Reward claims filed in Bobbitt case
Guthrie Oklahoma May 7 rewards offered for A A Bobbitt murderers Allen Miller Burrell West have drawn more than a dozen applicants in Oklahoma and Texas. Rewards total about 2250 with state 500 and personal 250 plus 500 from Ada citizens and Bobbitt's will of 1000. Legal questions loom on payout after lynching and capture shares.
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Guthrie
Okla
A. A. Bobbitt
Allen
Miller
Burrell
West
Frank Johnson
Weatherford
Rangers
Port Worth
Tex
Fort Worth
Oklahoma
Ada
Bobbitt
Haskell
Swamp Campbell
Supreme Court
Burwell
Verdict Guilty in Warren Socialist Press Case
Fort Scott Kansas May 6 The jury found Fred D Warren associate editor of the Appeal to Reason guilty of sending scurrilous and defamatory matter through the mails after a two day trial The defense plans appeal and a new trial motion will be argued before Judge Pollock in the morning Warren and staff attended the proceeding and the jurors were polled with all saying they were satisfied with the verdict
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Scott, Kas
Fred D. Warren
Appeal To Reason
Girard
Kas
Darrow
Boyle
Pollock
Warren UN
Circuit Court of Appeals
Marshal Flinneken
Warren
White
Expect A Battle In Jack Fork Mountains
May 5 report from Muskogee Oklahoma states deputy US marshals and a 25 man posse led by Victor and Will Irwin head toward the Jack Fork mountains near Pushmataha county boundary to raid four stills. Irwin recently arrested moonshiner George Johnson at Hugo and obtained a confession implicating others. Authorities were instructed to deploy as needed and pursue the illicit stills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Oklo
Walt
United States
Jack Fork
Pushamataha County
Victor
Will Irwin
Hugo
Irwin
George Johnson
Marshal Victor
Washington
Brown Bros. Dramatic Co Ends Week Run With Cloverdale
Brown Bros. Dramatic Co closes a week’s engagement with Cloverdale repeated by request. Adverse conditions from Ada ground distance and a cyclone top have not stopped the company. Crowds grow nightly as more learn of the show and Monday’s audience is urged to return tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Bros. Dramatic Co
Cloverdale
Ada
Frisco
Crusade for Pure Food Highlights Oklahoma Inspections
Oklahoma officials announce aggressive action to curb sale of unsalable foods from neighboring states. Dr. J C Mehr cites swelled cans and wormy figs seized in Oklahoma City as inspectors push statewide checks. Reports note poor conditions at local abattoirs and plans to inspect Beaver Texas and Cimarron counties within thirty days.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
J.C. Mahr
Shawhee
Dr. Mehr
Beaver
Texas
Cimarron
Border Counties
U. S. Russell
Wm. G. Capps
Shawnee
Dr. Marr
In Spector
Lived 152 Years Aged Man Credits Electric Bitters
William Parr of England aged 152 claims to have married thrice, worked till 122, and lived 20 more. In Kentucky St James Wright, Spurlock praises staying youthful. He says six bottles of Electric Bitters made him feel like a 16 year old. kidney trouble for thirty years eased, and 50c bottles are sold by G M Ramsey.
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Wm. Parr
England
St. James Wright
Spurlock
G. M. Ramsey’s
Missouri Senate approves statewide prohibition amendment
The Missouri Senate passed a resolution to submit a state wide prohibition constitutional amendment to voters by a 22 to 8 vote with two absences. A rider doubling the taxation rate was added, and the 1913 effective date was dropped pending house approval before adjournment. Prohibition backers fear defeat this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Missouri Senate
Senate
House
Compliment to Gore in Senate Debate
The blind Oklahoma Senator Thonas Pryor Gore earns a growing reputation as a live wire in the senate. He absorbs vast information on economics politics and history and recalls facts with ease. Gore is a forceful eloquent speaker who impressed colleagues with Tacis dates and figures in recent debate. Mrs. Gore shares his interest in politics and reads with him.
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Oklahoma
Thonas Pryor Gore
Senate
Gore
Scott
Botanic Blood Balm Advertises Cure for Blood and Skin Diseases
An advertisement for Botanic Blood Balm claims to cure blood and skin diseases including eczema scrofula and ulcers. It promises quicker healing and purer blood with a one dollar per bottle price and a free sample offer from the Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta Georgia. Local agent G M Ramsey in Ada Oklahoma is listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta Ga
Ada
Okla
G. M. Ramsey
Sims visit son in Hartshorne Oklahoma
Mr and Mrs F C Sims travel by train this morning to Hartshorne Oklahoma to visit their son and family in a short domestic trip.
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F. Cc. Sims
Hartshorne, Okla
State Medical Association to Convene May in Oklahoma City
State Medical Association will hold a three day session in Oklahoma City May 11 through 13 attracting about 2 900 delegates. Dr. J C Mahr state health officer calls county health officials to meet during the same period. Sessions include council and house of delegates May 11 12 and the Scientific association May 13. Welcome by Dr W T Salmon. Dr J B Vance of Checotah to respond and deliver annual address.
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Oklahoma City
State Medical Association
J. C. Mahr
House of Delegates
Scientific Association
W. T. Salmon
J. B. Vance
Checotah
Association
Tariff Battle Forecast in Senate as Talks Continue
Senator Cummins warns that failure to pass a tariff bill with lower imports duties will trigger a new tariff revision campaign after Congress adjourns. The Senate debated the lead schedule while Pristow fought any rise in rates, citing higher paint costs for farmers. Beveridge and Gallinger sparred over advertising interests as the chamber adjourned at five.
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Washington, D. C
Cummins
Iowa
Senate
Congress
Court of Public Conscience
Pristow
House
Beveridge
Gallinger
Indiana
El Reno Seeks Signature Drive for State Capital Bid
Citizens in El Reno plan a petition to gain 5000 signatures to run for the permanent state capital under a new Oklahoma bill. Tulsa is expected to join as a candidate, with Oklahoma City Shawnee and Guthrie already named. The Fort Reno military reservation near El Reno is proposed as a potential capital site.
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el Reno
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Shawnee
Guthrie
Fort Reno Military Reservation
War Department
Cavalry
Garrett's Slayer Acquitted In Pat Garrett Murder Case
Wayne Brazel was acquitted of the murder of famed southwest lawman Pat Garrett in Las Cruces New Mexico. The jury deliberated fifteen minutes returning a not guilty verdict. Garrett was killed February 20, 1880 while en route to a meeting with Jim Miller, who was later lynched at Ada Oklahoma. Brazel claimed self defense and surrendered after Garrett's death.
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Las Cruces
N. M
Wayne Brazel
Pat Garrett
Southwest
IMS
Dog Canyon
Jim Miller
Ada
Okla
Brazel
Carl Adamson
Garrett
Garret
Government Sleuths on the Job in Muskogee Case
In Muskogee Oklahoma on May 7 a public dispute over federal grand jury surveillance unfolds. Citizens charge government spies with observing a local conspiracy case and demand a fair, open investigation into townsite dealings in the Creek nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Sam
Southwest
Sunday is Mother's Day from Friday's Daily
An excerpt describes the origin of Mother's Day created by Anna Jarvis in Philadelphia and celebrates its spread to North America and beyond. It calls for universal observance on the second Sunday in May with white flowers as symbols of motherhood and urges letters, calls, or flowers to honor living mothers or remember the dead. Local ministers may highlight the observance in services.
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North America
Anna Jarvis
Philadelphia
Wheat Prices Hit Record In Chicago May Wheat Market
Chicago May wheat reached a new high of 1.29 1 2 a bushel with July at 1.17 as strong demand and possible Patten backing buoyed gains. Columbus milling wheat sold for 1.50 a bushel the highest in 31 years. New York also saw price rises to 1.35 a bushel amid market rumors of a July pool.
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Chicago
Patten
Columbus
Ohio
United States
New York
East Ada Normal Site Donation Praised by Local Leaders
Col. E H Lucas reported that Dan Hays and M B Donaghey donate twenty acres for a state normal site on a high east Ada elevation. He praised the view from East Main Street and the business district and said the location would be the prettiest sight. Mrs A L Beck returned from Huntington Ind with her brother in law Herman Beck. Little Nelie Van Meter is very ill.
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E. H. Lucas
State Normal
Ada
Dan Hays
M. B. Donaghey
Lucas
A. L. Beck
Huntington
Ind
Herman Beck
Nelié van Meter
Ballard's Herbine Promises Relief for Digestive Ailments
An old newspaper ad promotes Ballard's Herbine as a mild yet effective remedy for constipation and dyspepsia. The ad notes a cure for stomach and liver complaints and lists a price of 50 cents per bottle at G. M. Ramsey's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
G. M. Ramsey’s
On Trial for Lynching in Tyler Texas
District Judge Simpson presided as nineteen citizens faced charges of participation in the lynching of Jim Hodge in Tyler. A company of state rangers was present to maintain order during proceedings.
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Tyler
Tex
Simpson
Jim Hodge
Ada Visitors Friday Afternoon
Mr and Mrs A B Collins of Roft were Ada visitors Friday afternoon.
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Mrs
A. B. Collins
Roft
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Wilburton
Fort Scott Court
Marshal's Posse
Jack Fork Mountains
Brown Bros
Missouri
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Turkey
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Jimmy
VIA
U. C. V. Reunion
Memphis
Reunion
Salt Lake
Seattle
A. Y. P. Exposition
Conference Church of Brethren
Harpe Va
Louisville
Jine
Southern Baptist Convention
Colorado
C. O. Jackson
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