Lynching at Wyoming State Prison Inmate Executed
Rawlins, Oct 2 convicts at the Wyoming state prison lynched Frank Wigfall a negro and exconvict who earlier attacked Mrs Esther Higgins 78 near the penitentiary Wigfall was brought to the state prison after a mob tried to seize him from a coroner's jury and later hanged from a cell house balcony in under five minutes Inmate Granny Higgins survives despite her connection to the case
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Rawlins, Wyo
Wyoming State Prison
Frank Wigfall
State Institution
Wigfall
Esther Higgins
Fort Steele
Higgins
Ageo
State Penitentiary
Carey
Cheyenne
Alston
Granny Higgins
Odds of 4 to 1 Against Roosevelt in Wall Street Bets
Wall Street betting on the Roosevelt race tilted further against the Progressive candidate with odds at 4 to 1. Taft moved to second and Wilson led, with 3 to 1 against Taft and 2 to 1 for Wilson. After the National convention adjourned, wagers shifted again as 4 to 1 against Taft and Roosevelt, 2 to 1 on Wilson. Curb brokers cited improved Taft prospects from rising prosperity and fallout from Roosevelt campaign disruptions.
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New York
Wall Street
Roosevelt
Taft
Wilson
Cotton Crop Prospects Poor in Oklahoma Report
Oklahoma City October 4 The state board of agriculture reports cotton prospects poor with 36 percent crop damage and 65.6 percent condition on September 25. Compared to 80.1 percent last month and 69 percent in government figures, 228 of 700 reports were received. Corn and other crops show varied strength. peaches up 55 percent from 1911, apples and alfalfa positive.
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Oklahoma City
Dreuth
Oklahoma
State Board of Agriculture
Texas Confederate Veterans Reunion Begins in Cleburne
About 700 homes opened to delegates as Love Lady's Park was turned over for the gathering. Tents and a large mess tent were set on the grounds for the ceremony and a sham battle tomorrow. Dr. J. D. Osborn was chosen officer of the day.
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Cleburne
Tex
Lovelady’s Park
J. D. Osborn
Haraway and Torbett Wedding Invitations Issued
Invitations are out for the marriage of Mr. Edwin S. Haraway and Miss Estelle Torbett of the Torbett family. The ceremony will be held at the First Baptist church on the evening of October 15 at 6:30.
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Edwin S. Haraway
Estelle Torbett
S. M. Torbett
First Baptist Church
Roif Glass Sand Plant Planned Near Roff
F H Wickett and George W Armstrong have spent two weeks in Roff arranging a glass sand plant on the Wickett place northeast of town. The plant will use modern machinery with 200 tons daily capacity and begin operations around September 1 1913 after sand crushing and washing equipment is installed. The project will supply sand to Frisco glass factories and create 40 to 50 new families plus jobs as the town grows larger and stronger.
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Wickett Place
Roff
Armstrong
Frisco
Roff’ Eagle
Socialism and Christianity Debate From Buzz Saw
Clark's Buzz Saw quotes a former Methodist preacher contending socialism clashes with church doctrine. He argues religion apart from science, and asserts the church does not represent the working class, branding God as a reflection of creation and criticizing clergy for ignoring the poor.
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Stanley Clark
Buzz Saw
Mr. Clark
Rucker Praises Ada Business Men
H P Rucker state manager of the Loyal Order of Moose praised Ada merchants for cleanliness and enterprise. He said he expected a town of 1500 to 2000 but found a much finer town of notable business stiffness in Fort Worth.
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H. P. Rucker
the Loyal Order of Moose
Ada
Fort Worth
Robbers Hold Up Train Near Poteau Oklahoma
Four masked men stopped a northbound Kansas City Southern passenger train near Poteau at 7 pm, blew open the express safe, rifled mails, and then fled after a brief halt. No injuries reported. a freight train was summoned for officers and the line moved toward Sandy Point after the incident.
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Southern Railway
Poteau
Kansas City
Sandy Point
Fort Smith Train Robbery Reports Large Loot Missing
Fort Smith Arkansas dispatch says a train robbery near Poteau involved a large amount of money. Officials refuse to reveal figures while twenty six pieces of registered mail are missing and a $5000 bank packet from Heavener Oklahoma is also gone. The train typically carries monthly receipts for the railway along the Port Arthur Texas to Kansas City route.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Poteau
Heavener
C F Krieger's Infant Daughter Dies At Home
Ruth Krieger aged fourteen months died at her grandparents home after two weeks illness from brain congestion. Funeral services will be Saturday at Egypt cemetery. The News extends sympathy to Mr and Mrs C F Krieger and family.
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C. F. Krieger
Ruth
F. C. Krieger
Egypt Cemetery
Herbine advertised for indigestion relief and stomach strength
An old advertisement promotes Herb ine as a remedy for chest burning throat irritation and indigestion. It claims the formula drives out badly digested food strengthens the stomach and purifies the bowels and it is sold by the Ramsey Drug Co at 50 cents.
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Ramsey Drug Co
Beauties of Rooseveltism dazzles at court house rally
B J Waugh a six weeks convert from Democracy spoke to about fifty to sixty supporters for Roosevelt's third term bid. He praised the Progressive platform, attacked free trade, predicted Roosevelt’s sweeping victory and cited vast wage slave reforms. He claimed letters from prominent Democrats attest to his democracy.
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Court House
B. J. Waugh
Roosevelt
Progressive Party
United States
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
Lincoln
South
Texas
Arizona
Arkansas
Teddy
Taft
Oklahoma
Rock Island
New York City
Waugh
Democratic Party
Cause of Labor
Jack Love
Birth of new party marks Pontotoc county meeting
F Manville called the gathering in Pontotoc County the birth of a new party, noting it was the first meeting of its kind.
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F. Manville
Pontotoc County
Morgan’s 1904 Campaign Gifts Highlighted by Morgan
J Pierpont Morgan told the Clapp committee he gave $100,000 to Bliss in 1904 and another $50,000 to assist Odell in the state campaign. He recalled Cortelyou visiting for contributions and said the doughbag committee viewed these sums as routine. He insisted no strings were attached and that his conduct served the public welfare.
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Washington
J. Pierpont Morgan
Gray
Clapp
Odell
Bliss
Mr. Cortelyou
Morgan
Cortelyou
Fine crop of sweet potatoes wins praise
W R Riddle from near Frisco arrived with a wagon load of Bradley yam sweet potatoes. One potato weighs seven pounds. Bradley produced 300 bushels from a single acre, promising handsome profit at current prices. Diversification noted.
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W. R. Riddle
Frisco
Peace Jubilee Commission to report on Gettysburg celebration
Oklahoma City dispatch states the Peace Jubilee Commission of Oklahoma will meet October 26 to report to Gov. Cruce on plans for a July 1913 Gettysburg battlefield celebration. It will gather names of veterans and seek legislative funding for those unable to pay travel costs, with about sixty veterans in Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma City
Peace Jubilee Commission For
Oklahoma
Gettysburg
Cruce
Oil Rig Arrives for First Test Well Near Tishomingo
Tishomingo Ok Oct 4 The rig has arrived for use in drilling the first test oil well near Nida east of town The move signals the start of exploration activity in the area with officials awaiting results and potential industry impact.
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Tishomingo, Ok
Nida
Artesian Water Struck on Cullin's Place
W T Tarkenton struck artesian water at 55 feet while drilling on T E Cullins place near the city limits. The flow is strong and water quality is very good, reportedly stronger than the nearby Stall well, the only other artesian well in the area.
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W. T. Tarkenton
T. E. Cullins
Ada visitor Henry of Stonewall pays call
Mrs J. Be reports Henry of Stonewall stopped in Ada for a social call today.
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Mre
J. Be, Henry of
Stonewall
Ada Welcomes New Moose Lodge in Historic Installation
The Loyal Order of Moose installed a new lodge in Ada led by Francis Lodge and National Director H P Rucker. Officers were chosen including Past Director C C Williams and Director Robert Roland, as the Francis band marched in to celebrate. The charter remains open for 30 days as Ada’s Moose pledge growth and active participation.
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Francis Lodge
H. P. Rucker
Francis Herd
Ada
Francis
Col. Rucker
Mae
C. C. Williams
Robert Roland
A. D. Coon
Ohie Davidson
Vance Lee
W. H. Enloe
Seargent
James Miller
Marion Bogle
C. C. Newton
C. D. Tanner
P. H. Dead
John Chauncey
Adams Building
Townsend Avenue
Commonments for Lovers
A playful old time proposal list with ten commandments for courtship. It humorously cautions against rivalries and advises on loyalty, dating etiquette, and avoiding jealousy while outlining expectations about behavior, finances, and family.
Stomach and Liver Tablets Endorsed for Young Children
If you have young children you have perhaps noticed that disorders of the stomach are their most common ailment. To correct this you will find Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets excellent. They are easy and pleasant to take, and mild and gentle in effect. For sale by all.
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Chamberlain
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Exconvict
Roif
F. H. Wickett
George W. Arm
Clark
Sam
The
New York Herald
Spiro, Ok
G. O. P. Campaign Fund
Tishomingo
Loyal Order OF Moose
Lodge
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