First 46th Star Flag Displayed At Washington Convention
A melodrama in Washington highlighted the first use of the forty sixth star on the American flag. Congress members clash over the flag with Ferris proposing donation to the Oklahoma Historical Society and McGuire sending the flag to Perry for a Republican convention. The dispute continues as Ferris threatens replevin while the flag tours GOP events in Oklahoma.
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Washington
Congress
McGuire
Ferris
National Capitol
Oklahoma Historical Society
Perry
Okla
Oklahoma
The
Historical Society
Perryward
Senate
National House
W. P. Campbell
Lastight
Byrd McGuire
Threadgill Hotel
Brothers in Bloody War At Perry Dance Feud Ends In Death
A bloody fight three miles south of Perry Oklahoma during a March 3 dance left Edward Fitzpatrick dead at 22 and John Fitzpatrick gravely injured. Richard Lumpkin and Lucius Lumpkin among others were jailed in Noble county. A feud sparked the melee after quarrels from a year ago. a Lumpkin, believed Richard, fired six shots, wounding the elder Fitzpatrick in the chest and the younger in the breast.
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Perry
Oklo
Edward Fitzpatrick
John Fitzpatrick
Richard Lumpkin
Lucius Lumpkin
Noble County
Fitzpatrick
Edward
John
Lumpkins
Richard
No Use to Die from Lung Trouble Says Rushboro Woman
Mrs. J. P. White of Rushboro Pa proclaims Dr King's New Discovery saves lives by loosening coughs and curing lung disease even when hopeless. Widely trusted remedy for coughs colds la grippe asthma bronchitis hoarseness sold with guarantee at F Z Holley and G M Ramsey drug stores. Trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Z. Holley and
G. M. Ramsey Drug Stores
Railroads Charged With $70 Million Theft From Public
In Washington March 3 Floyd of Missouri charged railroads carrying tonnage with robbing the public of 70 million dollars. He alleged the new mail weighing system admits last 27 years of fraud. He called for a post office probe as Wanger of Pennsylvania pledged an inquiry. Others speaking included Moon Tennessee Briggs Georgia Murdock Kansas and Smith California.
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Washington
Floyd
Missouri
Post Office Department
Wanger
Pennsylvania
Messrs
Moon
Tennessee
Briggs
Georgia
Murdock
Kansas
Smith
California
Subscription Contest Promises Rewards for Ada Daily News
The Daily and Weekly News announce a March 19 prize in kind for the top subscription solicitor. Votes accrue per cent of new or back subscriptions and coupons appear in each issue. A $25 cultivator, wagon, residence lot, and piano are among the rewards, with over $1,000 in value total. An auxiliary notice reports a Frisco railroad worker, P. McDonald, fatally injured in Ada.
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Ada
Sun Rise
C. McDonald
Frisco
J. M. Colvin
Colvin
Drs. Browall
Faust
Runyan
Sherman
Jesse Warren
Dick Couch
Ollie Lancaster
Woodville
Madill
Springfield
Fitzhugh Community Notes and Weekend Visits
Fitzhugh and surrounding residents report social outings and visits. Mr John Chilcutts Saturday entertainment pleases attendees. Miss Nita Laxton and Minnie Laxton visit Will Hattox. Mat Tie and Bob Carrolls daughter travel to Ada. Mark Fine travels to Texas after nephew’s death near Denison.
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Bob Carroll
Mattie
Ada
Nita Laxton
Will Hattox
Minnie Laxton
Wilburn Clapp
Fitzhugh
Ross
Mark Fine
Texas
Denison
Wess Hattox
Roff
Lee Smith
S G Victor Appointed United States Marshal for Eastern Oklahoma
S G Victor of Afton was named United States marshal for the Eastern district of Oklahoma by President Roosevelt after the senate declined to confirm Porter. Victor, a farmer and longtime Oklahoma Republican leader, was at Sapulpa as a delegate to the Third District Republican congressional convention when the appointment was announced.
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Washington, D. C
S. G Victor
Afton
United States Marshall
Oklahoma
Roosevelt
Senate
Porter
Grant Victor
Indian Territory
Republican Central Committee
Jake Hamon
Lawton
Okla
United States
False Theories Fostered For More Than Forty Years
In Washington D C on March 3 Mr Moon of Tennessee attacked Republicans in a House debate over tariff and finance. He charged the Republican party with fostering false theories for more than 40 years and accused them of plundering the treasury overturning state rights and oppressing citizens.
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Washington, D. C
House
Moon
Tennessee
Home remedy touted for rheumatism and kidney health
An advisory column from Guthrie Oklahoma March 3 promotes a home mixture of Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla to treat rheumatism and aid kidney filtration. The piece claims near certain relief and possible permanent cure, urging readers to prepare and use after meals and at bedtime with plenty of water. It also reports the Oklahoma prohibition bill unsettled as it remains with the senate for reconsideration.
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Guthrie
Okla
House
Senate
Billups
Oklahoma Commercial School Opens With Local Partners
F L Norton and J B Liner in the city to finalize openings for the Oklahoma Commercial School. Rooms secured in the Henley and Biles building and will be equipped for service. Officers named Norton president Liner secretary and treasurer Fenton general solicitor.
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F.L. Norton
J. B. Liner
Oklahoma Commercial School
Henley& Biles
F. L. Norton
J. B. Liher
A. L. Fenton
Commercial Training Courses Adopted by City leaders
A local city embraces a new venture offering courses in every department of commercial training. Officials anticipate strong interest from potential students and pledge full municipal support to the enterprise.
The Lucky Quarter Drug Claim Advertisement
An old ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills promising health benefits and a refund offer. It notes headaches biliousness constipation and malaria as targets and promises a refund at F Holley’s and G M Ramsey’s drug stores.
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Dr. King
F. Holley
G. M. Ramsey
Fleet Officers Are Feted In Lima Banquet
Lima high society honored visiting American naval officers with a banquet hosted by the National Club. The event drew the American minister to Peru, legation staff, and members of the diplomatic corps, all regarded as a brilliant success.
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Lima
Peru
National Club
Legation
Diplomatic Corps
Oklahoma Growth Seen After Eastern Panic
W F Moffatt of the Corn Belt Trust reports the eastern financial panic spurring immigration to Oklahoma. He notes many letters from New England and other eastern states seeking homes in Oklahoma as the West, including Oklahoma, is viewed as more prosperous amid the downturn.
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Muskogee Phoenix
W. F. Moffatt
Corn Belt Trust Company
Oklahoma
Moffatt
New England
Best Healer in the World Says Rev Starbird
Rev F Starbird of East Raymond Maine proclaims Bucklens Arnica Salve the best healer for his old army wound and obstinate sores. He also uses it in his veterinary practice. Price 25 cents at F Z Holley and G Ramsey drug stores.
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F. Starbird
East Raymond
Maine
Bucklen
F. Z. Holley
G. Ramsey
No Extension of Law to Be Given in Preparation
A brief notice states that no extension of law will be granted. Details outline the formal planning for the upcoming course of preparation and its official announcement.
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FOR Historical Society
Messrs. Broad
Foot and McKendree
Tivator
Daily News
P. O
McDonald
S. G. Wiliams
Powderly
Gwin. Mays & Co
John Chilcutts
Mr. Abbott
W. H. Lindsey
Dorchester
Tex
G. A. Sneed
Gwin-Mays & Co
S. G. Victor
Marshall
Pright bin Hela
Commercial School
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