Arrested and room searched in Haskell defamation case
Scott Mc Reynolds of Brooklyn was arrested in Guthrie on conspiracy charges linked to defaming Gov. Haskell. A search of his Ione Hotel room recovered carbon copies, later returned to the court, as Gov. Haskell filed for trial support.
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Nassau Street
New York
William Randolph Hearst
Oklahoma
Hbel
C. N. Haskell
Hearst
Haskell
McReynolds
John Doe
McReynold
Ione Hotel
Gov. Haskell
Burford
Hepburn
O. T. Smith
East
Pern
Ohio
Gov. Haskett
Acc
Omaha
Xne
The
New Yorker
Gortini
National Democratic
Times of
el Paso
Tex
Bitter attack on President Roosevelt in House session
In a spirited debate on the pension bill, Mr. Willett of New York delivered a partisan tirade against President Roosevelt calling him a Gargoyle and other insults. Republicans demanded order and the House voted 78 to 126 to eject him, ending his address and sparking charges of silencing free speech.
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Washington
Roosevelt
House of ‘Representatives
Willett
New York
House
Candler
Mississippi
Wr. Willett
University teachers win dispute over notice or pay
Guthrie Oklahoma January 18 Attorney General West says a university professor is entitled to 90 days notice or 90 days pay on dismissal or failure to re hire in a letter to the state board of regents settling the case of W L Parrington English professor re appointed June 24 1908 in arbitration between regents and teachers
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Board of Regents
Parrington
Guthrie
Okla
State University
West
State Board of Regents
W. L. Parrington
Tillman Holds Back Speech on Land Fraud Ties
Washington January 18 Senator Tillman said he has not changed his mind about a speech linking the president to land frauds. He promised other senate actions but may not speak for weeks while busy gathering data.
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Tillman
Washington
Senate
Mass Meeting and Prayer in Oklahoma City on Liquor Fight
Oklahoma City churchgoers join a mass prayer at White Temple to oppose liquor legalization as lawmakers meet to debate bills. Rev. Dr. P A Baker of the anti saloon league will speak before the Guthrie convention with Governor Haskell present. Oklahoma City to send a large delegation.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
White Temple
Ministerial Association
Law and Order League
Anti-Saloon League
Garrison Hall
P. A. Baker
Cause of Temperance
The
Antisaloon League
Guthrie
Baker
Haskell
Priest Receives Dispensation to Eat Possum Banquet
Father Gunn of Sacred Heart church attended a Friday night banquet in Atlanta with over 500 guests. He wired Bishop Kelley in Savannah for a dispensation to eat meat, allowing him to partake of possum as the meal's highlight.
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Atlanta
Father Gunn
Sacred Heart Church
B. J. Kelley
Savannah
Midnight Railroad Wreck Kills Twenty One in Colorado
A head on collision between Denver Rio Grande trains Nos. 5 and a freight near Dotsero Spruce Creek 22 miles from Glenwood Springs killed 21 and injured 30. Rescue workers rushed to the scene as families were torn apart and a mother and father perished with several children. The relief effort faced a surgeon shortage, but doctors arrived to treat the wounded in Glenwood Springs and surrounding towns.
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Dotsero
Spruce Creek
Glenwood Springs
Shothone
Stall
Peuble
Colo
Grand River
John Anderson
Sale of surface of Five Tribes mineral area proposed
Washington report of a conference among Senator Owen Representative Carter and George Woodruff Assistant Attorney General on a bill to sell the surface of the segregated mineral area separate from minerals. The plan would have the Chickasaw and Choctaw mining trustees conduct the sale this year under Interior department rules with ninety days for allotments and equal cash adjustment for fractional parts. Tribal school buildings stay with the Indians and no attorney fees are allowed for negotiations. The Interior Department does not oppose such legislation though passage is unlikely.
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Washington
Owen
Carter
Oklahoma
George W. Woodruff
Interior Department
Woodruff
Department
Secretary of the Interior
Good Attendance Yet Teacher Shortage Plagues Atoka School District
Supervisor Cavin Ballard reports strong attendance across tribal schools in Atoka Oklahoma. All academies are at capacity and progress is solid, but a persistent shortage of qualified teachers hinders full staffing.
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Atoka
Okla
Cavin Ballard
Tribal School
Fires in Oklahoma claim large losses and rescues
Two major fires in Eastern Oklahoma on Saturday caused about 87 000 dollars in losses. In Sapulpa a gas leak sparked a blaze in a second story apartment block, endangering around forty residents who were rescued by firefighters, with one person unconscious from smoke inhalation. Fire Chief Stagg led efforts.
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Muskogee
Okla
Oklahoma
Sapulpa
Stagg
Bank Looters Tally Cash After Carrier Heist
Three masked men blasted the First State Bank of Carrier Oklahoma with nitro charges early today stealing about $3,000 in cash. The vault and building were damaged as townspeople woke to gunfire and gunmen who left calmly after looting the ruins. The sheriff pursued with a posse, noting possible hidden horses nearby.
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Enid
Okla
First State Bank of
Carrier
State examiners named to survey tax levies in Oklahoma
Guthrie Oklahoma January 18 State Examiner Taylor announced 20 men to investigate state tax levies on Governor Haskell’s suggestion. The work started today nationwide and should finish within 30 days. Agents will be paid 150 dollars for the month. Each agent will cover one to four counties.
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Guthrie
Okla
Taylor
Haskell
Gore to be elected U S senator by Oklahoma legislature
Guthrie Oklahoma January 18 Tomorrow the two houses will elect a United States senator in separate sessions with Senator Thomas P Gore the expected victor The joint session Wednesday at high noon will formalize the election with Lieutenant Governor Bellamy presiding and Speaker Wilson in a chair of equal dignity Gore arrived tonight to attend tomorrow's ballot.
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Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
United States
Thomas P. Gore
Bellamy
Wilson
Oklo
Relief Fund for Italy Tops Nine Hundred Thousand
Washington January 19 The Italy relief fund of the American Red Cross society today passed the 900000 mark with 52000 in today’s collections. Of this amount 20000 came from the New York state branch 12000 from the Missouri branch and the California branch sent its regular daily 10000 remittance.
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Relief Fund For
Italy
Washington
American Red Cross Society
New York State
Missouri
California
Demented tramp Miles Edward reappears in Hollis
Miles Edward, once missing and presumed dead, returned as a destitute tramp at John Scott’s home in Hollis Oklahoma. He appeared sane only after sitting for a meal. he had slept in barns, his feet torn, hair and beard tangled, and he now speaks Spanish. He is to be cared for and likely sent to an asylum.
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Hollis
Okla
Miles Edward
John Scott
Missouri
Fire devastates Keifer business blocks. city briefly paralyzed
A midnight fire in Keifer Oklahoma 18 miles south of Tulsa destroyed two large business blocks and three stocks of goods totaling about 12000 dollars. Investigators suspect arson as Keifer lacks a fire department and the blaze briefly threatened the city.
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Tulsa
Okla
Keifer
Indian land fraud cases set to open in Oklahoma
In Muskogee Oklahoma on January 19 March 22 is the date for opening sensational Indian land fraud cases against over 20 000 defendants. The federal court will hear demurrers with Judge R E Campbell presiding. Senator Robert L Owen is among the interests involved in the Five Nations land titles worth millions.
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Muskogee
Okla
R. E. Campbell
Robert L. Owen
Pistol Battle Aboard Iron Mountain Train At Cherokee Junction
Lee Quinn opened fire on Police Officer Burgess aboard a moving Iron Mountain passenger train at Cherokee Junction. Burgess returned fire as passengers aided, killing Irvine Brassfield who was seated behind Burgess. Grant Quinn was turned over to Fort Root authorities. Lee Quinn fled after the exchange.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Iron Mountain
Cherokee Junction
Grant Quinn
Burgess
Little Rock
Fort Logan
H. Root
Lee Quinn
Quinn
Irvine Brassfield
Mulberry
Brassfield
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Grand Junction
Mrs. Kettle
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Gilliland Manufacturing Company
Ss. R. Sutton Dry Goods Company
Checotah
U. S
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