16 Nov 1907
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Newspaper
Hamilton Democrat Sun
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1907
Page
1
Oklahoma becomes the fortieth state, with 1.1 million people and 70 430 square miles. It expands railroads and resources while the constitution is cited as lengthy. statehood takes effect November 16, 1907 after Guthrie convention in 1906 and election in 1907.
Washington November 16 President Roosevelt signed the proclamation admitting Oklahoma and Indian Territory as one state at 10 16 this morning. The ceremony was brief in the cabinet room with Senators Carter and Dixon of Montana and Warner of Missouri present along with Oklahoma residents and newspaper representatives.
Oklahoma becomes the forty sixth state at ten o clock as President Roosevelt signs the proclamation. Gov Frantz and territorial officials resign. inauguration begins with Gov Haskel Lambasting Roosevelt in his address.
New York November 16 Secretary of the Treasury Cor tel yeu urged putting hoarded money back in banks. He praised labor organizations for their cooperation with employers and called for curbing exactions to match actual business needs. He warned patriotic citizens to resume normal financial activity to restore business within twenty four hours.
Proceedings stalled at the new Plains Park due to tense relations between key figures, with a specific clash noted between an official and Haskel. The dispute influenced scheduling and access, delaying planned activities and drawing local attention.
An invitation to a Bryan banquet in Washington was sent to National Chairman Tom Taggart. A Bryan letter received by Willis J. Abbott says his speech will be the most important before the Democratic national convention and is expected to outline the policy he would pursue if elected president.
Mrs. Fannie Vitale collapsed and died in the yard of Public School No. 23 after joyfully embracing her 12 year old son Angellone who had been missing for three days. Principal Mr. Casey reported the reunion and called for help.
The Pennsylvania and Vandalia pay cars tour Indiana with half pay in cash and half in checks. Merchants accept the checks when holders are properly identified. The Big Four pay cars are to appear next week and most payrolls are expected to be paid with cash.
Readers are urged to insist on receiving the article they want after being persuaded by an advertisement. The note emphasizes taking action to obtain the exact content sought rather than relying on generic or incomplete postings.
President Alston Ellis criticizes college athletics as a necessary evil and an escape valve for animal activity. Columbus reports include Mayor Badger ordering sobriety during Thanksgiving, Prof. Reed's linguistic feats, and Ohio's fiscal year showing $5.08 million in balances, a gain over prior years, while debt remains minimal.
A blaze in Bay St. Louis on November 16 destroyed St. Joseph convent a leading regional Catholic institution plus the Catholic church parsonage Disane theatre Hotel Clifton Cumberland Telephone building and Butler building. Loss estimated at $200 000.
Mrs. Anna Bradley, on trial for murdering former Utah Senator Arthur Brown in a Raleigh hotel, gains defense momentum after court adjourns. She plans to testify next week detailing love, divorce, motherhood of Brown’s children, and alleged threats that led to the killing while her defense uses dramatic testimony to shape her story. In prison she prays and recalls Brown despite the alleged crime.
Police sent detectives to 216 South Third Street to Mrs. Alice Van Arman, where John Van Arman 56, her ex husband, slashed his throat in a bedroom. He was restrained, jailed, and treated by Dr. Brown. Mrs. Van Arman, distressed, said relatives erred by permitting his visit.
Mrs. Orlend Lilley testified in Marion Ohio that she has been married six times, while suing the Marion Railway Light and Power Co for 15 000 dollars. She says a street car runaway caused injuries that cost her voice.
A terse message proclaims the substitutor claims to shape outcomes by demanding exactly what is requested. The line asserts agency behind requests and implies a reciprocal response shaped by explicit desires.
Burglars entered the store of William Martindale and took nineteen silver dollars hidden in a show window. A. L. Buddington and Mrs. Hoagland were sent to Hamilton county jail after being held to the grand jury for adultery and could not post bond.
Mayor Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland denies any bid for the presidency. He writes to William J. Bryan pledging cordial support and offering Ohio’s delegation, illustrating his influence beyond Ohio.
After a White House conference with President Roosevelt and key ministers, the administration will issue 750 million dollars of two percent Panama bonds. The move aims to unlock about 50 million dollars kept out of circulation, supplement gold imports, and inject around 150 million dollars into currency circulation to ease the economic situation.
Charles H. Guenther an electrician at the Union Gas and Electric Central Avenue plant fell from a ladder while repairing a switchboard yesterday afternoon. His right foot was raised when he lost balance and his left hand closed on a live wire sending 2200 volts through his body. He died before reaching the city hospital and was taken to the morgue.
Oxford England Nov 16 Prof Ambau director of the Radcliffe observatory reported a sudden solar outburst at 11 45 Friday morning an immense flame rose more than 10000 miles each minute reaching 325000 miles high by 12 10 it broke into fragments and vanished.
The bank statement for New York on November 16 reports a legal reserve decrease of 1,742,325, a U S reserve drop of 400, loans up 4,694,000, specie down 364,100, legal tenders down 771,800, deposits up 2,425,71 and circulation up 2,988,300.
In Tiffin Ohio on November 16 Jesse Hople aged 16 years was killed instantly while oiling a corn shredder engine. He fell into the large exposed wheel and suffered horrific injuries. The accident occurred at his residence or nearby work site as authorities investigate the mishap.
Atlanta court of appeals holds a common carrier must provide a seat for each passenger. The ruling came in a damages suit by Dr. Oscar Lyn against the Georgia Electric and Railway Company of Atlanta after he was injured when a car suddenly started while he stood aboard.
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