Oklahoma bid for Jeffries Johnson fight voiced by Miller brothers
Augel Jowph G Miller and two brothers claim a $75,000 purse and offer to stage the Jeffries Johnson bout near Bits Oklahoma. Millie promises cash and a certified check to prove good faith while pledging to build an auditorium and meet promoters to land the fight. Governor Haskell says state law must be enforced regardless of offers.
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Daily Democrato
Fghters
Oklahoma
Dor Reph Millers
Theaiters
Oklahoma City
Haskell
Okla
O. N . Haskell
Threadgill Hotel
Miller Brothers
Caldwell Objects to Witness Testimony in County Court
Oklahoma coverage reports Attorney Fred Caldwell again objects to the taking of testimony before the county court. He seeks to halt the special grand jury inquiry into alleged misconduct by the County Attorney. Caldwell asserts improper service and argues proceedings are unwarranted.
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Oklanuma Press Servich
Sapulipa
Okla
Aug
Fred Caldwell
Oklahoma Weather: Generally Fair With Light Rain Overnight
Weather bulletin notes no temperature change tonight or Sunday. A light rain fell at Durant last night, with otherwise mild conditions expected.
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Duraot
MADE HIM RICH SPECIAL TO BAILY DEMOCRAT
Apokane Washington August 21 Joseph Eakin pioneer market gardener of Idaho and farmer of Ne Perse county living in the upper Salmon river country with his wife have come in their old age and will be able to pay the debts of their days. The article notes a planned mining venture with 728 0w and placer gold claims and attempts to install hydraulic apparatus on the river property. The Eakin family were among Lewiston flats early settlers and now hope for future activity as the mine develops.
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Baily Democrat
Apokane
Wach
Joseph Eakin
Pioneer Market Gardene
Idaho
Farmer Shelf
Ne Perse County
Salmon River
Ernifort
Catia
Werce
Moma
Bain
Bngute
Wahort
Akin
Abe
Lewiston
Woman drew No 36 in Coeur d Alene land lottery
Grace Croonquist of Spokane reacts to her lottery draw by Judge Watton. She jokes that she can manage a homestead with a dog and parrot, values her single status, and says she might share her claimed $10 000 fortune with the right man.
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Spokane
Wash
Grace Croonquist
Uncle Sam
Voeur d'Alene
Idaho
Coeur d'Alene
James W. Watton
Cimber Cruiiers
Court blocks mechanic liens on trust lands in Oklahoma
District court in Guthrie rules that liens against houses on Indian allotments cannot be enforced. The homes become part of real estate held in trust, according to U S Attorney John Embry.
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Oklahoma Presb Service
Guthrie
Okla
District Court
E Rend
United States
Diar‘et
John Embry
Losves
Auction at Freelin and Son Due to Health Health Forcing Exit
Auction notice indicates Freelin and Son must close their business on account of ill health. Details mention a scheduled sale of stock and assets to settle obligations. Buyers may expect bargains as the proprietors liquidate merchandise, fixtures, and equipment.
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Freelin & Son
Spokane convention backs plan for national irrigation and reclamation
Delegates from 40 states at Spokane advocate combining agencies to advance irrigation and reclamation. George Eames Barstow cites gains since the National Irrigation Congress and urges expansion of drainage, canals, roads, and forest conservation to boost transportation and wealth.
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Oklahoma
Spokane, Waah
Spokane
George Eames Barstow
Texas
Ue National Irrigation Congress
Unie Congress
Ulso
Five buildings saved as Okla town endures major early morning blaze
A severe fire damaged Payne's Grocery in Watonga Oklahoma as five houses and four business buildings faced possible loss. Ruby Garner of Lawton and Etta Thompson were among those affected. Firefighters saved key structures but a cash shortage at the Worth local Wells Fargo express was admitted by A. T. Payne, with wider employee involvement suspected. The blaze caused about 50400 in losses and prompted rapid containment efforts.
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Oklahoma Press Service
Neha
Oklahoma City
Okim
Welle-Fargo
A. T. Payne
Kenema City
Oklahoma
Rev J P Brooks reports successful Fort Cobb meetings
Rev J P Brooks returned from Fort Cobb where he conducted a series of meetings and reported the work very successful. Mint Ethyl barbermen left last evening for a week's visit in Kansas City.
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J P Brooks
Fort Cobb
Kans Ous
Homeward Bound from New York to Oklahoma by Galveston voyage
A group from Oklahoma leaves New York aboard the Galveston steamer route to return home after touring Cony inland and other spots. They plan a stop in Boston on the way. Miss Leta Davie, visiting Apache friends, travels with a camping crowd toward the Wichita mountains for a week’s outing.
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Creahoma Ures
New York
Sturm
Totay
Galveston
Cony
Boston
Leta Davie
Apache
Monotony Trial for Tramps Ends in Bean Coup
Harlington County New Jersey sheriff introduces bean-based meals at Burlington County jail to curb vagrant crime. Tramps grow tired of beans and beg for menu changes during meals, altering routines but drawing criticism from taxpayers.
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Harlington County
New Jersey
Dean Soup
Burlington County
Beana
Amber Mead酒 Alcohol Content Court Findings Reported
A Kansas City brewer’s product labeled Amber Mead was tested after a court decision. Analysis by State University Prof Doltier found 0.45 percent alcohol by volume, below the illegal limit of 0.5 percent, supporting a protracted debate on alcohol content and enforcement.
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Wpritat
Kansan
Coldwell
Erate Chontiet
Sand
Doltire
The
State University
Fire Department Sees No Rush To Block Walkway
The Chickasha fire department chief says they did not slow a recent blog incident due to a new concrete walk in front of the station. He warns a large blaze could occur and force them to hurry, but none was planned to seal or secure the area.
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Chickasha
Aod
Blacksmith Shop Sold to New Owners in Local Deal
Henry Propper sold his blacksmith shop today to Mecara George Havens and Chas PB Gilbert who assume charge of the business. The sale transfers full control and operations to the new operators.
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Henry Propper
Mecara George Havens
Chas
Gilbert
Hualtines
First Load of Core This Morning From Anadarke Corn
A fragment notes the first load of new corn brought by BR BE Ab hertwon near Anadarke and purchased by Chickasha Milling Company at forty cents per bushel. The city council plans to call out all light and water bills before the frat meeting in three plumb ers. Unclear names may be ported to the council. collectors will be at Citizens Barrel Shop Saturdays.
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BR. BE. Ab Hertwon
Anadarke
Chickasha Milling Company
Citizens Barrel Shop
Piano tuner Bell resumes work on local pianos
Piano tuner A. J. Bell has toned and tuned pianos again and will visit from Lawton every two months. Orders can be left with Mrs Mitchell, Ales Rhea, or Mr Spivey at 172 Ltd.
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A. J. Bell
Lawton
Mitchell
Ales Rhea
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