Harriman Dies After Prolonged Illness at Tower Hill
The financier Harriman dies at his Arden estate Tower Hill after a long illness described as a digestive ailment unclear in origin. Family and close associates gathered as his mind remained sharp to the end, with farewell words spoken to wife and children.
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New York
BE. A
Virgil
Harriman
Mary Harriman
Roland
Averill
Hines
Mra
Mary Simmons
Mary
Carol
Walter
New York City
Orlando Harriman
Nhrees
J. Holmes McGuinness
Arden Parish
McGuinness
Arden House
Arden
Tower Hill
Tmin
Tuxedo Park
Europe
Oklahoma City Leads In Factory Employes In State
Guthrie visited for 1909 survey results show Oklahoma City tops with 1710 workers in factories and workshops. Straw is second with 1197. Other towns include Bartlesville 943 Tulsa 787 Enid 718 Wichita 450 Ardmore 499. sanitary conditions reported good across the state.
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Guthrie
Ohio
G. BE. Warren
Oklahoma City
Bartlesville
Tulsa
Chich‘doha
Ki Reno
Expulpa
Ardy
Unveiling of Seward Statue at Alaska Expo
A bronze statue of William H. Seward, Secretary of War and father of Alaska, was unveiled today at the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition in Seattle. The ceremony marked a ceremonial tribute to Seward’s role in acquiring Alaska and shaping U S expansion.
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Associated Preav
Seattle
Wash
William J. Seward
al- Aska
Alaska
Elk City Pledges Bonus for Railroad
Elk City residents pledge a 40,000 bonus and right of way from Heckham County south line to the White Park pall road. Promoters have long pursued the rail link, with towers and prepared right of way donated as the project advances toward completion next year.
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Mlk
Ohlo
Heckham County
Wichite Palk Pall Road
Gravette Teacher Kills Pupil In Arkansas Incident
Gravette Arkansas teacher Ay T. Kelley killed pupil John Butram yesterday amid classroom tensions. The altercation followed threats of continued class despite no recess. Butram reportedly drew a knife. Kelley fired, ending the confrontation near McDonald County Missouri.
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John Butram
Associated Pres
Gravette
Ark
Pup Cook
Ay T. Kelley
Arkansas Antitrust Judgment Against Waters-Pierce Company
In Newport Ark on September 10 a Waters-Pierce antitrust case ended with an agreed judgment of 45000 against the defendant, terminating both civil and criminal actions. The state’s prosecutors led by KR Jeffery and Hal L Norwood secured the accord, with 39500 to go to the common school fund and one fourth to the prosecuting attorney and counsel. The company bears all court costs.
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Newport
Ark
Waters-Pierce OF
Arkansas
Jackson
KR. B. Jeffery
Hal L. Norwood
G. L. Grant
Campbell & Luke
W. H. Hemingway
Little Rock
Rose, Hemingway, Cantrell & Loughborough
Jeffery
No Evidence Gains Against Enforcement Attorney
Saputpa Olla Sept 10 After a long day of testimony in the case against Enforcement Officer Fred B Caldwell the court adjourned amid little evidence of misconduct by Caldwell The eight grand jurors heard did not show undue influence though one juror noted a possible small overstep If more jurors are to be examined Special Judge John Carruthers will rule later whether Caldwell faces charges and whether suspension actions against County Attorney J B Jackson proceed The decision may follow from Associate Supreme Justice Jeane J Dunn later in the week
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Saputpa
Olla
Consel
Atorney
J. B. Jackson
Fred
Caldwell
Wesalon
John Carruthers
Miss Jeanne Kennedy Dies From Injuries in Daring Duel
Miss Jeanne Kennedy, president of the San Motio and Sante Clark BiCounty, WCTU, died last night from injuries received in a desperate duel with a mountain lion near Madrone Springs on July 7. She fought the beast for half an hour to save two small boys. one boy died later from lockjaw.
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Associated Press
San Jose
Cati
Jeanne=Kennedy
San Motio and
Sante Clark
WCTU
Madrone Springs
Uye
Lockjaw
Former principal of female seminary dead
Mise Morenen Wilton, who served for years as principal of the Female Seminary at Tahlequah and resigned in 1901, has died at her home in Evansville, Arkansas. Many Muskogee women who attended the seminary echo her memory and regard her with affection.
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Female Seminary
Muskogee
Mise Morenen Wilton
Tahlequah
Evaneville
Ark
Echoe
Vice President Sherman Visits Kanbab City to Settle Estate
Vice President James Sherman arrived in Aaneaa City Missouri on September 10 to assist in settling the estate of Mrs. Destaing Dickerson, who recently died. Mrs. Sherman is one of the heirs to the estate.
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Associated Press
Aaneaa City
James
Sherman
Destaing Dickerson
Sherman le
Peary disputes Cook story and claims pole discovery
A New York dispatch reports Commander Peary denying Cook's pole claims and asserting he did not reach the North Pole on April 31, 1908 or any date. Peary says Cook handed the public a gold brick and vows to prove his own claim, while the navy and state department relay Peary's messages about hoisting the Stars and Stripes at the pole on April 6.
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Associated Press
New York
Peary
Battle Harbor
Labrador
Cook
Pole
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
North Pole
Department
Navy
Secretary of State
North ‘Pole
L Ands
United States of America
United States
Kentucky banker backs Oklahoma style guaranty law
F J Richardson, a Louisville banker touring Oklahoma to study the depositors guarantee law, plans to urge Kentucky to adopt a similar measure next winter. He came skeptical but found the Oklahoma act sound and will push for a Kentucky bill with backing from Bluegrass bankers. Kentucky bankers lead the push unlike other states' opposition or inaction.
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Guthrie
Olja
F. J. Richardson
Louisville
Kentucky
Oklahoma
Atete
Blue Grave
Richardson
Banke
Young
Gould urges stone use if possible in bridge work
Letter from J S Gould urges Oklahoma to use local stone for bridge construction over concrete. The writer notes availability of sandstone granite or limestone near sites, arguing stone bridges are durable and cost effective, while warning that wood and iron are inferior. He urges timely adoption statewide.
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Denivan
Devlogiet
Craig County
Norman
Okla
George A
Winlta
Indore
Etowe
Nand Dod
Peany
Okinhota
Atone
Oklahoma
Tooden
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M. ¢°. Knight
H.R. Warner, Candler
A. Davidson
Sec. and
Treas
State of
Liberal
Ipsa National Bank
the Farmers State Bank
F. Mere
Son Halsell
Vinita, Oklahoma
Momey Lani
Prometiy
BS Ct
Ff Orly Contee Postni
Lea
Mead Cycle
Wirkteett
Chicago
Ill
Tarrimans
Elk City
Miss Kennedy
Kanbab City
Bank Guaranty Law
Gould
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