British View of Cuban Situation By Brooks
Sidney Brooks of London details a hopeful Cuban transformation after months in the island. He cites Havana’s sanitation gains, low death rate, and growing health and tourist appeal, while noting Cuba’s political maturity, external capital potential, and need for roads, railways, and credit to sustain prosperity.
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Brooks
New York
Cuba
Sidney Brooks
London
London Times
Joman
Tts
Havana
Europe
America
West Indies
United States
Bryce
Washington
William van Horne
Nueriin
Anilla
Santiago
Gomez
Coba
Absoute
Indianapolis Speedway Set For Grand Memorial Day Race
Indianapolis officials prepared forty six top racing cars for the Memorial Day 600 mile international sweepstakes with a $25,000 purse plus $15,000 in side prizes bringing total awards near $40,000. Entries closed May 1 with drivers from America and Europe, speeds expected around 74 miles per hour, and the race to start at ten and finish near five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Can Automobile Association
Middle West
Speedway
Speedway Guard
Jay Hooper
Ameri
Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis One Speedway
America
Europe
United States
Lewis Strang
Orelock
Fred J. Wagner
New York
George Robertson
A. R. Pardington
Structural iron worker confession shocks Pittsburg leaders
James Hillett, a Pittsburg structural iron worker, confessed to labor leaders that officers of the National Erectors' Association and its detectives wrecked buildings under construction. The sworn affidavit, given before a notary, was turned over to police for further inquiry. Elliott claimed he confessed after alleging he was not paid for information and promised 181000.00.
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Pittsburg
James Hillett
Structural Iron
National Erectors’ Association
Wote
William 4. Kelly
Tron City Tradeg Council
A. L. Colling
Structural Iron Workers Union
H. W. Legleitener
International Association of Bridge and Structural Tron Workers
Elliott
Erectors' Association
Stimpson Becomes Secretary of War in Washington
Henry L. Stimpson of New York was sworn in as secretary of war in Washington on May 22, succeeding Jacob M. Dickinson who resigned. The ceremony occurred in the secretary's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Henry L. Stimpson
New York
Jacob M. Dickinson
Senate must vote or continue all summer
Democratic leaders in the House issued an ultimatum to the Senate demanding a vote this session on the Canadian reciprocity, the farmers free list bill, and the revised tariff. If approved, the House would recess July 1 to October 1. if not, the Senate would stay in continuous session through the hot dog days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Student Geologists Return From Arbuckle Mts Expedition
Oklahoma City May 19. A mixed group of sixty professors and students from the University of Oklahoma returned by train from the Arbuckle Mountains geology field trip. They wore khaki and big sombreros, carrying beddings and fossil collections while jokingly resembling bandits rather than scholars. The report highlights Oklahoma’s rich geology and attracts scientists nationally to the Arbuckles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insurrecto
Mexico
Norman
Arbuckle Mountains
University of Oklahomas
United States
Vinita Welcomes New Machine Shop Project
The Vinita Machine and Manufacturing company is building a cement block shop at Delaware avenue and Flint street. Promoter James A. Kenreigh will serve as general manager. The facility will repair engines and boilers for Vinita and surrounding towns, promising to employ many workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita Machine and Manufacturing Company
Delaware Avenue
Flint Street
James A. Kenreigh
Joplin
Influence of College Debating Societies at the University
The annual banquet of the Senate Literary and Debating Society remembered that many great public leaders trained in college debating clubs. It cites figures noting that over 5 percent of University of Oklahoma graduates were Senate members, and highlights how these societies have produced prominent state and national figures, urging students to engage in these activities.
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Senate
Robert E. Lee
William McKinley
Jefferson Davis
Henry W. Grady
Senator Lafollette
University of Oklahoma
Forum
State University
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Indianapolis Speedway
Structural Iron Worker
Stimpson
New Oklahoma Charters
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Rains-Little Bakery Company of
Kiefer
Capital Stock
George W. Rains
Arthur Little
Sallie Rains
Dale-Newell Live Stock Commission Company
Frank W. Dale
G. Tom Bryan
John Q. Newell
Jennings
State Guarantee Bank of
Geary
Lindsay Country Club
Lindsay
J. BH. Beard
C. E. Costello
J. W. Hagan
C. L. McArthur
T. D. Wagner
J. C. Matheny
C. §. Hamm
William W. Winstanley
Hanna Cotton and Grain Company
Hanna
Capital Atock
R. B. Moore
J. M. Henderson
C. A. Helf
John R. Doss
J. H. Beelis
Cushing
Jasper Sipes Company
Capital
Jasper Sipes
Mary Hunter
J. H. Everest
the System Company of
Hooker
Fo General Merchandise
A. L. Mullergren
W. J. Donathan
Voteau
W. P. Chism
Albert Goetter
W. L. Shaffer
Francis
Dr. Charles Ross Hospital
Colville Ross
Nsw
Vinita
Neer
R. L. Mitchell
Okla
C. W. Day
Gold Crown and Bridge
Empire Block
Ee Eec
A.stubblefield
D.M.D
Scott Building
0. C. Heidtman
Vinita, Okla
Gaylord N. Bebout
G. C. Burch
William T. Rye Vinita
A. W. Herron
Barrett Building
South Wilson Street
South
Adair Street
Louis Bagby
Hassell Building
Vinita Oklahoma
H. C. Holderman
International Land Investment Co
Gulf Coast Lands Vinita
Theo
D. B. Frear
R. E. Moss
Florist
Fowler
F. L. Hughson
Delaware
Cherokee
F. L. Marney
Webb Bros
Vinita, Ohls
Robert J. Miller
W. B. Depue
Court House
James
Davenport
New Halsell Bldg
W. H. McCann
Kinnison and Hollow
Parker - Wise CO
E. M. Henderson
Cnded
Chier
Riddle Building
J.T. Ragan & CO
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