Mack Lee Acquitted by Jury After Dramatic Trial
Mack Lee was found not guilty by a Pontotoc county jury after a highly charged courtroom drama. Judge West warned jurors and declared Lee not guilty while noting the moral guilt. spectators cheered amid tension as colleagues defended both sides. Dan Scriber was later sentenced to hang based on comparative testimony.
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Mack Lee
Poniotoc County
J. J. McCloud
West
Gol. Cox
Mans
Coen
Lee
Pontotoc County
Bolen
Bob Wimbish
W. B. Johnson
A. C. Cruce
Federal District
Cruce
Clevelands
Johnson
McKinley
Ed Johnson
Dan Scriber
Dan Scribner Sentenced to Death for Murder
At one o clock Judge West sentenced Dan Scribner for the murder of E M Putman. Scribner was indicted arraigned and found guilty by a jury and death was fixed as punishment. The order directs Sheriff to hang him in the Pontotoc County jail yard at one o clock Friday July 30 1909.
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Dan Scribner
Judge West
E. M. Putman
Pontotoc County
State of
Oklahoma
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Crowd crush at yesterday’s event draws large turnout
A day earlier, a surge of attendees filled the venue, creating heavy crowds and long lines as people gathered for the event. Organizers reported strong turnout and noted safety measures were in place.
County Physician Case Sparks Legal Question in Ada
A morning legal dispute pitted Dr King against the Ada County Commissioners over whether the county physician may handle contagious illness cases within Ada city limits. Hon I M King represented the physician and J W Dean spoke for the county, arguing the county authority extends inside the city. The Ada city physician earns only a modest salary.
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King
I.M. King
J. W. Dean
Ada
Robbed Farmer Near Crockett Flee To Houston After Theft
Harvey Marsh of six and a half miles north of Crockett was robbed of 500 dollars by two knife-wielding men who, after taking the money, caught a train to Houston. Marsh reported the crime to Sheriff Lacy and Houston officers later announced two arrests in connection with the case.
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Crockett, Tex
Harvey Marsh
Crock
Er. Marsh
Crockett
Houston
Mr. Marsh
Lacy
Berwin Balloon Dare Ends With Crash
In Berwin A. Sorenson a blacksmith rose to 3 500 feet in a self built balloon and tried a descent in a home made aeroplane. The craft failed to function and Sorenson clung to it as it fell striking the ground in a smile while the machine was demolished and he survived with bruises.
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Berwin
A. Sorenson
Sorenson
Soreson
Ada Oil & Gas Company to Begin Drilling Operations
A meeting of Ada Oil & Gas Company stockholders and directors heard Professor Pierce Larkin’s report confirming potential oil and gas in various directions from Ada. A purchasing committee was formed to secure drilling machinery, with a 10 percent initial payment urged to fund equipment.
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Ada Oil & Gas Company
Pierce Larkin
The
State University
W. H. Lift
W. H. Ebey
Larkin
Ada
Ebey
Lliff
Adam Beck
F. E. Bowman
George Rice
W. H. Liff
City Council Meets New Oil Gusher at Madill on Fire
Senator Owen rebukes Senator Aldrich in a tariff debate over cost of production data. He accuses Aldrich of withholding information from Democrats and the finance committee, calling it unjust and unconstitutional. The discussion, tied to a broader cost difference inquiry, continues.
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Washington
United States
Owen
Senate
Finance Committee
Madill
Gallinger
Aldrich
Daniel
Ada council debates license rules for producers and hawkers
In Ada and Madill reports, farmers and oil explorers figure in licensing and industry news. Ada council discusses licenses for hawkers, street sales, and sidewalk works as engineers plan lines for Farmers Independent Telephone Co. Madill oil field gains seventh well with 1500 to 2000 barrels daily while a Mal-Millan well fire rages after a 430 foot bore.
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Ada Electric & Gas Co
Westinghouse Elec. & Mfg. Co
Collins & Daugherty
Don Tolbert
T. A. Elliott
O. F. Davidson
W. H. Pattison
Waters-Pierce Oil Co
Ada News
Sledge Lumber Co
Madill
MacMillan Oil and Gas Company
A Beautiful Thought from Monday's Daily
The sentiment, penned by Bob Taylor, extols spending for family happiness over hoarding wealth. It favors giving joy to his daughters and sons over amassing money, condemning greed that harms loved ones and silences youth.
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Bob Taylor
Ada Teachers Excel In Notable Attendance Remark
In Attendance there are 75 splendid teachers doing splendid work in Ada. The note highlights strong staff effort and community pride in local education.
Wife Slayer Is Killed by Posse in Claremore
Henry Mosley, 40, night watchman, killed his wife in the front yard then was shot dead by a posse a half hour later on the highway near Claremore Oklahoma. Sheriff Stephens and two deputies pursued him after he opened fire. The couple had family troubles and a separation. they have three children, oldest 16.
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Claremore
Okla
Henry Mosley
Stephens
Mosley
Ada native E C Patton visits, former state official
Hon E C Patton, once Ada citizen and publisher here, now Bureau of Private Corporations chief, is in the city visiting his father in law C K Davenport and greeting old friends. Patton is among Ada boys who rose to leading state offices.
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E. C. Patton
Ada
C. K. Davenport
Mr. Patton
Heavily Charged Holdenville Court Docket Set
Holdenville Oklahoma June 14 the June term district court opens June 21 with a heavy docket including ten murder cases eleven assault with intent to kill seven false pretenses six forgery and twenty five grand larceny cases. Notable murders include Jeff Smith and Tom Sipes in the Tabner murder case, and John Haney Lleyd Brisco and Horace Brians accused in the Bob Armour killing. L D Shawhan charged with killing 15 year old Bud Ayler while a US deputy marshal. Court may run six weeks.
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Holdenville
Okla
Jeff Smith
Tom Sipes
Tabner
Wetumka
John Haney
Lleyd
Brisco
Horace Brians
Bob Armour
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Senate Vote Looms on Income Tax in Tariff Bill
The Senate faces a crucial Friday vote on income tax amendments to the tariff bill. Interest centers on how senators align with Republican regulars against Democrats and insurgent Republicans. Bailey and Cummins push a compromise amendment they expect to pass.
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Senate
Bailey
Cummins
City Officials Move Offices Across the Street
Police Judge Powers and City Clerk Jones have relocated across the street from their former offices. The current building will house city officials until the new city hall is ready, expected by September 1.
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Judge Powers
Jones
New City Hall
Hard Fought Oklahoma Mack Lee Murder Case Battles On
The conflict among top figures in Oklahoma crime continues to dominate coverage of the Mack Lee murder case. Analysts expect arguments to proceed through tomorrow with no immediate resolution.
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Oklahoma
Mack Lee
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