Exploding Nitro Glycerin Cans Ruin Muskogee Oil Field
Twelve empty nitro glycerin cans exploded in a Muskogee Oklahoma oil field causing violent shock waves felt across the city. Reports and rumors spread of casualties and rail shops being blown but officials say only jars contained remnants of explosive material. Residences near the field suffered damaged walls and foundations while residents fled in panic thinking an earthquake had occurred.
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Muskogee
Oklo
Midland Valley Railroad
Disjointed Report on Bank Issues and Legal Notices
Fragmented OCR text references a bank closure or resources, eviction actions, and political or legal duties. It mentions counties, elections, and duties of a councilor or official, with garbled names and places, lacking coherent details or clear events.
Tittle Wins Third Straight in 100 Bird Shoot
Otis Tittle defeated A F Morrison in a 100 bird shoot for $100 with 89 hits to 67. Tittle, in his first season, has quickly risen, and another 200 bird match for $250 is planned.
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Otis Tittle
A. F. Morrison
Tittle
Morrison
Mocrson
Defense to claim she was death by own action
In La Porte Indiana on November 17 the defense described sensational testimony that Mrs Belle Gunness faced alleged plots involving Ray Lamp here and Andrew Helgelein with a gun. Ws Slater testified as a neighbor about Lamp’s intimacy with Gunness and a secret society linked suicide plan.
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Associated Press
la Porte Ind
Ray Lamphere
Belle Gunness
Andrew Helgelein
Wanford's Petruchio Praised For Insightful Portrayal
The review lauds Wanford's portrayal of Petruchio in a production that emphasizes nuanced interpretation and strong character study. It notes convincing timing and delivery, with praise for energy, diction, and the overall stage presence.
Varal family murder case ends with hang sentence
Judge Barnes sentences Hy Awwelatad Pores Chima to hang on December eleventh for the murder of five Varal family members. The case concludes as the defendant receives the death penalty after a trial by the court.
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Chima Gay
Merman Fillek Canvicund
Varal
Barnes
Land Lessees Propose Legislative Program in Guthrie
Oklahoma school land lessees at Guthrie vote to abandon sale plans and push a legislative package. They demand appraisal of lands for taxation, back payments to districts from rentals, distribution of surpluses by population, and a law separating lessee interests from the state with a right to purchase improvements. A January 1909 delegate convention will set five delegates per county.
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Guthrie
City Council Chooses Davenport's Successor
The city council met in the afternoon and approved a paving contract with K. J. Oresley & Co. A committee was appointed to study sale arrangements, while Sami Frazee attended the meeting.
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City Council
Davenport
K. J. Oresley & Co
Ther Parol Ag
Wealthy English Benefactor Leaves 2 Million for Charity
The will of Henry M. Hale of Cleveland directs 2 000 000 dollars for charitable purposes to be administered by fifteen Cleveland women as trustees. The funds are to provide homes or support for needy women and children and to ensure care and potential treatment for the needy.
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Henfemin Hone
Cleedubd
England
Cleveland
Board of Trustees
Cloke Calculation Diplomat and South American Leader Clash
A diplomat urges caution while the South American president debates ultimatums. The exchange hints at tense political maneuvering as leaders weigh moves that could affect leadership stability.
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Cloke
Washington Star
Frangis J. Heney Improves at San Francisco Hospital
Report from San Francisco states Frangis J. Heney shows partial improvement after a reported camping incident. Hospital insiders say Heney is wearing a protective bandage and responding to care, with cautious optimism for recovery.
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Asmeiaved
Prks
San Francisco
Calif
Thie Hospital
Praonets
J. Haney
Denver Marks Fifty Years Since City Founding
Denver Colorado celebrated the citys fiftieth anniversary with an artillery salute on the capital grounds and a banquet planned for the evening. W H H Larrimer of Kansas City, a signer of the first claim and the first city treasurer, will be the guest of honor and the sole surviving member of the initial city administration.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
W. H. H. Larrimer
Kansas City
Hobdy Chosen Orator at Oklahoma Day Banquet
Oklahoma City on November 17 witnessed 250 legislators attending the Oklahoma Day Banquet club event. Officers announced include Clarence Davis Bristow president BF Wilson Durant W Durant FP Branson Muskogee H Cunningham Guthrie E Watrous Enid vice presidents M Landrum Tahlequah secretary CG Jones Oklahoma City treasurer A F Vandeventer Bartlesville and EJ Hobdy Vinita as orator.
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Oklahoma City
Chamber of Commerce
Oklahoma Day Banquet Club
Clarence Davis
Bristow
BF. Wilson
Cereal
W. Durant
Durant
Branson
Muskogee
H. 8. Cunningham
Guthrie
E. Watrous
Enid
M. Landrum
Tahlequah
Jones
Tropurer
A. F. Vandeventer
Bartlesville
Flomat Master
EJ. Hobdy
Vinita
Atator
Mrs Temple's Telegram at Atlantic and Paramount Way
A farce titled Mrs Temple's Telegram is set for a November 20 performance at Atlantic and Paramount Way venues. Managers Bat fler and Byndhy secured the show after difficulties, promising a strong attraction for local theatergoers.
Gas explosion at Commission House in Kansas City claims two lives
Two dead and six injured in a basement gas blast at the Kellogg & Phillips Commission company building in Kansas City Missouri. The structure, a one story addition, was partly wrecked and ordered to be torn down. Authorities suspect a gas pipe leak led to the ignition.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Commission House
Antonio Picane
Michael O'Brien
Kellogg & Phillips Commission Company
Splendid Production Of The Burgomaster At Auditorium
A splendid revival of Pixley and Lucie’s The Burgomaster will headline tomorrow night at the Auditorium. W. P. Callen presents a 50-strong company led by Harry Hermsen as Peter Stuyvesant and Ruth White as Willie Van Asterbilt with new electrical effects, revised scenes, elegant costumes, and fresh dances. Tickets are on sale at Hartman’s.
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W. P. Callen
Pixley & Lucie
Harry Hermsen
Ruth White
Peter Stuyvesant
Willie van Asterbilt
Hartmaan
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