Creek National council speaker John Francia dead at 72
June 10 report from Council Bataula I T details the death of Creek National council speaker John Francia a fullblood Indian who served from the post Civil War reorganization until his death. He fought in the Civil War as a Union soldier and was buried in his Union uniform. Funeral drew the largest local Indian attendance. Interpreted in Creek by William McCombs, the eulogy praised his life as pallbearers and ritual grave procession followed a ceremonial eastward turn and return.
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Bataula
I. T
Creek National Council
John Francia
William McCombs
Creek
Francia
Jefferson Davis Statue Unveiled in Richmond
A memorial statue of Jefferson Davis was unveiled in Richmond during the Confederate Veterans reunion. William Jennings Bryan and Mrs. Bryan attended, riding in Gov Swanson’s carriage. Davis’s statue stands atop Monument Avenue, featuring a semicircular colonnade and a 67 foot shaft, symbolizing vindication of the lost cause.
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Richmond
Jefferson Davis
Lost Cause
Confederate States of America
Pigrand
William Jennings Bryan
Polish nobleman marries Joplin girl in English ceremony
Joplin Missouri, Jane Baron Paul von Zglinitzki, a Polish nobleman, married Misa Helen Nicholson, daughter of Franks Nicholson, a wealthy engineering consultant. The ceremony at 86 Philips Episcopal Church was led by Reverend Charles A. Weed. The couple met in Paris last summer and the baron then worked as a mining laborer before joining Nicholson’s business ventures.
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Aftewards
America
Miss Nicholson
Beware of the Bull and the Gentle Bull Warning Tale
A rural reminder contrasts two farm bulls, the ugly bull guarded by a strong fence and marked with a warning, and the supposedly gentle bull who, despite trusted familiarity, can suddenly turn dangerous and cause disasters. The piece stresses never underestimating a calm animal’s potential for harm.
The Magic No 3 Cure Promises Quick Rest
A Cedar Grove Me notice touts Grostedst mas cot and Geo H Parris as a testimonial of relief from cee and aly ties trou now cured after three bottles of Elevtete Bitters. The ad, by F T Clay, druggist, claims guaranteed stomach and kidney relief and marketing speaks to a magical no 3 remedy.
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Geo. H. Parris
Cedar Grove
Cee
Aly
F. T. Clay
Bryan to Be Candidate Under Certain Conditions
Richmond June 9. In an interview William J Bryan declares section should not bar a man’s nomination for the presidency by the Democratic party He explains why he could not regard Roosevelt as a Democrat and says that under certain conditions he could run.
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Richmond
William J. Bryan
Roosevelt
Politician’s Past Rocks Barber County Sheriff Bid
Bud McCracken, Barber county Kansas sheriff, was acquitted of killing Adam Ward in a 22 year old case linked to a ranger feud over a branded yearling steer. Born in Medicine Lodge, he faced trial after a warrant was sworn. McCracken testified he acted in self defense and wept upon acquittal as he returned home.
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Chickasha
I. T
Bud McCracken
Barber County
Kansas
Adam Ward
McCracken
Medicine Lodge
Kas
Ublican
Wyatt P. Willame
Mr. Cracken
Bucklen arnica salve heals long‑standing sore
John Garrett of North Mills NC says he fired the walking stick after forty years and cured a stubborn sore by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The remedy, guaranteed for piles burns and similar maladies, is sold by F T Clay druggist at 25 cents.
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John Garrett
North Mills
F. T. Clay
Sheriff Balks at Liquor Tax In Randolph County
Parkersburg West Virginia June 9 Assistant Tax Commissioner Darst travels to Randolph county on a peculiar mission. Sheriff Helmick a strict prohibitionist refuses to receive state liquor license money saying he will not participate in any liquor dy am ega transaction. Saloon keepers are upset as the assistant commissioner seeks a way to compel collection.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Darst
Randolph County
Helmick
Riot at Missouri Girls' Industrial Home
Riot erupts at the state industrial home for girls in Chillicothe Missouri with about forty inmates taking part. Officers and deputies respond after a riot call, the leaders tied and gagged after hours of resistance as the cause remains a mystery.
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Chillicothe
State Industrial Home
Humor of War in Civil War Briefs and Quips
A volley of anecdotes recalls military morale moments. A marching detachment is urged to close up as a comical line about enemy accuracy. A battling officer rebukes a tearful runner with a sharp retort. A paroled lieutenant meets a blunt post commander and recites his stunned surprise at gray troops, misnaming his own rank.
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Gulleleus
Ball
John Morgan
Federal
Leutenant
Whisky Arrests of Kansas Ministers Stir Frontenac
Pittsburg Kan June 10 One night city marshal of Frontenac arrested Rev J W Primrose and Rev A F Berketresser of Fort Scott on bootlegging and whisky selling charges. Twenty two bottles found in a grip they possessed. They said samples were collected to aid injunction cases. They were released on recognizance. samples retained.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Frontenac
J. W. Primrose
A. F. Berketresser
Fort Scott
Nquor
Primrose
Berkatresser
Earthquakes Explained By Water Leakage Says Dr Lee
Columbia Mo June 9 Doctor Thomas Jefferson Jackson Lee a leading US astronomer at Mare Island Navy Yard California interview here says earthquakes are caused by leakage of water through the earths crust chiefly from the ocean he notes selenic disasters tend to occur near seas and that steam generated by water contact with molten interior exerts force on crustal weak points. The piece also quotes a Joplin Evening Times critique of social commentators.
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Columbia
Thomas Jefferson Jackson Lee
United States
Mare Island Navy Yard
California
Laws Against Law Roil Insurance Fees Spark Court Query
Jefferson City June 7 The legislature passed a law barring domestic life insurers from paying officers over 6000 salaries and foreign insurers from paying individuals over 50000. Attorney General Hadley says the law is unconstitutional and that the state insurance superintendent cannot revoke licences for the current year. The measure takes effect June 15. Kodol stomach remedy sold by Clay's drug store.
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Hadley
Jeffernon City
State Insurance Department
Vandiver
Wolf hunt fatal shooting in Wyoming sparks tragedy
Webb Stone, 20, son of John Stone of Adrian, was killed by Mrs. Mattie Ringwood in Rawlins while defending against wolf attackers. A man named Davie died. Stone died next day and was buried at Crescent Hill in Adrian. Railway fare debates in Missouri and Illinois hinge on profitability and service safety.
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Webb Stone
John Stone
Adrian
Rawlins
Wyoming
Mattie Ringwood
Davie
Crescent Hill
Trustee's Sale Notice for Missouri Property Foreclosure
W BE Minton and Minnie R Minton executed a deed of trust securing a $400,000 note payable May 1 1907 to Christina Hibbs. The land in Raven County Missouri described as parts of sections 4 and 25 in township 34 38 range 29, was ordered sold by the Bates County sheriff after default. The sale to be held at the Bates County courthouse on the specified date for cash to satisfy the debt and costs.
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W. BE. Minton
Minnie R. Minton
Bates Voung
Oiscourt
John Russell
Raven County
Missouri
Towialf
Christina Hibbs
Beter County
Jobe Rusaeline
Bates
John i
Fternoon
Notice of administration on Eliza Ann Lemas ter estate
Bates County Probate date the 28th of Haylor grants admin administration upon the estate of Eliza Ann Lemas ter to the m a i. All persons having claims against the estate must present them within one year from the notice date. If not exhibited within two precedents, they will be foreve r barred from benefitting. James a dt runs the notice.
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Eliza Ann Lemaster
Bates County
Haylor
Benett
James A
Scandal at Lincoln Institute in Jefferson City
June 10 Lincoln Institute, the state school for negroes, faces a scandal. President B F Allen is alleged to know of improper acts by students and not act. A committee of negro citizens filed charges of student immorality with Governor Folk, plus an allegation involving a faculty member. Governor Folk declined to discuss, saying the board of regents should decide. D C McClung, board president, said action not yet presented to him.
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Jefferson City
Lincoln Institute
B. F. Allen
Folk
Caston
Duke Digge
Allen
Board of Regents
D. C. McClung
Catarrh Cure Claim Advertisement From Toledo Firm
An early 20th century ad promises one hundred dollars reward for catarrh cure claims not cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. F J Canty and Co of Toledo publish the appeal and endorse the product, asserting trust in business and financial ability.
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Hall
F. J. Caanty & Co
Toledo
F. J. Racy
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