Governor Ferguson Visits Ada Friends
Governor Ferguson spoke in Ada after an Ada stay and planned a Sulphur engagement. He urged clean politics and a businesslike administration, defending his Oklahoma Territory record and denouncing personal attacks while urging better public welfare.
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Governor Ferguson
Ada
T. B. Ferguson
Sulphur
Oklahoma
Ferguson
Fraternity of Oklahoma
Will Hart
Republican
A. H. Constant
J. W. Beard
Republican Central Committee
Oklahoma Territory
Haskell
Gladys Hargis Dead After Illness at 2 15 P M
Miss Gladys Hargis daughter of Mr and Mrs C C Hargis died this afternoon after a relapse of measles She had been seriously ill for several days Funeral services will be held at the Baptist church at 4 o clock Sunday afternoon Rev Stubblefield officiating Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family
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Gladys Hargis
Cc. C. Hargis
Baptist Church
Stubblefield
Strayed or Stolen Bay Horse From Ada Lot
On May 15 a bay horse about 15 hands high was taken from a lot in Ada. The horse is branded S on the left jaw and shoulder. A liberal reward is offered for delivery to Ada or for information leading to recovery. Curupes to finish his education. Wm. H. Murray is referenced with political commentary.
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Ada
Wm. H. Murray
Oklahoma
Enumeration results indicate better turnout among Indians in Oklahoma
An Oklahoma enumeration report notes Indians showing improved participation over government expectations. Enumerators faced questions on state affairs and travel plans. W. W. Thomason of Wewoka is named special Indian tor for the first district, with a transfer affecting the Oklahoma side and government expertise noted.
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Guthrie
W. W. Thomason
Wew
Oklahoma
Hailstorm Causes Severe Crop Damage Near San Antonio
An inch of rain and a severe hailstorm hit San Antonio and surrounding suburbs, damaging truck gardens, orchards, and irrigated crops. Collins gardens suffered about 30,000 dollars in losses. total losses exceed 100,000 dollars with about 1,000 irrigated acres ruined.
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San Antonio
Tex
Houston
San Marcos
Pearsall
International
Great Northern
Uvalde
Bexar County
Collins Gardens
F. F. Collins
Millions Attend King's Funeral in Royal Procession
London marked the funeral of Edward VII with a massive, state-led procession. Sovereigns and world leaders joined ornate pageantry from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, highlighting a tapestry of uniforms, royal households, and foreign military representatives.
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London
England
Edward VII
St. George’s Chapel
Windsor Castle
Edward IV
Henrys
Charles I
Georges
William IV
Victoria
Buckingham Palace
Westminster Hall
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Britain
Railroad Taxes Increased 10 Percent Across Oklahoma
Guthrie May 20 The state board of equalization raised the assessment on all main track property by 10 percent over last year while side tracks and related property remained at prior figures. Total main track valuation climbs by 17 101 240, with railroad property statewide now just over 200 million. The board also chose to levy main track taxes under the old ad valorem law to safeguard collection if the new gross revenue based method is ruled unconstitutional.
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Guthrie
State Board of Equalization
Anadarko Could Buy 400 Acres North of City as Park Plan
Washington May 19 Anadarko may obtain 400 acres of public land north of the city for park and industrial use under a Morgan bill. Anadarko will pay the appraised value and receive preferred purchase rights. Oklahoma delegate W Westfall visited the capitol and paid respects to the congressional delegation.
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Washington, D. C
Anadarko
Morgan
L. E. McKnight
E. B. Tesh
W. D. Mills
W. Westfall
Oklahoma City
Washington
Westfall
Oklahoma
Bank Robbers Caught in Separate Arrests
A man linked to the Wapanucka bank robbery was captured at Colgate, and Miss Pearl Crawford returned to Stonewall after visiting Miss Ella Nixon.
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Wapanucka
Coalgate
Pearl Crawdford
Ella Nixon
Stonewall
Dr Hyde files motion for new trial in Kansas City case
Attorneys for Dr. B C Hyde filed a motion for a new trial arguing judge Latshaw showed prejudice and that evidence beyond the death of Col Thomas H Swope was improperly admitted They allege jurors were swayed by passion and that letters between prosecutors and scientists should have been disclosed A mysterious woman in black claiming to be Mrs D H Adkins visited the jail with roses before Hyde's case proceeds Laura Hyde plans to stay in Missouri during proceedings and six other local notices follow including arrests and farm loan ad placements
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Kansas City
B. C. Hyde
Ralph S. Latshaw
Dr. Hyde
Latshaw
Col
Thomas H. Swope
Laura Hyde
Mrs. Hyde
Miss Hyde
Lexington
Diamonds Recovered From 1867 Storms Iron Safe
L Boyle, a Port Lavaca customs inspector, located an iron safe containing diamonds and jewelry valued at 75000 dollars. The safe, blown into Indianola harbor by the 1867 hurricane, was associated with a jeweler whose house was carried into the bay. He recovered the safe after years of failed attempts, but its contents remain in question as heirs pursue court action.
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San Antonio
Tex
L. Boyle
United States
Port Lavaca
Indianola Harbor
Boyle
Steamer Uncle Sam Sinks With 150 Aboard
Panic gripped 150 passengers as the excursion steamer Uncle Sam struck a Missouri River sandbar near Kansas City and capsized. Crew maintained calm, Missouri government officers aided evacuation. all aboard reached shore safely within ten minutes.
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Kansas City
Missouri River
Missouri
Uncle Sam
Old Hickory Porch Goods Advertises Ada Showroom
Old Hickory Porch Goods in Ada offers Globe-Wernicke sectional bookcases sewing machines furniture and new or second-hand cook stoves and refrigerators with cash or easy payments. The ad also promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children noting it contains no opium or narcotics and is sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Ada
Globe-Wernicke
M. Levin
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W. D. Hays
Fra.ternal
Murray
King
Carlton Weaver
Gertrude Athergon
Durant
McGuire
Carter- Ferris
Tishomingo
Okla
House of Representatives
Carter
Farris
C. H. Rives
B. H. Mason
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