Oklahoma Judge Overrules Governor on Pipeline suit
District Judge Huston denied Gov. Haskell's motion to dismiss the case brought by Attorney General West against Prairie Oil and Gas Co of Kansas. The ruling holds that the governor may not nullify an AG initiated suit, pending Supreme Court review and writ relief.
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Okla
Huston
C. N. Haskell
Charles West
Prairie Oil and Gas Company of Kansas
Oklahoma
Haskell
D Hinton
Orville T. Smith
Gov. Haskell
State Supreme Court
Trict
District Court
Supreme Court
Gov
Roosevelt's Africa Expedition Plans Revealed
Roosevelt and son Kermit prepare for a April entry into Africa via Cairo. The itinerary spans the Nile south to Abyssinia and Lake Victoria, then through British and German East Africa toward Mozambique, with explorations near Lugad’s Falls and Lake Nyasa.
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Roosevelt
Africa
Kermit
Cairo
Nile
Sobat
Abyssinia
British East Africa
Lake Victoria
Nyanaza
Lake Tanganyika
Lake Nyanssa
German East Africa
Mozambique
Madagascar
Lugad’s Falls
Indians and Freedmen Move to Sell Allotted Lands in Eastern Oklahoma
Reports from Ada and surrounding towns indicate a rush by Chickasaw freedmen and Indians of less than half blood to dispose of lands allotted by the federal government. Competition is fierce and many buyers use sharp tactics while local Indians show less activity. A negro in Ada is seen with a new top buggy after selling his allotment, and residents note easier home purchases for newcomers from adjacent states, with awaiting news from Sherwood.
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Oklahoma
Ada
Sherwood Hill Wild Man Roams Near Cement Plant
Sherwood Hill foreman reports a mysterious half-clad figure near the cement plant. Deputies Nestor and Walter Gayne track the wanderer for hours, surprise him at a rock, and he is found poor and consumptive, fearing violence from unseen assailants.
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Sherwood Hill
Nestor
Walter Gayne
Removal of restrictions noted by district Indian agent
L A Mill district United States Indian agent said in the city he will divide his time among Pontotoc Coal and Atoka counties as restrictions are removed. He noted activity by Indians not affected by the recent act. The office also handles advisory work on Indian land matters keeping him busy. First National Bank plans a 32 foot two room addition to house Home Abstract Co. proprietors A H Constant Howard West Henry Young. W H Fisher wood contractor and W Seamans stone mason contracted to build with same finish as existing structure.
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L. A Mill
United States Indian
Pontotoc, Coal
Atoka
Mill
First National Bank
Home Abstract Co
A. H. Constant
Howard West
Henry Young
W. H. Fisher
Oi W. Seamans
State of Oklahoma
Pontotoc Gomi
James
Elsie James
Carney
Pontotoc County
Adam County
The Talleys Move From Ada This Summer
The Talleys sisters Mrs. Talley Mrs. Camilo Franklin and Miss Mendini White left Ada today for Sulphur to reside through the summer. Mrs. White and her son from Waco accompany their relatives, who have been visiting Ada for several days. Ada residents regret the Talleys departure due to Mr. Talley’s standing in business and the sisters’ popularity in town society.
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Talleys
Talley
Camilo Franklin
Mendini White
Ada
White
Son
Waco
Pastor Harrell Granted One Month Vacation
At the First Baptist church regular session Rev. T. B. Harrell received a leave of absence for one month upon his request. He has faithfully served and will visit a number of churches during the rest period.
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First Baptist Church
T. B. Harrell
Guardianship notices and estate sales in Pontotoc Oklahoma highlight
Legal notices announce a public sale of William Hamlin’s estate in Garvin McClain and Pontotoc Counties with terms including half cash and annual installments. Additional bankruptcy discharge hearing for J M Welborn set in Ada with notice to creditors, plus guardianship returns for Linton Brown and Willis Brown minors. Public notices in Ada address estate administration and estray takings.
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William Hamlin
LeFlore
Oklahoma
Ada
Garvin
McClain
Pontotoc
State of Oklahoma
Towi
McClain County
East Chickasaw Nation
Pontotoc County
Elizabeth Brown
Credit Brown
State
Willis Brown
Eddie Brown
Fontister Istencheyo
Wills Brown
Towit
Willis
Mob Burns 18 Year Old After Alleged Assault in Hunt County
Ted Smith, an 18 year old Black man, was captured after an assault on Miss Viola Delaney in Clinton Hunt County. A mob overpowered officers, dragged him to a public square, burned him as 1,000 witnesses watched, and left only charred remains. Delaney positively identified Smith earlier.
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Greenville
Texas
Ted Smith
Viola Delaney
Clinton
Hunt County
Smith
H. Delaney
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