Promised Exile Ends in Trainside Killing Case
Dr Beacham of Mangum fatally shot C Thomas on a Rock Island train at Hobart delaying departure after a year-old elopement with Beacham’s wife. Three shots struck Thomas, two hitting the temple and neck. Beacham surrendered calmly. Thomas’ body awaits coroner inquest. both men knew each other’s histories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacham Cody
Charlies Thomas
Hobart
Dr. Beacham
Mangum
C. Thomas
Rock Island
Thomas
Beacham
B. & O. Lumber Company
Anadarko
President's Stand Firm on Thaw Case Mails Ban Proposal
Illinois Representative Wharton introduces a House resolution authorizing the president to exclude from the mails any publications detailing the Thaw case and similar revolting acts. The measure argues such details demoralize youth and protect American womanhood. Also notes Presbyterians at Hominy began a new $3,000 church building.
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House
U. S
Washington
Wharton
Illinois
Harry K. Thaw
New York
Stanford White
Senate
House Representatives
Congress
Womanhood of
America
United States
Territorial funds returned through bonding company deal
Oklahoma officials say the American Bonding company paid 97 21.29 into the territorial treasury after suits to recover guaranteed deposits from Capitol National Bank failure. The company had guaranteed 250 000. 45 percent dividends were paid, reducing liability to 134 000 with a further 15 percent dividend expected to recover all deposits as of the bank’s failure.
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Oklahoma
Guthrie
Cromwell
Territorial
Rambo
American Bonding Company
Baltimore
Territorial Treasury
Capitol National Bank
Man Dies From Excitement After Claim Drawn in Pasture
Alex McGregory of the west of Fairview reportedly collapsed and died of excitement upon learning he had drawn a claim in the big pasture. The incident ends an unsettled day for local residents as officials confirm the draw result and await formal reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex McGregory
Fairview
Delegates Propose Monopoly Curb in Constitution
Guthrie delegate Hayes of Chickasha introduces a clause to curb monopolies in the constitutional convention. The proposition declares perpetual monopolies and primogeniture unlawful in Texas and asserts they shall never be allowed within the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Hayes
Chickasha
Texas
Purcell Real Estate Man Downard Dies by Self Inflicted Gunshot
Downard a young Purcell real estate man and Elks lodge member died by his own hand with a gunshot. The motive or cause for the act is not known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Downard
Purcell
The
Elks Lodge
Eastern Star Concludes Enid Session with Officers Installed
The Oklahoma Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star adjourned in Enid after a well attended session. Mrs. M. Alice Miller of El Reno gave an address on ritual work and installed officers including Grand Matron Mary FE. Alverton and Grand Patron C. D. Leach with numerous other appointees from across the state. Guthrie was chosen as the next annual meeting site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Chapter
Eastern Star
Enid Enid
Oklahoma
Order of the Eastern Star
M. Alice Miller
el Reno
Mary FE. Alverton
Blackwell
C. D. Leach
Oklahoma City
Cashion
Ruth
Norman
Guthrie
Rock Island Collision Injures Fifteen Near Oklahoma City
A head on crash between Rock Island switch engine 181 led to fifteen injuries near the viaduct east of the water tank. Engineers Frank Wilson and A N Nichols were at fault. victims include Wilson with a tibia fracture and burns, Nichols with a broken rib, and others from Oklahoma, Nevada Missouri, and Texas with various injuries.
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Oklahoma City
Rock Island
Frank Wilson
A. N. Nichols
N. E. Hall
Nevada
L. C. Featherstone
Featherstone
I. T
H. J. Hughes
Muskogee
F. E. Fisher
Elizabeth Crown
Yukon
B. B. Kernportz
Choctaw
W. F. Thomas
H. W. Grumawatt
W. H. Carver
Attorney General Rules on Kerr vs Schnell Oil Lands
The Kerr vs Schnell oil lands contest near Bartlesville in Oklahoma was decided by the United States Attorney General in favor of the contestee. The four year case traced decisions from the tribal commission to the Indian affairs bureau and the department, ending with Attorney General Campbell rescinding the department’s prior stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Kerr Vs. Schnell
Bartlesville
Attorney General
United States
Department
Commission
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Frank Campbell
Campbell
Indian Affairs
Senate approves immigration bill conference report
The Senate adopted the conference report on the immigration bill after a day of debate, including Roosevelt's plan to exclude Japanese labor. The measure requires House action next to complete the agreement with Japan over the San Francisco school question and grants the president power to bar entry to aliens with passports to American insular possessions or the canal zone if deemed harmful to U S labor conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Washington
Senate
House
United States
Japan
San Francisco
Continental Territory
Canal Zone
Postmaster Nominations Sent to Senate
The president Saturday sent to the senate nominations for postmasters in Oklahoma P. C. Hughes Busch C. C. Curtis Cordell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Oklahoma
P. C. Hughes
Busch
C. C. Curtis
Cordell
Oklahoma Seats Reserved in Senate for New Delegation
A Washington note reports two seats in the senate chamber reserved on the Democratic side for Oklahoma’s new senators when they arrive. Officials caution this does not guarantee they will be Democrats, as most new senators except Charles Curtis must serve a probationary period with Democrats due to the two thirds Republican majority after March 4. The Oklahoma seats would sit near Knox Burkett LaFollette and Dupont, Delaware’s senior senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Oklahoma
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Knox, Burkett, LaFollette
Dupont
Big Powder Mam
Delaware
Oklahoma Apportionment Plans for 41 Senate and 104 House
Oklahoma's first state legislature would comprise 41 senators and 104 representatives with equal party splits from Oklahoma and Indian Territory areas. Senate districts number 31 with several two-seat seats, whileHouse seats are apportioned mainly by county. Detailed district lists enumerate single and double-seat districts and floater districts across Oklahoma and Indian Territory counties.
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Guthrie
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Payne County
Moman
I. T
Oklahoma County
Cleveland County
Ottawa
Craig
Coweta
Washington
Tulsa
Wagoner
Okmulgee
Hughes
Okfuskee
Seminole
Pontotoc
LeFlore
Latimer
Pushmataha
Mcc
Adair
Cherokee
Delaware
Mayes
Rogers
Sequoyah
Muskogee
Haskell
McIntosh
Carter
Love
Murray
Cleveland
Garvin
McLain
Caddo
Grady
Bryan
Atoka
Marshal
Beckham
Roger Mills
Dewey
Washita
Custer
Claremore
Lincoln
Pottawatomie
Comanche
Tillman
Jackson
Alfalfa
Beaver
Blaine
Canadian
Cimarron
Texas
Ellis
Garfield
Grant
Kay
Kingfisher
Logan
Major
Noble
Pawnee
Woods
Woodward
Osage
Oklahoma Territory
Kay and
Kiowa
Caddo and Grady
Stevens
Jackson and Tillman
Choctaw
Coal
Jefferson
Johnston
Marshall
McClain
McCurtain
Noweta
Pittsburg
Johnson and Marshall
Bryan and Atoka
Pontotoc and Coal
Muskogee and Haskell
Pittsburg and
Measles Claims Three Ferris Children
Three children of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Ferris died from measles within two days as the illness spread through Duncan. The fatalities highlight a severe outbreak affecting a local family.
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Duncan
W. T. Ferris
Colbert descendants risk losing Chickasaw freedman allotments
The Colbert family faces probable loss of thousands of acres after relying on questionable legal counsel. They originally received allotments as Chickasaw freedmen in 1898, later seeking a bloodline transfer to Chickasaw Indians. The commissioner's stance and department approval cast doubt on their status as Chickasaw slaves, risking forfeiture of their freedman rights.
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Muskogee
Bill Colbert
Colbert
Dawes Commission
Department
Bixby
Colberts
Committee Reports Spotlight Railroad Bills In Texas Convention
The convention spent Monday reviewing a long railroad and public service report. Amendments were scanned and adopted, with debate muted, on matters including court review and appeals to state courts. A separate section outlines duties of the corporation commission and rate setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
R L Williams
Johnston
Perry
Corporation Commission
Texas
Congress
United States Senate
Perpetuating Cherokee Advocate Bonded by Keetoowah Purchase
Senator Spooner proposes a bill to allow the Keetoowah society of full blood Cherokee Indians to buy the Cherokee Advocate, the tribe’s only published newspaper in Cherokee, distributed free to full bloods. The paper, printing official news in Cherokee, avoids sensationalism and trains new printers as needed.
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Washington
Spooner
Wisconsin
Senate
Keetoowah Society
Cherokee Advocate
Sequoyah
Advocate
Dawes Commission
Interior Department
Moorman and Shanholtzer Charged in Embezzlement Case
Oklahoma City authorities charge J. S. Moorman of Purcell and F Ili Shanholtzer of Norman with embezzling $1000. Both brokers who used Harrah & Co private wires have disappeared since Saturday. Moorman had represented Harrah & Co in Purcell and opened a Norman branch with Shanholtzer as manager.
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Moorman
Shanholtzer
Oklahoma City
J. S. Moorman
Purcell
F. Ili
Norman
Frank Harrah & Co
Harrah & Co
Shanholtser
Whisky Johnston Fights Inland Liquor Scheme
Special Agent W E Johnston nicknamed Whisky Johnston pressured railroads serving Indian Territory to ban second brew beverages. Despite orders, drinks named Uno Mistletoe and Longhorn were still shipped into Ardmore and other towns prompting a warning to freight agents. A separate Ardmore fire damaged a Catholic convent with about 2500 dollars in losses and firefighter Joe Roberson injured.
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Muskogee
W. E. Johnston
Johnston
Indian Territory
Uno
Texas
Arkansas Point
Ardmore
Joe Roberson
Rankin Seeks State Treasurer Post in Lawton
Lawton Oklahoma David R Rankin cashier of Merchants and Planters bank is a candidate for state treasurer subject to the action of the democrats in the article noting his bid and city affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
David R. Rankin
The
Merchants and Planters Bank
Farmers Unite Behind Industrial Freedom in National Cooperative
The National Co-operator urges farmers to build warehousing and fixed price systems to insulate producers from markets. It argues the union must avoid politics, emphasize an industrial movement, and set a just price through own warehouses and state warehouses. The piece emphasizes hens, shelter, and diligent farming as core values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Farmers’ Union
Talk on front yard plans and tax notes debate
The piece cautions about neighborly advice and civic pride while warning against excessive spending. It discusses a Texas legislature bill to tax notes for purchases and notes the consumer bears most tax burdens, urging prudent scrutiny of policy and personal finances.
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Texas
Cash Basis for Farmers to Escape Credit Slavery
A Farmers' Journal quote argues that buying on credit strips buyers of price control and selling under debt erases freedom, urging cotton growers to switch to cash transactions despite costs. It notes many farmers are trapped in credit dependence and calls for adopting cash basis to regain bargaining power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Journal
Postage Reform Debate Aims At Newspapers And Circulation
The piece argues the newspaper postage fight seeks higher rates to cover a postal deficit. It suggests large mailers want a one cent rate for circulars, while everyday readers would suffer more for newspapers and magazines. Citizens are urged to contact their Congressman to oppose rate hikes.
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Postal Department
Sticker Spirit Fueled by Perseverance
In a note of grit and resolve, the speaker urges steady effort and stubborn resolve. When faced with delays or failures, they advocate doubling down and continuing to push until tasks meet full completion.
Speculation in Oil Markets Cited as Normal Trend
A historical note argues that a speculator earned a million dollars recently in oil, urging steadiness in fast warehouse operations and warning that speculation may soon become an incidental activity rather than a sustained business.
Assessors and Fair Tax Assessments Debate Equality
The piece argues that property tax assessments fail to reflect real values and equity. It criticizes assessors for superficial efforts and urges lawmakers to adopt a fair plan. It notes small homeowners bear heavy burdens while wealthier taxpayers evade full appraisal, urging reform.
Industry group calls for action to reform present system
A business oriented organization urges members to translate their commitment into concrete work. The message emphasizes staying active and proactive, signaling intent to change the current industrial structure through decisive effort.
Calls for Men to Break Up Large Price Gouges
The columnist denounces a nationwide combines controlling coal lumber and oil accusing them of planned robberies from producers to consumers. The piece argues current politicians are backed by these combines and urges old fashioned men who will expose thieves and defend truth and honesty.
Industrial group commits to focus on main track
The organization vows to remain on its project path and avoid political engagement. It asserts the era of political manipulation is over and emphasizes steering clear of political matters.
Work to Build This Great Organization
The clipping defends collective effort and urges members to sell cottonseed or give it to crushers. It notes cottonseed fertilizer value at 16 per ton and warns that the public may again pay 240000 for garden seed sent by the Agricultural Department, calling graft persistent despite opposition.
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Agricultural Department
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Hominy
George S. Sterndorff
Wichita
W. A. Tover
L. H. Everett
J. Rodgers
Waxahatchie
Tex
Bill” Colbert
Farmers. Co-Operative Union of America
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