Trades Day a Success at Pontotoc County Fair
Crowds gathered despite threat of weather as the Commercial Club ran events and awards. Programs featured the Normal band, a live stock lecture by Jas A Wilson of A M College, and a 2:30 baseball game between the Normal and Elks on the normal diamond. Premiums awarded ranged from 1 to 200 dollars for diversified crops, best teams of mules, yearling and post yearling colts, a large family, best single driving horse, stature prizes, and a top butter sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Jas. A Wilson
A & M College
Armer
Pontotoc
William Bauhaus Jr
Pontotoc County
W. W. Burkhart
G. Lunsford
M. F. Dew
W. G. Martin
Frisco
W. C. McDaniel
Pontotec County
Wayland Heirs Seek Reporter as Bank Fails in McAlester
In McAlester Oklahoma First National Bank of Canadian closes with $20 000 shortage blamed on cashier F G Gillock linked to Gillock Oil Co Townsite. Bank examiners oversee assets with possible resumption or reorganization. Also notes normal boys victory parade and local weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAlester
First National Bank of Canadian
Robert Neal
Frank M. Butcner
Pergone
Galesburg
Ill
F. G. Gillock
Gillock
Gillock Oil Co
Chickasha Woman Confesses to Poisoning Husband
Ada Woodward widow of R. Woodward confessed in a signed sworn statement that she placed arsenic in sardines to kill her husband for a $1000 life insurance and to run away with John Tremont, an Italian shoemaker. She had been infatuated with Tremont for months. Further arrests are expected as details are withheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tremont
Woodward
Southern League Opens Season in Strong Start
The Southern League begins its thirteenth season with eight clubs in Birmingham Mobile New Orleans Nashville Memphis Montgomery Chattanooga and Atlanta. Officials expect a record turnout and a close race for the title as weaker clubs gain strength. Opening matchups include Mobile at New Orleans Montgomery at Memphis Atlanta at Chattanooga and Nashville at Birmingham. The campaign runs through September 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Southern League
Mobile
New Orleans
Nashville
Memphis
Montgomery
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Directors turn down grain elevator proposal
This morning W. L. Hutcheson of Denison and J. T. Braley of Stratford presented a plan to build a grain elevator here. They sought $10,000 in assistance, but the commercial club directors deemed the project unjustified and rejected the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Hutcheson
Denison
J. T. Braley
Stratford
Commercial Club
Veterans Seek Lower Confederate Reunion Rail Rates
Chattanooga officials urge the Southwestern Passenger Association to lower rates for the 1913 Confederate reunion set for May 27 to 29. Veterans fear high fares east of the Mississippi will hinder attendance, while Texas supporters push for a one cent per mile policy from Memphis to Chattanooga.
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Chattanooga
Southwestern Passenger Association
West
Mississippi River
Memphis
St. Louis
New Orleans
trans-Mississippi
Texas
Veterans and
Sons of Veterans
Southwestern
Macon
San Antonio
Texas City
Mississippi
Flood situation still threatening across Mississippi Valley
Memphis reports grave flood conditions with central Mississippi levees holding for now. Sandballs and harrowing animals appear at points while dikes suffer limited damage. Rain forecasts from St Louis to Hickman Ky worsen prospects as Memphis gauge stands at 46.2 feet tonight.
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Cate
Mississippi River
St. Francis
United States Engineer Corps
St. Louis
Hickman
New Madrid
Cairo
Aise
Memphis
Kansas City
Mississippi
Veterans Elect Delegates to Reunion
At their regular meeting the Confederate Veterans chose J. C. Cates and W. L. Rodde as delegates with S. H. Hargis and W. A. Walker as alternates to the Chattanooga reunion. Sue Chisler was elected sponsor, Mabel Goodwin and Jennie Roddie maid of honor. A memorial service is set for the first Sunday in May with W. L. Byrd, W. H. Fisher and J. C. Cates as arrangements committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confederate Veterans
J. C. Cates
W. L. Rodde
S. H. Hargis
W. A. Walker
Chattanooga
Sue Chisler
Mabel Goodwin
Jennie Roddie
W. L. Byrd
W. H. Fisher
Post Office Established at Pickett West of Ada
A postoffice has been established at Pickett on the O C between Ada and Vaness with T L Coley appointed postmaster The county commissioners have voted to accept the O C railroad tax settlement proposition Judge Campbell to decide on the matter and is expected to approve the basis of agreement
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Picket
Ada
Pickett
O. C
Vaness
T. L. Coley
O. C. Railroad
Campbell
County Court Grinds Through Criminal Docket
Mistrials and dismissals mark the county court docket. John Hudson of Pughugh fined nearly $200 for gambling. Roy Sanders case for damaging a schoolhouse dismissed after evidence. Dr F Zekley and Anderson connected to perjury charges with grand jury statements disputed. Deputy Sheriff Chandler fined $50 for contempt and carrying a gun in court. W W Eaton of Stonewall found guilty of violating prohibition, fined $50 and 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hudson
Pughugh
Roy Sanders
F. Zekley
Lei Lidiecini
Owitness
Anderson
L. M. Chandler
Bolen
Chandler
W. W. Eaton
Stonewall
Chicago hosts three day conference on farm markets and credit
A gathering of country bankers railroad officials economists and agricultural experts met in Chicago for a three day discussion on marketing and farm credits. The group aims to reduce production costs and consumer prices by improving distribution and financing, and to promote a federal network of farm product markets under the Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Taft
United States Department of Agriculture
Waco Judge Puts Death Next Day On Cold Jails
A 50 year old remark from a Waco judge recounts sentencing a prisoner to death by stating the jail is dilapidated and cold and only one blanket per inmate is available. The judge claims execution will occur tomorrow morning after breakfast as a humane concession. The note also compares Texas governor vetoes to Oklahoma’s Cruce record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Jones
Hamilton
Mexicans and Negroes Battle U S Troops in Galveston
In Galveston on April 8 a one hour clash between Mexicans and Black residents and United States soldiers left one man dead and two soldiers wounded. Police reserves and a provost guard restored order. Private George D. Cooley of Company D Nineteenth Infantry was stabbed to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
J. A.wayland
Appeal To Reason
Helmuth Dueberg
Dueberg
United States District Attorney's Office
Topeka
Wayland
Los Angeles
California
Veatch
Oklahoma County
Galveston
George D. Cooley
Ninteenth Infantry
Wee
Ada Plans Second Trades Day in May
Ada business men praised the first Trades Day and will organize another on the first Monday in May. The commercial club will prepare the exhibits and there should be more displays than the fire event. A better June Trades Day is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Wexigans Battle Near Bordes Over Naco Frontal Clash
Forces led by Gen Ojeda clash with state troops near Naco Sonora. Federals occupy fortifications at the edge of Naco and repulse early assault with heavy artillery while cannon and machine guns fire from both sides. A sharp three hour engagement ends with Federals holding positions as state troops withdraw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ojeda
Naco
Obregon
Tegeler Case Reversed in Oklahoma City Appeals
Rudolph Tegeler of Oklahoma City had his last conviction overturned by Judge Henry M. Furman on appeal after trials over the manor of a Te Spension. The reversal cites juror disqualification due to expressed opinions affecting due process. A separate Furman opinion upholds life sentence for B H Updike for murder in Oklahoma City from Jan 15, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Rudolph Tegeler
Henry M. Furman
Tegeler
State Penitentiary
J B. Johns
Johns
G. A Brown
Mangum
Furmar
B. H. Updike
P. D. Anderson
Baptist Pastor Fowler Conducts Colbert Visit Baptizes Thirteen
Rev O E Fowler returned from Colbert where he led a protracted meeting and baptised thirteen converts at Little Sands creek. A large crowd attended the baptism as he preached Saturday evening and conducted Sunday services for the Baptist congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Fowler
Colbert
Also Mentioned on This Page
Weaders
M, Bauhaus
S. G. Lunsford
Cc. F. Fuhkon
BRATE
Elks
Elks Hall
Wayland Heirs
Chickasha, Okla
Ada Woodward
Chattanooga, Tenn
Issippi
Memphis, Tenn
T. Q. Cullins
Anti-Horse Thief Association
Culling
J. D. Lasater
Enid
Otis Weaver
C. C. Williams
Clay County
Dirt
Mudd
Mr. Rainwater
McAlester Newe- Capital
Eastern Star Grand
TQDGE
McAlester, Okla
Grand Chapter of the
Order of Eastern Star of
Lahoma
Colquitt
Cruce
Oklahoma
Bordes
Naco, Ariz
Sonora
Arizona
Rev. Fowler
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