Rockefeller Gift to Education Board Triggers Massive Endowment
New York February 7 1907 John D Rockefeller through his son Jonathan Rockefeller announces a gift of about thirty two million dollars in income bearing securities to the General Education Board for its educational program. The fund is to support a nationwide system of higher education with allocations to multiple colleges and a permanent endowment. The board praises the gift calling it the largest ever given to any social or philanthropic cause and outlines governance and usage plans for the endowment.
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New York
Joby B. Rockefeller
Jute Bh. Herketelies
Neutral Educations Board
Rockefelier
John D. Hockefelier
Tim
Rochsteline
Rckefeler
Dalereste
General Education Board
Pitta
Nelv't College
Heloit
Wied Mornthaside
Caliske
Sigua Cite
Ley
Lafayette College
Easton
Wabura College
Crawfortahlie
Ind
Wolseraity of
Wooster
Wonster
Ohio
Congress
Educationa
United States
Merry
Rockefeller
Beard
My. Gates
John D. Rorkefeller
Yates
Hometeller
Feta
Memsere
Phi
Amon
Fenjamin Andrews
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University of Nehengra
Larry Urats Judace
University of Chicago
Fla
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Thwan Urthep
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Con. Petlog College
Ite Board
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United Statin
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Reenta
Asker Dermis
Ptartian
William Street
Rockefeller Tuat
Teeny College
Penepetong Rae
Utis Matare
SWIFT
Atlanta
Gay
Meadow Valley Road Monopoly Probed by Intercity Inquiry
Nevada and Utah railroad disputes surface as Franklin Ke lane leads a Washington inquiry into Meadow Valley obstruction. Prominent rail leaders testi fy about Harriman and Clark holdings, Oregon Short Line, and Salt Lake routes amid efforts to control traffic and rates. The focus centers on a 6 year agreement tying Clark and Harriman ventures, with accusations of mutual trackage rights and preferential freight terms. The proceedings reveal a planned independent line from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles blocked by regional adversaries, and a tense clash over route control through Meadow Valley Wash and adjacent trackage agreements.
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Los Angeles
Franklin Ke
Lane Interstate Cranmette
Elenwr
Washington
U. A. Beverance
Divineapo Uy
Shobax Haype
Canls
Secator
Thome Kern
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Meadow Valley
Nevada
Utah
Nevale & California
Oregon
Eich
Nia
Herrimo
Ereator Clark
New York City
Gark
Harriman
Clark Road
Salt Lake Road
Harrisian
Lee An. Klen
Balt Tare
Senta Fe
Riverside
Tugeelt
Cal
Colton
Harian
Clark
Trac Earee
Ma Iteset
Los An
Clare
Risstlinga
Preferenciala
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Oklahoma convention declared a failure in Guthrie
Report notes the constitutional convention of Oklahoma and Indian Territory failed after organization. Murphy of Mineart represents the effort to repeal the act and resume the statehood process as required by the joint statehood arrangement. The convention failed to meet expectations and was adjourned.
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Wanbinging
Tee Murphy
Mineart
Oklahoma
Constitutional Convention of
Indian Terriory
Oklahe
Guthrie
Iie
Peanie of Tale
Fragmentary Constitutional Text On Proposed State Change
Fragmented OCR notes discuss opposition to a proposed constitutional expansion involving state government authority and congressional funding. It references a rejection of appropriation, claims evasion of key requirements, and a call to repeal an act concerning Oklahoma Territory to move toward a different state status. The summary cites a 1306 date and suggests legal actions to restructure governance.
Sea York Reports Weather Event Across Early February
A fragment notes sea field activity from February 2 to 4 mentioning chante haw bees and a date for a specified event. The readable items suggest maritime weather or beacon activity near Sea York with dates and a non-specific task. No clear names, places, or organizations fully established in the text.
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Sea York
Championship bout between Laster and Marshall planned
A scheduled world championship match between Emanuel Laster and Frask J Marshall was set for the Bywreth House this afternoon and evening. A police order prevented gnill batting and the event pivoted to a minor exhibition by Cham Plon Latter at the venue.
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Emanuel Laster
Frask J. Marshall
Bywreth House
Aternoon
Een Fug
Gnill Batorder
Cham Plon
Beta
Marahall
Testimony Taken in Browns ville Inquiry
Washington February 7 fire writers examined at the Browns ville Inquiry before the senate committee on military affairs. Soldiers of the alshharetd battalion testified about night Aug 37 and the barracks being trod upon by two people, the call to arms and inspections, and suspicions of a soldier leaving the reservation undetected. Fraser corrected testimony about ammunition surrender at Fort Reno. The session included scolding over an unjust lecture and discussion among senators about procedure.
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Washington
Brownsville
Senate
Nexra
Ser Grant
Thornton
Fraser
Graterdarly
Fort Reno
Fort Brown
Lovely
Benatrr Scott
Warner
Benator
Foraker
Hooker Washington
Washington m
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T. Warbogton
Patien Deer
Tom
Oho
Wall Street Stocks Seen in Irregular Demand
New York reports irregular demand in today’s stock trading with a volatile final hour. Market activity shows uncertain sentiment, offset by limited gains in a few sectors while transportation and grain futures react to supply concerns.
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Wall Street
New York
Aegernt Daya
Aroche Walen
Gomsrat
Mitcouei Pacific
Firat
Atchieon
Atchiton
Deion
Rat
Train wreck fatality reported near German Valley
A Great Western passenger train derailed at German Valley last night near the Western railway line. One victim identified as Ace Arceident and others injured include a rail worker and several crew. The wreck blocked the tracks and two carriages plunged into the engine, with several passengers hospitalized.
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Flreat Wertera
German Valley
Maran
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