Denial Sparks Call for Grand Jury in Shawnee
Shawnee Oklahoma residents react to affidavits alleging officers took hush money. Names named include District Judge W N Maben County Judge E D Reasor County Attorney Virgil Biggers Assistant County Attorney J D Lydick Sheriff E A Pierce and attorney E E Hood. Evangelist E J Bulgin supported by the ministerial alliance pushes for a thorough investigation and a grand jury to pursue criminal charges once a competent court is secured.
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Shawnee
Okla
E. J. Bulgin
W. N. Maben
E. D. Reasor
Virgil Biggers
J. D. Lydick
Ministerial
Fires Ravage Brownwood Texas Plant Complex
A morning blaze destroyed the Brownwood Gas and Electric Company plant, Boyson's meat market, a core storage facility, and C. H. Cox & Co. produce stock. Estimated losses range from sixty to seventy thousand dollars, with the light plant around sixty five thousand. Insurance coverage is said to be adequate. power is out but a swift return of lights is planned within a week.
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Brownwood
Tex
Brownwood Gas and Electric Company
Boyson
C. H. Cox & Co
Market
C. H. Cox Co
Neighboorhood
Light Company
Income Tax At Work In Oklahoma
Oklahoma tax assessors levy for the first time on residents with gross income over 3500 dollars. Rates rise from 5 mills on excess over 3500 to 33 1 3 mills beyond 100000, with proceeds benefiting the common school fund. Legislation dates to 1998 but applies to 1908 taxes.
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Oklahoma
Commonwealth
Common
For Sale Lots in Ada Oklahoma
Sale notice listing for sale two lots, block 128 in Ada. Contact Rebman in Oke Mah Oklahoma for details and application.
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Ada
Rebman
Okemah
Okla
Haskell Returns to Guthrie Jubilant After Tulsa Trial
Governor Haskell, fresh from a three day Tulsa trial, said he has had only one vacation in his life in California years ago. He praised the Tulsa proceedings and enjoyed Republicans lambasting federal officers in the prosecution.
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Guthrie
Haskell
Tulsa
California
Special Train for Confeds Heads to Memphis Reunion
Colonel Cross handles trip details for the National Confederate Veterans reunion in Memphis. A special Oklahoma delegation train will run with tickets valid thirty days. Sponsor and maids of honor to be named in three days. Three more candidates enter race. Guthrie girl leads in recommendations.
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Erans
Memphis
Colonel Cross
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Sporting. Daily News Adds New Sporting Column
Mr. T Q O Cullins will edit a Monday column of sporting news for the Daily News. The notice also advertises legal blanks for sale at the office.
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T. QO. Cullins
Daily News
Death of Mrs Missouri Jones at Dodd City
Mrs Missouri Jones dies at home in Dodd City after long illness. A devout Presbyterian longtime county resident, she leaves three sons J C Jones Ada, Charley Jones Dodd City, and Henry Jones Kansas City, with many relatives. The Bonham Favorite notes her life of good deeds and broad respect in Fannin County.
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J. C. Jones
Harris Hotel
Dodd Citys
Fannin County
Missouri Jones
Dodd City
Ada
Charley Jones
Henry Jones
Kansas City
Bonham
The 500 Club Hosts Luncheon At Tobin Residence
On Wednesday afternoon Mrs R S Tobin entertained the Five Hundred club at her 17th street home. Only two tables played due to several absences. A luncheon followed. Guests included Mrs J T Higgins Mrs Hart and Mrs Mooney. Mrs J T Higgins substitutes for Mrs Charles Frierson during her absence in Mississippi.
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R. S. Tobin
Five Hundred
17Th Street
J. T. Higgins
Hart
Mooney
Charles Frierson
Mississippi
Daily News Classified Want Ad Pricing Note
The Daily News offers city want ad columns priced at 1 cent per word for the first insertion and 0.5 cents per word for each subsequent insertion amid thorough city coverage.
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the Daily News
Has Fine Head for Business
A man praises his wife for thrifty fashion sense and shrewd negotiating in a clothing transaction. He recalls buying a $55 broadcloth dress with $5 alterations, returning it for a refund, and later buying the same suit on sale for $35. Including alterations, she saved $15.
Queer American Custom: Oldest Daughter Wears Mother's First Wedding Ring
An English visitor notes a New York practice where daughters born to a woman who remarried wear the mother's first wedding ring. He reports meeting four women aged 35 to 45 who wore rings from their parents marriage, passed to the eldest daughter when a new wedding occurred.
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New York
New York Press
Hermit Irishman Found Living in Australian Bush
A 72 year old Irish hermit named John Bernard Fitzgerald was discovered in the Australian bush after a 25 year solitary life. Described as gigantic and vegetarian, he claimed to follow Christ Samson and Hercules. Police and local officers subdued his reluctance to bathe, which he deemed irreligious, and restrained him to restore order.
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Christ
Samson
Hercules
John Bernard Fitzgerald
Paid Bride Price Sets Low in Hungarian Village
In Kolked Hungary a bride price tradition leads to a surprising valuation. The mayor as arbitrator fixed the bride’s worth at 60 cents per pound. Weighing 86 pounds, the groom paid $51.60, briefly grateful for a wife deemed affordable in local custom.
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Kolked
Hungary
Kotvoes
Chemical Formulas and Molecule Representation
A chemistry overview explains symbols for elements and how formulas show atoms. It notes a mole of a compound is represented by a sequence of symbols, as in alcohol having the formula C2H6O, indicating two carbon atoms, six hydrogen atoms, and one oxygen atom.
Training employees to greet customers by service phrase
A merchant explains staff training to say good morning or good afternoon on calls. He notes the practice raises customer satisfaction and gives the business an air of dignity while admitting he forgets his own title as president and lacks a memory aid.
The Value of Politeness from The Sunday Strand
A reflective piece argues that politeness outshines mere eloquence. It notes that gentleness from high standing can show true power, and that courteous manners build trust especially with the timid and the worthy, highlighting politeness as an effective social policy.
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Sunday Strand
Payne tariff bill passes House after tense session
Washington report notes the Payne tariff bill cleared the house 217 to 161 with one Republican dissent and four Louisiana Democrats voting yes. Champ Clark failed to recommit the bill and the day featured intense debate as changes target duties on tea coffee lumber and tobacco among others.
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Washington
Payne
House of Representatives
Austin
Tennessee
Louisiana
Messrs. Brossard
Estopinal
Pujo
Wickliffe
Champ Clark
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