Royal Badger Fight Stirs Ada Crowd at Allen Barn
A bustling Ada scene as Kilpatrick and backers stage a disputed badger fight called Pal the bulldog. Wagers fly and tensions rise over color and chain. A New Yorker named Bower oversees the drama while a Mormon preacher witnesses the final pull.
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Allen Barn
Ada
Kilpatrick
Pal
Badger
Bolen
Parick
Date Crawford
Stonewall
Culver
Genfeman
Relly
J. W. Davis
Booze Seizure From Frisco Depot Totals 150 Cases
Seizure at the Frisco depot in this city and in Allen Stonewall and Sigler led to a Justice Brown court order. The sheriff delivered 150 cases of whiskey to the state dispensary at Guthrie, with F. W. Fenton the state enforcement officer present as state witness.
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Frisco
Allen
Stonewall
Sigler
Mqyor
Clark joins Weaver Agency as real estate partner
W H Clark longtime F O B buyer for a Dallas cotton house has bought an interest in the Weaver Agency. Permanent offices open in the News office front with Clark and Carlon Weaver ready to handle selling buying or renting city or farm property. Clark is described as a strong business operator promising good Ada real estate results.
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W. H. Clark
Dallas
Tex
Ada
Weaver
Clark
Woman prisoner sentenced for murder in San Quentin
Mrs. Emma Ledoux pleaded guilty to the 1906 murder of A N McVicar in Stockton. She was sentenced to life in San Quentin. The offence occurred March 24 1906 when she allegedly killed McVicar with morphine and hid the body in a trunk, found at the railroad station. She was arrested two days after in Antioch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Cal
Emma Ledoux
A. N. McVicar
San Quentin
Ledoux
MecVicar
San Francisco
Antioch
Saved from Peril by Dr King’s New Discovery
Lewis Chamblin of Manchester Ohio writes of near grave danger from a frightful cough and lung trouble that dropped him to 115 pounds. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with his recovery to 160 pounds and ability to work, and says it also cured his four children. Ramsey guarantees free trials and full assurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis_Chamblin
Manchester
Ohio
Dr. King
Corp
Ramsey
Beef Trust Investigation to Be Rationalized
Chicago January 27 government probes into the beef trust reached a nationwide scope with grand jury questioning of Charles F Snow secretary treasurer National Packing Company. Subpoenas issued for Armour Morris and Swift officials. witnesses include Henry F Moyer and Everett Wilson. Probe to continue at least six weeks behind closed doors.
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Chicago
Beef Trust
Grand Jury
Charles F. Snow
National Packing Company
G. H. Hammond & Co
Michigan
Illinois
Hammond Beef Company
Hammond Packing Company
Colorado
Philadelphia
Hammond Packing Company of
New York
American Refrigerator Car Company of
Fowler Packing Company
Kansas
United Dressed Beef Company of
St. Louis Dressed Beef and Provision Company of
Missouri
Hutchinson Packing Company
Kansas City
National Car Line Company
New Jersey
Dispatch
Armour & Co
Morris & Co
Swift & Co
Mr. Snow
Henry F. Moyer
Everett Wilson
Sims
Senators Clash Over Lottery Lands In Rosebud Reservation
Washington January 28. Senators Gore Oklahoma and Burkett Nebraska attacked the lottery method for distributing Rosebud Indian lands in South Dakota. Gore proposed mail applications to ease access while Burkett denounced the system as vicious. The bill passed after a two hour filibuster and Gore then sought a postal cost inquiry.
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Washington
Senate
Gore
Oklahoma
Burkett
Nebraska
Rosebud Indian
South Dakota
Gamble
Crawford
Committee On Post Offices and Postroads
Mir. Gore
Indian newspaper for Indians to be launched in Muskogee
An eight page weekly paper in Cherokee Creek and Choctaw will begin mid February in Muskogee. Augustus E Ivey will edit Degwanns Ahcheea meaning Farm and Fireside. It will cover tribal business and government with non political aims and support from Five Civilized Tribes leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Five Civilized Tribes
Augustus E. Ivey
Holdenville Votes Paving of Sixteen Blocks Downtown
Holdenville Oklahoma council approved an ordinance to pave sixteen blocks in the business district. Officials expect the mud and dust to disappear within a year as street sprinklers yield to street sweepers.
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Holdenville
Chamberlain's Cough-Remedy Populates Cough Relief
An attack of the grip is often followed by a persistent cough and Chamberlain's Cough-Remedy is touted as effective. The remedy is claimed to relieve and cure coughing where other treatments have failed, with sales through all dealers.
Ada Industrial Co charter granted by local businessmen
Ada Industrial Co, a locally held company with 200 acres west of the Katy railroad to be graded and sold as residential lots within 30 days and an option on 200 acres east for industrial sites. Directors include Rinard Ebey Hope Torbett and others. officers are Rinard president Conn vice president Hardin secretary Torbit treasurer. About thirty stockholders.
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Ada Industria
Capital Stock
J. D. Rinard
W. H. Ebey
Tom Hope
S. M. Torbett
E. W. Hardin
J. W. Hays
L. J Little
E. H. Lucas
J. T. Conn
R. W. Simpson
W. H. Clark
John Rinard
H. W. Hardin
Oklahoma Deaths Reported in Three Oklahoma Cities
Oklahoma City reports George Treadwell a newspaper man died in a rooming house with a crushed jawbone and consumption cited by Dr. Duncan as the cause. coroner inquest set for tomorrow. Ardmore records Mrs Georg ia Sammons widow of C A Sammons pioneer lumberman, dies after illness spanning months in Colorado. survived by husband and three children. El Reno notes E F Mitchell burial after death in Terrell Texas. he long resided in the city and was father of Fort Worth Rock Island official Fred Mitchell.
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Oklahoma City
George Treadwell
Duncan
Treadwell
Kansas
Ardmore
Georgia Sammons
C. A. Sammons
Colorado
el Reno
E. F. Mitchell
Terrell
Tex
Roberts Wins $25 Damages in Cotton Field Destruction
The case FE. S. Roberts vs John Roff was settled after a third trial before Justice W. H. Nettles. On December 10 Roff's cows damaged Roberts' cotton field, and the jury awarded Roberts $25.
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FE. S. Roberts
John Roff
W. H. Nettles
Roberts
Roff
Comet Moving Northeast At High Speed
Providence news reports a new comet traveling over 420 miles per second. Professor Winslow Upon of Brown University notes it will become fainter by month end and be about 160,000,000 miles distant.
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Providence
R. J
Winslow Upon
Brown Universy
Taft Seeks US Relief for Paris Flood Calamity
Washington officials plan relief actions for Paris flood damage. President Taft wired French President Falieres offering sympathy and possible Red Cross support. Congress backs the gesture and the Red Cross prepares funds. The French Embassy reports no new updates on the flood.
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Washington
Paris
United States
Taft
Fallicres
France
Red Cross
Department
Robert Bacon
Congress
Richard W. Austin
House
Falieres
National
Meteor Signal Sparks End of World Fears in South Norwalk
Residents of South Norwalk Conn gathered to pray after a meteor fell at Broad River yesterday and triggered beliefs that the end of the world is near. The group stayed in place awaiting further omens and messages from the heavens.
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South Norwalk
Conn
Broad River
Croup Prevented by Chamberlain's Cough Syrup 8S
Do you know that croup can be prevented The child should receive Chamberlain's Cough 8S as soon as symptoms begin and even after the croupy cough appears It will prevent the attack It is also a certain cure for Croup and has never been known to fail Sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Konawa Colonel Purchases $3000 Race Horse
Konawa Oklahoma on January 29 Colonel C B Berry has bought a $3000 race horse and local jockey Percy Simpson is trying him out. The colonel is an old time horseman and Simpson has ridden many noted winners.
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Konawa
Okla
C. B.berry
Percy Simpson
Simpson
Melrose Navy Leader Nehemiah Dyer Dead at Home
Rear Admiral Nehemiah Dyer, honored for distinguished service in two wars, died at his Melrose home following an attack of acute indigestion. The death closes a noted military career with service across multiple theaters.
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Melrose
Mass
Nehemiah Dyer
Stomach and Liver Tablets Claim Quick Aid for Digestion
A fragment advertises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for indigestion gas appetite and general stomach discomfort promising quick relief upon trial. The copy emphasizes benefit and urges readers to try the product.
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Star
Rhone Sugg
Bower
Pat
Davis
Geo. Culver
of Couse
Hook
Cork
Dr. Ligon
Guthrie
Weaver Agency
Burnett
Degwanns Ahchetta
ADA Industrial CO
Robert
Comet
Connecticut
Dyer
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