Democrats Hope to Contest House in Democrat gains seen in Oklahoma view
Tawton August 12 Congressman Scott Ferris says tariff sessions foretell Republicans losing control of the next House. He cites chances for direct senatorial election and notes Oklahoma Republicans split with western peers. The piece highlights Democratic unity under Champ Clark and predicts a benefited outlook for Democrats.
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Tawton
Oklo
Congress
Washington
House of Representatives
Scott Ferris
Oklahoma
United States
West
Eastern Trust Fed
Champ Clark
Missouri
Articles Signed For Great Fight Between Johnson and Jeffries
Chicago August 12 Articles of agreement for the heavyweight championship bout between James J. Jeffries and Jack Johnson were signed. The fight must occur within eight months at a venue offering the best inducement. Johnson and Jeffries managers George Little and Bam Berger attended. Johnson later returned the papers saying they were unsatisfactory and he wished to sign a straightforward fight agreement.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
James J. Juffries
Bam Berger
Jeffries
George Little
Johnson
Berger
Berger Ob
Hotels in Vinita Packed as Prospective Buyers Arrive
Every hotel in Vinita was filled to capacity last night with crowds at the Cobb and Green, turning away many travelers. Officials say it signals strong immigration to Craig county, as trains bring land buyers and homeseekers, underscoring a need for a new hotel.
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Vinita
Cobb and Green
Craig County
Big Circus Day Near as John Robinson Shows Arrive
The city warms to John Robinson Combined Shows with a free street parade and a celebrated tented program. Visitors will see the elephant ponds, horse stables, blacksmith shops, and a famed culinary department serving hundreds daily. Freighted with novelty acts, trained animals, and a renowned circus atmosphere, the event promises broad appeal for all classes.
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Ted Wn
John Robinson
Robinson
America
Bond election looms for county court house and bridges
On Monday the third bond election in a month will decide a $50,000 county court house and $70,000 for bridge construction across streams. Rural opposition fears higher taxes, though tax impact may be under fifty cents per thousand. Vinita and nearby towns back the bonds, while Centralia Welch Bluejacket districts show strong resistance.
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Vinita
Court House
Court Bowke
White Oak
Big Cabin
Todd
Boise
Centralia
Welch
Bluejacket
Justice Mills declares Thaw insane and remands him
In White Plains Aug 12 Associated Press reports Judge Mills ruled Harry K Thaw insane and denied habeas corpus. He condemned Thaws paranoia and delusions about a conspiracy and wife White, finding continued danger to public safety if enlarged. Thaw offered only a denial of the court opinion.
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Associated Press
White Plains
Junnlee Mills
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
White
Mills
Old Sol Claims Many From Ranks
Heat and humidity during the fortieth third encampment parade troubles Grand Army of the Republic events in Salt Lake City. The extreme conditions caused distress among hundreds of participating children in the living formation.
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OLD Sol
Salt Lake City
Unb
Grand Army of the Republic
Love aims to restore husband in Wall Street tale
New York August 12 through the inheritance of million dollars from the Burnk estate of St. Joseph Mrs Love intends to rehabilitate her husband in Wall Street where he lent a fortune last January. Mrs Love was formerly Mme Marjorie Burns remarked by Sir Phillip Burnes Jones as the world's most beautiful woman.
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Associated Press
New York
Burnk
St. Joseph
Sidney
Love
Wall Street
Mme
Marjorie Burns
Phillip Burnes Jones
Plan for More Water Advances at City Council
City council held a special session to authorize city hall bonds voted at the election Anguat. The water service question was discussed and while no action was taken, steps are expected soon to increase water facilities and improve service.
International Typographical Union selects Minneapolis for next meeting
By Associated Press. Joseph, Missouri, Aug. 12 Minneapolis was chosen today as the next meeting place of the International Typographical Union after a strong contest by Salt Lake City Utah and Atlanta Georgia.
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Associated Prous
Joseph
Minneapolis
International Typographical Union
Salt Lake City
Utah
Atlanta
Clark Captures Two Fugitives At School House
Two convicts who escaped were recaptured late yesterday near a school house four miles south of Adair. Guard Hot land Clare tracked them from Cedar Bluff all day, catching them as they rested on the school steps. The sheriff was notified and they will be returned to jail with punishment to be determined. The pair offered little information about their attempt.
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Adair
Hotland Clare
Cedar Bluff
Cabin Dock
Clark
Jave
General Funston Buys Farm in California Questioned over License
A partially legible report notes General Frederick Funston purchasing a California farm near Alameda County. A stranger asked if he held a license to carry firearms, with authorities citing the need for a license to hunt. The piece references Funston’s planned leave and stay, and mentions firearms during a time of travel.
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General Funston
California
Associated
Leavenworth
Kana
Brly
Frederick Panston
Ely
Califonia
Nell
Alameda County
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