Died of Cruelty Murder Charge in Webb City
Charles Wilson was arrested in Webb City Missouri charged with first degree murder in the death of a two year old girl belonging to Mrs Mary Lee. He allegedly whipped the child severely last Wednesday night and forced it to lie on a hard floor beneath a bed for hours. The neighbor found the baby too weak to cry and she died the following morning.
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Webb City
May &T
Charles Wilson
Mes
Mary Lee
Wilson
Wilton
Democratic candidate for county attorney announces platform
A candidate for County Attorney declares intent to seek the office under the Democratic party. The platform calls for strict economy in county business, enforcement of all laws, vigorous prosecution of meritorious cases, refusal of frivolous actions, and protection of the innocent as well as punishment for the guilty. Primary set for August 2 with adherence to these principles.
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Democratic Party
Labor leaders to speak at Ansdarko Court House
Luther Langston President of the State Federation of Labor C L Daugherty State Labor Commissioner and Hon M Grant Hamilton will address the public at the Court House Tuesday evening June 7 at 8 p m. They are touring the region to support workers and are met by large enthusiastic crowds. Women are especially invited to attend.
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Luther Langston
State Federation of Labor
C. L. Daugherty
M Grant Hamilton
Ansdarko
Court House
Entertain Old Friends Me and Mrs Spivey Host Kingston Guests
Mr Spivey and Mrs L M Spivey entertained Kingston Missouri friends yesterday. Guests included John A Canon now of Ham item Missouri and Mrs M C Canon of Chickashi Oklahoma. Spivey noted many Missouri friends visited and spoke well of Anadarko and Oklahoma in general and of Lee Spivey in particular.
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L. M. Spivey
Kingston
John A. Canon
Hams Item
M. C. Canon
Chickashi
Okla
Spivey
Missouri
Anadarko
Olahoma
Week End House Party At Suburban Home
Week end house party hosted by Mr and Mrs Harry Bradford brings guests including Mr and Mrs J T Matthews and J T Bradford and W Hanson of El Reno. Auto rides to scenic spots within reach of the city, excursions to the Washita in Mr Bradford’s launch, and a camping party up the river are planned.
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Harry Bradford
Mowors
Meedames
J. T. Mattews
J. T Bradford
Hanson
el Reno
Ewpy Rewch
Washita
Mr. Bradford
Transfer of Ma Sonic Orphans
Sixty orphans from the old Masonic Home at Atoka were moved to the Darlington Home. They arrived at Elfteno and were welcomed by the EiKeno Masons and Ewatern Star, enjoyed a breakfast, and a city ride before settling into Mayynie Hall. Grand Master Muldrow and Atoka residents Mr. and Mrs. Lankford accompanied them.
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Elfeno
Juse L
Atoka
Darlington
Elfteno
EiKeno Masons
Ewatern Star
Mayynie
Sutos
Muldrow
Lankford
Amendment Denounced At Guthrie Meeting On State Questions
At Guthrie Okla June 2 a meeting of union labor and taxpaying citizens at city hall discussed state questions for the June 11 election. Speakers opposed repealing article 9 section 9 urging the state corporation commission retain regulation over utilities. The event featured John Gobbie, Joseph Wisey, Frank Greer, W J Crawford, and T G Oothe among others.
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Guthrie
Oklo
G. P. Lashbrook
The
Carpenters Union
City Hall
John Gobbie
Joseph Wisey
State Corporation Commission
Texas
Oklahoma
Frank Greer
Hhe
W. J. Crawford
Farmers’ Union
Piano Tuner Crow of Tulsa in Ava business
J. Crow of Tulsa, now in Ava, formerlyich engaged in banking in Apeche. Recently sold banking interests to Hite and Voicer of Oklahoma City. Crow has been active in investments at Tulsa and hints at relocations from Caddo County.
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J. ¥. Crow
Tulsa
Avadarko
Crow
Apeche
H. G. Philips
Hite and Voicer
Okla
Bros
Whitley Hotel
Caddo Co
Mrs Popejoy Recital Showcases School of Music Alumni
The Opera House audience enjoyed the Sixth Annual recital by Mrs. Eora Streight PopeJoy’s School of Music despite stormy weather. Many first time performers dazzled, two graduates Lulu Mae Gaspar and Weltha Mandell earned diplomas, and Miss Neva Denny impressed though ill. Mrs Popejoy will conduct the Music Department of Anadarko Cha Cha during Chautauqua week, backed by a decade of teaching success and formal training across multiple institutions. A larger class of graduates is expected next year.
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Eora Streight
PopeJoy's School of Music
Lulu Mae Gaspar
Weltha Mandell
Neva Denny
Phyllis Saylen
Popejoy
Anadarko Chattayuqaa
Mra Popejpy
Bethany College
Topeka
Kansas State Normal
Emporia
Springfield
Hugh A. Clarke
Gilbert Raynolds Coombe
Prohibition Enforcement Touts Shawnee Heroina in Anadarko
Mies Martin of the Shawnee Herata in Anadarko Thursday is described as highly dedicated in enforcing prohibition. She is said to be very interested in her work and would be assisted by any officer who receives information from her.
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Mise
T. Martin
Herata
Anadarko
Mies Martin
Rail rivals push westward rail line from Oklahoma City
Guthrie June 2 A second railway charter shows rivalry in westward projects from Oklahoma City with a Kansas Oklahoma and Panama Railway planned atop a route similar to yesterday’s. The Hines Construction Company of Oklahoma City received a charter to build the International and Great Southern Railway. Capital listed at 50,000 with directors P A Hines Ferdinand J Karaseck of Chicago and S C Classgow of Oklahoma City. A mortgage of 3 500 000 was filed.
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Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma City
Kansas, Oklahoma and Panama Railway Company
Hines Construction Company
International and Great Southern Railway Company
Hines Company
P A Hines
Ferdinand J Karaseck
Chicago
S. C. Classgow
Sulphur Tragedy Still Unsolved
Sulphur Oklahoma May 30 The mystery of Mrs Rona East of Wynnewood murder and E L Nelson death by self inflicted wounds at the Graham hotel remains unsolved. Mrs East a wealthy Indian widow formerly of Omaha and divorced wife of Dr East of Chickasha left a fortune and zinc lands while Nelson a bachelor had relatives in Dennison and Owensboro. Two letters to the coroner hint at funeral expenses but details are withheld.
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Okla
Rona East
Wynnewood
E. L Nelson
Graham Hotel
East
Ne Gon
Ony
Anna East
Arbuckle Mountains
Dr. East
Uhicknaha
Anon
Omaha
Lewiston
Ind
Nelson
Dachelor
Dennleon
Tex
Owensboro
For Sale or Trade Anadarko Property With Modern Amenities
For sale or trade. One of the best properties in Anadarko a nine room house with city and living water electric lights on paved streets. Would prefer trade for a farm near Anadarko. Inquire at Democrat Office.
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Anadarko
Democrat
W. O. W. Members to Meet for Cemetery Decoration
All members are requested to meet at the Hall on Sunday June 5, at Locbeck's p.m. and proceed to the city cemetery to decorate the graves of departed members. Committee
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W. O. W. Order
Lo'cbeck
Dubinsky Bros Coming to Open Big Tent Theatre
Ed R Feist of the Dubinsky Bros Stock Co arrived to finalize plans for the troupe’s arrival next Monday night. The company will perform under a canvas big tent on Roherlota at Seventh and Broadway headline with A Womans Way and high class specialties. Edward Dubinsky and Miss Irene Daniels continue to lead the popular organization after a memorable two week stay last October.
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Ed R. Feist
Dubinsky Bros. Stock Co
Seventh
Broadway
Edward Dubinsky
Irene Daniels
Cyril Raises Bonus for Big Indian Picnic
Cyril Oklo May 27 3500 was raised for the annual Indian picnic set for June 17 and 18. The event draws large crowds with Indians in war regalia performing dances around bonfires and a grand barbecue funded by the subscription.
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Cyril
Oklo
Heaven Bless Her Heaven Bee the Dear School Teacher
A tribute praising teachers for guiding children daily with patience and kindness across the United States. The writer extols the teacher’s role in shaping future citizens and laments home routines. Includes an ad for graduation gifts at Mitchell's Jewelry Store.
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Willie
Hinana
Gran Pien
Warthiar
Eden
Mitchell's Jewelry Store
Sanitary Ordinances Enforced Across Oklahoma City
Municipal Courts and Health Department push clean up in Oklahoma City enforcing sanitation rules. Fines issued to residents not connecting to sewers. one jail sentence given to a stubborn violator. Anadarko rising but sewer rule gaps linger. push for compulsory sewer connections in business district before hot weather.
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Oklahoma City
Manyeason
Anadarko
The Dead Babe (Eugene Field) Verse Fragment
The speaker laments a stillborn or dead child and questions divine wrath. He recalls visions under loss, comparing the infant to a lamb kept by a shepherd. The piece expresses faith and resignation despite grief, with lines about sin, prayer, and divine wisdom.
A Freak of Nature Sweeps Through town Overnight
Last night's hot wind from the northwest drew comment from longtime residents at number 2 who say they've never seen such. Many expected a severe electrical storm in the northwest, but none has been reported so far.
Household Furniture Sale at Private Residence
Mrs Dippery offers household furniture for private sale at her residence on the northwest corner of Ansdarko proper. Items include a dining table, sideboard, bookcase, bedroom suits, rockers, and related pieces. Sale conducted at the dwelling by Mrs Dippery with all pieces available for inspection.
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Twili
Ansdarko
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Guthrie Labor
T. G. Oothe
Cobb
Ted
Mrs. Popejoy
Misa Regina Tunset
Tala
Misseo Ida Mundell
Payittal Sayles
Pauline Teis
Pauline Craig
Olive Rooney
Mildred Ballon
Ruth Leeca
Road
Dubinsky Bros. Coming
Eugene Field
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