Death of Jake L. Hamon prominent Ardmore leader
Noted Ol Man and railroad operator Jake L. Hamon died from a pistol accident while cleaning a weapon on November 26. His funeral drew many national business and political figures. Hamon, a former Republican committeeman and Lawton attorney, helped drive railroad ventures from Lawton to Ardmore and to Oklahoma City.
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Ardmore
Okla
Jake. Hamon
Frank L. Kotch
Hamon
Jake J. Hamon
Haman
Hanson
Kansas State University
Kirk
Kiowa-Comiangin
Haron
New Petitcin
Lawton
Tomnéy
Hamwou
Ardore
Wichita Falls
Texas
Oklahoma City
Hamon’s Bold Oil Bets and Rail Ventures Rise to Fortune
The article recounts Hamon’s early plan to operate with banker John Ringling, his railroading passion with 40 miles from Animore to Ringling Building, and his plunge into the Healdton field. He waited for patient timing, then bought low and sold high, amassing about $6,000,000 in three years through shale oil production and strategic sales.
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John Ringling
New York City
Dent
Tirty
Animore
Ringling
Mr. Hannon
Hamon Kell Road
Texas
Hamon
Brookl
Atleigh
Fire at Houston destroys 24 storage tanks
A Houston blaze destroyed 24 storage tanks containing about 190000 gallons of oil from Humble Oil and Refining Company. The incident caused extensive damage but authorities reported no further details. Dr Stephanek arrived in New York as the newly appointed Czecho Slovakian minister to the United States aboard the Argentina from France with his family.
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Houston
Texas
Humble
Sad Refining Company
Stephanek
U. S
New York
Roerick Stephanek
United States
Argentina
Friente
Hte
Henryetta
Claude Peters
Indianola gin price cut signals broader relief trend
Local report notes price reductions at the Bynum gin and surrounding market shifts as tensions ease between growers and gin operators. A related item mentions a 13 pound baby and a prolonged anniversary tale, reflecting oddities in the era’s news mix.
Oklahoma to Receive $13 500 Federal Aid for Vocational Rehab
The state will receive 13 500 from the federal government to aid vocational rehabilitation for injured workers. Governor Robertson accepted the appropriation after a conference between the state industrial agencies and the national education board. The funds will support training in new trades, with compensation maintained during instruction. funds to be deposited with the state treasurer soon. Read the Tulsa Star.
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Oklahoma
Robertson
Thendustries Commission
Mihood
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