Oklahoma Democrats Lead State Ticket in Territory Vote
Oklahoma City reports late results from major cities and counties show the Democratic state ticket led by C N Haskell for governor winning over the Republicans. The proposed state constitution passed, the prohibition clause ratified, and heavy voter participation noted. Frank Frants was GOP territorial governor, with Republicans McGuire and Frank Hubbard potentially winning in districts one and three.
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C. N. Haskell
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
C N. Haskell
Frank Frants
Lo Present
Ok- the Votines
Jealous Austrian Lieutenant Kills Heiress Then Gun Suicide
New York report states Lt Julius Hoffman of the Austro Hungarian army shot Miss Drage Siegel heiress to 100000 then turned the weapon on himself. The dying woman wrested the gun away. Hoffman is detained at the police station and his wife seeks $15000 for alienation of affections.
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New York
Julius Hoffman
Mins
Drage Siegel
Ais Binge
Aihng
Bellevue Stal
Julius
Hoffman
Fort
Foren
Miss Siegel
Sonoma Girl Wins World Record Trotting Mile
In Columbus Ohio, Sonoma Girl and High Ball clashed in a sensational four heats and a $10,000 stake race. Sonoma Girl won by a half length, posting a record 2.00 percent and shattering the era for the fast trotting mile, with Bonone Girl drawing second and High Ball from 12th. Kash horse trotted every inch, delivering a rallying effort.
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Columbus
Ohio
Sonoma
High Ball
Neady Perfect
California
Bonone Girl
Irigh Ball
Kash
Parties in a Deadlock Over Winter Milk Prices
Boston conference between Boston Cooperative Milk Producers officials and milk contractors adjourned after a long day in which farmers demanded over 40 cents per quart for milk and contractors offered 38 to 40 something cents. A higher price would force a 10 cent per week charge, and the meeting continued into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston Cooperative Milk Producers’ Company
Political primaries reshape county delegation seating
In Nassau County, the Merritt-Wasleworth faction and allied groups faced a countywide vote to name delegates for a Friday county convention. Peter A. Porter, Roberta of Lockport, and Frank Bre dell led a coalition to back Chi Hickey for county judge. Of 122 delegates, 40 were deemed organization loyalists with nine still doubtful.
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Buffalo
Tin Brynofen
Republicasia
Niggera
Peter A. Porter
Roberta
Lockport
Frank FH. Bredell
Chi Hickey
Mckeyhawk
Brackwell
Protocol Signed Aims At Permanent Peace Between Nations
Washington December 16 A protocol was prepared by diplomatic representatives to describe inviting the United States and others to meet soon to negotiate a permanent peace accord. The terse wording indicates high officials including Minister Godoy and others are involved.
Profits of Oil Trust Revealed in Historic Case
New York September 18 Assistant Comptroller for Standard Oil of New Jersey testified in the first day of the federal suit against the oil trust. He cited eight year profits from 1899 to 1907 totaling about 490 million dollars and annual earnings above 61 million, with shareholder distributions of over 308 million. The record covered the company’s growth and finances within the trust structure.
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Standard Oil Company
New York
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
Compen
Standard Oi Company of New Dresey
Holding Cyers
Oil Trust
Frank B. Kellogg
Conductin
Corporation
Dividends Exceed Capital in Standard Oil Trust Probe
New York Sept 18 Clarence G assistant controller of Standard Oil of New Jersey faced court today with books showing trusteeships among oil firms. Government lawyers seek how trusteeship formed and profits allocated among pooled holdings. Prosecutors note large dividends by subsidiaries under Rockefeller era and promise to prove figures reflect investments rather than excess.
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New York
Clarence G
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Standard Oi Thirstens
Mose
Standard Oil Company
Standard OH
Rockefeller
Atlantic Olep Poy
Continental Oil
Consol
Steidard
Promoter Moulton Held After Brutal Family Attack
In New York on September 18 Frank Moulton aged 43 a real estate promoter is alleged to have assaulted his wife Della 22 and injured himself in a grisly home attack on West 20th Street. A neighbor heard groans and police found blood and razor wounds on Della and Moulton. Both were described as dying.
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New York
Pagehapathic
Balloyne
Frank
Moulton
Marconely
Della
Nimaxelf
Bork Neo
Levae
Menitona
Weet 20Th
Meulton
Mix
Tamer Hows
Chericor
No Cocktails Ordered At Luncheon Reveals Denial
Pian Pinay reports a formal denial from the vice president’s office regarding the luncheon served in Indianapolis. The statement says the president and his secretary did not approve or endorse any of the items or actions connected to the event.
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Pian Pinay
Detroit
Hoorevelt
Fairbanks
Indianapolis
Yeatertayine
Eithier
Gwenta
SundeSein May Dir. Steubenville Injury Seem Fatal
In a chaotic scene at the local fair yesterday afternoon K A Sundern or widely known driver was hurt probably fatally when a ride malfunction caused a collision. A bystander, Angus Mointer of Lebanon, NS, was also involved. Authorities investigate as the grand prix contest proceeds in Columns.
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Steubenville
Histon Tatversna
Taifa Maru Burns as Japan Shipping Lost Members
A Shanghai dispatch to Lloyds says the Japanese passenger steamship Taifa Maru is burning at Ching Kanging. Many crew and passengers are missing and most are probably dead. the death toll is estimated at about one hundred.
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London
Shanghai
Lloyds
Ching Kinnge
Responsibility unclear in Quebec Express wreck inquiry
Concord reports a discrepancy in running time records for the Quebec express wreck near West Canaan with heavy loss of life. Boston & Maine General Manager Barr notes an error between train No 4 and No 90 records, while authorities launch an official investigation by state and county officials. The inquiry aims to determine fault and ensure a thorough review.
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Barr
The
Boston & Maine
Concord
N.eh
Boston & Maine Railroad
Quebec Express
Woet Cannan
White River Junction
Cannan
Horr
Craton County
Mont
Organized Vermont Retail Merchants Association Branches
Bennington county merchants formed a Vermont Retail Merchants Association branch with E E Hart as president and Edmund Lafranchise as secretary. A county committee was named with members from Bennington, Pownal, Manchester, Dorset and surrounding towns. Elisha Viner, new organizer, announced amendments and urged passage of a parcels post law similar to Postal General Myers plan. The national body now includes about 2,000 local boards in 30 states with 76,000 members, aiming a Boston national meeting on May 11, 1908 and New England gathering in October.
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Bennington
Benontoy County
Aeguciation
Vermont
Hart of Bertin
Edmund Lafranchise
Kennington
E. E. Hast
North Bennington
A. S Hethaway
Woollford
J. Is -Amith
Pownal
Lewis
Pownal Center
Es Jolunson
Elisha Viner
General Myers
National Association
Boston
New England
Five Central Employes Confess To Theft
In St Albans on September 18 a Central Vermont Railway theft scheme, tied to earlier brass thefts, led to the arrest of five railway workers Joseph Goneetin William Deeor Jeremiah Bovenah Edward Engliss and James Eaton. They admitted guilt and further arrests are anticipated as detectives who worked undercover within rail road ranks recovered property including beams bricks and turrets.
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St. Albans
Central Vermont Railway Company
Mybt
Joseph Goneetin
Williar Deeor
Jeremiah Bovenah
Edward Engliss
James Eaton
Togky Sumlers
Brick
Bees Turks
Four AM Crash Injures Man on Shipboard Stair
A late night accident on the steamer Ti conderoga from Rouses Point left Mr. Stewart with a dislocated shoulder after he slipped on a stair near the hurricane deck. He was treated at a local hospital by Dr. Hurley and reported resting comfortably. The party, including Senet sa and others, remained for luncheon before continuing their tour by steamer to Bluff Point.
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Seageles
Taree
Stewart
Vicos
Sime
Ticonderoga
Rouses Point
Rae
Mk Ur
Hurley
Feu
Bluff Point
Tall
Guy Tardy Held For Shooting Two In Limestone Maine
Limestone Maine September 18 Guy Tardy charged with the murder of Oscar and Stephen Downing aged 11 and 14 is held for the grand jury. Police say the boys quarreled over a trivial matter while booting and Tardy shot Stephen through the head killing him. He attempted to escape but was shot in the back and cannot recall the details.
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Limestone
Guy Tardy
Oscar
Stephen Downing
Booting
Tardy
Stephen
Hin
Onear
Two Boys Slain in Caribou Woods Near Limestone
In Caribou Maine two brothers Guy and Oscar Whing aged 10 and 19 were shot and killed in the woods. Gus Tarvis, 17, was accused of firing the double shots that killed them, after a dispute with the brothers who had left home earlier that afternoon. Tarvis and his cousin fled to Limestone and then Edmondton, with no formal arrest yet.
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Caribou
Guy
Oscar Whing
Eilinge
County
Aisne Holtuin
Gus Tarvis
Terris
Jane
Downings
Tarvis
Hie Coun
Nam
Tarvix
Ben
Mellen Out Of Merger Plan And Auto Collision
The Advertiser reports Charley Mellon, president of the New York, New Maven and Hartford Melfort, involved in a collision with an automobile in Vermont. Mellon escaped serious injury, taking a public omnibus toward the Boston and Maine merger area, while witnesses noted opposition to the merger and the car driver fled the scene. Details on injuries follow, with the vehicle bearing a Massachusetts number.
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Boston & Maine
Charley & Mellen
New York
New Maven
Hartford
Melfort
Miles
Barton
Vermont Superior
Vermont
Boston
Hit
Rt. Alban
Sally Eto
Massachiusette
First Car For Belmont Tube Test Run Delayed
A New York car linked to the Belmont tunnel project faced delays as traffic between Manhattan and Queens boroughs slowed. Crowds gathered at the terminal as the car moved, with officials announcing a test trip may occur today if power is applied.
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New York
Manhattan
Ques Boroughs
Northfield fair draws vast crowds on second day
Northfield September 18 crowd estimates at the agricultural fair climbed toward six thousand by noon with trains bringing attendees from north and south. The day featured a horse and ox cavalcade, stallion exhibitions, and racing events starting at 2 PM with purses of 125, 200, 176, and a special 100 dollar race. County Court adjourned to accommodate attendees.
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Northfield
Northfield Agricultural Association
Iit
Horace
Dante
Cattle and horse show highlight at Vermont county fair
The Vermont Caledonia county fair opened its three day session with a large cattle entry list. Breeds include Brown Swiss French Canadian and others from Speedway Farms Center Morrill Ianstead and Bristol. Notable horses include Rex from Mountain View Farm Enet Burke owned by Elmer A. Darling of New York who won a prime at Buffalo and St Louis. Evening vaudeville features Charley Taylor of White River Junction.
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Ise Johnabiry
Caledonia County Fair
Speedway Farms
B. J. Morrill
Ianstead
F. R. Sanders
Bristol
New England
Rex
Mountain View
Enet Burke
Elmer A. Darling
New York
Buffalo
Povery
Staners
Ian
Charley Taylor
White Hiver Junction
Billy Grant
Fadle
Uoeten
Sialey Vasee
County Court Goes to Fair at Northfield
Montpelier Sept 14 County Court adjourned to let witnesses attend the Northfield fair. The proceedings stretched nearly all day as Tomasi testifies about a proposed marriage and subsequent separation. Italian witnesses and cross examination by R M Harvey highlighted the session. the case likely goes to the jury Thursday.
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Montpelier
Northfield
Neking Mint
Tomasi
Englich
R. M. Harvey
Priest Found Guilty in Murder Trial at Rowan
Lalnip Sosa the Rowan Catholic priest from Chicago was found guilty of murder in the first degree. The defendant testified the killing was in self defense while intoxicated, after an altercation at the home of Ned Starkynski. A police report traces the events to a visit from Chickys.
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Pittelarg
Sepuin
Lalnip Sosa
Chicago
Andrew
Stephen Starkynski
Brothes
Che Beatiere
Cme
Admitiel Ukat Francoves
Chickys
Orpirr
Fisherman Drowns Off Gloucester In Early Morning
A schooner Elmer Gray anchored in Gloucester harbor reported a drowning accident when a crew member vanished during a mishap at sea. Four men entered the water as boats capsized and only one fisherman survived to reach shore, while others were lost to the sea.
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Gloucester
Mass
Elmer Gray
Telny Weithent
Cme of
Jer Ct
Verry Goodwin
Sophronia Lawrence Buried Amid Tragic Death
Funeral services for Sophronia Lawrence, who died after drinking Paris plot poison, were held at Stillman Lawrence’s Middlesex home with Rev J Edward Wright presiding. A large crowd attended as pallbearers, brothers of the deceased, carried her to Obrler cemetery. A discovered letter to lover Frank Yandey reveals she planned to end her life, expressing love and regret.
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Sophronia Lawrence
Alcancer
South Harre
Paris
Stillman Lawrence
Midlesex
J. Edward Wright
Montpelier
Outler
Miss Lawrence
Barre License Board orders 18 whiskey brands withdrawn
The Barre license commission notified licensees last night and again today that the sale of 18 brands of whiskey sold in licensed places must be discontinued as they failed to meet standards. Twenty five brands passed the examination.
Boy Kept Stealing in Montpelier and Vergennes Sentence
Carroll Dobey was sentenced by Justice J G Wing to the State Industrial School at Vergennes for the remainder of his minority for stealing from Mr ROMne. He was placed in charge of an officer and sent to Vergennes. He had been skipping school and stealing from gym clothes. A probation officer moved to execute the original sentence after further thefts.
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Tate
Wuner
Dobey
Thomas
Ind
Montpelier Hosts State Firemen Convention Opening
Montpelier opened the State Firemen's convention at 2 pm with an address of welcome by State I HO Kent. No tournament this year due to officer funding and convention needs. Delegates are well attended and local firemen will host visitors.
Newport Stage Held Up In Morning Robbery
Arthur Dupont, on port duty, was assailed by two men in the woods near Deroe at o'clock this morning and $11 was taken. The small pay remained undisturbed. Officers have no clue to the robbers.
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Newport
Arthur Dupont
Woods
Derby
Deroe Et & O
Bride Arrives as Couple Weds at City Clerk Office
Antonio Catncot of Wie thin airs and Mike Rosa Brusa recently arrived were united in a carriage ceremony at the city clerk office by Justice James Mackay. The report notes arrivals, a Vermont Electrical association event opening with 100 vendors, and a clam bake at Blut Point. A homebound reception is planned tomorrow.
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Antonio Catncot
Wie
Thin Airs
Mike Rosa Brusa
Das
Italy
James Mackay
Ani
Hardwick
Ppd
St, Alhunme
Vermont
Blut Point
Talk of the Town at Le City hotel arrivals
A list of names including Gilbert Woodstock Frank Niles Crandall Hurlington FP Chebieiets Fred Grant Chelon Man. W Yan St Albane George C. Gilbert Blin ton Heaney Millie wien and others seen at Le City hotel with mentions of Providence Graniteville and St Abbe Raward among attendees and guests Collected in a brief social note reflecting arriving figures and local notables from various towns and districts.
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le City Hotel
Alcgh Gilbert
Woodstock
Frank Niles
A Neni C
Crandall
Hurlington
FP Chebieiets
Fred Grant
Chelon
Man. Wyan
St. Albane
George C. Gilbert
Blinton
Heaney
IL B. Rivers
Sangtonville
W. Hh
Providence
Peter Comaingham
Mayor Makes Appointments and Street Petition Debated
At last night’s board meeting the mayor confirmed three appointments to city posts: George W. Gorman as city auditor, B. W. Tobinas as assistant fire engineer, and William L. Harrie as a street official. The session also considered parking, street permits, sewer extensions, and tax notices, with aldermen voting on various motions as residents pressed for payments and property adjustments.
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Board of Aldermen
George W. Gorman
B. Lane
B. W. Tobinas
Fire Department
William L. Harrie
Clark Street
Keith Avenue
Othe
D. Lamb
Hughes Stable
Sough
Cutler
Baghte
J. Henry Home
Mie
Allermen
Bakes
Gian
J. Hh
J. Allen
Arthur Parady
Andrew McKay
Parady
McKay
Jerry McCarthy
Luneil
G. Tornal
Cottage Street
Madam Goodene J
Tomas Aid
Goodlenvagh
Qutler
Tomas
A. Tomasi
Hpen
Morrhant Street
Latone Hunt
Ansersiant Cutler
Tomaal
Bill
Aagends
Swuthtig
Tomash
Watt
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McGuire
Frank Hubbard
Lieut. Hoffman
Onoma
Mil
Merritt-Wadsworth
Niagara Country
Washington, D. C
Ytabe Department
Lipinmatin
Unit State
Erie
Minkater Godey
Isither Gawate
Pany
Bay and Hounds
Frank Moulton
Insane Asylum
Hammer
See. Loeb
Himmdf
Sundesein May
Staubenville, Ohio
Buros
Comcard
N. H
Board of Railroad Cintas Today
Howton & Maine
Inez Puliday
Hare Sept
Bennington County Merchants Farm Branch
State Association
Dr. Stewart Hurt
Burlington
Stephen Dowsing
Maing Woods
Maine
Mellen
Judge Miles
Belmont Tube
Dog River Fair
Toman Case
Fle
Starzynski
Middlesex
Federal
Barre
Vergennes
Bride
Antonio Calacci
Miss Rosa Brusa
Talk OF
the Town
Dr. Jackson
G. Tomasi
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