State Institute Examinations Plan and Standards
The State Institute examinations will be held in each county and at Normal schools in Edmond Alva and Weatherford on Saturdays. Examinations will be sent to Guthrie under the state superintendent. New higher standards require first grade county certificates or college diplomas, plus twelve months teaching. Conductors must hold an Instructor’s certificate, pass exams in Philosophy of Education and Oklahoma School Law, and meet 85 percent average. Fees are $2 for Conductor and $1 for Instructor exams, nonrefundable. Reports will be issued in early December.
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Edmond
Alve
Weatherford
Cou
State Teachers Association
Guthrie
E. D
Cameron Staite
One Man Killed In Gar Collision
By Associated Press Kansas City Missouri October 12 three trolley cars on the Troost avenue line collided at thirteenth street and Troost avenue. One man, J. Smith of Nevaia Moa, forty five, was crushed between cars and killed. Twenty six were injured, five in critical condition, many escaping by leaping to the street as brake failed and cars rushed downhill.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Troost Avenue
Thirteenth Street
J. Smith
Nevaia
Crs
Taft Maps Campaign Itinerary Through Several States
Before leaving Washington early today Mr Taft outlined campaign priorities and a schedule across New York New Jersey Delaware Maryland West Virginia and Baltimore. He said the aim is to conserve value and complete the work with a large meeting tonight where Secretary Garfield will preside.
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Associated Pres
Washington
Taft
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Baltimore
Garfield
Maryland
West Virginia
Presbyterian College Granted A Charter Guthrie
Guthrie October 18 Henry Kendall college in Tulsa the state school of the Presbyterian church was formally chartered by the secretary of state's office Trustees named include CH Nicholson C W Kerr B F Pettus H C McClure J M Hall Tulsa D L Johnson Oklahoma City R J Lamy Bartlesville A W Robb Muskogee F B Farrand El Reno and Harry Omar Scott Guthrie The charter mandates Bible and church history studies and equal admission for Indian youths with all other students
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Guthrie
Henry Kendall College
Tulsa
The
Presbyterian Church
Secretary of State
CH. Nicholson
C. W. Kerr
B. F. Pettus
H. C. McClure
J. M. Hall
Johnson
Oklahoma City
R. J. Lamy
Bartlesville
A. W. Robb
Muskogee
Farrand
Forest fires rage across northern Michigan killing many
Alpena reports twenty seven deaths in Presque Isle county as forest fires rage through Cheboygan Presque Isle Alpena and Alcona counties. Death toll and property losses are expected to rise with relief trains caught by flames and a Metz train disaster killing several aboard.
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Alpena
Michigan
Associated Press
Mich
Presque Isle
Cheboygan
Alcona
Wengan
Associated Presis
Presque Isle County
Metz
Hawks
Vinita Star Player Out Of Game Before Tulsa Clash
One of Vinita’s star players, Benge Wright, is out with a serious injury after a Katy train accident near Cabin Creek. The team may shift positions or rely on Captain Franklin or Pershing to fill Wright’s halfback role as they prepare for Wednesday’s crucial game with Tulsa. The injury casts doubt on Vinita’s strength, while Tulsa arrives confident after strengthening since the prior meeting.
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Benge Wright
Tulsa
Wright
Katy
Cabin Creek
Franklin
Pershing
Tule
Vinita
Souths first glimpse of republican candidate
William H F Taft spoke to southern Democrats in Chattanooga Tennessee delivering his first message to the region and outlining his reasons for presenting a Republican presidential candidate to the South. He planned to spend the day in Tennessee while Associated Press notes his Chicago origin and October dates.
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Associated Press
Chattanooga
Tenn
William HF. Taft
South
What the states will vote on at election
A review of the November 3 elections across states and territories. It notes Oregon Maine Vermont already chose members of the next Congress, details state tickets, party lineups, proposed constitutional amendments and major issues including direct primaries, tax proposals, capital site selection, land sales and a one year residency divorce rule debate. It includes national tickets for Democratic Republican Prohibition Socialist Independence and Socialist Labor and Oklahoma and Michigan specifics.
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Chicago
Arizona
New Mexico
Oregon
Maine
Vermont
Arkansas
Georgia
Supreme Court
United States
Alabama
Louisiana
Maryland
Kentucky
Senate
House of Representatives
Prohibition
South Carolina
Railpier
Socialist Labor
People’s Or
South Dakota
Utah
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Connecticut
Idaho
Ilinois
Kansas
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
Indiana
Iowa
Massachusetts
Michigan
New York
Texas
Ohio
Colorado
Delaware
Illinois
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
South Dakar
West Virginian
Florida
Montana
Nevada
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Independence Party
Massachuselis
2Inho
American Party
Delk
Wyoming
Kansan
California
Minois
William J. Bryan
John W. Kern
Wiliam HH. Taft
James 5. Sherman
Eugene W. Chafin
Aliidis
Aaron 5. Watkins
Eugene V. Debs
Benjamin Hanford
Peoples’ Party
Thomas E. Watson
Samuel W. Williams
Thomas L. Hisgen
John Temple Graves
Martin R. Preston
Donald Munro
Virginia
Preston
Socialist Labor Party
August Gilhaus
Democratic
A. P. Watson
Justice Supreme Court
W. Hayes
Republican
Fire destroys Nebraska military academy. 95 boys escape
Lincoln Neb Oct 17 A fire swept the Nebraska military academy three miles west of the city destroying the newly established school. All 95 boys enrolled escaped unharmed. Property loss was estimated at 100000 dollars.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska Military Academy
Taft Train Visit Highlights Southern Campaign Tour
In Greensboro on October 17 Tal King Taft republican presidential candidate was introduced by J Ellwood Cox gubernatorial nominee, then went to the engine and shook hands with conductor H C Elmore republican nominee for corporation commissioner and with the engineer, all tied to republican ticket.
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Associated Press
Greensboro
N. C
High Point
William HM. Taft
J. Ellwood Cox
H.C. Elmore
Shooting Affray Averted on East Side
Friday’s Daily reports Ellen Reed attempted to shoot George McLaughlin after a refused marriage promise. Chief Lee Webb arrived to intervene as revolver fire was prevented. Reed faced a police judge and was fined 25 dollars plus 32 dollars costs, McLaughlin was taxed 12 dollars.
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Lee Webb
Ellen Reed
George McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Webb
Reed
Ir Ls
Ellen Leed
McLandhlin
Trickett Exonerated by Board in Kansas Disbarment Case
W. Trickett, former Kansas attorney general, was exonerated by a three member examining board. All nineteen counts accusing him of making false statements and representations were dismissed after hearings. The decision ends the disbarment charges tied to liquor joint closures in Kansas City Kansas.
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Assocated
Kansas City
W. Tricktt
Nasigta
Kansas
Trickett
Bryan to Follow Trail of Opponent in 1920 Campaign
National Chairman Norman E. Mack announced that Bryan will follow Taft’s trail in Ohio addressing crowds on October 21. After Ohio he will travel to West Virginia New Jersey and New York with a speech in New York City on October 26.
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Assocated Press
Chicago
Norman E. Mack
Bryan
Taft
Ohio
West Virginia
New Jersey
New York
New York City
Mercantile Company Purchased by Jumbo Mercantile Co
We announce the purchase of the Mercantile Company of W. T. Wade and I. C. Wade and will continue the business at the same stand as the Jumbo Mercantile Company. We invite old customers to visit, assure courteous treatment, and pledge the same high quality goods, cash terms, and exclusive men and boys outfits in Vinita.
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W. T. Wade
1.C.5
Hart
Schaffner
Marx
Vinita
Beveridge Opens Kansas Tour With First Speech
Salina Kansas October 16 Senator Albert J Beveridge spoke to a large crowd in his first Kansas tour address Then he traveled to McPherson where Chairman Dalley of the committee welcomed him The report notes the speech was part of a wider tour across the state
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Associated Press
Salina
Albert J. Beveridge
Kansas
McPherson
Dalley
Mye Eens
Night Riders Reported Threats Hit Oklahoma Cotton
Guthrie Oklahoma reports indicate a night rider movement in the southeast aiming to coerce cotton prices. Notices posted at gins in Seminole, Hugo, Saline, Wewoka, and Konawa warn owners not to gin until 10 cents a pound is secured, with some gins halting operations and buyers refusing to purchase.
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Guthrie
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Kentucky
Seminole County
Tte
Hugo
Sallinaw
Wewoka
Konawa
Red River
Texas
Stme
Oklahomw
Seminole
Iahoma
Farmer's Union
Santa Fe Trains Collide Head-On Near Newton
By Associated Press Topeka Kan Oct 19 Santa Fe tail No 17 the Oklahoma and Texas express collided head on with the stock extra near Braddock fifteen miles east of Newton at 3 45 this morning. Engineer Dave H Roberts of Emporia killed and twenty two passengers injured none seriously. Both trains were running at full speed. It is thought the crew of No 17 ran by a signal. About forty cattle were killed.
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Associated Dress Topeps
Kan
Santa Fe
Oklahoma and Texas Express
Kansas City
Braddock
Newton
Dave HL Roberts
Emporia
Bryan Discusses Party Stand On Injunction Speech
Willian Bryan addresses several thousand workers at Relay depot in Illinois. He emphasizes the party platform on court injunctions, framing the issue as central to the day's remarks and rally.
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Bryan
Prenc
St. Lola
Willian Bryan
Prie
Frightful massacres reported in Armenia
An Constantinople envoy to the Berliner Tauobblatt says Armenia has seen frightful massacres since Saturday. The report comes via a Berlin correspondent. Social details from a party hosted by Mrs Etter and attended by numerous guests are noted in the same dispatch.
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Armenia
Aswciated Press
Berlin
Germany
Constantinople
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