National Corn Exposition moves to expand internationally
The National Corn Exposition at Columbus Ohio is proposed to become an international event to attract exhibitors from every country. Madison Square Garden in New York is eyed for the 1912 show, with Ohio facilities seen as nearly as good yet more convenient for global delegations. Publicity by Love Parson, the Publicity Manager, notes growing government and farm interest and expansion beyond corn to all grains and grasses.
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Columbus
Madison Square Garden
Ohio State Exposition Grounds
New York City
National Corn Association
United States
Departments of Agriculture
Chicago
Omaha
Columbia
Expected To Call Election Soon In Guthrie OK
Guthrie Oklahoma awaits the governor to issue a proclamation for a referendum on proposed local option and high license amendments. Attorney General Charles J. West says the secretary of state must notify the governor when petitions are accepted and titles decided upon, and the governor must set a date. Governor Hawkel previously refused to call an election, citing the enabling act, while anti prohibitionists threaten mandamus if the issue is not placed on the ballot. The Crom decision implies the governor must submit properly presented amendments or measures.
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Guthrie
Oklo
Secretary of State
Charles J. West
Hawkell
Supreme Court
LaFollette's Plurality Reported At 40 000 Votes
Milwaukee dispatch reports late returns showing Senator LaFollette leading for renomination to the United States Senate by about 40 000 votes over Samuel A. Cook. The Associated Press notes the margin reflects strong support in Wisconsin.
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Associated Prega
Milwaukee
Wis
Benator LaFollette
United States Senate
Samuel A. Cook
Girl leaves home to herd cattle amid suspected kidnapping
Laura Bell Taylor, 17, stepdaughter of rancher Charles Palmer near Pueblo, was found with a male companion on a freight train near Horano Kansas. A half bottle of chloroform and signs of struggle were found. she says she left home because her stepfather forced her to herd cattle. The companion escaped.
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Presa
Pueblo
Golo
Laura Bell Taylor
Charles Palmer
Here
Horneo
Kans
Doy
Republicans Apparently Won in New Mexico Convention Race
Altuquerque New Mexico September 1 Indications show Republicans elected sixty four of the one hundred delegates who will meet in Santa Fe October 3 to adopt a constitution for New Mexico. The Democrats faced a hard fight in nearly every county but results point to GOP control of the convention slate.
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Altuquerque
N. M
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Shortage in Funds at Abilene Bank Deepens
By Associated Press Abilene Kansas September 7 reports growing shortage funds at the Abilene State Bank. Several hundred dollars believed uncredited were found in the bank accounts after the departure Saturday of Joh A. Flock, the bank examiner said the shortage totals around twenty thousand dollars.
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Associated Press
Abilene
Kaus
Depielta
Bank Examinera
Conservation talk frames resource use as business management
W D Simmons of St Louis urged the Conservation Congress to treat conservation as stewarding the people's capital. He urged governors to consult top business leaders to educate the public, link resource growth with transport and health, and frame conservation as a stable, profit-driven national policy.
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Associated Press
St. Paul
Mine
Bald W. D. Simmons
St. Louis
the Conservation Congress
Departmente
Busihese
Dates announced for W Neals speaking tour
Guthrie Oklahoma September dates listed for Joseph W McNeal and other candidates. McNeal visits Apache, Temple, Waurika, Marlow, Chickasha, Water City, Yukon, Jennings, Hortonville, Lenapah, Nowata, Talala, Wagoner, Pryor Creek, Welch, Bluejacket, Vinita in sequence from September 9 to September 15. Kate H Riggers to speak at Lamont September 24. Joseph M Dodson set for Arnott September 14.
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Lenapah
City School Teachers Meet Saturday
The city school board announces a Saturday meeting for teachers at 2 p.m. in the frame building on September 10. List of teachers for the year includes Hattie Craig Josephine Day Nanufe Collins Nanule Garrinin Lenora Gray Mary uadgett Efe McDaniel Alpha Graham Hazel Roberts Bertha Bailey Edna Stutsman Emma Jones Althes Wine Ethel Looney Kate Snigge J.P. Lied principal J. Sullivan assistant principal Miss Quigley Miss Tikor Miss Anna McAlpine and staff, with a note about a staff member moving to Muskogee.
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Sboole
Mise Hattie Craig
Mise Josephine Day
Misa Nanufé Collins
Mira Nanule Garrinin
Mite Lenora Gray
Misa Mary Uadgett
Efe McDaniel
Eme Quigley
Mina Alice Tikor
Browne Case Goes to Jury
The Browne bribery case, defended by both sides, is sent to the jury after closing arguments by States Attorney Wayman. The proceedings began this morning as the defense and prosecution laid out their final points in Chicago.
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Associated Prons
Chicago
Lee O'New Browne
Niguet All
Thier
Wayman
Refuses 10 Act Under New Law in Guthrie Oklahoma
Guthrie Oklahoma reports Assistant Attorney General Charles L Moore refuses to approve bonds issued under House Bill 176 of 1910, declaring the act unconstitutional. He argues it violates Article 10, Section 3, allowing municipal indebtedness only with voter approval and within 5 percent of income, except for public utilities purchases.
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Guthrie
Oklo
Charles L. Moore
Haw
Wall
Moore
Court's First Duty to Prove Belle Elmore Dead
In Crippen's trial the court opens by addressing the central question of Belle Elmore's death with identification of garments and a curling iron linked to the victim. A fragment of clothing and a pear were described as found with the remains in Crippen's cellar, as Mrs. Adeling Harrison testifies, establishing preliminary proof of death.
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London
Belle Bimore
Belle Elmore
Miners of Southwest Set to Reopen Monday
Associated Press reports that Southwest miners and operators near Kansas City have nearly finalized an arbitration based contract. W. L. A. Johnson has been agreed as official arbitrator, with a plan to avert strikes by delaying action until the arbitrator settles disputes. If no agreement by then, miners will quit. A vote on the contract and a potential reopening Monday are anticipated, barring delays.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
South
Ft ‘Wal
W. L. A. Johnson
Kansas
Strikida
Removal Demand Hits Ballinger Controversy Split
A five member constitutional committee in Almonopolis Minn debates removing Richard A Ballinger over Ballinger Pinchot issues. The Madison insurgent measure urges removal while Democrats insist on quorum and majority views. Several Republicans withdraw, shaping the vote as party factions diverge and the full committee awaits action.
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Almonopolis
Minn
Richard A. Ballinger
Department of the Interior
Ballinger Pinchot
B. MH. Madison
Kanana
James
Graham
Nelson
George Sutherland
Utah
Samuel Mow Call
Mingachynatts
Menars
Tecton McCall
Cunningham Codland
Deabey
Hoot
New York
Pradh J
Pilot
Repubity ¢An
California
Armer
Pletcher
Biliinger
Aaid
Manhedy
Commercial Club to Elect Officers Tonight
Vinita residents are urged to attend the Commercial Club meeting as officers are to be chosen and support pledged. The club reports being nearly out of debt and focuses on upcoming tasks, including guiding railroads and advancing Vinita’s development under President EB Wallen.
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Comtent
Minke
Gould
Mleht
EB Wallen
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Abiline Bank
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Bell Elmore
Miners OF
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Commercial Club
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