Riot threat as militia called to Jay Oklahoma
A mob of about 100 armed men seized the Jay courthouse and records in Delaware county while two rival factions fight over the county seat. Sheriff Thomason seeks Governor Cruce to dispatch the state militia to restore order as Judge Pitchford considers appealing for aid.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Jay
Delaware County
Oklahoma
New Jay
Old Jay
Cruce
Grove
J. P. Thomason
John F. Pitchford
Talequah
Thomason
District Court
Frank M. Canton
Oklahoma State Militia
Supreme Court
Canton
Would Close Season for Five Years in Oklahoma
Guthrie Okla Dec 11 Dr R F Stillwell representative elect from Washington county will introduce a bill at the January legislature to close the season for killing quail deer and wild turkeys for five years Leading men in the northeast favor the measure with petitions to pass It is said about 100000 quail were killed on opening day This bill also includes compulsory fishing licenses and a salaried game warden to replace the fee system
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Guthrie
Okla
R.F. Stillwell
Washington County
Stillwell
Doctors plan Ada hospital with eight beds initial
Dr D W Faust and other physicians propose a new Ada hospital starting with eight beds and adaptable expansion. They would share one operating room and nurse supervision to assure proper care as demand grows. Quarters may be leased first before building. The page ad for W J Reed & Son appears, noting his longtime reliability.
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D. W. Faust
Ada
iAds
Nursery shipments to Ada praised for quality and policy
Senator Roddie of Ada requested inspection by President Bryan of the State Board of Agriculture. On November 20 the stock from three prominent nurseries was found in good condition and free from serious infestation. The piece urges support for nurserymen and notes about sixty Oklahoma nurseries, advising verification of agents and contacting Stillwater or Oklahoma City offices for nursery addresses.
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Ada
Roddie
Bryan
State Board of Agriculture
Oklahoma
State Experiment Station
A .& M. College
Stillwater
Oklahoma City
c. E_ Sanborn
Gubin-Barack Co Store Sale Continues Across Pages
The big sale at Gubin-Barack Co's Store runs for several days more. A full page advertisement in this issue of the News will detail all sale items and offers.
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Gubin-Barack Co
Cincinnati Suffered Heavy Fire Loss
Cincinnati reports a major blaze destroying the Gibson hotel Bendigs Lothmann department store W L Douglas Shoe Company Missouri Pacific offices and gutting Union Trust building ten floors. Loss estimates reach 690000 cash with uncertainty over possible fatalities.
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Cincinnati
Gibson
Bendigs-Lotemann Company
W. L. Douglas Shoe Company
Misouri Pacific Railway
Union Trust
Gibson House
Bendigs-Lothmann
Douglas Shoe Company
Missouri Pacific
Negro to Answer for Two Murders in Indianapolis Trial
Frank Willie Smith, a Black man, goes on trial for a double homicide at a picnic resort near the State Fairgrounds. He is charged with killing Frank Fox all and Philip Lepper, both white bartenders, after spending the day with two women. A confession is reported after capture in Louisville, with denial of an assault claim.
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Indianapolis
Frank Willie Smith
Smith
Frank Foxall
Philip Lepper
State Fairgrounds
New Sto
Louisville
Missouri Poultry Show Opens in Springfield
The Missouri State Poultry Association annual exhibition opened in Springfield today and runs through the week. The show features more than 4000 birds on display, making it one of the largest shows in the association’s history.
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Missouri Poultry Show
Springfield
Missouri State Poultry Association
News WANT COLUMN Sparks Confidence in Results
A want column asserts certainty in outcome as readers pressed for results. It frames expectations around data, polls, and projections, emphasizing trust in sources and timely updates while urging patience for final confirmation.
Michigan Talks Workmen Compensation Interpretations
Lansing delegates from labor unions and state manufacturers meet the State Industrial Commission for a two day conference to agree on a satisfactory interpretation of provisions in the new workingmen s compensation act.
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Lansing
Mich
Labor Organizations of
Michigan
State Industrial Commission
Norton acquitted of forgery in six-day trial
A Shawnee jury acquitted Sam Norton a prominent Seminole County capitalist of forgery after a six day trial in the superior court. The prosecution was led by James E. Gresham special U S attorney general and his assistant Hunter J Johnson.
Walker Reports Remaining Cotton In Vaness Fields
R L Walker from Vaness noted on Monday there remains about 20 cotton bales worth speaking of in the local fields.
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R. L. Walker
Vaness
Dr King’s New Discovery Fights Pneumonia Threats
Colds and grip are pitched as advance agents of pneumonia and other bronchial illnesses. The ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the best medicine to drive off attacks with testimonials from Mrs. George W. Place of Rawsonville and mentions 50 cent and 1.00 prices with a free trial at Ramsey Drug.
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Preumonia
Dr. King
George W. Place
Rawsonville
New White Hope Defeats Jim Flynn in Vernon Fight
Luther McCarty of Springfield Missouri won the heavyweight eliminator at Vernon last night stopping Jim Flynn of Pueblo after Flynn was down twice in the sixteenth round Referee Eyton called the bout with McCarty the winner A large Vernon crowd watched the 20 round bout with heavy betting on both fighters McCarty was emerging as a rising heavyweight prospect while Flynn had the edge earlier in betting trends
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Los Angeles
Luther McCarty
Springfield
Vernon
Jim Flynn
Pueblo
Flynn
Eyton
McCarty
Goodfellows organize in Northwest Canada
Five hundred thirty three degree members of the Order of Good Fellows organized in Chicago in 1909 have been enrolled by Mrs. A.M. Jeffers for the United Aids of Edmonton. They aim to bring happiness to children in and near the city who might miss Santa Claus. Members include men and women from all walks of life.
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Goodfellows
Northwest Canada
Edmonton
Alto
Order of Good Fellows
Chicago
A.M. Jeffers
United Aids of
Santa Claus
For Sale or Exchange in Bebee Oklahoma
Land or part land with balance cash, store building and stock of goods, three lots and dwelling, all unencumbered. Seller wishes to focus on farming, inviting buyers to start a business opportunity. FE D HINKLE Bebee Okla 34 31 Od ke.
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FE. D. Hinkle
Stand by the State Schools in Eastern Oklahoma
A Tulsa-area editorial opposes abolishing smaller state institutions and defends Haskell Agriculture at Broken Arrow, University Preparatory School at Claremont, State Normal at Tahlequah, and the Fort Gibson School for the Blind. It warns the governor not to touch these eastern institutions, arguing abolition would harm country life and local development and increase demand for fewer, larger schools.
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Cruce
Haskell School of Agriculture
Broken Arrow
University’ Preparatory School
Claremont
State Normal
Tallequah
School For the Blind
Fort Gibson
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Scientist predicts extinction of the negro race in 220 years
New Orleans reports Professor William Benjamin Smith of Tulane University argues the US census shows white male births outpacing females in Louisiana while black female births rise. He predicts gradual white dominance ends with near extinction of black males, leaving a single negress by 2130 A D.
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New Orleans
United States
South
William Benjamin Smith
Tulane University
Louisiana
Washington
Prof. Smith
First National Bank Announces Higher Deposits and New Rates
The First National Bank reports total deposits of 590000 with a 256000 rise since September 4 and profits up 5000. The bank plans loans at 10 percent or less starting January with farmer loans October maturities at 10 per hundred to boost farmer and regional development.
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First Nation Bank
First National Bank
Ada
Vanoss Bank Shows Cautious Strength In Report
The First State Bank of Vanoss releases a statement in this issue noting a substantial rise in deposits since the last report. The bank says it began modestly but now stands on a firm footing with a bright outlook for the future.
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Vanoss
Glorious Dance at Dug-Out Event Draws Crowd
The narrator recalls a lively dug-out dance with ample booze and a police presence with Uncle Mon. A brief dispute over the second set created some excitement but no injuries. Weather was pleasant and music fine as revelers headed home content. The tale ends with a character signing as The Little Pig.
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Uncle Mon
Land for Sale In Pontotoc County Tracts Up To 180 Acres
Three tracts of 36 acres each along with single tracts of 110 150 180 and 50 acres offered for sale in Pontotoc County. Prices start at $10 with small cash payments and easy terms. Contact owners Ed or George Harrison in Ada for details.
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Pontotoc County
George Harrison
Ada
Oklahoma Senate to recess before new session
Oklahoma City December 11 The Senate will recess Wednesday morning until January 8 the day before the regular session convenes A five member committee was appointed to investigate fitness qualifications and records in office The special committee will hold a public hearing and report to the Senate with updates on state officials appointments and investigations
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Oklahoma City
Senate
Jary Ben W. Riley
Tion Board
Jan. B. Doolin
Long Frame
Affa
State Election Board
C. C. Penn
Thomas 8. Ferguson
L. D. Brunk, Jr
Macy
Ornor
Pro Barefoot
Carpenter
Barefoot
Russell
Dun
Franklin
Ton
For Sale Team and Mule Wagon Items
An auction note lists a Hernon Van Heck mare mule team with five years old and a three inch wagon. Milling Co. advertises sale details with unclear pricing and contact.
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Hernon-Van Heck
Milling Co
Kate Barnard Named Oklahoma School Official
In Washington County Oklahoma Amanda Pp Morgan, sister of Mrs W Kogee, becomes county superintendent. Kate Barnard is recognized for school work and reforms. Mayes and Morgan families noted among local leaders.
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Kate
Ashington County
Ada Chapter Elects Officers In R A M Meeting
Ada Chapter R M elected officers Tuesday evening. Names include H. Co Sims as ...) H. P. King G T Lancaster Scribe W D Hays Treasurer Duw Swaffar Lee Lee Daggs Captain of the Host. Appointive officers listed: B H McKem bree PS 4 BR Yeager Captain Sgt Veil Jas R Couch Captain 2nd Veil R T Couch Captain 3rd Veil WwW Rogers Sentinel.
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Ada Chapter
H. Co
Sims
H. P. King
G.T. Lancaster
W. D. Hays
Treas
Duw. Swaffar
Lee
Lee Daggs
B. H. McKembree
Yeager
Sgt Veil
Jas
R. Couch
R. T. Couch
Veil
Rogers, Sentinel
Cotton receipts top ten thousand bale mark in season
Cotton market report notes receipts exceed ten thousand bales by midweek with forecasts suggesting the season could reach eleven thousand if weather remains favorable, barring disruptions.
Not to Contest Plurality Shows In Topeka
In Topeka Kansas December reports indicate the Republican side has not contested the result and the legislative showing would reflect a plurality rather than a decisive victory according to early summaries.
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Militia
W. J. Reed & Son
The
News
Mr. Reed
New White Hope
R. A.M. Chapter
Capper
Topeka
Kan
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