Chancellors quit in disgust over Epworth property deed
Testimony at a church conference details disputes over a conditional deed to Epworth University property. Dr Bynum testified the deed lacked a reversion clause, was shown to Anton Classen and John Shartel, then altered to insert the clause before recording. The church seeks possession of the 52 acre tract valued at 5000 to 100000, amid factional opposition led by Rev Sam G Thompson.
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Ryworth University
Ehurcl
Viati
AR Pe
Tyriester
Arfese
Bynum Cestimeny
Haud
Bynum
Anton Ho Classen
University Develpment Company
de Rynam
Clisey
Hymim
Oklaoma City
Classen
John W Shartel
Tipon
Wytman
Epworth University
Convict life-term recaptures escapee in mountain chase
A life-term prisoner known as Bill Nutt pursued and recaptured No. 094 who escaped from a road gang. With bloodhounds and a fallen sergeant, Nutt tracked a mile after mile to a mountain crotch where the prisoner hid. Nutt captured him unaided and returned him to McAlester Penitentiary.
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Filson
McAlester
Winchester
Bill Rate
Nile Tenner
Unitive
Bill Nutt
Trusty
Priso
Lady Eglantine the Hen That Laid $10 Eggs Dead
The famous single comb white Jeghorn hen Lady Eglantine, lauded as the world’s wonder and pride of Daglantite Parma, died after years of prize winning fertility. She laid 417 eggs in a season, winning top prizes and achieving a record prize of $0 each egg, held by her seventeen owners.
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Lady Eglantine
Parma
Figlantine
Sugiremacy
Johnson Named High Officer for Michigan Lines
J J Johnson, assistant general manager of the Oklahoma Railway lines for five years, will leave Oklahoma City Monday for Grand Rapids Michigan to become assistant general superintendent of the Michigan Railway company. The move follows two months of negotiations and a conference with the road's board of directors. Johnson will prepare for an immediate change.
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J J Johnson
Oklahoma Railway Company
Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan Railway Company
George Wo Kaos
Michigan Company
Mr Johnson
Road
Oklahoma City
Germans disregard loans to Belgium
Ambassador von Hertstorff informed the State Department that Germany will deem any Belgian loan negotiated in the United States during its occupation null and void. State officials said they had no knowledge the Belgian government sought such a loan, a stance aimed at protecting American bankers from involvement.
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Washington
von Hernstorff
State Department
Belgium
United States
Germany
New Greek Premier Callagoyeropoulos Named to Form Cabinet
A Reuters dispatch from Athens reports that M. Callagoyeropoulos, summoned by King Constantine to Tatot, is entrusted with forming a new cabinet succeeding the Zaimis ministry. He was a member of Theotkis' cabinet and supports the entente cause.
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London
Reuter
Athens
M. Callagoyeropoulos
Tatot
Constantine
Zaimis
Theotkis
Entente
Fire erupts again at Missouri state penitentiary
Jefferson City Sept 16 another fire broke out shortly before noon in the state penitentiary. It is believed to be within the old walls and shop of the Sullivan Sad Me Tree company.
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Jefferson City
State Penitentiary
Sullivan
Warmer Weather Promises in Arkansas Forecast
Weather outlook notes somewhat warmer conditions into tonight and Sunday across Arkansas. Sparse readable text mentions warmer days ahead and a Sabbath forecast.
U S Responds to British Blockade Order Amid Trade Tensions
The U S State Department weighs whether a new British blockade order breaches the 1815 treaty and restricts American trade to Holland and Scandinavian nations. Officials note possible retaliation and seek to confirm reports of a France Britain goods exchange while British insurers may underwrite blacklisted U S firms. A Frisco freight accident near Fort Worth injures workers and claims a life.
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State Department
Great Mintar
France
London
Frisco
Forth Worth
Texas
Vael Worth
Dallas
Sertion New
Engine Fatally Injures Passer in Local Yards
A.W Webb, a Pris co railroad employee, was struck by a Santa Fe engine in the east yards while crossing the main line at Reno avenue. He was thrown under the trucks, taken to Emergency hospital, and died shortly after. Webb, of 624 West Pottawatomie avenue, leaves a widow and three children. the family had lived here about six weeks.
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A.W Webb
Pris ‘Co
Santa Fe
Oa Om i
Webb
Santa Ve
Renoavenue
Marshall and Harper
West Pottawatomie Avenue
New Interest Rates Announced by Federal Reserve Board
Washington, Sept 16. The Federal Reserve Board set new fifteen day rates at the federal reserve banks. Kansas City receives 4 percent while St. Louis is at 1 percent. The St. Louis figure applies to both commercial and member bank paper. The 1 percent rate on ten day paper is abolished.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve Board
Kansas City
St Louis
St. Louis
Strike Threatens Munitions Plants
New York union leaders announced plans to embarrass the war munition interests by striking at machinists plants. They expressed sympathy for New York traction strikers as 70 percent of about 1,230 machinists voted in favor yesterday.
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New York
Aye Ay
I War Munions Plante Ay
New York Traction
Ian Dayar
Gold Medal For Local School Girl Elocution Winner
Local schoolgirl Talis Swag Me pears odd at Edmond receives a gold medal for elocution at a county event on Thursday evening. It marks her fourth medal in four years and may lead to a state contest in Perry for a diamond trophy. Roosevelt’s visit boosted her local fame as she read for the president. She has won two silver and two bronze medals previously. Judges were Kath Cote, Liwitte Larkin, Nellie Hilderhack, and Della Johnson.
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Sixth Street
Wat TU
Edmond
Perry
Roosevelt
Kath Cote
Liwitte Larkin
Nellie Hilderhack
Della Johnson
Ford Will Assist Crippled Children
Ford Motor Company of Detroit will set aside an unlimited fund to aid crippled children nationwide needing orthopedics or surgical care. Rev Samuel S Marquis announced this at a Wellesley conference of business leaders, noting the fund grew from a program for employees' families to a national effort.
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Wellesley
Mass
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Samuel S Marquis
Ford Educational Department
Building Permits Totals 69275 in Week Ahead Busy Contractors
Building permits totaling 69275 were issued during the week, with Hd Commissioner Merson predicting another busy period starting Monday. Contractors plan to seek permits for twenty one new buildings in the near term.
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Colaliog Aaloe S
Merson
Tanks Turn War Tide As British Break German Lines
In vivid wartime prose a revived ichthyosaurus symbolizes the British tanks named by soldiers. The piece describes swift advances from trench breaches to shell crater assaults, noting tanks advancing under air and artillery fire. It highlights the surprise and fear among German troops as the new armor reshapes the battlefield.
Wilsons Only Unions Sister Dies in New London Strike
Annie F Howe sister of President Woodrow Wilson dies in New London hotel after short illness. She is survived by two sons George and Wilson Howe and daughter Mrs Cochran. The president was informed. son Margaret Wilson with relatives in Philadelphia joins others at Shadow Lawn. Meanwhile New York faces a sympathy strike call for street car workers and allied trades as longshoremen and coal handlers weigh action that could halt work along waterfront.
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Wilson
New London
Annie F. Howe
Woodrow Wilson
Mie Howe
Philadelphia
Mies Margaret Wilson
Mrs. Howe
Iona
George Howe
North Carolina
Wilson Howe
Richmond
Mr. Cochran
Miss Wilson
Win Teatere
Ttarhine Tate Inte Havine
ON Take
Quinttots
President Wilson shocked by death of Mrs Anne Howe in New London
President Wilson learned of Mrs Anne Howe’s death in New London Conn this morning and was greatly shocked He plans to attend her funeral at Columbia College and has canceled a St Louis engagement to address a writers convention Secretary McAdoo will fill in for the postponed appearance and Monday engagements were postponed.
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Long Branch
Sept
Wilson
Anne Howe
New London
Conn
Howe
Columbia
St Louie
Writers’ Convention
Maker
Times War News Coverage Dominates Afternoon Field
The Times of Oklahoma City reports provide a comprehensive survey of global battles in the Great War with Associated Press correspondence and Veedetick Palmer’s Somme stories appearing regularly as exclusive war features, distinguishing the paper from REWIND THE TIMES and other afternoon papers in the field.
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Times
Oklahoma City
Associated Press
Veedetick Palmer
Somme
White Renominated for Head of Miners
In Indianapolis on September 1, White, president of the Conte Mine Workers of America, led with 76 votes for renomination. He defeated Toh Hh Waller at Hlinda, who received LA votes, per William Green, secretary relay.
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Invianapolis
Shelohn
White
Conte
Wortkers of America
Oaly
Toh
Hh Waller
Hlinda
Livestock Men Call For Federal Inquiry At Conference
Delegates from the American National Livestock Association press for an FTC inquiry into the livestock and packing industries during the market committee session. The three day meeting concludes with emphasis on western and southwestern concerns and cooperative reforms.
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Heri Ao
Federal Trade Commission
American National Livestock
Geranminens
Oklahoma Hogs Set New Record
Kansas City report Sept 10 notes a hog market record with three head averaging near 19 dollars and a surge in wholesale price. Ohio, Oklahoma details unclear. measurement from Yawhee Oklahoma line.
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Oklahoma Hogs
Kansas City
Cepenth
Central Powers Report Victory In A Big Battle
Conflict updates claim Central Powers victory with Bulgarian forces advancing and Serbian lines pushing at Macedonian front. Reports note German gains near Combles and multiple village seizures as Allied defenses falter. British and Hungarian fronts show contested progress amid shifting front lines.
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Central Powers
Soldiers Start Army's Longest Practice March
Soldiers and guardsmen begin an 83 mile march from San Antonio to Austin as the Twelfth Provisional Division trains for possible war service. Eight days cover advance to Camp Mabry and return, with Wisconsin, Texas and Mississippi guardsmen in the division. Brigadier General Henry A. Greene commands.
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Regutar Army and National Guard
San Ame
Aoreat Army
Mistio
Cappal Theta
Camp Mabry
San Antonio
Wisermyin
Hints
Kansas
Texas
Misco
Austin
Wisconsin
Henry A. Greene
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Shadow Lawn
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