Kentucky pardons stem from Goebel murder case
The Kentucky governor grants a broad pardon in the Goebel assassination affair, sparing William S. Taylor who is living freely while Henry Youtsey serves life. The piece critiques politics and extradition effects, arguing Taylor’s guilt merits trial and condemning partisan protection.
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Kentucky
Wilson
Goebel
Youtsey
William S. Taylor
State House
Statehouse
Taylor
Frankfort
Henry Youtsey
Finley
Indiana
Israel
National Monthly
Gov. Williams
Charles Finley
Senator Goebel
Kingston Messenger
Why Do We Inaugurate Presidents On March Fourth
The piece discusses historical timing for presidential inaugurations from the Articles of Confederation era to 1789, noting Washington’s April 30 ceremony in New York and the shift away from confederation dates. It adds a brief anecdote about Charles N. Haskell and a harsh upbringing shaping his later career.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Congress of the Confederation
George Washinngton
Virginia
National Capital
City
New York
Ada Considers Monthly Market Days Aimed at Livestock Trade
A proposed Ada venture would launch monthly one day markets with horse and cattle sales starting June 5. Promoter M M Gillen plans broad advertising to farmers and foreign buyers, financing via subscriptions, and promises no seller charges at first sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Gillen
Northwest
Ada
Pontotoc
Oklahoma
Mr. Gillen
Gillen
Merchant
Interior Secretary Rules High Cash Price For Indian Oil Leases
Secretary Ballinger ordered settlements with Indians on the basis of the highest cash price for oil. The 41¢ base remains until changed. Standard Oil pipelines pay 41¢ while Gulf and Texas pipelines pay 30¢. Produc ers fear the ruling will force leases to be bought out at set prices, harming individual and company lessees and leaving payment to Indians at Ballinger set rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballinger
Department of the Interior
Secretary of the Interior
Standard Oil Company Pipe Line
Texas Pipe Lime Companies
Oklahoma
Rumor of Prohibition Violations Around Roff
Ada News previously gave space to a prohibition rumor about Roff. The paper mentions a separate claim of five raids and seven arrests near Ada last Saturday but finds no corroborating details beyond excerpts from religious material. The Roff rumor prompts editorial sarcasm and critique of local press coverage.
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Ada News
Roff
Ada
Baptist Journal
Kingdom of God
Rotf Eagle
The
Eagle
Brutus
Texas Criticizes Oklahoma Over Ada Lynching
The Madill News urges Texas to reflect on its own history of lynching mentioning two Texas cases in Marshall and Tyler last week. It questions Texas moral authority to rebuke Oklahoma for the Ada lynching on April 19 and calls for leading by example within its borders.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Ada
Marshall
Tyler
Madill News
Bailey Speaks on Income Tax Wealth Tax Principle
Hon. Joseph W. Bailey of Texas dominates Senate debate on tariff and income tax laws. He argues for taxing wealth rather than consumption and urges compulsory contributions based on ownership rather than desire, from his April 27 speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Bailey
Texas
Senate
Ada Rejects Outsider Spotters in Law Enforce Vote
The speaker denounces foreign spotters and urges local detectives to enforce alcohol laws. Citizens are told to pressure elected officers to enforce the law or face removal from public trust positions.
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Ada
Market Day Sales promoter praised by Chickasha merchants
In Chickasha on May 3 1909 residents endorse M M Gillen promoter of Market Day Sales. He spoke before the Retail Merchants Association on April 6 proposing a monthly market day to expand city trade and follow up by local merchants. District Court progress notes include convictions and sentences for crimes such as murder forgery horse stealing and assault with deadly weapon with penalties ranging from one to two years in the penitentiary and fines.
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Ada
Mr. Gillen
Chickasha
Lawton
Me. Gillen
Oklahoma
Gillen
United States
Retail Merchants Association
Okla
M. M. Gillen
Retail Merchants Association of
District Court
Barney Carney
Bill Watson
George Brown
A. C. Baugh
Charley Bruner
J. C. Perry
Orville Weaver
Sandy Barnett
Clayton Bruner
Argis Lavander
Joe Shotwell
Charlie Stivers
Scribner brother arrested in murder case
On Tuesday's Daily Andy Scribner another brother of Dan John and Frank Scribner was arrested in Pontotoc county in connection with the murder of Mrs Frank Scribner. He resides near Cira and was captured by officers near that vicinity. Developments are slow but the number of arrests tied to the victim suggests the case may not attract broad attention.
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Andy Scribner
Dan
John
Frank Scribner
Pontotoc County
Cira
Pontotoc County Farmers Institute Organized In Garvin County
J. E. Elliott, Oklahoma Board of Agriculture member, T. N. Jeffords, and Prof. Miller organized the Pontotoc County Farmers Institute this afternoon. Officers named include J. J. Burton president Captain Hammond vice president and M. F. Dew secretary and treasurer Carlton Weaver elected county delegate to the annual state institute where three Board of Agriculture members will be chosen.
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J. E. Elliott
Board of Agriculture For
Oklahoma
Garvin County
T. N. Jeffords
Prof. Miller
A. & M. College
Pontotoc County
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Confederation
Washington
Charles N. Haskell
Muskogee
Young Haskell
Haskell
Cess
Ctiekasha
Gillens
Wm. W. Clarke
L. J. McCracken
Wm. Reindeiner
E. E. Dugan
John F. Gribi
Secretary OF Interior
ADA Title & Trust CO
W. H. Ebey
W. H. Braley
District Court Progress
Farmers‘ Institute
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