Three Lives Lost in Westbound Rock Island Wreck
A westbound Rock Island train No. 1 wreck near Council Grove at 3:50 a.m. left three dead and several injured. Investigators suspect deliberate wrecking by unknown saboteurs as bolts were found removed from the switch. Detours rerouted the train toward El Reno via Chickasha while detectives with bloodhounds pursue leads. Active engineer Epple survived a prior crash and was aboard for this trip.
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Rock Island
Council Grove
Oklahoma City
Andrew McCarty
John W. Overton
James W. Walker
Nojl
el Reno
Chickasha
Epple
Rinard Endorsed as Ideal Ada County Commissioner Candidate
Ada voters are urged to support John D Rinard a long time resident and county road and bridge fund manager. He is praised for public spirit financial prudence and proven community leadership with decades of experience in Missouri and Oklahoma counties.
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John D. Rinard
Ada
Rinard
John Rinard
Missouri
Oklahoma
Democratic Party
Ghostly visitants haunt Carney estate mystery blooms
A lawyer narrates a post funeral visit to Miss Carney at Carney Croft where a stable boy’s death and rumors of haunting stir village doubt. Witnesses describe two apparitions near the house, linked to a stingy, drinking Carney and a local tavern keeper, Hoskins, as villagers speculate on motives and money. The lawyer confirms seeing the ghosts himself.
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John Carney
John
Honolulu
Florence
Carney Croft
Estas
Miss Carney
Daddie
Annie Weston
Old Carney
Sam Hoskins
Hoskins
Carney
Widder Bruce
Ole Carney
Bruce
England
Allus
Raound
Carney’s
Carneyallus
Williams Speech Plan Fails in Rain at Court House
Crowds were dispersed by rain and clouds as residents missed Hon. M. L. Williams speaking for Hon. M. L. Turner for the U S senate at the courthouse. Officials hope for a new Ada appearance to support the candidacy.
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Hon
M. L. Williams
Court House
M. L. Turner
U. S. Senate
Marriage Licenses Registered in Several Counties
The list shows Lewis Foreman 22 and Ethel Carroll 19 from Fitzhugh. N R Miller 39 and Bessie Shilling 22 from Ada. Henry Chriss 26 and Roberta Neasley 19 from Center. Joe Walters 47 and Rosa Mc Donald 19 from Black Rock.
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Lewis Foreman
Ethel Carroll
Fitzhugh
N. R. Miller
Bessie Shilling
Ada
Henry Chriss
Roberta Neasley
Joe Walters
Conway
Rosa McDonald
Black Rock
Picnic Season Opens as Miss Stovall's Pupils Head to Rock Crossing
This balmy morning shows the picnic season underway as the pupils from Miss Stovall's room depart for a day in the wild wood at the popular Rock Crossing rendezvous, their wheels and laughter echoing through the scene.
Two Letters in a Distressful Family Dilemma
Florence Carney writes of a looming house guest, a previous sweetheart, and a nervous situation after her brother’s expected arrival. Miss Weston is ill again, a rumored haunting circulates, and Frederick Warb explains the ghost rumor and assures resolution of tensions.
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Jack
Honolulu
Annie
Father
Ion
Fangs
F. C
A Good Mount
The Tupelo Times urges readers to plant hogs and mules and ride to prosperity, a timely admonition echoed on page 8 with practical farming advice.
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Tupelo Times
Death in Franks City Claims Local Leader
A Franks area death reported Thursday morning marks the passing of a prominent former Texan and well known citizen, Bilbo, aged long time resident, after rheumatism of the heart.
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Bilbo
Easter Eve Finery Shines Amid Queen City Parade Prep
On the eve of Easter Sunday Ada milliners and dressmakers report heavy patronage this week yet feel hurried by the avalanche of customers. Many ladies expect Easter gowns and hats ready for the annual parade as streets and churches glow with feminine finery and pride.
Street fakirs set up in Ada under city license
A wheel of fortune device used by street vendors in Ada drew the city marshal's attention. He found a spindle inside enabling the owner to control revolutions, and ordered the game stopped. The display included prizes such as six shooters and other capital items.
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Ada
Speaking Postponed for Congressional Candidate Speech
Postponement announced for Hon. Chas. E. Mc Pherren who was set to address Democratic voters Wednesday night on his Congress candidacy. He hopes to speak to the public soon.
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Chas. E. McPherren
Congress
McPherren
Roff Considers Municipal Ownership and Bond Issue
Roff voters on April 9 will decide on issuing $10,000 in bonds to buy the private power plant or build a new one. The movement seeks public ownership as a path to better service and lower costs for residents.
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Roff
Four More Cars of Machinery Reach Cement Plant
Four additional railway cars delivered for the cement plant bring in heavy equipment. Two cars were needed to haul a large cooling apparatus to the site.
Sale Notice in Indian Territory Guardianship Case
Notice of sale in the case In Re Estate of Ivy Brashears. Guardian Geo. W. Brashears will auction an 80 acre undivided two thirds interest in Ivy Brashears’s share on April 20, 1907, at the Ada courthouse, to the highest bidder on credit with bond. The property is described as portions of sections and townships in Indian Territory.
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United States
Southern District
Indian Territory
Ada
Ivy Brashears
Geo. W. Brashears
Guardian
Brashears
Carmackle Versus Carmackle Court Warning in Indian Territory
First published March 21 warning order in the United States Court in the Indian Territory Southern District. M. J. Carmackle sues J. H. Carmackle. defendant must appear in 1 hour days and answer. Judge J. T. Dickerson presides. seal dated March 16, 1907. Crawford & Bolen, Tom D. McKeown attorney.
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United States Court
Indian Territory
M. J. Carmackle
J. H. Carmackle
J. T. Dickerson
C. M. Campbell
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