Brown Confesses Killing His Father Near Fairfax
Oklahoma report says Mra E. Brown agreed to marry her stepson if he killed his father. He confessed to murdering his father with the help of his stepmother who helped burn the body. About 19,000 dollars linked to a Missouri farm sale was deposited in a bank. Bart Blumfield named in connection with 2000 dollars recovered in Missouri. A daughter of the elder Brown arrived from Wichita as public anger grew.
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Oklatioma Press Servich
Pawhuska
Okla
Brown
BE. Brown
Fairfax
Missouri
Midweari
Shelbina
Bart Blumfield
Maya
Wichita
Haskell motion to quash indictments discussed
Guthrie Ohio August 16 the motion by Governor Haskell to quash indictments against him and five others on conspiracy charges in town lot frauds was not dated for a hearing Norman R Haskell the governor son and one of his attorneys said the motion would likely be argued at Ardmore during the September term of the court
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Daily Democrat
Guthrie
Ohio
Haskell
Norman R Haskell
Ardmore
Judge disqualifies himself from county attorney case
Sapulpa Oklahoma August 18 Judge Barnum admitted himself disqualified to try County Attorney Jack. He said he had told the accused he believed him guilty. Attorney Caldwell will apply for a special judge.
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Oklanoma Press Servic
Sapulpa
Okla
Barnum
Jack
Bie
Gulty
Caldwell
Gets a Fortune in Oklahoma Press Service
George Gideon quit his Katy railroad coal foreman job to pursue a Rochester estate share valued at 45000 dollars in New York. He learned he was an heir and resigned. An infant named Eugene Laurence, four months old, died at Hast Main Street. Funeral details were incomplete and the body was to be buried in City cemetery after services at a local church.
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Oklanoma
Muskagee
Okla
George Gideon
Katy Railroad
New York
Rochester
Eugene Laurence
Ehureh
Oklahoma City Weather Forecast Tonight
Oklahoma City forecast for Aug 18 calls for Corjet tonight and continued late weather with unsettled conditions and possible showers. Strong winds and warm humidity influence the pattern as the evening progresses.
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Oklahoma City
Okio
Corjet
Temperature Drops End Heat Wave Across Plains
Reports from Pueblo Tulsa and Fort Worth note a cool wave reducing temperatures after days of extreme heat. Pueblo confirms a sudden twenty degree fall, Tulsa records an eighteen degree drop ending a three day high-heat streak, Fort Worth still hot at 106 with three prostrations reported.
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Oklahoma Pass Service
Pueblo
Colo
Okla
Tulsa
Oklahoma Press Service
Texas
Oklahoma
Pitska
Fort Worth
Tex
Rural Free Delivery at Risk if Roads Fail Maintenance
A Washington dispatch warns rural free delivery could be discontinued if roads along rural routes in Anadarko lines are not kept in repair. Carriers cannot meet government time limits when roads are bad, and patrons along affected segments may be dropped. The piece also notes a playful shift from the old adage about whistling girls, highlighting rising interest in whistling among girls and boys.
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Post Office Department
Anadarko
Counitios
Ten great world religions listed with origins and founders
The document lists Confucianism attributed to Confucius born around 6th century BCE, Brahmanism from India, Jainism, Buddhism from Sakya lineage, Zoroastrianism from Persia, Egyptian religion with polytheism, Greek and Roman mythologies, Norse mythology, and Islam as referenced by the jumble text. It sketches origins and founders in a historical religious survey.
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James Freeman Clarke
Confucius
India
Asia
Sakya
Perwia
Zoroaster
Hammed
Resolutions of the W H M Andarko on Rhoda M Robinson Cooper
The W H M Society of Anadarko notes the irretrievable loss of sister Rhoda May Robinson Cooper. It offers sincere sympathy to her husband and family, declares mourning for thirty days, and asks pastors and laymen to extend heartfelt condolences. The resolutions will be published and copies sent to the bereaved family.
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Rhoda
Robinson Cooper
W. H. M. Society of
Andarako
Mission Society
Anadarko M. F
South
The
Cooper
Personal notes from Garsegie area visitors and travels
JM Butler of Garsegie was in the city Tuesday. Dollie Dutcher of Stecker visited the city business. Wd Carter and daughter Ivy returned from Oklahoma City. J W Demaree visited Indiahoma with relatives. Bertha Grammar returned from Chickasha. Myrtin Peoffit went to Apache for a short stay. Mrs Woolery of Carnegie visiting her daughter Mrs Harlow. Ayres and daughter Thelma left for a pleasure trip to Olathe Kansas.
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JM Butler
Garsegie
Ise Dollie Dutcher
Stecker
Bertha Grammar
Chickasha
Myrtin Peoffit
Apache
Thenda
JL Ayres
Thelma
Olathe, Kan
Tonkawa JC Edgar cave digger and village notes
A jumble of local life reports lists Tonkawa JC Edgar digging a cave and visits by Mrs Niles and Miss Bare among many domestic and agricultural mentions. It notes hay baling, corn cutting, family gatherings, weddings, and travel plans, with hospital, real estate, and legal brief items amid community chatter. The piece also includes a push of humorous legal quips and a sheriff raid on whiskey and beer, ending with a court injunction and local gossip.
Gratitude and a Broken Leg News Tale
A worker helps a friend during a barge unload and then breaks the news to the wife. The tale centers on kindness and misinterpreted tragedy. The man later learns the injury is only a broken leg and faces anger before calm. The story reflects village moral tensions and miscommunication.
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Jeg
Oklahoma Sees Record Heat Across State on Tuesday
Tuesday marked dangerous heat across Oklahoma with Norman at 114 degrees and Ardmore 111. Sayre hit 112 and Kingfisher 118, while Ada and Mangum reported 110 or 111 as authorities warn of continuing heat. The piece notes previous records, widespread heat illness risks, and farm impacts across Kansas, Nebraska, and beyond.
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Oklahoma
Anadarko
Hiegov
Kingfiher
Ardmore
Mangum
Westelantic
Pacific
United States
Kansas
Ne‘braska
Caddo County
Local Doctor Transported for City Hospital Operation
Dr. R. A. Edwards of Fort Cobb was taken through on Wednesday morning to Oklahoma City for an operation on B. O. Hadley of Eakieyy Me. Hanley has been ill for some time and was moved to St. Anthony's hospital for renal caly surgery. He is well known there and many friends hope for a successful outcome.
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R. A. Edwards
Fort Cobb
Oklahoma City
Hadley
Eakieyy Me
Hanley
St. Anthony's Hospital
Rena Calu
Delegates Return From National G A R Convention
G A R Col W B H Hornaday passed through the city en route to Lawton from Salt Lake City where he attended the national convention as a delegate. He reports a fine trip and notes a cold Friday night. The new state delegation drew attention at the event. Anadarko’s M Hy Yard also attended and will visit Seattle before returning.
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Col. W. BH. Hornaday
Lawton
Salt Lake City
M. Hy Yard
Anadarko
Seattle
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