Ada Mayor Urges Clean City Morality Drive
Ada mayor C O Barton appeals to the City Federation of Women’s Clubs to lead a physical and moral cleanup, urging business closures for a designated day. He cites past tax limits and calls landlords to maintain premises while warning of prosecutions for ill repute. Adoption notes Henry M Furman endorsement by Lawton to El Paso rail plans.
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Ada News
Scales
Oklahoma City
Oklahoman
Oklahoma
Ada
Constant
Stockton
10Th
12Th
Tennant
Tulsa Jail Guard Holds Line Against Lynch Threats
In Tulsa Oklahoma a deaf mute suspect B L Brummett pleaded guilty to criminal assault and is jailed under heavy guard after mobs in Kellyville and Bristow threaten lynching. Brummett, from Carl Junction Missouri, attacked a 14 year old girl Rose Williams and was captured on the road to Tulsa. He faces grand jury action without bail.
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Tulsa
I. T
B. L. Brummett
Carl Junction
Rose Williams
A. F. Williams
Kellyville
I. T. Twice Within the Last Few Hours Has Brummett
Brummett
Williams
Bristow
Freshour
Tulas
Ecommissioner’s
Weave r Weaver Endorsed for Senate by Lehigh Leader
The Lehigh Leader urges voters in the twenty third senatorial district to elect Otis B. Weaver of Ada. It praises his qualifications honesty broad views and executive ability and says the first legislature has much work ahead and Weaver will serve faithfully.
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Lehigh
Pontotoc
Seminole
Otis B. Weaver
Ada
State Senate
Oklahoma Conspiracy to Block Statehood Revealed
A Republican leadership conference in Oklahoma City discusses keeping Oklahoma out of the Union until after the next presidential election. Speaker Cannon is named as a leading conspirator, with plans to denounce the state’s constitutional platform and forego a state ticket at a Tulsa convention on June 6. The effort aims to alter electoral votes and influence national results.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Cannon
Illinois
Roosevelt
Tulsa
Congress
California
Mississippi
Bryan
Speaker Cannon
McAlester Bryan Democrats Endorse Farman
Members of the W. J. Bryan Democratic Club of McAlester Indian Territory endorse Farman for U S Senate. They cite the political situation and state they need a strong man to represent the new Oklahoma.
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Indian Territory
Henry M. Furman
Ada
United States
Commonwealth
W. J. Bryan Democratic Club
McAlester
U. S. Senate
S. F. Brown
Sec
W.h.essex
Oklahoma
U. S
Ada to Lawton Rail Line Survey Lead by Memphis Engineer
John T. Edwards of Memphis locating engineer for the Kansas City Lawton and Pacific Railroad Co. is in Ada mapping the route from Wynnewood to Ada. After his survey the corps will proceed and work will begin on the line extending to Lawton via Ada.
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John T. Edwards
Memphis, Tenn
Kansas City, Lawton and Pacific Railroad Co
Ada
Wynnewood
Corps of Surveyors
Lawton
Vote by County in Indian Territory Declares Political Tilt
Guthrie Ok May 3 Secretary Filson records county by county results from the Indian Territory constitutional convention delegate election. Total 97 881 votes with Democrats 51 967 Republicans 35 809 Socialists 3 309 and others 5 375. Democratic lead 6 053 and plurality over Republicans 16 158. Muskogee gave Republicans 2 152 of 1 875. Pittsburg 2 136 of 4 039. six counties show Republican pluralities.
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Guthrie
Filson
Indian Territory
Stephens Jefferson and Gordy
Oklahoma
Mr. Fil- Soh
Muskogee
Bryan
Durant
Carter
Ardmore
Bryan County
Pittsburg
McAlester
Wagoner
Okfuskee
Nowata
McCurtin
Taft to Announce Candidacy at Tulsa Convention
Secretary Taft is expected to break political silence with a Tulsa speech on June 6 during Oklahoma GOP state convention activities. He will also travel to St Louis for a millers' convention and later tour military posts to support brigade posts and concentration camps in a broader policy push.
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Taft
Washington
Tulsa
I. T
Oklahoma
St. Louis
Panama Canal
Orient
South America
Congress
Ardmore Grand Jury Report Names Pontotoc County Cases
Ardmore grand jury files first report listing true bills from Pontotoc county cases including H Woodard murder 5905, Ord Rich assault to kill 5909, Frank Hooper assault to rape 5916, Andy Ryan carnal knowledge 6911, Andy Ryan adultery 5012, Lee Smith introducing liquor 5913, Lee Smith liquor 5914, R L Walker false pretense 5018, Mary E Brooks murder, Jee Wall introducing.
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Ardmore
Pontotoc County
H. Woodard
Ord Rich
Frank Hooper
Andy Ryan
Lee Smith
R. L. Walker
Murray Rejects Filing Original Constitution With Official
William H. Murray says he will refuse to file the constitution with the territorial secretary. He argues Governor Frantz, not Charles Filson, should receive copies and notes, and threatens to convene or delay elections to protect the convention’s trust. Murray cites a looming deadlock if Frantz does not issue the call. He and John M. Young prepare a printer’s copy while debate over filing continues.
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Guthrie
Oklo
William H. Murray
Chas. H. Filson
Murray
Frantz
Oklahoma Election Board
J. Cobb
Sapulpa
Republica
Territorial
John M. Young
Lawton
Young
Oplinger
Wrong Babies Swap Traced At Amiens Hospital
At Amiens hospital a vaccination mix up swapped newborns between two new mothers. One mother received a girl instead of her boy, and the other received a boy instead of her girl. After confusion and delayed reunions, the proper babies were swapped back and both mothers departed content.
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Amiens
The
London Mail
Practical Young Man Marries His Wealthy Bride Hopeful
A modest young man marries a girl whose wealth is ample yet not flaunted. She worries about being cared for if she dies, but he reassures her that even in death she would be provided for, while he remains practical and devoted.
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George
Creek Nation Sues over City Lots Valuation
M L Mott attorney for the Creek Nation filed suits against Tams Bixby and Leo E Bennett to recover the value of Muskogee town lots they allegedly unlawfully secured in the Muskogee lot schedule. The property value has risen sharply. The suits add to five recent filings against other citizens.
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Muskogee
I. T
M. L. Mott
Creek Nation
Tams Bixby
Five Civilized Tribes
Leo E. Bennett
United States
Western District
Mott
Open Championship Amusement in Rockville Races
In Rockville Maryland an annual series of open races draws amateur riders and horses under a blazing sun. A tall raw-boned horse delays the start as the Starter urges the pair forward and the rider, a young Irishman, protests that the horse will not begin until the door shuts.
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Rockville
Maryland
Hope and threat shadow Oklahoma constitution fight
Hon. W. H. Murray of Tishomingo, leading the convention that drafted Oklahoma's constitution, warns Republicans aim to block the August 6 election. He says if Gov. Frantz is enjoined he will call another election to pursue the constitutional plan. Murray notes county division dissatisfactions. expects little GOP opposition to the document. He doubts President Roosevelt will oppose the constitution over gerrymandering claims.
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Ardmore
I. T
W. H. Murray
Tishomingo
Frantz
Roosevelt
Oklahoma
Murray
Oklahoma Press Association Meet Program South McAlester
Press associations gathering in South McAlester on May 10 and 11 features an address of welcome by Judge C. B. Stuart and responses by F. H. Greer of Guthrie. Sessions cover legislative asks, press history, roles of editors, postal rules, and candidate involvement with speakers from Vinita Guthrie Ada Shawnee Durant and Oklahoma City.
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South McAlester
I. T
Oklahoma Press Association
C. B. Stuart
F. H. Greer
Guthrie
E. Amos
Vinita
F.H. Greer
Leslie Niblack
Ada News Buys New Linotype For Four Thousand Dollars
The Ada News installed a Mergenthaler Linotype at a cost of 4000 dollars signaling enterprise and prosperity. The Register hopes this financial vigor will brighten the newspaper's career and specialty in publishing.
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Ada News
Register
Pasar
Corn field lawyers in constitutional convention judged
Editor J. M. Hayes compares constitutional writers to Pumpkins, noting the New York Journal’s harsh praise of their works as proving they wrote for the people, not a select few.
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J. M. Hayes
Sulphur Socrat
New York Journal
Mrs Cleveland Remembers Guests at White House Receptions
A newspaper item recalls Mrs Grover Cleveland's famed memory for faces and names. At a White House reception she would greet visitors who had already crossed her gaze with a gentle rebuke noting it was the second appearance that evening.
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Grover Cleveland
Hess
White House
Cleveland
Curio
Furman for U. S. Senate platform pledge
Otis B. Weaver, candidate for state senator, declares in his platform that he has long served public interests and will keep laboring to secure election by the legislature to the national senate. He emphasizes dedication to public welfare and commitment to his cause.
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National Senate
Otis B. Weaver
Fine Health in Open Air
The healthiest people in the world are gypsies who live outdoors yet stay protected from rain and wind. They keep warm under clothing and avoid drafts. Consumptives seeking health now live in tents, following open air treatment that can cure if started early enough.
Value of the Thumb in Legal Damages Across Nations
The article explains thumb value in damages, noting the thumb may be worth about one third of the hand. It cites court schedules: France 15–36% for right thumb and 10–15% for left, Austria 16–35%, Germany 20–28% up to 33.3%, all percent of the hand’s total value prior to injury.
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Solomon
Germany
Before and After Marriage Punchline Mirror
A joke contrasts a woman's reaction before and after marriage. A sad eyed man notes the difference while a youth nears graduation. A five dollar gift is praised before marriage, but after marriage George gives seven eighths of his salary and receives scornful doubt.
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George
Future Looked Dismal
A five year old named Nelson, learning about life and the hereafter, asks his Uncle Will if they will ever see his grandmother again after being told she is in Heaven. The exchange reveals a child’s dawning understanding and concern about death and reunion.
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Nelson
Will
Seaport Lawyer Advertises for Office Boy
A local lawyer in a seaport town posted for an office boy. A fish market worker applied, and when asked about his experience the boy stated his readiness to learn and assist in clerical tasks.
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