Pontotoc County criminal docket October 1908 list
The document outlines the October 1908 criminal docket for Pontotoc County Oklahoma with numerous State cases involving liquor disturbing public assembly pistol embezzlement libel concealed weapon and resisting an officer among others. It notes that any case may be called for trial and bears the County Court seal signed by Joel Terrell on September 23 1908. It also reports Baptist delegates return and church association business with Swaffer elected treasurer and Marrell elected association president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Joel Terrell
Despondent Grace Crawford Ends Life in Perry
Miss Grace Crawford aged 21 died after shooting herself in Perry Oklahoma. Officials say a recent bereavement over her mother's death drove the act. The revolver discharged over her heart leaving powder burns evident.
Medical bill not lost say Shawnee legislator
Milton Bryan of Shawnee denied charges that a medical practice bill was lost. He said 3000 copies circulated statewide and the bill was copied by the codifying committee but left out by mistake, now corrected. He condemned the accusations as false and noted the bill had been printed and sent to the medical board.
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Guthrie
Milton Bryan
Shawnee
Bryan
Secretary of the Medical Board
Severe Storm Wreaks Havoc in El Reno
A violent storm hit El Reno between 8 30 and 9 00 pm causing about 10 000 in damage. The Parker Amusement company lost tents poles lumber and fixtures as the storm swept through the city. Thousands were on the streets drenched and a few injured by hail.
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el Reno
Parker Amusement Company
Wild Man in Black Attacks Two Women in West Bartlesville
In Bartlesville Oklahoma on September 22 a mysterious man described as the Man in Black attacked Mrs. D Metcalf and Miss Olga Buck on a West Bartlesville porch. F M Stewart neighbor intervened but the assailant fled toward the Caney river through Kaffir corn fields.
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Bartlesville
Caney
Dewey
D. Metcalf
Olga Buck
West Bartlesville
F. M. Stewart
Gun Explodes on French Battleship in Toulon
In Toulon on September 22 during a gunnery drill the big turret gun aboard the French armored cruiser La Touche Treveille exploded, wrecking the after turret and killing 13 crew members. Several others were seriously injured, some fatally.
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Toulon
France
Pineules for the Kidneys Offer 30 Day Trial at $1
Hundreds testify to Pineules merit in relieving kidney trouble rheumatism lumbago and backache. Pineules act directly on the kidneys purify the blood and refresh the system. Sold by Gwin-Mays & Co.
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Gwin-Mays & Co
Mack Denies Democratic Fund Transfer Allegation
Norman E. Mack, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, cables President Roosevelt denying any $300,000 transfer to the Democratic fund from the 1904 campaign. He states no committee member or official has received such a sum and rejects contributions from Standard Oil or any corporation seeking favors.
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New York
N. Y
Norman E. Mack
Democratic National Committee
Roosevelt
Timothy L. Woodruff
Republican State Committee
Democratic Fund
Mack
Haskell
Standard Ofl Company
National Committee
Standard Oil Company
Confesses to Many Crimes in Marin County
Charles Boyle a former Stanford student and son of Seattle Oakland millionaire Henry Boyle reportedly confessed to numerous springtime crimes in Marin county. He allegedly robbed fifteen men at San Raphael wounded a constable and attacked a young woman with a club while pursuing another, frightening the once quiet community.
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San Francisco
Cal
Charles Boyle
Stanford University
Henry Boyle
Seattle
Oakland
San Raphael
Marion County
Let the People Rule Campaign Funds and People’s Power
A 1908 Ada Texas appeal emphasizes Bryan Kern campaign finance by the people not rings. It urges readers to pay their own expenses, warns against swollen fortunes, and lists Ada Banks collecting subscriptions for the Democratic National Campaign Fund.
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Bryan and
Kern
Bryan
White House
Ada
National Campaign Fund
Dsmpoe
N. Oan
The
Democratic
Center Area School Opens With Ninety Pupils
Professor Melton opened the new center school on the 14th with about ninety pupils present and Miss Oglesby as assistant. Rev. J. M. Brundige filled his regular appointment here over the weekend. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Krieger. Mrs. Mills of Pryor Creek, daughter of Rev. Page, visits her father after sixteen years. Wm. Krieger of Keller visits his brother F. C. Keller this week.
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Cotton
Melton
Miss Oglesby
J. M. Brundige
Arthur Krieger
Mills
Pryor Creek
Page
Wm. Krieger
Keller
F. C. Keller
Taft Campaign Faceoff Mirrors McKinley Portrayal
A critical column attacks Taft for a campaign based on public speaking while praising McKinley’s porch conversations. It notes Cincinnati preparations failed to draw crowds and mocks Republican strategy as they shift to direct voter contact to overcome perceived weakness. Roosevelt allies are cited asDesignating an heir apparent. The piece frames party tactics as a last-ditch effort.
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William McKinley
Canton
Ohio
McKinley
Taft
Cincinnati
Mahomet
Hesh
Roosevelt
Liquid Sulphur Promoted For Eczema And Prickly Heat
A near illegible testimonial extols Liquid Sulphur from Yama Sulphur Co as a remedy for eczema prickly heat and rough skin. The writer claims relief though not a cure and recommends ongoing use while seeking further treatment.
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yama-Suiphur Co
Lakes firestorms threaten Ashland area in Wisconsin
Ashland Wisconsin reports a thousand small fires around Lakes Superior and Huron and northern Lake Michigan. Vessels from the Minnesota shore relay unreported blazes burning homesteads four miles southwest of Ashland. Farmers fight fires near Bayfield Road, with Mrs Swan Hogstorm among the rescuers. Grand View on the Omaha line is cut off, fate uncertain. Fires spread across the Bad River Indian Reservation as observers note flames in all directions.
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Ashland
Wis
Lakes Superior
Huron
Lake Michigan
Minnesota
BaySeld Road
Swan Hogstorm
Grand View
Omaha
Mason
Bad River Indian Reservation
Remittance Coupon for Democratic Campaign Fund 1908
The note requests sending a contribution to the Democratic National Campaign Fund for 1908. It asks the donor to enclose dollars, name and town, and to send by check draft express or money order. The form advises enclosing the remittance with the coupon and provides space for personal details.
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Democratic National Campaign Fund
For Sale Advertises Homes in Ada Hamlin Blanca and More
A local notice offers 3 to 4 room residences in Ada South Addition and a 4 room home in Ada North Part with outbuildings. It lists undeveloped lots near the Ada courthouse and cheap lots in Hamlin Texas Blanca Oklahoma and a new town. The ad invites buyers to hear prices for homes or investments.
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Ada
Court House
Hamlin
Texas
Blanca
Oklahoma
Ber
Reformers and leaders in the 1908 presidential race
The piece weighs Bryan and Taft on reform credentials. It notes Bryan's long advocacy of income tax direct senator election campaign finance publicity and anti injunction stances. It recalls Taft’s mixed positions and past judicial opinions.
Poor Men Look to Bryan Says Hall in World Letter
John W. Hall writes to the New York World praising William Jennings Bryan as the champion of the poor and the true democracy. He contrasts Bryan with Roosevelt and recalls Lincoln, arguing Bryan represents broader rights for all people.
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Bryan
John W. Hall
New York World
Roosevelt
Lincoln
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