Bell Murder Mystery Tied to Robbery at Otoe Reservation
Isaac W. Bell, former Otoe lessee, was murdered on December 19. Mitchell and Armstrong bound him, forced a letter to his wife for harness, then Armstrong shot Bell near Morrison. Bell’s body was dumped in an old well four miles from Morrison. Mitchell led authorities to the scene. Armstrong, 45, and Mitchell, about 20, are involved. Armstrong claimed to be white. A second note describes swans seen at Mineral Springs, including white, gray, and black varieties, native to several countries.
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Isaac W. Bell
Otoe
Perry
Mitchell
Morrison
Nicewander
Bell
Arkansas
Armstrong
Pawnee County
Iowa
Pawnee
Canada
Arctic Circle
Polieman Flannigan Shoots Man in Tulsa Incident
Tulsa December 26 police officer Tom Flannigan exchanged fire with E S Stevenson, a Black man armed with a butcher knife. Flannigan fired three shots. one hit Stevenson and a stray bullet struck night watchman E S Flannigan.
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Tulsa
Tom Flannigan
E. S. Stevenson
Stevenson
Flannigan
E. S. Flannigan
White Swan Captured Near Mineral Springs
Nashville Ark December 25 a white swan was captured at Mineral Springs last Thursday by the son of P C Jones The bird was surprised in a clump of weeds near a marsh and was attacked by a dog before it could fly away The bird measures seven feet
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Nashville
Ark
Mineral Springs
P. C. Jones
Expedited handling urged in Oklahoma town lot cases
Senator Owen and Gov. Haskell are among about 23 000 cases questioning title to town lots taken from Indians. The president was urged to decide jurisdiction so cases can proceed in federal or state courts. Controversy includes claims of fraud and political tensions involving Gov. Haskell and possible investigations by federal agents in Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oklahoma
Senator Owen
Gov
Haskell
Owen
Gov. Haskell
Oklahoma Teachers Prepare for State Convention in Shawnee
The third annual Oklahoma State Teachers association convention expects about 2 000 attendees with nearly 400 speakers. District, county and state educators plus university instructors and leaders from several states will discuss agriculture in schools, consolidation, taxation, music and moral training. Talks are five minutes each, no papers read, and a flag will honor the most attendance. A two cent railroad fare limits reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma State Teacher’s Association
E. D. Cameron
Charles Evans
Ardmore
Teachers’ Association
State University
University Preparatory School
Agricultural and Mechanical College
State Normals
Oklahoma
Oklahoma’s Mild Climate Shown In Ten Year Data
Guthrie Oklahoma December report on Oklahoma climate covers 1893 to 1908 data. It notes a mild equitable climate with 59.7F minimum, 116F max, 27F below zero, six months nine days growing season, last spring frost April 7 on average, first autumn frost October 26, and mean annual rainfall 38.88 inches with May wettest month and February driest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture
Autum
Southern Commercial Congress sparks new era for the South
Governor Dawe says the Congress inspired a grand plan for a Washington office building and auditorium to boost Southern commerce. The project aims to unite Southern clubs and fund immediate resource studies with $1,000,000 needed, $250,000 already in sight.
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Southern Commercial Congress
Governor Dawe
Congress
Dawe
Associated Press
Washington
South
United States
Col. Dawe
Porter's flight to Bluejacket ends in wedding aid
A destitute suitor, Porter, lacking funds and facing rejection from pawnbrokers and loan agents, is aided by a trusting group. Dr. Brown and others pledge his marriage plan, escort him to the courthouse where the clerk finally confirms Miss Nannie Compton of Bluejacket Oklahoma as the bride. The entourage pays costs and sends Porter toward the preacher awaiting in Bluejacket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waler
Dr. Brown
Porter
Nannie Compton
Bluejacket
Oklahoma
Ada and Stonewall teachers head to state convention
Pontotoc county educators from Ada and Stonewall depart for Shawnee for the state teachers convention. Names listed include Mesdames Bills Barton Rushing Pierce Perkins Robinson Brents Nelle Rees Pearl Hicks Grace Van Eaton A L Fentem J O McMinn and J H Ledbetter.
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Pontotoc County
Ada
Shawnee
Mesdames
Barton
Rushing
Pierce
Perkins
Labor Protest Plans Demonstration for Gompers and Allies
The Central Federated Union in New York schedules a protest march of about 200,000 laborers for next Sunday in response to jail terms handed to Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison. A 30 member committee will organize events and two copies of resolutions were sent to President Roosevelt. The executive committee says legal measures will be used to prevent imprisonments. Herman Leon a union organizer offers additional actions.
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St. Louis
United States
Central Trades and Labor Union
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
New York
Central Federated Union Today
Roosevelt
Herman Leon
Baptist Missions in Oklahoma Year End Report
The Oklahoma Baptist mission year reports 223 workers employed with 6,000 church additions about half by baptism. Twenty new meeting houses were built at an estimated 50 000 cost, and 34 706.29 was invested in state missions. The year began with 1 415.13 cash and ended with a 15.20 deficit. The speaker praises blessings and Kingdom returns.
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America
Kingdom of God
Oklahoma Commission Expands Cotton Compress Rules
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission amended rules on compressing cotton effective December 28. Additional charges allowed when patches are made with material provided by the compress, while owner supplied material incurs no extra charge. Weighing may cost 5 cents per bale after two weighings. Storage at 15 cents per bale per month begins after 30 days on platforms. Contempt citations issued against three railroads and the Wagoner Waterworks for overflow violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie, Ok
Corporation Commission
Wagoner Waterworks Company
Commission
Doan's Kidney Pills End Back and Kidney Pain
Ada resident E. L. Canterbury praises Doan's Kidney Pills for curing a severe kidney complaint with backache dull pains and frequent urination. She notes relief after using the remedy bought at G. M. Ramsey's Drug Store and states no return of trouble since. Foster Milburn Company Buffalo NY distributes as sole US agents.
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E. L. Canterbury
Ada
Okla
Doan
G. M. Ramsey
Foster-Milburn - Couffalo
New York
US States
In Love, The World Praises The Beloved
A witty observation on courtship contrasts male and female vanity in romance. The speaker notes men seek public praise for their partner while women seek public praise for their partner, highlighting social norms around compliments and affection.
Notable Iras of the Thirty First Legislature
A fragment notes restraint from the legislature during its thirty first sitting avoiding public displays of supposed statesmen effrontery while urging others to follow a prudent path and reject risky political theatrics.
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Shsots Negro
Gwin- Mays & Co
Pire
L. A. Montgomery
Donaghey Drug Store
J. E. Jones & Co
Federated
Hart, Schaffner & Marx Fine Clothing
John B. Stetson
Pontotoc County Teachers
J. H. Ledbetter
Jesse
LABOR
Baptist Missions
J. C. Stalcup
Neys
B. H. Epperson
J. W. Dear
Attorneys-at-Law
Reed-Douglas
Ads
J. E. Webb
C. H. Ennis
Webb & Ennis
Lawyers Office
First National Bank Bldg
H. H. Wilson
Mammoth Building
Shawnee, Oklahoma
Chas. W. McMillan
Ada National
Gwin, Mays & Co
J. D. Thompson
Ada National Bank
T. W. Chadwick
Franks
T. H. Granger
Nat'l Builéil
Browall & Faust
Surgery and Diseases of
Connolds
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