Marshal Killed by Pank Robbers in Oklahoma
Two masked robbers looted the state bank in Kiefer Oklahoma at midnight fatally wounding City Marshal W B Inford as cashier Calmer Webbing was also wounded. The duo escaped as posses from Kiefer LaPula Tulsa chase them north toward the Orange Hill amid a violent pursuit and expected gunfight.
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Kiefer
Okla
la Pulpa
Tulsa
West Side
Webbing
Infer
Inford
Guilty of Conspiracy With Japanese Strikers
Honolulu reports three Japanese editors and Makino president of the higher wage association were found guilty of conspiracy connected with the move by Japanese strikers to seize control of the territory government.
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Honolulu
Makino
Higher Wage Association
Wellman Aims for North Pole Flight From Spitsbergen
Paris reports a telegram from Captain of the Italian steamer Thalia stating Walter Wellman departed Spitsbergen on August 16 aboard his dirigible bound for the North Pole. A favorable wind accompanied the start.
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Walter Wellman
Pole
Associated Press
Paris
Thalia
Hammerfest
Norway
Spitabergen
North Pole
Great Damage in Upper Arkansas Valley Report
Associated Press dispatch from Pueblo Colorado August 18 describes heavy rains in the Canon City area causing damage to bridges cabins and railroad tracks in the upper Arkansas river valley. Royal Gorge waters run about twenty five feet above normal with crops and livestock suffer heavy losses. damage likely over a quarter of a million dollars and no lives reported.
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Associated Press
Pueblo
Colo
Upper
Arkansas River
Canon City
Royal Gorge
Chelsea Man Seriously Hurt In Frisco Station Accident
A young man named Eddleman from Cheltrea was struck by cars near Frisco station and suffered severe injuries, including the loss of a leg and an arm. He was reportedly intoxicated and seated on the rails when the incident occurred while awaiting the West-bound Meteor home.
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Frisco Station
Hddleman
Eddleman
Chel Trea
Meteor
Indianapolis Opens New Speedway with Record Ten Mile Pace
Indianapolis Ind Aug 19 thousands cheer as the new Indianapolis speedway opens. The $400000 track hosts five events over three days ending with a 250 mile race. Louis Chevrolet in a Buick breaks the American record for ten miles with 8 57, surpassing Oldfield's 21 2 record.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Motor Speedway
Louin Chevrolett
Oldfield
Orders Signed By Corporation Commission In Guthrie
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission issued orders affecting railway cases. G B Doggett of Clearview sued Fort Smith and Western for depot construction and maintenance. an agreement to grant additional grounds and a deed to be conveyed within sixty days was approved. Other cases required side tracks, platforms for cotton shippers at Park Hill, flag stops for through trains, and a box car deal to shelter passengers at various stations.
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Guthrie
Okla
Corporation Commission
G. B. Doggett
Clearview
Fort Smith and Western Railway
Doggett
Fort Smith and Western Railroad
James Thompson
Poon
Acquir
Commission
Port Smith
A Western Railway Company
J. H. Henderson
St. Louis
San Francisco
Park Hill
Waid
Ion Padaenger
Astord Theears
Powell Ve. Atoubicon, & Banta Fe Maiway Company
Wirt
Defendrave
Nations Trade Shows Great Increase in Twelve Years
Washington reports the agricultural balance of trade rose from 234 million to 411 million dollars annually over twelve years under Secretary James Wilson. Farm employment grew from 244 to 14,420, with innovations linking land, colleges, and stations. Crop yields per acre increased in cotton, corn, oats, and wheat across multiple states, signaling broader national welfare and farm prosperity.
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Wilson
Washington, D. C
James Wilson
United States
Department
Congress
Agricultural Department
Ohio
Virginia
Indiana
New York
Nebraska
Governor Haskell Declares No Political Ambitions
Governor N. Haskell of Oklahoma told the St. Joseph Ad Club last night he has no political ambitions and will devote his remaining term to running his weekly paper in Oklahoma City. He commented on the town lot probe, saying they wanted an indictment and did not obtain it.
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Kaneds City
N. Haskell
Oklahoma
Coates
St. Joseph
Ad Club
W. T. Brady
Tula
W. Stone
Durant
Haskell Wild
Oklahoma City
Haskell Ald
Family physician testsifies at preliminary hearing
Dr BH I Puller, physician for McMullen, testified at the preliminary hearing in Kane on Aug 18 that the morphine blamed for the dead wife could only have been administered by the husband Wyld and McMullen, charges stated in the case.
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Prean. Emporis
Kane
Wyld
McMullen
Puller
Mro
Several Injured in Missouri Pacific Wreck
A Missouri Pacific bound passenger train number 4909 from St Louis collided with an engine in the side here last night injuring several aboard. Three railway men and about twenty passengers were hurt, with the most serious being engineer Morton Stewart of Wichita. Others named include F L Harrin of Oklahoma City and William Evane of Bedalua Missouri.
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Associated Frees
Wichita
Kane
St. Louie
Mot
Morton Stewart
F. L. Harrin
Oklahoma City
William Evane
Bedalua
Riot as strike breakers attempt to go to work at plant
At McKean Rocks Pennsylvania on August 18 a clash broke out as striking workers tried to stop strike breakers from entering the Prenned Steel car works plant. One striker was shot and several others were struck by stones during the riot as workers attempted to reach their jobs.
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Associated Press
McKeen Rocks
Missouri Political Complexion Discussed By Taft Visitor
Senator Warner of Missouri plans an afternoon talk with President Taft on state politics. Warner seeks reelection and the visit highlights Missouri’s GOP alignment ahead of the next ballot.
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Associated Profe
Yeverly
Many
Benator Warner
Missouri
Taft
Warner
Vigilance Relaxed in Wichita After Five Months
In Wichita Kansas on August 19 after five months of strict prohibition police vigilance was temporarily relaxed. A quarrel between the police and city commission over an ordinance banning imitation beer led to a carload of beer being sold during the night. State aid will be invoked unless the commission restores full prohibition at once.
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Associated Press
Wichita
Kana
President Taft Drops Seven Cadets Over Hazing at West Point
West Point Aug 19 By direction of President Taft seven United States Military Academy cadets were dismissed for involvement in hazing Radmano Sutton Cadet Button to a brother of Lt James N Sutton whose death was recently investigated The dismissed cadets are John J Booker Jr West Point Georgia Richard W Parker Kansas City third class Earle W Dentmere Utica N Y third class Chauncey Devore Wheeling W Va third class Gordon Lofebrive Richmond Va third class Albert E B Crane Howarden Indiana third class and Jacob M Fortner Dothan Alabama third class
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Associated Press
West Point
Taft
United States Military Academy
Oday
Radmano Sutton
Button
James N. Sutton
John J. Booker, Jr
Georgia
Richard W. Parker
Kansas City
Earle W. Dentmere
Utica
N. Y
Chauncey ©. Devore
Wheeing
W. Va
Gordon Lofebrive
Richmond, Va
Albert EB. Crane
Howarden
Jacob &. Fortner
Dothan
Ala
County Attorney Seeks Indictment Quashal
L B Jackson county attorney faced a motion to quash recent grand jury indictments alleging failure to enforce the prohibition. The suspended official claims misconduct by the state's attorney and alleges intimidation and force were used to secure suspension recommendations.
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Associated Press
Bapuloy
Okin
L. B. Jackson
Ini
Jackson
Unsuccessful Attempt To Rob Manitou Bank
Two men attempted to rob a Manitou bank office but were repelled by a shot from a day clerk James Morrow who wounded one attacker fatally. The assailants escaped, then captured later as authorities pursued.
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Manitou Bank
Prema
Colorado Springs
Coly
Clif
Manitou
James Morrow
Bins
Bun
Negro Assaults Woman At Home Near Muskogee Oklahoma
A large black man stealthily entered Mrs. Ratcliff’s home near Seekings Station south of Muskogee. He struck her with a fist and beat her with a club before fleeing. Mrs. Ratcliff fired five shots, the dogs tracked the pursuer briefly, then the hunt led toward Muskogee as authorities followed scattered clues.
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Muskogee
Okla
Hyde Park
Eleven Men Drowned In Capsizing Off Ship
A capsizing disaster off Lemmenberg on August 8 left eleven men dead. The Associated Press reports the tragedy occurred as the vessel encountered rough seas near the port, with rescuers already recovering bodies and notifying families.
Smith Sounds Warning to Farmers to Save Feed
A rural column urges farmers during a drought to harvest corn and fodder for winter forage. It warns that dry weather cuts hay while corn can yield 4 to 5 tons per acre if cut and shocked properly, and stresses preparing feed now rather than losing value. The piece urges moving fodder or cattle to wintering spots and warns that feed value rises when stored.
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Smith
Jooraim
Craig County
Craig Country
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Creek County
Oange Hille
Arkansas Valley
Chelsea
Pens New Indianapolis Speedway
Haskell
Missouri Pacific
Jeff Ratcliff
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