Oklahoma City Skyline Expands Amid Rapid Growth In 1910s
The piece portrays Oklahoma City’s boom as of November 2, 1910, detailing population growth from 10,037 in 1900 to 64,205 in 1910 and projecting 250,000 by age 30. It highlights new construction, including seven major buildings, hotels, a library, and a $5 million packing plant, with various price tags and a look at early real estate values and development rush.
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Oklahoma City
Chamber of Commercs
Morris & Co
Bulzburger & Sons
After Reading Novel Girl Shoots Self in St Louis
In St Louis on a Sunday afternoon 21 year old Misa Elsie von Rhein shot herself in the breast after reading a Robert W. Chambers romance ashes of Empire. She was taken to city hospital with slight chance of recovery. Authorities found a blue steel safety police revolver and a new package of cartridges in her room.
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ST. Louis
Robert W. Chambers
Misa Elsie von Rhein
Crippen Hangs Tomorrow After Resigned Plea
Crippen faced his last day with resignation while maintaining innocence. He urged that his wife might appear alive to clear him. Assistant executioner John Ellis prepared the gallows and tested the rope as Crippen weighed the fall.
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H. H. Crippen
Benton Vil
Crippen
John Ellis
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White Slavers Go to Prison
George Kavalin and James Takos were convicted under the federal white slave traffic act and sentenced by Judge Wolverton in Portland Gre. Kavalin, a University of Athens graduate, received eight years. Takos six years.
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George Kavalin
University of Athens
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James Takos
Wolverton
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Kavalin
Takos
Extremist Leaders Cherish Tolstoi, Censure Douma Adjournment
In St. Petersburg on November 22, leaders of the extreme element violently censured the douma for adjournment in respect to Count Tolstoi's memory. They demanded stronger actions and continued sessions to honor the literary figure.
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ST. Petersburg
Tolstoi
Attell Plans Bout Prep With Trio of Sparring Partners
New York on November 22 Abe Attell trains hard for his scheduled bout with Pat Moore. Sparring partners Danny Goodman Jimmy Carroll and Lew Powell will assist Attell as he focuses on conditioning and strategy to ensure a decisive victory.
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New York
Danny Goodman
Jimmy Carroll
Lew Powell
Abe Attell
Pat Moore
Attell
Moore
Bear Arrives in San Francisco After 40-Hour Delay
The steamship Bear reaching San Francisco from Portland with 450 passengers and crew after heavy seas and 40 hours overdue. Gale conditions in the North Pacific blew her off course, but she fought head winds to port. The report notes heavy seas and a safe arrival despite the ordeal.
Jim Lloyd and the bear of politics in Missouri
Jim Lloyd of Missouri as Democratic Congressional Committee chair predicted a Democratic House early in the campaign. He sent out speeches to key regions and then watched Republicans challenge the entrenched party line. Lloyd has served in Congress since 1897 on the post office and territories committees.
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Jim Lloyd
Missouri
Democratic Congressional Committee
Bessie
Jim
Missourian
Lloyd
Congress
Post Office and Territories
Senator Burrows Says Lorimer Report Drafted for Next Session
Senator Burrows said in the afternoon that the Lorimer investigating committee expects to report in the next session of Congress. The statement places the anticipated findings and timing at the center of ongoing scrutiny.
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Washington
Burrows
Lorimer
Congress
Laurelhurst Annexation Victory in Greater Seattle Suburbs
In a May election the two suburbs including Laurelhurst voted in favor of annexation. The plan covers two square miles at a price of $1,000,000, expanding the city’s territory and bringing Laurelhurst into the city limits.
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Greater
Seattle
Laurelhurst
Arrests and Gambler Ties Fr Case Across Regions
Vancouver reports Dr Fr jailed on embezzlement charges with custody transfers to Washington under Sheriff Sapp. In Marysville Mo Hezekiah Rowee farmer was arrested after linked to an arson and murder plot at Barnard. Authorities pursue associates tied to gambling debts and the Roscoe bet.
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B. G
Aly Thie City
Washington
Sapp
Marysville
Hezekiah Roweee
Barnard
Roscoe
Fen
This Cough Syrup Claim and Price Comparison
An advertisement touts a DIY cough syrup mixing Pinex with syrup to make a pint at low cost. It promises quicker relief for coughs bronchitis and throat and lung troubles and claims stronger benefits than $2.50 ready made products. It recommends dosing every two hours and notes pine oil benefits and Canadian origin.
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Canada
Baftell Drug Ge
Diaz in Field as Mexico Turmoil Grows
J P Morgan arrived in Washington on business tied to Mexican interests. Insurgents seized three towns near Monclova after fierce fighting, with heavy losses on both sides reported. Diaz assumed personal command in Mexico City amid rumors Madeira leads rebels south of Porfirio Diaz.
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Madeira
Morgan
Washington
J. P. Morgan
Mexico
Monclova
Eagle Pass
Texas
Taft Set To Arrive At Hampton Roads At Daybreak
Hampton Roads Va November 22 President Taft ends two weeks of canal inspection aboard the Tennessee and will reach the harbor at daybreak tomorrow after a final day of travel preparations aboard the ship.
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Panama Canal
Taft
Tennessee
Newsboys union to stage annual dance at Lesehi Park
The local Newsboys' union hosts an annual dance at Lesehi Park on Thursday night with Seattle merchants donating prizes for best costumes and characters. Proceeds go to the sick fund.
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Newsboys’ Union
Lesehi Park
Seattle
Goats Burned In Fire On Railroad Car
Five vaudeville goats owned by C. F. Bulger were traveling from Portland to Raymond Washington when a Northern Pacific car caught fire. The goats were burned, each valued at $1,000 according to Bo Bulger, who began a recovery effort.
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Raymond
Wash
Northern Pacific
Bo Bulger
Tolstoi Rites Marked Arrival of Writed Tolstoi Body
Thousands of nobles and peasants greeted the coffin of Count Leo Tolstoy as it arrived near Yasnaya Polyana. The flower strewn cortege passed a sorrowing crowd and headed to Tolstoy’s home for funeral rites to be held this afternoon without pomp or ceremony.
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Leo Tolstoi
Sasecka
Yasoaya Pollana
Suffragettes Attack Premier Asquith in Commons
A large crowd of suffragettes in the House of Commons assailed Premier Asquith today, saved from rough handling only by a strong police arrival.
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London
Howle of Commons
Socialist Editor Warren Sentenced to Jail in Seattle
The Seattle socialist editor Fred Warren of Appeal to Reason is fined 1000 dollars and sentenced to six months in jail after a habeas case loss. Warren, 33, increased the weekly's circulation to over 400000. supporters claim the verdict will boost socialist momentum nationwide.
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Congress
Seattle
Fred Warren
Appeal To
Reason
Warren
Socialist Weekly
United States Supreme Court
Mayer
Haywood
Taylor
Kentucky
Goebel
Kentucky Courte
Water shutoff notice for district between Norman and Jackson
Water will be shut off in the district between Norman and Jackson to Fifth Avenue to Ninth Avenue south tomorrow from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The outage affects the area around the water mains and may interrupt service during the stated hours.
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Jackson #tc
Av. S
Pasadena Police Chief to Pursue Wagner in Larceny Case
Pasadena Chief of Police Andrew Allen will travel tonight to Spokane to interview Charles Wagner who was arrested there on a larceny charge as part of the investigation.
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Cal
Andrew Allen
Charles Wagner
Spokane
Complexion Beautifier and Home Remedies Guide
An article lists DIY beauty tonics and hair care tips. A complexion lotion using epurmax glycerine and hot water promises lighter, smoother skin. Additional entries describe a blood tonic with sugar and alcohol, a dandruff shampoo using cannthrox, and hair removal with delatone for smoother, lighter skin.
Turkeys Coming Down in Seattle As Prices Drop
Prices for Thanksgiving turkeys fall in Seattle with yesterday’s drop from 36 to 32 cents. Traders expect further declines to 28 cents, as twelve carloads from Eastern Oregon and Washington arrived and Portland producers plan to unload thousands more by tomorrow.
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Seattle
Oregon
Washington
Portland
Barber Fined for Sunday Work in Justice Court
Ray Langer, proprietor of the Butler hotel barber shop, was fined 100 dollars plus costs for violating the Sunday closing law. He shaved two men in his shop on Sunday October 16 and opted for a jury trial. After brief deliberation, the jury returned a guilty verdict.
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Ray Langer
Butler Hotel
Justice
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Relief Through Free Trial
A sensational ad urges readers to request a free trial of Pyramid Pile Cure claiming fast relief from piles. It touts testimonials of women suffering severe symptoms and promises easy access via mail order from a supplier at 278 Marshall Mick. The copy pledges permanent cure and urges immediate action with a tempting offer.
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Marshall
Mick
Eas
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