Durant wells and Ada oil prospects attract expert view
Mr A V Cole an experienced oil and gas operator after examining the Aida fields moved from Durant toward the south saying the mid continent contains no more promising or better looking area. He predicts a second Glenn Pool nearby with signs of an oil field and notes Ada’s d Rift between Tulsa and Maill fields and the asphalt deposits signaling a large supply.
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Ada
Glenn Pool
A. V. Cole
Aida
Mr. Cole
Tulsa
Maiill
Ada Sees Promising Oil and Gas Future
Mr. Cole believes Ada holds a great oil and gas future and plans to return there to pursue opportunities, suggesting continued interest in the area’s natural resources.
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Mr. Cole
Ada
United States Moves To Block Seminole County Tax Levy
Muskogee Oklahoma July 14 United States Attorney Gregg plans to sue Seminole county officials to stop tax collection on grounds that Indian lands under the enabling act are not taxables No deeds have been issued to allottees in the Seminole nation and the suit raises whether Seminole lands are alienable
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Muskogee
United States
Gregg
Seminole County
Slump in Cotton Prices Shocks New York Market
A government boll weevil report from Dallas triggered a sharp decline in New York cotton trading. December futures fell to 11.92 cents, with a net loss of 34 points for the day as traders debated damage forecasts and weather signals in Texas.
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New York
Hunter
Dallas
Texas
Theodore H. Price
Taft vows downward tariff revision may veto bill
White House release quotes President Taft saying the Republican Party is committed to a downward tariff revision. He warned he may veto the tariff bill if final conferees fail to achieve substantial duty reductions within the protective framework. The statement stirred lawmakers with Aldrich Cannon and others reacting as Taft signals firm stance.
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Washington
Taft
White House
Congress
Republican Party
Aldrich
Mr. Taft
Cannon
Judge Furman Grants Temp Writ in Holland Case
Guthrie July 15 Judge Henry M Furman issued a temporary writ of habeas corpus on Ira N Terrill’s application for Mrs Lida Holland and a blind woman jailed in Me Alester. They were convicted in Lincoln county district court of poisoning a hotel baby in Chandler and sentenced to life. the governor delays pardon pending protests. The writ returnable Tuesday will decide if either woman is freed.
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Guthrie
Henry M. Furman
Criminal Court of Appeals
Ira N. Terrill
Oklahoma
Lida Holland
Fort Leavenworth
Kans
Lincoln County
State Pardon Board
Oklahoma Attorney General to Seek Opinion on Short Prison Terms
Guthrie July 16 The Attorney General will be asked for an opinion on the legality of sentencing culprits to the penitentiary for terms under one year Oklahoma’s move of convicts from Lansing Kansas to McAlester and Vinita has raised costs and legal questions Prisoners incur travel costs and receive new outfits and returns home at public expense while being branded felons unless pardoned This may force counties to keep prisoners locally unless the law is clarified and a legislative fix is pursued
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Guthrie
Oklahoma
Lansing
Kan
McAlester
Vinita
Jis
Supreme Court ruling affects thousands of Oklahoma cases
The Supreme Court decided in Riverside Oil & Gas vs Tulsa Water and Louisa Edwards vs M S Jewell that pre statehood US Indian Territory judgments cannot be reviewed in Oklahoma’s high court by petition in error. Hutchings & German argued improper procedure and prevailed on that point.
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Oklahoma
Supreme Court
Riverside Oil & Gas Company
Tulsa Water, Light and Power Company
Louisa Edwards
M. S. Jewell
Hutchings & German
Court of Appeals
McAlester
State Supreme Court
United States
Indian Territory
Statehood
Supreme Court of the
State
Botanic Blood Balm Promoted for Blood and Skin Ailments
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for blood and skin diseases including eczema ulcers and scrofula. It claims quick healing of sores and pain relief, notes the product costs one dollar per large bottle, and offers a free sample via Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta Georgia. It lists distributors in Ada Oklahoma, and references a generic mail order contact.
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Express
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta Ga
Ada
Okla
G. M. Rameey
Ancient bones found in Swiss cave reveal early humans
Scientists report bones of men in a Swiss cave dating to 100000 years ago. A modern twist notes how today dangers come from disease, with patient A V Brown of Alexander Maine praising Dr King’s New Discovery for curing lung trouble and coughs. It is promoted as the medicine for sore lungs colds and pneumonia prevention with trial bottles offered.
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Switzerland
A. V. Brown
Alexander
Dr. King
G. M. Ramsey
Tria
Ballard's Snow Liniment Sells In Family Home Link
An advertisement notes Ballard's Snow Liniment is kept in the same house as the item and promises relief from aches and pains. It claims to heal cuts burns and scalds and to cure rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and muscular soreness and stiffness with bottles priced at 25 50 and 1.00. Sold by IG. OM. Rameey.
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Ballard
IG. OM. Rameey
City Wins Suit Over Street Occupancy Dispute
The Oklahoma Supreme Court upheld the city of Ada in a land use dispute involving Harry Parks. The case questioned occupancy of the portion of 10th street between Townsend and Stockton Avenue where the Crystal Ice Co. building stood. Judges Galbraith and McKeown led the city's legal victory.
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Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Ada
Harry Parks
10Th Street
Townsend
Stockton Avenue
Park
Crystal Ice Co
Parks
State Supreme Court
Judge Terrell Plans Northwest Tour and Tax Talk
Judge Terrell departs for the far northwest with stops from Seattle to points nearby. The letter to Taft urges constitutional amendments for income tax and popular Senate election, offering support to aid ratification and praising the judge's 20 day vacation.
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Far North
Seattle
Pacific
A Night Rider's Raid Dr Kings New Hire Pills
A seller warns of harsh night time pills like calomel croton oil and aloes that disturb sleep. The ad claims Dr Kings New Hire Pills cleanse the system and cure colds headache constipation malaria, 25e at G M Ramsey's.
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Dr. King
G. M. Ramsey’s
McGee's Baby Elixir Promoted by Millionaire Buyer
Advertises McGee's Baby Elixir claiming rapid cure for stomach and bowel troubles in babies. Claims to treat diarrhoea dysentery and all derangements with a 25 cent and 50 cent price. Sold by G. M. Ramsey.
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McGee
G. M. Ramsey
Republican misrepresentation on hunting license warned to farmers
Guthrie July 16. Republican papers on the east side claim farmers cannot hunt on their land or kill squirrels eating corn unless they pay a license of 1.25 dollars. The article notes this is fabrication and cites Article 4 of Senate Bill No. 2 The Keys fish and game law setting a 1.25 dollar annual license for residents over fourteen.
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Guthrie
State
Haskell Plans Dry Oklahoma City Push and Tribune Move
Gov. C. N. Haskell, after a two hour meeting with Sheriff H. D. Garrison and enforcement officers, ordered more deputies and promised two additional state men to clean up Oklahoma City. He declared the city must be placed in the dry column and finalized arrangements to locate the New State Tribune in the city, first to publish July 21.
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Oklahoma City
Haskell
Haskel
New State Tribune
If Colquitt Were Governor of Texas
Railroad Commissioner O B Colquitt gave an address at the picnic in Commerce Texas July 16 to a large attentive audience. He spoke for local self government and if elected governor would first ask the legislature to give the people a rest pass the appropriation bill and adjourn. He criticized the full rendition law and its enforcement. The speech was well received and much applauded.
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Commerce
Tex
O O. B. Colquitt
Fish Story Tells Ada Angler's Big Catch
Ada angler Mr McCurry boasts a claimed five pound catch with a fish story that travels in local circles. The tale centers on a Release day memory and a reported landing in Ada waters.
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B. H. Mason
Ada, Okla
First National Bank
Ada Foundry and
Vision of
THE
Jackson L
Fort Worth, Texas
JAN & Trust CO
Jackson
Mississippi
First National Bank of Ada
P. A. Norris, Pres. H. T. Douglas, V. P. M. D. Timberlake, Cushier
Furman
Galbraith & McKeown
C. i A. Galbraith
Tom D. McKeown
Joel Terrell
W. J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Wwe! Terre
Far
Northwest
Seatle
Terrell
Pacific Ocean
Ulyseis
Samson
Colquitt
Fish Story
Mr. McCurry
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