Fire destroys Armstrong academy Choctaw school in Bokchito
A blaze in Bokchito at the Armstrong academy boiler house destroyed four buildings including the dormitory and laundry, with a loss of about 150000 dollars. One recitation building survived. About 125 students were sent home after the dormitory burned. Older students and locals helped fight the fire as temperatures dropped.
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Bs Nowe
Durant
Armstrong Academy
Bokchito
Here
Littl
Ielges
Wyly
Bokehito
Call For Democrat County Convention 1920
Democratic voters of Pontotoc County convene in Ada on January 31 1920 at two o clock to elect 24 delegates to the state convention in Muskogee, with precinct meetings January 29 1920 and one vote per twenty five on November 8 1916 for representation. Also notes a gas well at Allen field the E R Rateliff well depth 1410 feet estimated 3 000 000 cubic feet.
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Pontotoc County
Ben L. Lafayette
Democratic State Central Committee
Democratic County Central Committee
Allen
Mattie McElroy
Wiles
E. R. Rateliff
H. E. Morris
Ada
Prohibition Enforcement Rules and Penalties Outlined
Constitutional prohibition enacts bans on manufacturing or selling beverages with at least 0.5 percent alcohol and designates liquor sales locations as public nuisances. Enforcement powers allow searches and seizures though private dwellings are protected unless linked to unlawful sales. confiscated liquor is destroyed, other property sold with proceeds to the U.S. treasury. Advertising is banned. home production for personal use of non intoxicating cider and fruit juice is allowed. The act defines intoxicating by law as 0.5 percent or more and permits some manufacturing for sacramental medicinal industrial and scientific uses. Home possession is allowed if liquor was bought before prohibition. Physicians may not prescribe alcohol except for genuine relief, with a monthly cap of one pint per patient. Manufacturers and druggists must maintain complete sales records including names. Violations carry penalties up to $2,000 fine and two years imprisonment.
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United States Treasury
Oklahoma Will Obey the Law in Red River Oil Dispute
Frederick Oklahoma January 22. John H Mounts receiver for the Oklahoma claimants says the state will abide by federal court rulings on oil property in the Red River valley tied to the Texas Oklahoma boundary. He states Oklahoma claimants are in rightful possession and will stay until a decision. An armed guard has been increased to safeguard the property in case of court action.
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Associated
Frederick
Okla
Jan
Oklahoma
Red River Valley
John H. Mounts
Mounts
Emperor William Not Worried by Extradition Demand
From Amerongen Holland January 21 diplomats press for surrender but former emperor William stays unperturbed at Bentick Castle as floods ease strain and he works daily with laborers strengthening the dyke. Dutch reply says extradition cannot be granted without demand from the people or Germany.
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Amerongen
Holland
William
Germany
Bentinck Castle
Bentick
Special Service
London
The
Standard
Livestock Promoters Announce Feb 12 Auction
The Tonotoc County Improved Breeders Association invites farmers and professionals to a cattle sale featuring consignments from Bruno Mayer of M. E. Ranch Stonewall Oklahoma. Mayer, a leading Hereford breeder, will display cattle and one registered bull touted to add 200 pounds per steer. Other consignors total thirty.
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Tontotoc County
Improved Breeders’ Association
Bruno Mayer
M. E. Ranch
Stonewall
Oklahoma
Alamo Sultan
Collective Hog sale in Pontotoc county bolsters Hereford stock
Thirty farmers of Pontotoc county consign pure bred registered stock for a first collective sale. Each consignor will lead his animals into the sale ring with registration papers and explanations. Notable offerings include Alamo Sultan and six Sultan sons, high quality Herefords from Hogestoeck men. Catalogue available from secretary B A Pratt Ada Oklahoma.
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Pontotoc Covty
Hogestoeck
Sultan Jr
Sultan
Sultan 3d
Ada
Red Sultan
Red Julian
Reed and Jackson
Stonewall
Oklahoma
Texas
Missouri
White Hall
Texas Rangers on duty amid tensions over claimants interests
Report notes the Texas Rangers on the ground and preparing to protect Texas claimants as tensions surface. Authorities focus on maintaining order while safeguarding claimant rights and state interests.
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Texas Rangers
Texas
Governor Robertson backs women at all party conventions
Oklahoma City January 20 Governor Robertson blasted the idea of separate men and women conventions as ridiculous and urged equal admission of women to all party affairs. He said women are voters with the same rights and opportunities as men and oppose auxiliaries. Mrs J W Mullin of Byng was in the city yesterday on business.
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Oklahoma City
Democratic Party
Robertson
J. W. Mullin
Byng
Katy Wins Fight With Insurance Company In Trial
A Stone Wall cotton warehouse fire suit went to trial in Jim district court. The insurance company had paid losses on the warehouse and contents and sued Katy railroad, alleging a passing locomotive sparked the blaze. The jury or court ruled for the plaintiff.
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Katy
Stonewall
Jim District Court
Katy Railroad
Railway Company
Sparky
Capt Marshall Field Assumes Control Of Field Estate
CHICAGO January 22 Captain Marshall Field today took charge of the Field estate valued at about 120 million dollars after working as a clerk in a Chicago bond house for three months. He quit his job yesterday. Ni TD McAlister offers top market price for peanuts.
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Field
Chicago
Mar’shall Field
Troops Protect Dumas Area After Arkansas Negro Disturbance
News from Dumas Arkansas reports 125 Camp Pike troops, led by Gov. Brough, deployed to pursue armed Black residents after a deputy sheriff and companions shot during attempts to seize a hog thief. Widespread disruption spreads to Helena and Pine Bluff as authorities seek calm and disarmament amid uncertain martial law.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Doc' Haynes
Breedlove
Dumas
Arkansas River
Pendleton
Clay Cross
Stafford 10 enters race for Congress in Oklahoma
Roy H. Stafford will seek the Democratic nomination in Oklahoma's fifth district, a Kent judge Day campaign manager said. He carried three counties in November and should have a longer August primary campaign to rally supporters.
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Oklahoma City
Roy H. Stafford
Jean P. Day
Stafford
Preliminary at Konawa Drawing Large Attendance
The preliminary examination of four men suspected in Tom Ragland’s murder is in Justice Snider’s Konawa court. Jim Goodrich’s hearing consumed much of Tues & Wed, with a ruling held until all defendants are heard. Cravens, Surratt, and Cravens’ son face evidence as crowds gather and interest grows. A dispute arose between Tom Bennett and Fred Bowles during the hearing.
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Tom Ragland
Justice Snider
Konawa
Jim Goodrich
Jno
Cravens
Leonard Surratt
Deen ‘Fesling
Tom Bennett
Fred Bowles
Seminole County
NASSOUR! AAMES NOMINATED FOR THIRD MISSOURI CONGRESS
Capt J Q Millighan of Richmond Mo was nominated by the Democrats of the third Missouri congressional assembly after a three hundred second ballot deadlock that began yesterday voting continued all night Millighan a World War I veteran and lawyer faced war record pressure while Chas D Yancey of Liberty drew organization support Alexander Dockery and Joshua L Alexander held informal influence in district politics
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Associated Press
Cameron
J. QO. Millighan
Richmond
Congress
Democrats
Missouri Congressional Assembly
Millighan
Chas D. Yancey
Liberty
Joshua L. Alexander
Alexander Dockery
Allen Oil Price Rise Traces Oklahoma Market Trend
Allen oil from Fine s Grade shows rapid price increases from 1.25 a barrel in November 1915 to 2.26 today. The record notes raises on November 15, December 22, January 6, and current pricing, with Allen field production cited as of strong quality. Mrs E R Durant of Pontotoc county visited the city after completing a short agricultural course at A M College Stillwater.
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Pontotoc County
Oklahoma City
Allen
Okla
Sten
Oklahoma Oj
E.R. Durant
Oakman
Girls’ Agricultural Club
A. & M. College
Stillwater
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