23 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Anadarko Daily Democrat
Location
Anadarko, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1902
Page
1
Oklahoma Democrats select Bill Cross as their standard bearer for the congressional race. Party leaders announce Cross as the nominee and plan campaign strategy and fundraising efforts ahead of the election.
Strong nomination report from Enid Oklahoma detailing Wm Cross of Oklahoma City winning the 29th ballot for Congress. Includes temporary officers W L Alexander and Verde V Hardensite, and notes Populist endorsement and expected large victory. ads and local notices appear throughout the page.
Four unnamed cattlemen engaged in a violent confrontation within the Cherokee Nation, described as a bloody and terrific battle with intense fighting and injuries reported. Authorities investigated the incident and no clear resolution documented in the accessible text.
Four prominent cattlemen near Collinsville Oklahoma territory faced an old feud that sparked a late day gunfight. William Phillips was killed instantly while Win Mayfield John Skidmore and Siege Johnson were mortally wounded. Skidmore and Johnson died soon after. Mayfield and Phillips were loaded into Collinsville for medical help as armed men gathered, raising fears of further clashes.
All brothers of the German Benevolent Society are requested to meet at the president's place of business on the 1st day of May at o'clock p.m. An item of importance will be named before the meeting. Peter Decker, President. For sale at a bargain a seven room modern cottage at 7th and Boundary street. Apply at residence or at 7th and B streets office. Col. J. T. Green. Lest
A jumble of 1902 era ads and notices lists land for sale near town, various trades, and goods from Leach and Peacock. It includes coal, flour, grain, a brick house on By street, and a call to contact J. L. Byrne & Co. Plus a Democratic County Convention notice for Anadarko with delegate details and township representation.
E B Widaman travels to Chickasha on business while Galloway offers shoes underwear and neckwear. Clark and Boon successors advertise a Saturday night show at the opera house featuring comedians and pretty maidens in society dancing.
Oklahoma advertises Dr Timmons a Chicago trained eye expert offering modern glasses to correct vision defects. It lists eye strain ailments including neuralgia headaches dizziness and insomnia and claims glasses fix errors without drugs. The ad notes one year in Oklahoma with testimonials and free consultations at office corner 4th and B streets south of American Hotel.
The Great Rock Island Saloon offers lager beer in quart bottles at 15 cents each to all, regardless of religion or politics, with Brandy in stock and quart purchases priced like pints at other Anadarko saloons. Choices include Anheuser, Pabet, Disk Bros., or Schrenagels. Wines and liquors are priced low for the holidays.
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