Coal strike shuts down Arkansas Texas Indian Territory mines
On April 2 miners and laborers in Arkansas Indian Territory and Texas, numbering between 12 000 and 15 000, will refuse to resume work after failed wage talks in Indianapolis. McAlester Fuel Company official says most workers oppose striking but will obey union leaders, causing a near total shutdown across the region and northern states with limited strip pit output. Public school exhibit planned two weeks hence under XX Century Program with local building and pupil work displays.
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South McAlester
Indianapolis
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Texas
J.G. Paterbang
McAlester Fuel Company
Kansas
Missouri
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Hendrix
Conferees Face Liberal Coal Lease Clash in Five Tribes Bill
Washington reports the Five Civilized Tribes bill faces sharp Senate critique led by La Follette who argues against leasing unleased coal lands. The dispute centers on leveraging leases to curb railroad monopoly, with Newlands seeking Indian Territory context and Tillman backing La Follette.
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Washington
LaFollette
Newlands
Indian Territory
la Follette
Senator LaFollette
Death of Mrs Leonard in Ada After Pneumonia
Mrs D. D. Leonard of North Ada died Thursday morning after pneumonia. Funeral services were held in the afternoon by Rev. M. A. Cassidy and the remains were interred at Rosedale. Surviving are her husband and six children, the oldest a 14 year old boy who is dangerously ill with the same illness. The family deserves deep sympathy in this distress.
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D. D. Leonard
North Ada
M. A. Cassidy
Rosedale
Dr Davenport's Brother Dies After Illness
A telephone message from Oax man Friday morning announced the death of Dr Davenport's brother at that place. The deceased was formerly a merchant in Vinita and had suffered for some time with dropsy. The News extends heartfelt sympathy to the family.
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Oaxman
Dr. Davenport
Vinita
Eastern Star Meeting Called for Initiation Tonight
A called meeting of the Eastern Star is set for tonight to initiate new members. All members are urged to attend.
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Eastern Star
Conferees clash on statehood bill amendments in Oklahoma
Washington March 31 Conferees spent all of yesterday's meeting on the Senate amendment about mineral land locations in Oklahoma The amendment allows mineral claims located under mining laws to be perfected and the state may select other land in lieu It was set aside The Foraker and Burrows amendments remain unresolved A three meeting plan is scheduled for next week In Sulphur a preliminary U S commissioner's court trial involves Will Buchanan charged with pocketbook theft from Ed Keith during a drinking bout Keith says he was robbed of 202 plus a note for the balance.
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Washington
Senate
Oklahoma
Foraker
Burrows
House
U. S. Commissioner’s Court
Will Buchanan
Ed Keith
Keith
Taxation Clash Looms Over Railroads in Indian Territory
Muskogee reports that the Curtis bill will let city councils levy and collect taxes on railroads within incorporated limits. Currently only Frisco pays taxes voluntarily. twelve roads operate in the territory. Tax disputes and valuation systems will emerge, with immediate collection potential under Curtis and delays under pending statehood.
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Muskogee
I. T
Indian Territory
Ftown
District Court
Court Adjourns After Two Day Trial With Five Year Horse Theft Verdict
The jury found Dan As kew guilty of horse theft and sentenced him to five years. A motion for new trial was overruled and appeal noted. The term ends with orders and a planned June 22 two day session. Grand jury reports jail and courthouse improvements and better janitorial service. Foreman J C Cates and Clerk A B Yeager sign off.
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Dan Askew
Dickerson
Guy Sackett
Chickasha
Purcell
John Beard
J. W. Hays
A. W. Cope
Petit Jumes
J. C. Cates
A. B. Yeager
Death of Mrs Eliza J King Noted in Ada Area
Obituary noting Mrs Eliza J King age 72 of Leighton Alabama died at home after short illness. Survived by four sons and four daughters including R F King Ada I M King Phil mine King and E C King Leighton and others in White Sulphur Springs Montana Sheffield and Florence. Funeral conducted by Baptist and Methodist pastors with large attendance. Local dispatch shared in Ada community as a notable death.
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Tuscumbia
R. F. King
I. M. King
Philmine King
Ada
Indian Territory
E. C. King
Leighton
Ala
J. M. Kumpe
White Sulphur Springs
Montana
Lillie Scruggs
Janie King
John Delaney
Mary Toney
Sheffield
A. D. Coffee
Florence
Fireman Night at the Empire a Brisk Benefit
Firemen held a benefit show at the Empire with afternoon and evening performances. Three acts entertained a packed house, and totals from the proceeds approached $30. Misses McKay and Case provided vocal numbers and were well received.
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the Empire
McKay
Case
Fire Department
Divorces Granted in Two Cases This Week
Decrees of divorce were granted Wednesday to F. R. Spears and Lucy Spears in the Spears case and Ida Schimittou against Obe Schimittou, finalizing the domestic actions.
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F. R. Spears
Lucy Spears
Ida Schimittou
Obe Schimittou
School Board Elects New Superintendent in Mesquite
The Ada news notes the city hall meeting where Mesquite Texas educator M. L. Perkins was chosen as superintendent for next year with Berry as principal. Board plans to urge city council to fund a new high school and school support. Judge Dickerson praises Ada as a town with ambition and enterprise.
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M.L Perkins
Mesquite
Texas
Perkins
Berry
University of Missouri
Europe
Ada
U. S
Dickerson
Another Conspiracy Arrest in Stonewall Bank Case
H. W. Malot of Okemah was arrested Thursday on an indictment charging conspiracy to defraud connected with the defunct Stonewall bank. He posted a $1,500 bond and was released.
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H. W. Malot
Okemah
Stonewall
Hoboes rounded up after raid on Frisco box cars
City marshal police raided Frisco box cars Thursday night and arrested three hoboes. They were held in custody overnight and later released with final acquittal in about the same time.
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Caliboose
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Neatherly
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Tillman
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United States Court For
Southern District of the
J. T. Dickerson
Court House
United States
Mrs King
Ity
Buster Brown
Globe Tailoring Co
REED @ HARRISON
CHY
Tok Buste
Brown Co. Carcaco
Farmers Loan & Trust Co
Ada, ‘Indian Territory
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Ardmore Loan and Trust Co
Brevard
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Ada, C. T
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