Orchard case heard on sentence commutation plea
In district court Judge Wood reviewed the Orch ard murder case from the Steunenberg killing to the present including Orchard is confession and the arrest of Charles K Moyer Western Federation leaders Hay and others. The plea of guilty and proposed commutation of the death sentence were discussed. A large display of hats and Japanese souvenirs accompanied a Grand Leader event with music and visitor attention.
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Wood
State Board of Urdons
Orchard
Haywood
Pettibone
Frank Steunenberg
Orcard
Charles K. Moyer
Western Federatiion of Miners
William D. Hay
Ada
Stoessel to Serve Time In Fortress Ten Year Sentence
St. Petersburg reports Gen. Stoessel has been sentenced to ten years in a fortress. The court recommends commutation. A request for a full pardon by the Port Arthur commander was denied.
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St. Petersburg
Sentace
Gen. Stoessel
Port Arthur
Recluse Artist Riley Dies in St. Louis Veiled Life Ends
Russel Riley an artist and litterateur who lived forty years as a recluse in St. Louis died leaving little trace of his life. He ran a modest drugstore at Fourteenth and Olive and was famed as Jeff Davis’s friend and an associate of Robert E. Lee. His body will lie in a vault for months while Carleton seeks relatives.
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St. Louis
Russel Riley
J. Riley
Antietam
Fourteenth
Olive
Mr. Riley
Jeff Davis
Robi E. Lee
Carleton
Starr
Jordan
Bartlesville
Bill Jones Finds His Name on Delivery Box in Philadelphia
A Pennsylvania country storekeeper, Bill Jones, travels to Philadelphia to stock his shop. Goods ship ahead and arrive before him. His wife, stunned by a box labeled Bill inside, summons help as a neighbor aids during the scare.
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Bill Jones
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Dra
Bill
Exchange
Millinery display opens at Grand Leader store
The Grand Leader unveils its new millinery department led by Miss Adams. Visitors crowded the spacious store all day and evening as artful hats and ornaments brighten the shop, giving the appearance of a festive bower rather than a plain display.
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Grand Leader
Miss Adams
Contest standings as of Thursday morning before press
The morning report shows contestants ranked before press time with gaps and shifts likely to alter final results. Key names and positions are listed but not yet official, reflecting late changes and awaiting updates from organizers.
Starr Seeks Conference Over Dead Baby As Outlaw Surrenders Looms
Henry Starr, outlaw leader hiding in the Osage country, signals possible meeting with Washington county officers after his six month old baby died in Dewey. Sheriff and local officials expect talks to lead to Starr turning himself in or surrendering assets, with precautions to avoid violence.
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Bartlesville
Henry Starr
Here
Washington County
Dewey
Starr
Osage
Whiskey Cases on Trial with Ollie Lancaster and Luke Jenkins
The whiskey cases on trial continued this evening with Ollie Lancaster and Luke Jenkins facing the beer sale charges. C. H. Ennis was elected special judge in place of Judge Terrell, and the proceedings remain unfinished. Prof. Conder at North Side public school granted a holiday to pupils yesterday which they enjoyed. he praised their diligence and recitations. Marriage License notices Mothers will meet at the South School building Friday at 2 30 PM. attendance requested.
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Ollie Lancaster
Luke Jenkins
C. H. Ennis
Terrell
Prof. Conder
North Side
Conder
Dynamite Blows Front Porch in Negro Quarters
A porch in front of a house in the Negro quarters was blown apart by dynamite Tuesday night about 1 am. Sam Mason, sleeping in the front part of the house, was knocked unconscious by the explosion. No suspect or motive disclosed.
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Sam Mason
Voters Weigh Proposition Amid Constitutional Debate
The voters favor the proposition in the election while a majority against would keep the constitutional prohibition as it stands, maintaining the current regime.
First Prize in Ada contest announces leaders and prizes
Votes counted at 1 30 p m show Miss Mary Waldby leading Miss Viola Bailey 8210 to 7849. The top scorer will win a high class cultivator from Ada Hardware Company. A standard wagon is to be awarded April 20 and another premium in May, with three prizes for the final top contestants.
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Mary Waldby
Viola Bailey
Ada Hardware Company
Fatal shooting near Man leaves two dead
In two incidents, Owen Downs was killed miles west of Man and J W Pickett also died in a nearby shooting, with Reed in the county hosting a separate Wednesday evening gunfire where Dinley reportedly received shotgun contents. The report also notes a local antidotal ad for a laxative cough syrup and a March 19 political canvass in Sulphur with results naming Fagan defeating Alexander and other city officials.
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Sulphur
City Democratic Central Committee
E. W. Fagan
D. ¥. Alexander
Asurer
Ira Roberts
Clity
B. E B. Scarborough
Charley Cotter
W. C. Wall
Pawnshop Robbery in Daylight Hits Shawnee Shop
Shawnee Oklahoma March 19 a thief manipulated the safe combination at Lewis Cohens pawnbrokers shop at 9 30 in the forenoon securing 155 dollars and escaping unseen while Cohen worked in the rear. Several arrests were made but the money remains unfound.
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Shawnee
Lewis Cohen
Cohen
Words of Appreciation From George A. Harrison for Mayoral Support
George A. Harrison expresses gratitude to supporters after yesterday’s primary. He says the March 28 election ratifies yesterday’s actions and promises to govern for all the people while enforcing the law against lawlessness.
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George A. Harrison
Consternation over 22 mayor contest in Guthrie
E H Lucas W C Duncan and W T Cox traveled to Guthrie in support of the state normal. A telegram from Mr Lucas on behalf of the party urged the citizenry to consider the results of the twenty two contest for mayor and the citizenship of Mayor George A Harrison and Zrentse News.
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E. H. Lucas
W. C. Duncan
W. T. Cox
Guthrie
State Normal
Mrs Barry to Perform Macbeth and Doll House in Ada
Mrs Maggie Barry returns to Ada to perform Macbeth Friday and The Gibson Doll House Saturday evening at the First Presbyterian church. Hear this talented woman of the Southern platform.
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Barry
Maggie Barry
Ada
First Presbyterian Church
Macbeth
Gibsons
Mrs Emma Farrell Dies at 30. Rosedale to Burial
Friday's Daily reports the death of Mrs Emma Farrell age 30 wife of H C Farrell, who lives three miles north of Acts. Burial will be at Rosedale Cemetery Saturday forenoon.
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Emma Oas
H. C. Farrell
Acts
Ierion
Rosedale
The Lucky Quarter Health Pill Ad
The Lucky Quarter promises Dr. Kings New Life Pills to cure headache biliousness constipation and malaria with a refund at F Z Holleys and G M Ramseys drug stores.
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Dr. King
F. Z. Holley
G. M. Ramsey
Oklahoma Funeral Directors Adjourn After Three Day Session
The Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association adjourned its three day session in Oklahoma City. Elected officers for the coming year include President C. J. Croker Stillwell Vice President D H Buffington Sapulpa Secretary Arthur E Bracken Kingfisher Treasurer H L Overton Duncan Sergeant at arms J D Humphries South McAlester.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Funeral Directors’ Association
C. J. Croker
Stillwell
D. H. Buffiington
Sapulpa
Arthur E. Bracken
Kingfisher
H. L. Overton
Dunican
J. D. Humphries
South McAlester
Pineules Trial Offer Relieves Backaches and Pains
A 30 days trial of Pineules priced at $1.00 promises relief from backache weak back lame back and rheumatic pains. Advertises benefits for kidneys bladder and blood with a money back guarantee. Sold by Cwin-Mays & Co.
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Cwin-Mays & Co
Liquors Destroyed by County Officials in Chickasha
Sherman county officials in Chickasha Oklahoma destroyed several hundred gallons of whisky and other liquors seized in past weeks. The action followed an order from the county court.
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Chickasha Chickasha
Oklahoma towns launch general cleanup drive
Muskogee will renovate on April 11 as many Oklahoma towns join a Texas inspired cleanup campaign.
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Oklahoma
Muskogee
Texas
Dr Shoops Cough Cure Warns Against Harsh Remedies
Advertisement extols Dr Shoops Cough Cure as safe for adults and babies noting no opium or chloroform. Claims the cure uses mountain shrub leaves to soothe coughs and heal bronchial membranes. In Jim Crow note, Senator Stewart proposes cells for African descent in Antlers jail.
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Gwin, Mays & Co
Dr. Shoop
Guthrie
Stewart
Antlers
Indian Payment Planned Across Oklahoma Lands
Indian Agent Kelsey announced a $248000 payment to Indians who settled on segregated coal lands. The payments will be made March 24 to 31 at McAlester Potea and Atoka after a government treaty compensated them for improvements.
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Muskogee
Kelsey
McAlester, Poteau and
Atoka
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