Oklahoma mogul Turner profiled amid coalitions and cold
Fragmentary excerpts describe Edmund Turner rising from poverty in Marshfield to become a major Oklahoma business figure. The piece notes harsh weather in Ardmore and Kishoma Cities, portrays Turner’s early ventures and profits, and hints at forthcoming political and business struggles driven by his influence and past family experiences.
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Oklahoma
Finance
Tdrnér
Ith
M. O. Turher
S. Sensi
Pba
Marshield
Jury Disposes Civil Matters as Trial Bites Time
The report notes multiple civil i matters disposed of after a long jury wait. A separate insurance trial looms while a Mob murder cage is anticipated. In Hays v Amos Hayes the charge dropped to aggravated assault. defendant fined 50 dollars and given six months. Jury commission sworn in with Revs Rippey Ada Slaughter Roff and W Baughman Roff.
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Hays
Amos Hayes
Revs. Rippey
Ada
Slaughter
Roff
W. Baughman
Bids Approved for Kiowa Comanche Apache Reserve Homesteads
Washington February 4 500 highest bidders named for 480000 acre Kiowa Comanche Apache pasture set aside by Stephens bill. 160 acre tracts sold by homestead entry law at an average 12 per acre, some bids as high as 4400. Proceeds to be shared among about 3200 tribal members with roughly 2000 each. Bidders include Edward Grover and William B Lawrence of Ada Oklahoma.
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Washington
Stephens
Oklahoma
Ies Sahat
Kansas
Texas
Lawton
P? Class Day Honors At Commencement Week
The high school class of seven was chosen to participate in Class Day exercises during commencement week starting May 12. Honors: Miss Ula Clare Sims, Miss Gladys Bruce, James A George, Philip Thompson, Gilbert Reed, Raymond C Barton, Personal Sugg. Class colors are orange.
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Cid
Ula Clare Sims
Gladys Bruce Tor James
A. George
Philip Thompson
Gilbert
Raymond C. Barton
Railroads Fail to Move Corn Causing Farm Losses in Indian Territory
Millions of bushels of corn spoil along rail lines in Indian Territory as railroads fail to supply cars for shipment. Broken Arrow reports 400,000 bushels awaiting transport with no empty cars for 90 days, while Colesa near Tulsa holds 60,000 bushels under rain. Elevators full for 90 days fuel farmer and bank losses. Interstate Commerce Commission urged to inspect the crisis.
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Muskogee
I.T
Indian Territory
Thelevator
Interstate ‘Commerce’ Commission
W. C. Mack
Commission
Sts
Broken Arrow
Ter
Osage
Hne
Porter
Coweta
Arkansas Valley
Interstate Commerce Commissionee
K. & T. Railroad
Tae
Oak
Rubber Boots For Society Women In Muskogee
In Muskogee Oklahoma on February 3 a local report notes the worst streets in town have forced society women to wear rubber boots when they go out. About 100 women have adopted rubber boots and an expert says rubber boots may comfort but offer little else.
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Muskogee
I. T
Relief for Rheumatic Sufferers via Chamberlain Pain Remedy
An advertisement touts Chamberlain Pain Relief as quick aid for rheumatism sciatica lame back and other pains. It claims broad buyer interest and mentions a room number and agent Otis Weaver offering sales and pricing details.
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Y GM
Choctaw schools closed over funds shortage
Choctaw Nation faces halted classes as treasury funds run dry and six to eight month terms exhaust. Teachers await warrants while private subscriptions and possible Governor McCurtain support may reopen schools. Private secretary Lester to handle school matters.
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South ‘McAlestey
G.B. McCurtain
Press’ Lester
Prouty files charge over cotton shipment dispute
In a case involving Katy shipments, C A Prouty and Muskogee Commercial Club allege wrongdoing linked to cotton consignments against Muskogee in favor of South McAlester. Attorneys represent the parties in this vetted investigation.
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Todd
Muskogee
South McAlester
Bay pony mare with roach mane and blue branded shoulder
A bay pony mare with roached mane and white on one foot and a blue brand on the front shoulder with a bar underneath. In fair condition. Previously wore a red webb halter. Rewards offered. Contact W. H. Ebey at 43.
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W. H. Ebey
Notice in Bankruptcy for John Patton Ada Indian Territory
In the Southern District of the Indian Territory at Ada a meeting of creditors for John Patton, bankrupt, is set for February 11, 1907 at 10 a.m. to consider a dividend of not less than 10 percent and the trustee account of W. P. Chism. Galbraith and McKeown, attorneys for the trustee. Also includes an unrelated Ohio testament to Hall’s Catarrh Cure and Hall’s Family Pills promotion by F J Cheney & Co.
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United States ‘Court For
Indian Territory
Ada
John Patton
Bank— Kani Si Rgd
Francis
W. P. ‘Chism
Thomas P. Holt
Galbraith & McKeown
Frank J. Cheney
F.J. Cheney &Co
Toledo
State Aire
Hall
Hall's
F. J. Cheney & Co
Field Agent Corrects Enrollment Records for Indian Babies
Gardenhire of Muskogee, in Ada this week, corrects errors and prepares affidavits in the enrollment of newborn Indian babes under the Dawes act. About a dozen babes in the district seek rights under the April 26 1906 act. full records must be on file in Washington before March 4. Gardenhire has finished most Chickasaw nation work. others cover remaining nations.
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A. Gardenhire
Muskogee
Dawes Commission
Ada
Act of Congress
Washington
Gardenhire
Chickasaw
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