Black Hand network exposed in Ohio extortion case
Post office inspectors in Cincinnati reveal a well organized Ohio Black Hand Society with missions in Columbus Marion Dennison and Bellefontaine and a Pittsburg Chicago and South Dakota reach. Nine arrests reported as inspectors trace letters and money flows to Italy and within the Midwest.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Black Hand
Columbus
Marion
Dennison
Bellefontaine
Ohio Black Hand
Society of the Banana
Pittsburg
Chicago
South Dakota
Italy
Middle West
Cleveland
Post Office
Holmes
Associated Press
Etter
Dynamite Bor
Bailey Accepts Cummins Proposal on Income Tax Features
Washington reports that Senator Bailey accepts two Cummins amendments 2 percent rate and corporate dividends tax with stock incomes excluded where tax already paid. Senate debates focus on timing and strategy with Aldrich wary of a direct vote and possible delay.
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Washington
Iit
Bailey
Cummins
Aldrich
Senate
Rhode Island
Cures Blood and Skin Diseases Ad Offering Free Sample
An advertisement promotes Botanic Blood Balm for blood and skin diseases including eczema and scrofula. It claims to purify blood, heal sores, and stop pains with a large bottle priced at $1, sample offered by mail from Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta, with Ada Oklahoma dealer G. M. Ramsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta Ga
Ada
Okla
G. M. Ramsey
Oklahoma Rail Routes Fight Prohibition Shipments
Guthrie June 10 A conference may be called between Oklahoma railroad representatives and state officials to halt shipments of intoxicating liquors to federal license holders. Attorney General Caldwell has sent lists of licensees to railroads and warned of a possible injunction in federal court. The move comes as legal actions unfold over Frisco charter forfeiture and land rights in the Cherokee Nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
Caldwell
United State Supreme Court
Rock Island
Kansas City Southern
Eas
West
Supreme Court
Frisco
United States
Leo Meyer
H. H. Oliver
Pitchford
Rogers County
Ella Skitt
Allen
Stafford
Statehood
Oklahoma Enacts Broad New Laws Effective Today
Several measures take effect including tax ferret law amendments limiting back taxes before statehood and cutting ferret fees to 15 percent. Keyes fish and game overhaul, mining wage lien, eight hour and child labor rules, plus education expansions fund agriculture schools and new regional normal and industrial schools across Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Keyes Fish and Game
Stafford
United States
Supreme Court
Boards of Education
Panhandle
Ada
Enid
Claremore
Sulphur
Plot to free Starr prompts transfer to Pueblo jail
A plot by Henry Starrs federates to free the Oklahoma Colorado bandit led authorities to move Starr to the Pueblo county jail. Starr, held on $10,000 bond for Amity Colorado holdup, was recently arrested in Arizona. If he bonds out local officials may add charges. Sheriff Simpson says Starrs pals planned to kidnap him from the jail.
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Lamar
Colo
Henry Starr
Starr
Pueblo
Amity
Arizona
Simpson
McGee's Baby Elixir Promises Cure for Infant Bowel Ailments
An advertisement extols McGee's Baby Elixir as a remedy for diarrhoea dysentery and all stomach and bowel disorders in infants. It notes the bowels as the most delicate part and claims the product can save infant lives, sold by G M Ramsey.
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McGee's
G. M. Ramsey
Tinsims Return to Denison After Visit
Mr and Mrs Jno F Tinsim who have been guests of Mr and Mrs W S Creveling returned to their Denison home this morning.
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Jno. F. Tinsim
W. S. Creveling
Denison
Crazy Snake in hiding near Shawnee as grand jury action looms
Indian scout reports Crazy Snake hiding near Shawnee while awaiting the Eufaula grand jury Monday. Wounds from the uprising have healed. If the jury declines indictment, he will surrender. if it indicts, he and followers may flee to Mexico.
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Muskogee
Okla
Crazy Snake
Shawnee
Eufaula
Mexico
Vermifuge Promises Relief for Worm-Related Infant Weight Loss
Advertisement claims poor milk harms infant health due to worms. White's Cream Vermifuge is marketed to expel worms and nourish the child, described as sure and safe. Price 25 cents. Sold by G. M. Rameey.
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G. M. Rameey
A Thrilling Rescue and a Health Turnaround
Bert R. Lean of Chenry, Washington faced a desperate lung trouble after a hard cold baffling a local expert. He spent $19 to $15 per visit on a Spokane lung specialist and tried California without benefit before using Dr. King's New Discovery, which cured him. The note promotes the remedy for lung issues with trial bottles and a guarantee by G. M. Ramsey.
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Bert R. Lean
Cheny, Wash
Spokane
California
G. M. Ramsey
Reverend Wilson Heads South for Arkansas Visit
Rev. W. H. Wilson and his family departed this morning for a several weeks trip to visit relatives in Arkansas.
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W. H. Wilson
Arkansas
Round the World Rates Considered By Railway Association
Western Transcontinental Passenger association representing forty railroads discussed around the world travel times. A statement that a trip could be completed in forty one days prompted the order for a schedules table. Rates will range from 600 to 800 dollars in Chicago on Wednesday October 13.
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Seattle
Western Transcontinental Passenger Association
Chicago
Prohibition Law Under Study by European League Official
Count Louis Skarsynski from St. Petersburg arrives in Oklahoma City to study how state wide prohibition protects Indians and plans to visit Muskogee this afternoon. He represents the European league for the suppression of excessive drinking and focuses on Oklahoma and other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
European League For
Louis Skarsynski
St. Petersburg
Muskogee
Electric Bitters Promote Health and Beauty for Women
Women praised for beauty and poise, while weak or sickly ones are urged to use Electric Bitters. The tonic purifies blood, steadies nerves, and improves digestion through the Stomach Liver and Kidneys. Sold for 50 cents at G. M. Ramsey's drug store.
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G. M. Ramsey’s
Robbers Loot Sapulpa Gambling Room For 550
In Sapulpa Oklahoma two men J H Bothwell and Frank Mitchell entered a gambling room at the Buffalo hotel wielding revolvers and stole 550 dollars after forcing patrons to surrender cash. They treated the house then fled on horseback but were captured on a Tulsa train hours later with most of the proceeds.
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Sapulpa
Okla
J. H.bothwell
Frank Mitchell
Buffalo Hotel
Tulsa
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Named Our Perfect Healer
Advert says Bucklen's Arnica Salve heals cuts corns burns bruises sores scalds boils ulcers eczema salt rheum sore eyes cold sores chapped hands and piles. Item priced at 25 cents at G M Ramsey's drug store.
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Bucklen
G. M. Ramsey
To Remove Commissioner
Lawton Oklahoma June 10 The jury finds W M McGurren chairman of the Board of County Commissioners guilty of receiving a duplicate warrant for 120 The jury returned their verdict at 1130 this morning with nine jurors in agreement and three in disagreement Special judge M Myers will prepare a judgment removing McGurren from office Attorneys plan to appeal to the Supreme Court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
McGurren
Board of County Commissioners
M. Myers
Mr. McGurren
Supreme Court
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Rheumatism Cure
An advertisement claims Ballard's Snow Liniment can cure rheumatism by relieving pain and reducing swelling in joints and muscles. It asserts users will regain activity and lists prices of 25c 5c and $1.00 with G. M. Ramsey as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
G. M. Ramsey
Haskell Refuses Texas Extradition Request in Kickapoo Case
Guthrie Oklahoma June 11 Governor Haskell denies Texas requisition to extradite Chapman Brown and Grimes to Eagle Pass for alleged Kickapoo land fraud links. He cites discretion in granting or denying requests and notes defendants lack funds for distant defense.
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Guthrie
Haskell
Memphis
Campbell
Texas
Chapman, Brown
Grimes
Eagle Pass
Tex
Gov. Campbell
Jack Love
The
Corporation Commission
Chapman
State of Texas
Gov. Haskell
Camp
Sinbell
Austin
C. N. Haskeill
Tulsa Juvenile Court to Open June 12
Juvenile Court in Tulsa modeled after Denver Judge Lindsey system begins June 12 with the county judge as presiding officer. The new law grants exclusive jurisdiction to youths sixteen and under. under twelve cannot be imprisoned. County court clerk named probation officer.
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Tulsa
Okla
Lindsey
Denver
Oklahoma
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P. A. Norris, Pres
H. T. Douglas, V. P. M. D. Timberlake, Cushier
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B. H. Mason
Ada, Okla
First National Bank
Campbel
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