Harper on Trial for Murder in Steedman Case
The jury was empaneled in the W R Harper murder case near Steedman. Wimbish opened the state case as evidence began with William Clark describing dressing the victim Cecil Davis and a chest wound. Other witnesses testified to Harper’s threats and Davis’s accusation, with cross examination hinting at a self defense defense. Ada Boy Raymond Barton shines at West Point after University of Oklahoma career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Harper
Cecil Davis
Steedman
Wimbish
Wm. Clark
Davis
Wooley
Harper
Ada
West Point
Norman, Okla
Raymond C. Barton
Westi Point
Fort Sill
Barton
Taft Roosevelt battle shapes Oklahoma conventions
McAlester Ok March 4 The Taft Roosevelt contest dominates state and county precinct conventions as Oklahoma City reports Roosevelt leads with 237 delegates and Perry claims Taft strength. James Harris says Taft safe statewide with 300 delegates. Creek County decision next Wednesday could flip Third District. County races mix Roosevelt and Taft support. total convention strength 548.
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McAlester
Taft Roosevelt
Oklahoma City
Roosevelt
Perry
James Harris
Taft
Creek County
Harris
Oklahoma County
Ed Perry
Priesly
Logan County
Local Names List Names in Community Page
The fragment lists individuals including J. T. Coffey J. N. Carter Dallas Allen B. F. Bagley J. L. Ballard A. L. Wyrick G. B. Beller J. A. Gilbert S. K. Smith John Bridges J. H. Minyard and Bob Fussell as part of a community notices section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Coffey
J. N. Carter
Dallas Allen
B. F. Bagley
J. L. Ballard
A. L. Wyrick
G. B. Beller
J. A. Gilbert
S. K. Smith
John Bridges
J. H. Minyard
Bob Fussell
Erecting Oil Derrick Near Ada Oil Field
From Thursday's Lair R. C. Preston has taken over Ada Oil and Gas Co. leases and is building a derrick for his first well north of the old site. Drilling should start soon as preparations finish. Geo W. Carson of Oklahoma City, VP of Oklahoma Farm Mortgage Co., is in the city on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Preston
Ada Oil and Gas Co
Mr. Preston
Geo. W. Carson
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Farm Mortgage Co
Mexican Revolution Spreads Across Border Regions
Washington reports from the Mexican border warn of brigandage and anarchy spreading in Chihuahua as Gen. Orozco's desertion is confirmed. Juarez remains quiet, while rebels near the border threaten foreigners. American troops hold Cananea and Nogales. border towns seek more troops to curb horse theft and insecurity along the line.
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Washington
Republic
Rio Grande
Chihuahua
Orozco
Madero
Nogales
Douglas
Arizona
Arizona Line
War Department
Fort Worth Jurors Discharged After Deadlock in Sneed Case
Jurors in the State of Texas v. J. B. Sneed were discharged by Judge Swayne after failing to reach a verdict following deliberations since the previous Saturday night. The panel stood seven for acquittal on murder to seven for conviction, with others leaning toward some degree of culpability. Sneed remains free on a $35,000 bond and will depart Fort Worth. the Boyce family was not present for the discharge.
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Fort Worth
Tex
State of Texas
J. B. Sneed
A. G. Boyce Sr
Swayne
Sneed
Boyce
Toll Johnson
Ada Weekly News Tulsa World Mail Offer
Advertises a one year mail subscription deal combining Ada Weekly News and Tulsa World. Price promoted as $3.00 for both newspapers, with separate standard prices $4.00 and $1.00 respectively, urging immediate payment.
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ADA Weekly News
Tulsa Daily World
Tulsa World
Oklahoma
the World
Harper murder trial in progress details disputed defense claims
The Harper murder trial continues with the state resting its case. The defense plans to prove Harper shot Davis only after Davis attacked him with a knife and tried to wrest the gun. It seeks to show misperception of events from a witness near John Wooley and argues Harper acted in fear for his life as testimony proceeds toward completion. The crowded court reflects strong public interest. The postal delivery note and Ada's free delivery experience follow.
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Sam Bruton
Harper
Davises
Davis
Cecil Davis
H. W. Billings
Billings
John Wooley
Sweatt
Frisco depot site dispute prompts North Side petition
Citizens and property owners of the north side presented a 103 signature petition to the city council seeking to move the new depot site from Stockton avenue to Cherry and 12th. They offered to donate much of the ground, while talks on damages for closings continued. An ordinance to appoint a damages committee was approved.
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Cherry
Frisco
North Side
Stockton Avenue
Main Street
Ada Bankers Promote Fine Seed Corn for Farmers
P A Norris and A L Kennedy with F Ferguson of the agricultural department secured seed corn for Pontotoc county farmers. Ferguson bought 100 bushels of Iowa Silver Mine and 100 bushels of Reid's Yellow Dent shipped to Ada and retail at cost through W C Rollow's hardware store. The move aims to help farmers plant superior seed and boost returns while encouraging careful seed selection.
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P. A. Norris
A. L. Kennedy
F. F. Ferguson
Agricultural Department
Pontotoc County
Mr. Norris
Mr. Ferguson
Iowa Silver Mine
Reid
Ada
W. C. Rollow
Two More Buildings to Rise on 2nd Street
From Fridays Daily H C Evans buys the Houpt and Rayburn building on 12th street for about 5000 dollars. Rayburn and Houpt plan two new two story structures across the street, with work to start within sixty days. Ada expects further development on East Main and at the Frisco depot as 1920s growth eyes the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fridey
Daiy
H. C. Evans
Houpt & Rayburn
12Th Street
Messrs.Rayburn & Houpt
Ada
S. M. Shaw
Ada Investment Co
East Main
Frisco
Fitzhugh gin turns out 2453 bales in past season
The Fitzhugh gin owned by W. L. Meharg and E. B. J. Merritt produced 2,453 bales in the last season. It is noted as one of the best equipped gins in the county and popular with farmers in the southern part of the county.
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Fitzhugh
W. L. Meharg
EB. J. Merritt
Meeting of the National Education Association in St Louis
Report on the Department of Superintendence and Department of Normal Schools meeting held in St Louis February 26 27 28 29. Highlights include Oklahoma concerns and the Aiken bill, with remarks from US Education Commissioner P P Claxton and Governor letters on preserving normal schools despite reforms.
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Department of Superintendence
Department of Normal Schools
National Education Association
City of
St. Louis
United States
Oklahoma
United States Commissioner of Education
P. P. Claxton
Shawnee People Refuse to Sign Aiken Bill
Shawnee Oklahoma March 5 Those urging passage of the Aiken bill have representatives circulating petitions in Shawnee seeking signers. The bill would reduce state funding for high schools. About 70 percent of approached residents refused to sign. G M Short of Roff and Robert Duncan returned from Norman with David Simmons and Charley Click to the hospital for the insane after they were taken to the sanitarium for treatment.
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Shawnee, Ok
Shawnee
G. M. Short
Roff
Robert Duncan
Norman
David Simmons
Charley Click
Reindeer in Alaska Grow From Small Start to 27325
The United States imported reindeer to aid Eskimos and Indians in Northern Alaska. Now 27,325 reindeer are in 42 herds, with natives owning about 14,993 head. United States, missions, and Lapps hold the rest. Eskimo income from the industry last year totaled $24,636.09, signaling growing hope and kinship recognition.
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United States
Alaska
Norway
Asia
American Arctic Circle
Seward
Lapps
Christian Herald
March Begins Like a Lion in Local Weather Wager
Readers are told that March starts with a fierce charm and is expected to soften toward the end, aligning with traditional forecasts. Weather lore and local chatter frame the month as variable, with hopes of milder days ahead.
New Interest in Malester Ada Line
McAlester voters raise 200000 to build a railroad 50 miles toward Ada Oklahoma with Col Goodman of Fort Smith overseeing construction. A committee will draft articles of incorporation and work starts within sixty days to connect with M O G Oklahoma Central Frisco and Santa Fe. Benson Crockett of Ada visits sister Mrs Gertrude McDaniel.
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McAlester
Ada
Okla
Goodman
Fort Smith
Ark
Oklahoma Central
Frisco
Santa Fe
Benson Crockett
Gertrude McDaniel
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Weesday’s Daily
Jim Harris
Clark
Giddings
Cans
Sonora
Canaven
Fisbee
Fort Huachuaca
Nolen
White Pine
Gwin & Mays Drug Co. 286 Ltd
Sant
10Th Street
15Th Street
J. B. Bruner
12Th and
Main
Stockton
Bob Nester
Commercial
Rayburn & Houpt
Texas
Louis
WEA
Briles
Gainesville
Red River
P. P. Star
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