Historic Forts in Oklahoma
A summary of twelve early Oklahoma forts from 1824 Fort Gibson to 1874 Fort Reno, detailing their establishment, roles, and key figures. It notes Fort Gibson founded by Col. Arbuckle in 1824, Fort Sill by Gen. Sheridan in 1868, and Fort Reno as a base near the Cheyenne and Arapahoe agency, with reflections on the state’s turbulent frontier era.
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Oklahoma
Fort Gibson
Fort Reno
Fort Smith
Mathew Arbuckle
Marcy
Fort Arbuckle
Col. Arbuckle
Fort Towson
Kiamichi
Red River
Fort Holmes
Col. Chouteau
American Fur Company
Hughes County
Sasakwa
Co. Mason
Fort Edwards
Fort Coffee
Arkansas River
Sequoyah
Fort Wayne
Spavinaw Creek
Mayes
Delaware County
Fort Scott
Fort Washita
Johnson County
Fort Cobb
Southland
Washita
Fort Sill
Phil. H. Sheridan
Camp
Wichita
Wichita Mountains
Cheyenne and
Arapahoe
David L. Payne
Commonwealth
Gen Sam H Hargis Seeks Democratic Nomination for Pontotoc Rep
Gen Sam H Hargis, a Texas native and Confederate veteran, announces his bid for the Democratic nomination to represent Pontotoc County in the Oklahoma legislature. His record includes leadership in Texas and Oklahoma, wartime service in the Second Arkansas Mounted Rifles, and later roles as Confederate veterans organizer and Chickasaw Brigade brigadier general. The notice urges support at the local level and notes sponsor W C Rollow for binder twine and hay ties.
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Sam H. Hargis
Pontotoc County
Hargis
Texas
Sam
Houston
United Confederate Veterans
Ada
Oklahoma
Second
Arkansas Mounted Rifles
McIntosh
Nan
Sunshine Ammunition Landed for Tampico Rebels
Washington reports indicate the American schooner Sunshine from Galveston landed munitions at Tampico for constitutionalists without U S interference. Officials would not verify. sources say Washington knew of the arms shipment for days as Huerta forces potential blocking actions were awaited. Admiral Badger kept watch on Huerta gunboats while protests from mediators were denied by Secretary Bryan.
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Washington
Sunshine
Galveston
Tampico
United States
Huerta
State
Navy Department
Antilla
Carranza
Badger
Puerto Mexico
Alvarado
Bryan
State Department
Riano
Croxton Attends Tupelo Children’s Day Meeting
A. M. Croxton traveled to Tupelo this morning to take part in a children's day gathering scheduled for Sunday.
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A. M. Croxton
Tupelo
Hardin in race for State Insurance Commissioner
E. W. Hardin, Ada native now in Oklahoma City, tours Ada to campaign for State Insurance Commissioner. He cites twenty years in the insurance business and promises knowledgeable service. organizers expect strong local support and a broad state vote in August.
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E. W. Hardin
Ada
Oklahoma City
Hardin
Tosa
Hendrix Holds Great Revival at Crossroads Sasakwa
Rev. Gus Hendrix closed a 21 night revival at Crossroads Sasakwa finishing with 90 professions of faith. A Missionary Baptist church formed with 70 members and Hendrix will lead another meeting nearby then begin at Clear Creek on June 9.
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Sasakwa
Gus Hendrix
Missionary Baptist Church
Hendrix
Smee
Clear Creek
Greenleaf
Citywide ban on punch boards raffles and slot machines
Notice calls all residents to discontinue use of punch boards slot machines and raffles. Violators will be arrested after publication. Also an advertisement for Chamberlain's Tablets claiming relief from indigestion and constipation with a testimonial from Mary E. McMullen of Phelps.
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R. E. Duncan
Itd&w
Chamberlain
Mary E. McMullen
Phelps
Ali
Summers Buys Binder From Rollow For Oat Harvest
T G Summers from Maxwel l visited W C Rollow this morning to buy a binder needed to harvest the heavy oat crop in the community.
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T. G. Summers
Maxwell
W. C. Rollow
Bryan Lincoln personal property value listed in schedule
Bryan Lincoln is not rich beyond his real estate holdings. His filed personal property schedule shows a total valuation of 10 325 dollars with the Commoner listed at 6166 dollars. He owns Lincoln lots, his home, Nebraska farms, a Mission Texas farm, and a Florida winter home.
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Lincoln
Bryan
Nebraska Farms
Mission
Texas
Florida
Williams Club Organized For Governor Campaign
Democratic supporters of Judge R L Williams held a meeting at Attorney Geo Burris office and formed a Williams Club. L P Carpenter was elected president and Geo Burris secretary, with many citizens joining. The club says Williams is the best choice for governor, citing his constitutional convention work and seven years as Supreme Judge.
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R. L. Williams
Geo. Burris
Democratic Party
Commonwealth
Stonewall News
Ohio Propaganda Declares Rooster Slaughter In Slogan Day
Columbus reports a state proclamation ordering slaughter of roosters to boost infertile egg production. The Agricultural Commission cites egg fertility as wasteful, aiming to regulate May 1 to December 1 and set Saturday as the slaughter day for Sunday dinners.
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Columbus
Ohio
State Agricultural Commission
Oklahoma fire losses shrink in May report
The May report by State Fire Marshal Hammond shows Oklahoma total losses at 83 209 with 28 495 from lightning. Fires from bursting trash and rubbish have decreased to almost nothing.
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Oklahoma City
Hammonds
Oklahoma
House Passes Anti-Trust Bills to Senate
Washington reports three house anti-trust bills passed yesterday and moved to the senate. Prominent senators say they are resigned to remain until the administration trust program is enacted with possible fights over committee referrals to the judiciary panel which favors the Clayton Omnibus bill.
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Washington
Senate
House
Judiciary Committee
Mrs. Emma Hounshell Dies After Sudden Illness
Mrs. Emma A. Hounshell aged about 44 died Sunday after complaining of severe pain on the way to Ada from Ahloso. She was a Methodist and longtime Ada resident, mother of James and Steve Hounshell, with funeral services held at her brother J. R. Young’s home and burial in Rosedale cemetery.
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Emma A. Hounshell
R. N. Hounshell
Ahloso
James R. Hounsheil
Ada
J. R. Young
T. P. Turner
C. Stubblefield
Rosedale Cemetery
Hounshell
Methodist Church
James
Steve
Grasshoppers Reported Active in Lincoln County Oklahoma
Oklahoma City June 5 grasshoppers are active and numerous in Lincoln County near Wellston and Lindsey damaging growing crops. The Board of Agriculture may send men to apply poison bran with strychnine, a method effective but hazardous to birds and small animals. An appropriation from 1913 funds remains partially unspent.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Board of Agriculture
Lincoln County
Wellston
Lindsey
H. L. Lair
Department of Agriculture
Department
Herring Appeals to Oklahoma Voters on Record and Capacity
Democratic candidate F. E. Herring urges taxpayers to judge him by his business success and proven ability to act for public good regardless of legislative or judicial moods. He describes himself as forceful, clear, and logical, promising to influence for the people's best interests and earn honest support from voters seeking efficiency and courage.
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F. E. Herring
Oklahoma
Adv
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Ill Son of R C Roland and Wife
The little son of Mr. R C Roland and his wife is very ill and is receiving care.
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R. C.roland
President outlines legislative outlook in interview
Washington report states the president backs the conservation program but doubts Senate action this year. He expects Senate focus on trust and appropriation bills after tolls, no Philippine independence action until December, and continued troop presence in the Colorado strike area. Nominations for the Federal Reserve Board will go to the Senate on Wednesday.
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Washington
House
Senate
Federal Reserve Board
Electric Bitters and Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad
Indigestion? No appetite? Electric Bitters increases appetite and eases stomach trouble as a spring tonic for liver kidney and stomach. Mr T D Peedles reports improved digestion after use. Available 50c and 1.00 at druggists with Bucklen arnica salve for eczema.
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T. D. Peedle
Bucklen
Presbyterians College Receives 25000 Dollar Gift at Commencement
Tulsa Oklahoma June 4 A gift of 25000 dollars to Henry Kendall College announced by President Frederick W Hawley at the nineteenth annual commencement The donor E R wealthy oil producer requires Broad view Lodge girls dormitory be renamed Laura Jennings Kemp Lodge in memory of his wife Also a 5000 dollar gift from E E Hyde of Wichita Henry Kendall plans a science hall and new president residence Dr Thomas F Marshall new dean Oswego College adds to faculty Nine graduates in the class of nine
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Tulsa
Frederick W. Hawley
Henry Kendall College
E.R
Broadview Lodge
Laura Jennings Kemp
E. E. Hyde
Wichita
Henry Kendall
Hurricane Sweeps Japan Crippling Western Coastal Region
Tokio reports a powerful hurricane sweeping western and southern Japan with hundreds believed drowned. Fishing boats sunk and many buildings wrecked, Nagashi noted as heavily damaged. The piece blends disaster report with an unrelated advertisement for McGee's Baby Elixir promising relief for stomach complaints at 25 to 50 cents.
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Tokio
Japan
Nagashi
Richards Called for Lectures Across Regional Normal Schools
Ardmore superintendent C. W. Richards left yesterday for several weeks of speaking and teaching work. He will visit Blytheville Arkansas Northwestern State Normal Alva Weatherford Ada and the State School of Mines and Technology. His pioneering teaching ideas have made him highly sought after for summer normal schools.
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C. W. Richards
Ardmore
Blythesville
Ark
Northwestern State Normal
Alva
Southwestern State Normal
Weatherford
Eastern Central State Normal
Ada
State School of
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E. A. MacMillan
S. H. Hargis
J. Wade Likes
2Nd
Ark. Mounted Rifles
Cooke County
Sem Hargis
Esther
Ahasuerus
Browth
Hich
Benga
Stonewall
Rooster
R. C
Jeter’s
Lincoln CO
Wilson
Colorado
Presbyterian College
McGee’s
Ramsey Drug Co
Richards
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