’s authorization refutes the assertion.
Wrecks Injure Several at Wien Mall Trains Collision
A westbound New York Central train near Wien New York Thursday wrecked four fast mall cars. Several passengers were injured in the incident and taken for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central
Wien
N.Y
Jig Robbery Mystery Solved by Arrest in Mahwity
Friday police arrested J. J. Emith in Mahwity Pennsylvania explaining the October disappearance of $7 520 from the Southern Boorers company. The case concerns seven packages and their missing cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Boorers Company
Mahwiity
Penn
J. J. Emith
Canigosz Family Applies for Aid in Cleveland
The Canigosz family seeks assistance from Cleveland charity services. The report notes M Czolgosz and Nits wife as parents of the subject, with the couple aged 83 and 5 respectively, detailing their need for support in the city’s aid department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canigosz
M. Czolgosz
Mektieley
Nave
Vity of
Cleveland
Aeaeiunay
Velgoss
Haraver Narrowly Escapes Death in Iowa Thresher Accident
In Oporture for Toul Samuel Dartfold of getter son survived hours trapped under a threshing engine when the machine broke through a bridge and toppled. A farmer force aided removal after rescuers pulled him free. Young Duffletdt, nearby, suffered a leg amputation below the knee as flames from the engine firebox buried clothing and damaged him during the collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haraver
Suferlug
Samuel Dartflold
Getter Son
Xeverdt
Fnally
Duffletdt
Tis
Fistiuntis
Crow Hin
Physt
Ciasha
Fort Dodge electric line praised for debt free construction
A proposed 62 mile Fort Dodge to Spirit Lake railroad will be built with no debt and fully funded by stock subscriptions. Emmetsburg to Spirit Lake and Fort Dedlee will host the route, backed by farmers and country banks. about forty banks along the towns will hold stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dedlee
Spirit Lake
Spiritt Lake
Emmetsburg
Fort Dodge Electric
Power to Sue by Foreign Corporations Sowed in Des Moines
Des Moines judges test the authority of foreign corporations not filed with the state secretary to sue locally. The International School Bus Company of Scranton Pa began after a contract worth 80 dollars. Justice Zett G. Roe sustained the demurrer. The case advances with Attorney General Byers to represent the state. ruling could affect all foreign corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
International School Buel Company
Scranton
Focal Justices
Zett G. Roe
Byers
Fair Site Purchase Plans Pass By Narrow City Margin
After a quiet but heated campaign the proposition to let county supervisors buy land for a county fair was approved by Alderson and Mason City voters. The measure won by 23 votes in a tainted turnout of 1 89. Mason City backed it by 400 to 126, while most townships rejected it. Walls township gave five for and 110 against. Supervisors will buy the property for about $10 060.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldson City
Mason City
Walls
Three Deaths Reported At Boone Tragedy
Two men killed and a third dies after a train collision at Boone. The switchman Charles Gustafson was crushed between train bumpers, leaving a widow and an infant. Another man died from poison amid a tale of unrequited love. An unidentified Austrian worker was killed at the Means & Smalley mine when a sidetrack accident occurred alongside a Chicago and Northwestern engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Gustafson
Boone
Miner McGovern Ties Record With Forty Years at Work
Owen McGovern, a miner of Kaloo, completed forty years of service with only twenty days missed. He worked through most illnesses, missing five or six days in his final sickness and ten days from earlier brief illnesses, with the rest as vacation days accumulated over his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen McGovern
Kalo
Presbyterian church vacancy and obituaries in Fort Dodge notice
Fragmented notice reports a six month vacant pulpit at Che pul Pt and a retirement or transfer involving Rev PLC Baird. It lists Ob Veteran Pogiocer Dead Pettick Rankin a railroad engineer of Magic Crown area and notes his death around age 90 leaving a wife and daughter. Also mentions Maree Hotel seated and a law change in a dated town record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Rendl
Presbyterian Church
Mort Dad
Hastings
Grundy Center
Rev
Baird
Whese Center
Prest Presbyterkin Church
Oklahome Cy
Pogiocer
Pettick Rankin
Deaths and Disasters Reported in Northe Dakar and Marehalitown
Fragmented police and local notices describe deaths and injuries from a platform collapse and a train incident. Reports mention Pham L. Rheperd, Charlud Curtee, and Charlty Ceytur as involved victims in Marehalitown and nearby areas.
Clinton Bridge Construction Advances with Large Draw Span
Hundreds of workers on the Mississippi River project near Clinton, built by Chicago and Northwestern, report the falsework nearly complete from Manala Central shore to Little Hooks Island. The 405 foot center span will rise amid giant piers with a 260 foot overhang each side, forming one of the world’s largest draw spans as assembly proceeds with riverbed pumping and massive piling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago and Northwestern Railroads
Clinton
Uid
Directors Deny Fraud Charge in Interstate Development Suit
Stockholders of Interstate Development sue Floyd county directors for fraud. Defendants Charles P. Morris Chester Sherman G W Vonberg Prof F Hirsch H W Le Lockwood deny willful neglect and say errors were due to judgments. Plaintiffs accuse the Riade company founders of conspiracy to defraud. defense notes capitalization of 16 million and broad aims. Case slated for United States circuit court at Dubuque in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Development Company
Floyd County
Sal Deninst
Charles P. Morris
Chester 2
Sherman
G. W. Vonberg
Prof
F. &. Hirsch
HW. le Lockwood
Tessen
Riade Company
Washington, D. C
United States Circuit Court
Dubuque
Vetober
Davenport Insurance Man Rescued From Train Tracks
Police saved prominent Davenport figure George Casey after he lay on Des Moines Union tracks near Union Station. He was pulled from in front of an approaching Great Western train and later fined ten dollars at the police station before disappearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
George Casey
Des Moines Union
Union Station
Great Western
Casey
Elliott Hotel
Des Moines
Sac City Chautauqua Directors Reelect Officers Plan Auditorium
The annual Sac City Chautauqua association meeting reelects officers Wy J Dixon as president and Fyfe Gordon as vice president with Dr W J Findley secretary and Erns Bolley treasurer. Directors set ten day assembly next summer and plan an auditorium once the levy is settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fen-Daay
Sue City Chauuuttqua Association
Wy. J. Dison
FR. Gordon
W. J. Flattey
Fauller
Orville Lee
G. W. Lee
F. W. Loring
F. R. Kownell
Tm.colburn
W. J. Dixon
Fyfe. Gordon
W. J. Findley
Erns
Bolley
Stevanson Returns from North Pole Search in Alaska
Wilbjal mar Stefanson of the State University of Iowa finished a dangerous search in the far north and reached Alaska aboard the Duchess of Pedford crew after their ship sank in northern seas. He came to Town City from Grand Forks and attended Harvard before joining the Lellingwell-Mickelgon expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Pate
Wilbjalmar Stefanson
State University of Iowa
Hay
Alaska
United States
Harvard
Lellingwell-Mickelgon
Stolen Horse Case Tourneys Sheriff and Local Deals
Sheriff McLeod pursues a boy named Charles Brot over a stolen horse. The animal changes hands through Dennly Short, Jono Mirrett, Linnest Baker, and a banker from Denison, with sales totaling several hundred dollars. The report also notes a state senate bill debate and a county fair attendance record, plus a fatality in a local crash and other scattered incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofteor Nuys
Oklahoma Readies Statehood Vote Amid Prohibition Push
A historical report notes Oklahoma and Indian Territory forming a joint statehood effort. It details competing candidates G. O. N. Bagkell and Frank Frantz, the constitutional provisions, and the federal enabling act. The article mentions Secretary Taft and William Jennings Bryan shaping the national stance and describes the compromise approving joint statehood for the new territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New State
Oklahoma
India
Bagkell
Muskogee
Frank Frantz
Gullan
Dant
Canvoss
Taft
Republishe
William A. Bryan
Tate Mit
Lidia
Washingdon
Cortgresd
Mately
New Charter Beaten in Local Election Vote
A proposed city charter was defeated by over two to one vote on Tuesday with 50 percent turnout. The measure failed in 41 of 45 wards as opposition cited tax raises and Sunday closing laws. Land Societies and ward gerrymandering influenced the outcome across North and West Sides and foreign districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dex
Une
MGSE
Standard Oil profits revealed at government dissolution hearing
Hearings in New York disclosed sensational Standard Oil earnings. witnesses stated seven year profits reached about 503 500, or roughly 76 billion yearly, with annual profits near 50 1000 goons versus figures claimed. The testimony questioned credits from 19 subsidiaries, noting 700 percent plus returns on capital stock and high efficiency since Rockefeller era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ISON
Standard Oil
New York
United States
Cie Corporation
Ups
Chirends G. Pay
Afie Sandard
Company of New Jersey
Stamford Oil
May
SOC
Hia
Rockefeller
Blast on Japanese Ship Leaves Dozens Dead and Wounded
Aboard the Japanese battleship Kashiina near Kure twenty seven crew members were killed and many injured when a powder explosion occurred during target practice. The ship suffered heavy damage and crew casualties included several officers and sailors. The incident is under investigation while the vessel repaired at Kure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exe Moston
Kure
Fatal
Fragmented Dialogue Exchange On Stage
A garbled dialogue scene shows a young woman addressing a speaker named Mr Parkard. The text hints at a dramatic interruption and an attempt to steer the conversation toward a philosophical or rhetorical frame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronnine
Reagan
Christmas Sermon and Holiday Tales From A Bygone Era
A Christmas address by a Colorado bishop blends humor with moral reminders about gluttony and charity. The page mixes holiday reflections, a humorous toy box wish for a cold, and a medical ad touting a cure for catarrh. It also notes noble lineage cousin marriage statistics and a story about a Christmastime bargain at a New York shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cali
Glingred
Colorado
Denver
Saatlee
Turkey
Blag Brother
Trolley Accident Sequel Sparks Damages Claim
A trolley crash in New England leaves a passenger badly hurt. The next day a lawyer visits and asks about suing the railway for damages, with the injured Pat feebly replying he would consider legal action for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Trishran
Pat
Unclear fragment hints at parliamentary transfer
A garbled note references a politician described as finished and moved to Mina Steonamund a few days ago. The misspelled names and broken phrasing obscure exact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congredaiin
Mina Steonamund
Grape-Nuts Endurance and Modern Fitness Tale
A vintage testimonial on Grape-Nuts crediting the cereal with improved energy, nerve steadiness, and study focus. The narrative highlights athletic performance, endurance, and mental clarity after two weeks, praising Wheat and Farina’s role and urging readers to try the product.
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Tiory
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America
Mulder
St. Louis
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Selma
Mra
Sven Winksnex
News OF the
Hawkeye State
TOUL
Syats
Maree Hotel
Long Botel
Mito
Goehietia Asetintas
Tansey
Dakar
Ward
Maven
Pham L. Rheperd
Erypte
Farge
No 1
Ameblie
Ao Senta
Charlud Curtee
Bilaty Ceytur Puinter
Marehalitown
Big Clinton Wiudge
Sac City
Chautauqua
Stevanson
Ida County
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Joby Bhavity
Narhison
Thirrmon
Knaywa
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Soetits
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Ineysindt Libereute
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Pant Cheney
Darnace
Hartington
Ottawa
Goda Ory
NEW Charter
Lahor
Invela
Mivsvurluos
Britain
Fy J. Cen * Co
Toledo
Ohla
Bny
Otonia
Bo J Chenry & CO
Tateda
Drucetetn
Hall
Thomas Lipton
Dextocauan
Christina
Ton
Jong
Wellville
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