Foraker interview stirs Ohio campaign talk
In Springs Virginia on August 21 Senator Foraker’s remark about not being invited to speak at the Ohio campaign opening sparks discussion. The talk centers on his Senate course, with Ohio Republicans like D. R. Woodmansee weighing in on his attitude and potential motives as Taft and Vorys stay reticent.
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Mot Springs
Senator Foraker
New York
Ohio
Foraker
Senate
Taft
Vorys
Payment Delay Hints Cherokee Emigrant Rolls Nearing Completion
A letter from J Edward Taylor to the Indian affairs special commissioner discusses Cherokees enrolled for emigrant pay. Miller, tasked with enrolling participants, is in the field in Oklahoma and will file rolls soon. The document notes filing of exceptions after court filing and a hearing before final roll approval, suggesting payment near early spring.
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James S. Davenport
J. Edward Taylor
Special Commissioner of
Indian Affairs
Miller
Oklahoma
Receiver sought for Haskell led Indianola Coal Co
An application for a receiver for the Indianola Coal Company, with Governor as president, was filed at Muskogee Ohio on August 21. Arthur Bailey D M Bailey and G Kahle of Ottawa own stock. petition alleges Haskell drew 15000 salary over three years, services worth 1500, and that company engaged in chartered investments leading to debt. Secretary W KR ton calls claims blackmail and unrelated fees, while proponents say the firm is sound. The Indianola Company handled all business in Ohio, including railroads hotels and building blocks.
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Muskogee
Ohio
Indianola Coa
John P. Bailey
D. M. Bailey
G. Kahle
Ottawa
Haskell
W. Kr.ton
Indianola Company
Ohissuch m
Watson to Speak at Oklahoma City Convention
Jahoma City will host a state convention in Oklahoma City on August 31. John Allen of Norman sent the official call. Populist nominee Tom Watson and sign manager J. W. Forrest are expected. Delegates will be chosen, offices elected, with county delegates admitted from all faiths.
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Jahoma City
Oklahoma
Pop
Okla City
John Allen
Norman
Watson
J. W. Forrest
Missing star delays Garrick's Under the Greenwood Tree rehearsals
In New York City, Garrick Management battles to locate Florence Davis who vanished during a Catskills outing before rehearsals for Under the Greenwood Tree. A post office contact misled, with Davis and her maid returning to New York on the last train, leaving questions about the missing week. Also in Tulsa, investigators fail to prove William McCracken’s death for $22,000 in life policies prompting a legal contest by his widow.
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New York City
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Miss Davin
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Miss Davis
Garrick
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West Shore
New York
Tulsa
Okla
William McCracken
Arkansas River
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Nelayany
Ridenhour Wins In Gun Contest At Vinita Carnival
H E Ridenhour won Ithaca run with 22 of 25. Two weeks shooting carnival at Vinita ended under Captain Saxon, drawing large crowd and high amateur scores. J E Ridenhour led a 22 of 25 shoot off from six yards, with W C Wright second at 19 of 25.
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Ithaca
Baseball Park
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Hamilton Texas
Vinita
H. E. Ridenbour
E. N. Williamson
W. ©. Weight
M. C. Maddox
Ted
Luxor
J. E Ridenhowr
Me W. C
Bank president Ayers dies after vacation hike
P G Ayers 65, president of the First National Bank of Coffeyville Kansas, collapsed and died at Stonewall a Colorado resort while vacationing with eight friends after a high altitude exertion. He was wounded in the jaw during the Dalton gang battle and his body will be sent to Coffeyville.
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Wallen Named Executive Committeeman in Oklahoma
Guthrie Aug 21 Joseph Norris, chairman of the Republican state committee, named advisory and executive committee members from cities including Kingfisher Oklahoma City Shawnee Muskogee and Guthrie. The list features W J French Alva S E Wallen Vinita George Masters Perry J F McMurray McAlester and others.
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Guthrie
Okla
Joseph Norris
Republican State Committee
A. J. Seay
Kingfisher
Dennis T. Flynn
Oklahoma City
C.M. Cade
Shawnee
Bird S. McGuire
Pawnee
Richard T. Morgan
Woolward
E. Creager
Muskogee
Dr. EN. Wright
Olney
Charles E. Hunter
T. B. Ferguson
Watonga
Ual M. Carr
Pauls Valley
John W. Capers
J. H. Huckleberry
F F. Bush
Waurika
C. G. Jones
W. J. Hooker
Purcell
W. J. French
Alva
E. Wallen
Vinita
George Masters
Perry
J. F. McMurray
McAlester
Daniel Crafton Shawnee
Emery Foster
Chandler
L. F Cain
Checotah
Muskogee to Erect Eight Story Hotel
A deal was closed in Muskogee Oklahoma for an eight story hotel in the citys prominent district. The 100 foot frontage building will include 275 rooms and rise in the downtown area as a major landmark.
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Muskogee
Okla
Rehearsals Set For The Traitor Play Debut
Rehearsals begin September 1 for The Traitor dramatic continuation of The Clansman by Dixon and Pollock. Dixon Jr and Pollock will direct, with George Foster Platt directing staging duties, renowned for Madison Square Theatre productions.
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Channing Pollock
Thomas Dixon, Jr
Mr. Dixon
George Foster Platt
Madison Square Theatre
Misunderstanding Over Autointoxication Whisky Craving
A South side man claimed doctors found his whisky craving caused by autointoxication and his wife, seeking to sell a device, quips Blame it on the autos, reflecting a broader humorous misunderstanding from the Chicago Daily News.
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Chicago Daily News
Wit and flavor brighten Joan’s arduous pilgrimage
A quotation notes that while reason and sensible living sustain man, God provides wit brightness laughter and perfumes to enliven days and ease the traveler’s pain along the journey, referencing Sydney Smith’s sentiment.
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Joan
Sydney Smith
Have Pity on the Teacher in Baseball Trophies Note
Quote from the New York Herald laments teachers bearing heavy loads as boys easily grasp algebra history and other subjects while learning batting averages and standings of baseball clubs for Herald trophies.
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Herald
T— N.Y. Herald
Training the Girls in Silk and Velvet Trains
A London Tit-Bita item notes a playful inquiry on training girls with long trains of black silk about 22 yards or a velvet train to please them, reflecting a witty fashion quip from the era.
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London
Care for Robbers to Prolong Heel Plates
Advice to prevent heel plates from wearing by gluing felt or thick flannel in children's shoe heels where wear concentrates. The over shoes will last longer.
County Court Terms Ordered for Craig County Oklahoma
The Craig County Court in Oklahoma sets regular terms at the Vinita courthouse for January April July and October each year with juries for law issues. Additional terms are to be held in the County Judge’s chambers in Vinita on every Monday except holidays for motions and proceedings and probate business.
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State of
Oklahoma
de Hyde
Craig Gouuty
Iahoma
Aeate Goouta
Vinita
Oklahomna
Craig Count
Lahoxoa
Js. Tos
Theocritus Love Verses in Narrow Idyl Tone
The verse fragment recalls a rustic idyll where the speaker falls for a maiden when she arrives with his mother. He served as her guide to a hill where hyacinths grew, yet upon seeing her he could not leave her. The speaker laments losing strength from that moment and the enduring memory remains.
Rat Invasion Ends in Fatal Crib Fight in Catskill
A two pound rat leaped into a crib at Catskill striking Tony Descu’s three month old child Heleep. The rodent bit the infant’s right toe before the mother intervened. Descu fought the animal and killed it with a poker.
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Tony Descu
Catskill
Descu
Ald to Memory Wee Hours Remembrance Reminder Knot
After retirement and while awake in the early hours one often thinks of tasks for the next day. The small knot in the corner of the sheet becomes a fond, convenient reminder when making the bed in the morning.
Warlike Uriten and peaceful policeman clash in imagery
In Teosy Magazine the ancient warlike Uriten is described alongside a peaceful policeman. The former wears blue taloned wood plant symbolism while the latter parades in a uniform of wooded cloth, forming a curious visual contrast.
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Comenat
Predestined Death From a Hunting Bullet
In Washington Senator Culberson of Texas recalls a Dallas boy shot while hunting. The bullet nearly reached his heart but surgeons saved him. Later the same bullet caused his death when he swallowed it during a coughing fit. The mother believed his fate was predestined by the bullet.
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Senator Culberson
Texas
Washington
Dallas
Death Reward of Dog's Devotion in Loudner Family Case
In Millrift, Pennsylvania, a German Loudner family dog named Pete was shot after a mistaken alarm of mad dog behavior. A child and the dog were playing with a rubber ball attached to a whip when the dog freaked the family, prompting George Lontiner to shoot Pete. The boy later played with a rattlesnake, and the dog’s loyalty is noted as the cause of its death.
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Loudner
Millrift
Germany
George Lontiner
Mr. Louder
Dangerous Bathing Companions in Manila Bay
The Manila Times notes bathers ignore warnings about sharks in Manila Bay. It cites Capt. R. Laval reporting a shark sighting near Malate beach and mentions a 18.5 foot sawfish stranded at Salinas Cavite. Bathers near ships are urged to exercise caution.
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Manila Times
Manila
R. M. Laval
Malate
Nina
Manila Navigation and Transportation Company
Arces
Salinas
Cavite
Old Lady Seeks Meaning Behind Woman's Rights Talk
A Georgia paper quotes an old couple discussing women’s rights with blunt, rustic language. The man insists men control work and tools, while the woman hints at changes in roles amid public debate.
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Atlanta Constitution
Ambiguity and Skill Define Modern Nurse Craft
A discussion of evolving amiability and selenom in nursing, blending traditional purity ideals with technical prowess. The piece notes a shift toward advanced capabilities and a forward gaze, reflecting admiration for progress while honoring historical standards.
Appearances' Sake S Elicits Reluctance From Senators
A Washington Star excerpt presents Senator Sorghum stating he would show reluctance if party leaders inquired about his country. He insists certainty overrides politeness even when they besought him, arguing reluctance is essential when Desesching you.
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Sorghum
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Washington Star
Town and Country chatter about habits and phrases
A reflective note mocks repetitive speech as speakers discuss how not to echo others. The piece playfully questions writing habits and the urge to imitate common phrases in social discourse.
A Friend Indeed In Canadian Township Tale
A Seutemen party in a Canadian township at dawn shows unsteady travel homeward. One traveler falls by the wayside and appeals for aid. A fellow traveler pauses then replies I canna help ye up but PU le doon aside yo.
So Seldom He Deserves It in Public Service Praise
A Milwaukee Sentinel letter argues praise fosters evidence and effort, noting public servants are sensitive to public approval even more than private workers. It questions how many officials keep such policy private and suggests appreciation motivates better service.
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Milwaukee Benth Nel
The Eminent Abstainer Hosts A Rare Table Guest
An eminent man strict in abstinence from wine and animal food avoids dining out yet entertains a rare guest at his table. A brief exchange hints at his peculiar diet and a suggestion that he ought to partake, with a wry remark about boiling carrots.
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