Separate trials sought in Miller murder case
Separate trials were requested in the state case against Ira Cooper and Will Maggard for the December murder of Marion Miller at Tony Gressick’s home. The court granted the separation and county attorney Pruett chose to hear Cooper first. Gressick testified Cooper and two Mexicans visited that afternoon, Cooper had whiskey, and after gunfire and a confrontation, Miller was found dead. Additional witnesses described the scene and lantern light near the body, suggesting further inquiry. A license was issued in county court for the marriage of Hiram Oggs and Ethel Faucher of Sickles.
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Ira Cooper
Will Maggard
Marion Miller
Tony Gressick
Pruettlected
Cooper
Maggard
Gressick
Dean
Greswick House
Miller
Hiramogga
Ethel Faucher
Defendants Dismissed in Preliminary Horse Theft Case
In a preliminary trial Judge Jorgenson dismissed Bart Hickman and Wesley Morris for lack of sufficient evidence to bind them for district court. The defense claimed they intended to recover a horse belonging to James Davidson and later delivered it to Indian people. The state presented no proof of unlawful possession or intent.
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Bart Hickman
Wesley Morris
Jorgenson
Join the Anadarko Commercial Club During Contests
The notice urges every business and professional man in Anadarko to join the Commercial Club now as contests between Red and Blue teams continue. G. A. Reinmiller travels to Oklahoma City on business and will return Wednesday.
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Anadarko
G. A. Reinmiller
Oklahome City
Sonor
Prohibition Enforcement Address Highlights Oklahoma Visit
J T Laughbaum, Anti Saloon League official, spoke at Anadarko churches on enforcement needs and legislative steps. The visit aims to strengthen laws and support stricter enforcement while the Schultz Lady Quartet entertains with musical encores at Opera House.
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J. T. Laagnhsam
Anti Saloon League of
Thin State
Laughtaum
Anadarko
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Prisoners in Police Court Plead Guilty and Fines Set
In Judge Mullar's court this morning two prisoners appeared. One pleaded guilty to drunkenness. The other faced a forgoing charge with a minimal fine of one dollar and costs. Ticket holders for Nebubert concert urged to be seated before six on Wednesday at the Opera House for a disturbance-free, first class event.
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Mullar
Ovie Zendt Parcell
Quar Han
Viventom Nomad
Ius
Opera House
Home Made Sassage Linked to Police Chief Frank Hetley
Local note reports Chief Frank Hetley received salvaged items from his old home now in Texas. He describes the items as old fashioned and good for gravy and dipping biscuits, reflecting a nostalgic transfer of keepsakes.
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Frank Hetley
Texas
Frank Saye
Sheriff Tightens Grip After Bootleggers Report
The sheriff and police press on against bootleggers as liquor traffic shifts to hip pocket methods. Hen Moore faces illegal possession charges after a Saturday arrest. Audience notes highlight Opera House events and a vocal performance by Parcell amid a cluttered local scene.
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Hen Moore
Oklahoma Capitol Move Report Sparks Senate-House Clash
The Oklahoma Capitol relocation bill triggers a clash between the House and Senate committees. The Senate proposes moving the capitol to a northern site and limiting executive power, while the House resists ceding control and seeks compromise through amendments. Speaker notes indicate ongoing negotiations as lawmakers wrestle over succession, gubernatorial authority, and procedural limits.
Draper Seeks County Office Amid Broad Support
A candidate named Draper, described as a democratic hopeful for a local county post, traveled from Granite to discuss the penitentiary issue and shared broad support from friends in Anadarko and Cedde counties. The note ends with a Christmas gift suggestion at F. J. Calizan's holiday goods display.
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Draper
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