A Good Man for the Place in Oklahoma Delegate Race
The article argues Hon. Wm. Cross of Oklahoma City is not a polished orator but an honest conscientious candidate with plain talks that express his views clearly. It contrasts him with his opponent, who is praised for oratory but accused of pandering to political ends. Cross is portrayed as sincere and representative of the people.
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Wm. Cross
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Congress
Cross
Olahoma
Win. Cross
Mr. Cross
Honest convictions shape a community leader’s ethos
The remarks describe honesty integrity and true devotion to the people as innate principles not learned through tricks of the school. The speaker argues earnest intelligent men possess these traits, while time and money enable only technique, not character.
Injunction Denied in Creek Townsite Lot Sales
Muskogee Oklahoma July 1 Judge Raymond refused the injunction sought by new towns along the Frisco Railroad to stop the Creek Townsite Commission from selling 2200 unimproved lots at public auction. The towns include Mounds Beggs Okmulgee Winchell Henrietta Alabama Wetumpka Foster. Owners had argued the land set aside by the Dawes Commission as townsite property should be sold at appraisement prices. The Townsite Commission prepared to begin sales in Okmulgee on schedule.
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Muskogee, L. T
Raymond
Frisco
Creek Townsite Commission
Mounds
Beggs
Okmulgee Winchell
Henrietta
Alabama
Wetumpka
Foster
Dawes Commission
Townsite Commission
Okmulgee
Polar Ice Co. urged as town’s sole ice supplier
The article urges every ice consumer to patronize Polar Ice Co owned by R. L. Woodhouse. It argues the local factory offers fair 50 to 100 cents per hundred pounds, keeping money and jobs in town, and condemns buying from outsiders as harming the public good.
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Polar Ice Co
R. L. Woodhouse
Oklahoma City
Shawnee
Polar Fee Co
Bert Casey Captured Near Chickasaw Nation
A night telegram from Tecumseh Oklahoma reports outlaw leader Bert Casey captured today by Pottawatomie sheriffs twenty miles south of the Territory line in the Chickasaw nation. Authorities say Casey feared a square fight and had planned many crimes. rewards totaling over 35000 are offered.
Ring Of Lawlessness Broken Up
Last Sunday a raid by a band of thieves hit Colton & Jeffry's store and the Post office. Marshal Couch and Constable Morris captured one burglar with dry goods and shoes at Bob Fords about six miles northeast, and the hunt continued into Sunday night as Dick Couch and another deputy pursued further leads.
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Francis
Colton
Dick Couch
Deputy Thats
Four Burglars Caught After Texas-Style Train Plot
Citizens track down and arrest four thieves after a raid on a bank safe exposed a regional gang. William O’Brian known as Big Tom leads the group with Frank Price. arrests follow in Ada and later at Randolph I T. Goods valued near 1000 identified across Durant Madill Mill Creek and Ches taine’s store. J E Colton of Francis recovers about 200 of his items. The four are jailed in Ardmore pending bond.
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Dick Couch
Thomas
Bob Nester
Judge Talbott
William O'Brian
Tom Brannon
Frank Price
Charlie Harris
Big Tom
Ark
Ada
W. M. Freeman
Marshal Couch
Frisco R. A
Randolph
I. T
J. B. Chastaine
J. E. Colton
Francis
W. Brown
Colton
Brown
Chastaine
Comts
Ardmore
Hog buyers seek top price for hogs in city
Jno Robertson of Newton Kansas arrives with a carload of hogs and offers the highest market price. He will stay in town for only 10 days, so farmers should bring hogs promptly.
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Jno. Robertson
Newton
Kan
For Sale 90 head cattle and steer yearlings
For sale 50 head of steer yearlings and 40 head of stock cattle. For particulars address or apply to G. P. Walker Maxwell I T.
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G. P. Walker
Maxwell, I. T
Steam Laundry Project Leads Town’s Industry Growth
Ada to receive a $3000 Steam Laundry built by Tony Keller a noted progressive pioneer. The investment is seen as a welcome addition to the town’s growing industrial base and will enhance local enterprises.
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Ada
Tony Keller
Ada to Welcome Wholesale Grocery House
Ada will gain a wholesale grocery house soon announced by Mr. F. K. Nance a progressive Ada leader. Mr. Milway of Cisco Texas an experienced wholesale man joins the project promising valuable aid to the town’s citizenship.
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Ada
F. K. Nance
Milway
Cisco
Texas
Mayor and Marshal Arrested in Lone Grove
Deputy Marshal Oscar Wilkinson arrested Mayor Sandy Crews and Bud Bellew of Lone Grove after a complaint by M. J. Jordan alleging illegal arrest outside city limits. They were jailed, fined for a minor offense in the country, released after posting bond, and charged with false imprisonment carrying a 100 to 500 fine or up to one year in jail.
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Oscar Wilkinson
Sandy Crews
Bud Bellew
Lone Grove
M. J. Jordan
Chickasaw Nation Attorneys Charged Overrun of Fees
A Citizen criticizes Chickasaw lawyers for drawing 55000 from funds under a blanket appropriation, claiming the amount far exceeds their contract and compares it to presidential pay. The letter accuses lawyers of backing a treaty benefiting coal interests and names Gov Byrd and local figures as part of a corrupt ring.
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Attys
Mosley
Byrd
Gov. Byrd
South McAlester
Dick LeLish
Local talent to stage Above the Clouds for church benefit
The play Above the Clouds, a two act drama presented by local talent, will be rendered next Friday night to benefit Christaan church. The production features talented players and promises a two hour performance with strong prospects of success.
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Christaan Church
Feeman Co. Cut Price Sale Prompts Crowds
Followers flock to W. M. Feeman & Co. as the cut price sale draws large crowds and brisk purchases, highlighting the store’s promotional push and shopper interest.
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W. M. Feeman & Co
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