24 Jul 1913
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Newspaper
Farmers Champion
Location
Elgin, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1913
Page
1
Readable fragments describe international diplomacy, a London divorce decree, a royal betrothal, a Canadian army general, and a Mexican border powder seizure. Mentions include Lutgaria Servin Leneeve Kiangsu and Prince Arthur Connaught, with references to Hidalgo and indemnity questions.
Fragmented report lists diverse incidents from court cases and mutinies to accidents and sensational crime. Names such as Harman Rosenthal, Vyorteen Chinamen, and John Selitank appear amid claims of heat deaths, shipboard mutiny, and a deadly hotel robbery.
Representative Marton of Nebraska introduced a resolution directing the commissioner of corporations to prepare a complete report within a month on the cost of an armor plate factory and the cost of making armor plate and gun forging in factories owned by concerns dependent on government patronage. Ex-State Senator Stilwell of New York, recently convicted of soliciting a bribe, was turned over to the district attorney with a statement involving senate and assembly members in alleged irregular acts related to Albany legislation. The State Department has demanded Mexican federal action following Consul Hann’s protection request for Americans in the Durango area.
The Corporation Commission issues new schedules for peddler care with fresh meat packing house products and items allowed in peddler care. Effective August 1, the rules set rates for items shipped in peddler cars and allocate revenue to support necessary activities.
Oklahoma news reports Landi shington has been tendered and accepted the attorney general post for the interior department. The article notes controversy over appointing a state resident and the push for Oklahoma-named board members to fill three seats, with a lively contest anticipated.
In Muskogee a heat wave and crowd watched as marshals in overcoats hauled 17 000 pints of beer and a carload of whiskey, wine and gin into a storm sewer after a court order. The burning and disposal spanned over eight hours while boys collected liquor from the street in cups and containers.
About $60,000 for railroad work is approved with construction to begin within two weeks. A line from Pawhubha toward Caney, Kanes will extend northeast, aiming for completion in two years. Senator Porter backs miles of track, Caney residents to invest up to $50,000, while Powhinhe citizens plan to fund more shares to secure northeastern access for Pawhuska.
A warrant is issued for Hugh Randall a member of the Legislature charged with a mating false claim. The action alleges official misconduct related to false statements while serving in public office. Authorities state the investigation centers on alleged improper claims and related documents.
Wesley Graham fatally shot Sol Kelley at Graham home near Ada after Kelley demanded his wife return. Kelley and wife had separated for over a year. Kelley allegedly threatened to kill the entire family if she did not come back. Police reported Kelley was shot through a door as Graham and Sol Kelley exchanged shots.
A fire destroyed the local light plant and damaged stocks at Jones furniture and Ragle drug store. The electric plant was damaged but insured. A temporary lighting system will be used until a new plant is built.
The eighth annual meeting of the Oklahoma Methodist Assembly progresses at their grounds near Ramsey Lake with attendees gathering for worship and discussions.
Charles Howeth of Okemah sustained a concussion when a steer jerked his horse during a roping contest at the fair grounds in Holdenville. He landed on his head, regaining consciousness after a few hours and is expected to recover.
Reports from London describe a shifting European crisis as a new Turkish cabinet seeks peace talks, Bulgaria and Turkey clash near Adrianople, and in Oklahoma a mob hunts a black man suspected of killing a white man. The text notes a possible shift away from the London conference and rising tensions across Thrace.
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