01 May 1903
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Newspaper
Anadarko Daily Democrat
Location
Anadarko, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1903
Page
1
A colossal slide from Turtle Mountain on April 20 buried Frank B C under millions of tons of rock and dirt. The city, once a peaceful valley settlement, is ruined and hundreds of acres rendered worthless. 112 lives are reported lost. The cause remains uncertain though a rock slide is favored.
Last night at about eight the residence of Rev L B Grogan and his wife was broken into. Items including sugar coffee lard butter flour and fruit were piled up by helpers from the Aid Society as a token of esteem. The event closed with a jovial visit and well wishes for the pastor and his wife. A separate note mentions Lincoln Oklahoma a new Negro town to be founded May 1 on the Fort Smith and Western railway with exclusive Negro residency. It argues segregation and promotes towns for Negroes to live and conduct business. Also announced is a Lawton High School versus Anadarko High School football slated for Saturday with a later update that Lawton boys cannot come home tomorrow.
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