Bank Robbery Fails at Stonewall After Nitro Explosions
A band of robbers attempted to loot the First State Bank of Stonewall, causing front damage and a blown safe door. Two explosions aimed at the cash section failed to yield the loot. Wounded outlaw fled west toward Katy railroad with deputies pursuing. no arrests yet.
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First State Bank of Stonewall
Dr. Sullivan
Cal Bolen
Young Carnes
Bolen
Carnes
Katy
Loman
Ada
Chas Rives
M. & P. State Bank of
Stonewall Institution
A. G. Winn
Direcor
Sol Arthur
Quick arrival of physician saves life in jail
Tom Birdwell, inmate in the county jail, attempted suicide at 10 40 this forenoon by drinking carbolic acid iodine mix. Deputy Oscar Collins arrived to transfer him to the penitentiary and Birdwell seized the moment to drink the poison. The bottle was brought into the jail by Crawford who once occupied the cell. Drs Runyan Ligon and King responded promptly and Birdwell’s life was saved, though recovery may take a week.
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Tom Birdwell
Birdwell
B. M. Crawford
Crawford
Allen
Cranfield
Jim Goodson
Beebe
McAles
Drs
Runyan
Ligon
King
Cannon Hit by Demos Resolution Switched In Probe
A House directory probe saw changes as Democrats aided insurgents, prompting scrutiny over the resolution's timing and attendees. The move drew focus on party strategy and the handling of the insurgent issue within the committee.
Dismissal of Pinchot Roils Republican Split Debate
Washington January 7 The firing of Chief Forester Gifford Pinchot and two aides Price and Shaw marks a key moment in Republican tensions as insurgents and Democrats unite to block the Ballinger Pinchot investigation and challenge Speaker Cannon. The House vote 149 to 145 overturns Administration plans and signals a battle between Roosevelt supporters and conservatives.
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Washington
Government Service
Gifford Pinchot
Price
Shaw
Forest Service
House
Cannon
Ballinger
Roosevelt
Ballingers Pinchot
Pinchot
Mr. Pinchot
Secretary Ballinger
Whr
Mr. Ballinger
Conn&iton
Forestry Bureau
New York
Forester Pinchot
Joint Committee
Ballinger- Pinchot
Milk Trust Profits Questioned By State Probe
New York January 6 The milk trust inquiry gained momentum as accountant Marvyn Scudder revealed that the Borden company carries over 15 million dollars in intangible assets through goodwill and trade marks. He cited high dividend payouts and large surpluses at Sheffield Farms and Campbell as evidence of substantial profits from milk priced at eight to nine cents a quart.
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New York
Milk Trust
Coleman
Marvyn Scudder
Ceudder
Scudder
Sheffield Farms Company
Sheffield Company
Alexander Campbell
Borden Company
Campbell Company
Brooklyn
Money Out of a Fake in Sapulpa Case
William Taylor of Holdenville faces prosecution for claiming he murdered an Indian named Red Bird and for defrauding victims by posing as F. C. Carr of Checotah. He collected cash offers and attempted to sell a farm for $1000, then fled to Tulsa where he was arrested while continuing the ruse.
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Sapulpa
William Taylor
Holdenville
Taylor
F. C. Carr
Checotah
Red Bird
Railways seek bigger capital for Oklahoma City connections
The Junction Railroad Company of Oklahoma City filed articles increasing its chartered capital from 100000 to 1000000 to serve as a terminal for railroads entering Oklahoma City and linking to a proposed packing plant. The Southern Oklahoma Town Company also raised its capitalization from 50000 to 1000000 to support the townsite around the plant.
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Guthrie
Junction Railroad Company of
Oklahoma City
Southern Oklahoma Town Company
Saved at Deaths Door by Electric Bitters Cure
Murray W Ayers of Transit Bridge New York escaped imminent death after severe illness with stomach liver and kidney troubles. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring his weight and health and recommends the remedy available for 50c at G M Ramsey's.
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Murray W. Ayers
Transit Bridge
N. Y
G. M. Ramsey’s
King’s New Life Pills Promised Safe Health Boost
Advertising copy states life safety improves through Dr. King’s New Life Pills addressing constipation biliousness dyspepsia indigestion liver and kidney diseases and bowel disorders. Pills are described as easy and sure with a 25 cent price at G. M. Ramsey’s.
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Dr. King
G. M. Ramsey’s
Japanese paddler completes Mississippi river quest
Kiyo S. Inui, a Japanese student and University of Michigan graduate, paddled 3160 miles in a cedar canoe from Lake Itasca to New Orleans. He began May 20 and shipped the boat from Detroit after loading it twenty eight miles from Shevlin, Minnesota. He plans to reach the jetties soon as the voyage to the mouth of the Father of Waters nears completion.
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New Orleans
Kiyo S. Inui
Mississippi River
Lake Itasca
Inui
University of Michigan
Detroit
Shevlin
Minn
Stomach and Liver Tablets Promise Strength and Energy
The busiest and mightiest little thing that ever was made is Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They change weakness into strength and gloominess into joyousness with a gentle purgative action. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Have You a Weak Threat Caution on Cough Remedy Use
A promotional note urges early use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to prevent worsening colds. It claims each cold increases liability to another and that the final one is hardest to cure. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Waterworks and sewer bonds approved in Pryor
J Z Hogan president of the Board of Trustees says waterworks and sewer bonds totaling 90000 dollars are now taken care of and construction will begin January 15. Water will be piped from Grand River.
Oklahoma board to award bids for state school buildings
The State Board of Affairs will award contracts in January for Claremore Preparatory School at thirty thousand dollars and two cottages for the Pryor Creek orphans home at three thousand dollars each. Later bids will be sought for Vinita Insane Asylum buildings at seventy five thousand dollars each and Chickasha Girls Industrial School at one hundred thousand dollars.
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Guthrie
State Board of ‘Affairs
Claremore ‘Preparatory School
For the Ambitious Woman and the KC Baking Powder
A promotional piece urges women to embrace modern change and try KC Baking Powder. It promises lighter, sweeter baking and a guaranteed perfect rise, with refunds if not satisfied and claims lower prices than “Trust” brands.
Congress factions shift as insiders break with Speaker
The Speaker was led by Mr. Withgerald of Brooklyn in challenging the gales reform agenda in the last congress. Insurgents who had battled the Speaker for years, including Parsons and Fish of New York and Ames and Lovering of Massachusetts, joined the opposition today.
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Withgerald
Brooklyn
Cannon
Parsons and Fish
New York
Ames
Lovering
Massachusetts
Good Crop Prospects In Cushing This Season
Cushing Oklahoma January 7 report notes moisture improves soil and freezing killed many pests. Indications point to a good crop next season with bright prospects for yields.
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Cushing, Okla
Jackson Day Banquet Planned in Pawhuska
Pawhuska Oklahoma January 7 every democrat in the county has been invited to a Jackson Day banquet in Pawhuska on January 8 State speakers will attend and Senator Gore has been invited to speak a fitting celebration of the day
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Pawhuska
Gore
Ada Man Praises Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement
G B Dismukes of Ada Oklahoma testifies that after suffering hip pain linked to kidney trouble he used Doan’s Kidney Pills purchased at G M Ramsey’s Drug Store. He reports pain relief after a few days and two boxes restored his health. Sold by all dealers price 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Doan’s.
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Ada
Dean
G. B. Dismukes
Thirteenth St
Oklahoma
Doan
G. M. Ramsey
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Shawnee Lawyer Schedule Set for Mondays at Harris Hotel
Professional guards of Shawnee will hold office hours at the Harris hotel on the second and fourth Mondays each month, offering services conclusively.
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Harris Hotel
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Wimbish
LFE
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J. W. Dead
B. H. Epperson
Attorneys-at-Law
Reed-Douglas Building
J. E. Webb
C. H. Ennis Webb
Ennis
First National Bank
T.W. Chadwick
Ada, Oklahoma
F. E. Rushing
Fort Worth
Texas
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W. J. Vinette
Henley & Biles Bldg
W. M. Owen
Osteopath
Reed Douglas
Postoffice
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