Rock Island Train Wreck Kills Twelve In Kansas Wreck
A Rock Island passenger train No. 27 derailed two miles west of Clayton Kansas after a cloudburst washed out nearly 1000 feet of track. Twelve or thirteen people died and eleven were injured. Names include Pickenpaugh Huffman Usher Mills Shiveley Yams and others. Survivors aided the injured as wreckage was recovered. many victims were in the smoker and day coaches. The storm swept a steel bridge away creating the fatal gap.
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Clayton
Kan
Rock Island
Denver
Kansas City
Pickenpaugh
Goodland
Kaneer
Packing Plant to Open October 3 in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce invites all Oklahomans to the October 3 opening of Morris & Co. packing plant and Oklahoma National Stock Yards. The event features public tours, uniform guides, souvenirs, and aims to boost state livestock production and a home market. Guides will lead visitors, and the opening marks a major industrial event for farmers and stock raisers.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma National Stock Yards
Morris & Co
Chamber of Commerce
Oklahoma
Swarzschild & Sulzberger
Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Persistent Coughs
A. Cooper of Oswego New York recalls a merciless coughing spell that baffled remedies until Dr King’s New Discovery ended his night coughs. The ad claims quick relief for stubborn colds asthma hayfever and related lung issues with a 50 cent trial era.
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A. Cooper
Oswego
N. Y
Dr. King
Wreck Train Scene Recovery Delays Body Found
The last body from the wreck was recovered late this afternoon. Members of the Topeka Baseball Team of the Western League traveling to Denver in a Pullman escaped injury.
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Topeka
Denver
Normal Teachers Sign Resolutions Denouncing Rumors
Friday’s Daily reports the normal school faculty adopting resolutions denouncing rumors about President Briles and Miss McCain’s salary. The faculty endorses President Briles, with two members absent. The notice also includes an advertisement for White’s Cream Vermifuge claiming to expel worms and restore health at 25 cents a bottle sold by Ramsey Drug Co.
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Normal
Briles
Miss McCain
Sriles
Ramsey Drug Co
Widow Jones Boys Clothing Claim Promises Value
An advertisement asserts Widow Jones Boys clothing offers top quality at no higher price than inferior garments, urging buyers that choosing their line ensures the best value. It emphasizes cost parity with lesser options while claiming superior quality.
Progressives Dominate Second Assembly District Meeting
In Whitestown at the Second Assembly District convention on Sept 22 progressives led the gathering. Delegates were instructed to back Roosevelt as temporary chairman and support direct primaries. A plan to substitute Senator Root for temporary chair was floated by Judge Kiley of Cazenovia, Republican leader of Madison County, to heal Roosevelt Sherman tensions.
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Utica
N. Y
Assembly
Sherman
Whitestown
Roosevelt
Senator Root
Kiley
Cazendovia
Madison County
Root
Roosevelt-Sherman
Hall's Texas Wonder Ad by Ada Druggist
Ada Oklahoma endorsement for Hall's Texas Wonder noting years of sale and its claim as the best kidney bladder and rheumatic medicine. It advertises a 60 day treatment for $1.00 from G M Ramsey Druggist.
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Ada
Oklahoma
Hall
G. M. Ramsey
Ada booze oversight leads to deputy at depot
City officials in Ada clash over appointing W R Brandon to monitor refreshements and shipments at the Frisco depot. Threats and gun rights spark investigation as Mayor Little contends the move lacked authority. Also an ad for Ballard’s Snow Liniment and a note about a new dish washing machine business opportunity from O S Cummings in St Louis.
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Ada
W. R. Brandon
Frisco
Brandon
Mayor Little
O. S. Cummings
Hickory St
St. Louis
Grand jury reports 35 bills with five felonies
The grand jury returned 35 bills this afternoon including five felonies and 30 misdemeanors. The court granted more time on other matters. Judge Rainey dismissed the petit jury until Monday to clear the docket and encouraged quick business. The Bently LeFevre Carney land case favored Bently. if affirmed, Dr. LeFevre could lose about $2000. Sheriff Hensell reported arrests of Bond brothers for horse theft, with Okmulgee county confirmation pending. M P Hellmans released on a $350 cash bond. Howard Meneley finished a 15 day sentence for larceny and paid the fine. A drug ad promotes HER BINE for liver relief at 50 cents.
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Rainey
Petit Jury
Bently
Smith
Okmulgee County
Dot
Greenville
Pressure mounts on S P Brooks to run against J W Bailey
Strong pressure is being brought to Baylor University president S P Brooks to enter the senatorial race against J W Bailey. Brooks has not expressed himself but as a teacher not given to politics, he is unlikely to welcome the suggestion.
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S. P. Brooks
Baylor University
Waco, Tex
J. W. Bailey
Brooks
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Mansasity
A. V. Huffman
Bag-Gagemaster
J. W. Usher
Denver, Colo., Con
William Mills
Herman Mueller
Smith Center
John Sloop
Bergie
W. E. Shiveley
Agra
Gilbert M. Yams
Fullerton
G. D. Blacken
Lineman
H. F. Scott
Bannings
Victor Engle
Birmingham
T. H. Evans
Langton
John Seigler
Stratton
Colo
D. Duges
No Address
A. H. Avis
Blue Rapids
Anna Smith
Colorado Springs
C. A. Smith
Henry Ahlers
Meta
Helen Benson
State of Oklahoma
Pontotec
Mary Ayakatubby
J. R. Rives
M. E. Shipley
Watson
Wyeth Hardware Co
G. W. Golightly
Town of Stonewall
D. H. Snead
George Erwin
R. L. McGuire
R. Tolbert
Pendelton and Roberts
C. W. Cummings
Jim Fisher
J. E. Smith
Farmers State Bank of Ada
Cornelius Nelson Mutual
J. A. Wooley
Luckey
Webb Fleyschlagg Mercantile Co
Vernon Lew Book Co
T. D. McKeown
C. F. Johnson
M. O
G. Ry Co
Farmers Bank of Roff
W. M. Carroll, Et al
J. L. Standridge
J. W. Kennedy
J. F. Rawson
Missouri
E. S. Collins
Marietta
E. Oliver
L. C. Oliver
Farmers State Bank of Fitzhugh
Joe L. Thomas
C. Y. Partain
J. W. Hattox
Security State Bank of Sulphur
J. E. Fussell
Ecurity State Bank of Sulphur
W. H. Brumley
Lee Perry
Martin Bowls
J. C. Chapman
Admi
J. A. Pryor
Walter Sharrock
Dalphus Fane
John C. Allen
A. J
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Effie Turner
E. L. Bunch
Conway O. Barton, Co
Pontotoc
State of Okla
Will Rea
Liquor
State of
R. L. Steelman
Walter Blue
J. H. Sutton
Easter Blue
Crockett Cages
Walter
Rich, Liquor
L L Stokes
J R Reeves
Phens
Bud Yancy
Andy Jones
Geo. Murrell
Ben Hul
Ben Hulsey
Mquor
I N McClure
Newt McClure
W. P
Heliis
Jim Gri
Der
Luke Jenkins
Jack Wilson
W P Brinlee
C. O. Barton, Co
C. O. Barton
Cardus
Mattie L. Bishop
Waverly
Iit
Cians
Threes
Ada Electric & Gas
Company
South Broadway
Widow Jones
Widow Jones Boys
I. Harris
Central
Ballard
Bilia
M. P. Hellmns
Stonewall
Howard Meneley
Bailey
Pioneer Telephone & Telegraph Co
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