Antitrail suit and coal strike hearings in progress
Government antitrial action against Philadelphia and Heading railroad tied to Uhradite coal lands tied to Philadelphia West Virginia operators. Hearings resume with input from coal interests at Paint Creek mine Nelda. Officials discuss land transfers in Choctaw Chickasaw nations and Muskogee agency.
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Philadelphia and
Heading Railroad
Philadelphia
West Virginia
Prealie BR Cole
Noatester
Carter
Cato Sells
Land Department of the Indian Agency
Muskogee
McAlonter
Fire losses rise in Oklahoma month of August
State Fire Marshal Hammond reports August fire losses in Oklahoma reached about 190 000 up from the previous year as dry weather and carelessness increased fires. Total loss for the period was 205 434 49 with 19 097 47 on buildings and 85 497 02 on contents. Of 192 fires, 77 were unknown origin, 25 from gasoline explosions, 17 from defective furnaces, and 12 incendiary. Chester C Wells, once to join University of Oklahoma journalism school, dies in Madison Wisconsin after an operation.
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Oklahoma
Maratal
Hammond
Jone
Cruce
Negroes Go To Africa From Bross Area
A group of twelve families in the Bross vicinity plan to quit the United States and relocate to western Africa. They call themselves Godites and follow a strict divine law, ignoring ordinary civil laws. Earlier incidents included unauthorized marriages and jail disruptions, leading the group to decide on emigration in the coming fall or winter, led by an intelligent organizer.
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Ohkemah
Ne Bross
Africa
Petin Hla
Iene
Tremont Escapes Again in Murder Trial
John Tremont a Tealian shoemaker faced a second trial on murder charges in Chickasta after an earlier hung jury. The jury remained divided on acquittal or conviction across ballots, with no verdict reached. Co defendant Ads Woodward, wife of the deceased, testified in both trials. The case drew wide attention as Tremont faces conspiracy and poisoning allegations in the ward of Sherman Woodward.
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Lawted
Tea
John Tremont
Tealian
Sherman Woodward
Sheri Woodward
Emi River
Woodward
Wittess
Ataty
Enid hearing targets gas price fixes by Waters-Pierce group
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission held a Tulsa Muskogee hearing in Enid on gas price discrimination by Waters-Pierce Texas Independent National and Highgrade sellers. Dealers testified that prices ranged from 14 to 18 cents a gallon and coal oil varied from 16 to 44 cents. Commissioners Henshaw and Patton heard the case with several local retailers disputing monopolistic conduct. Veterans reunion notes and Seminole county political unrest also appear in wrap.
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Waters-Pierce Company
George Homhay
Compioisa
Enid
Waters-Pierce, Texas Company
Independent
The
National
Higrade
Henshaw
E. C. Patton
Tulsa
Musko
Oklahoma City
Guthrie Moe Lou Green Bootledger Assaults Officers
Moe Lou Green bootledger assaults two police officers attempting arrest in Guthrie. The incident details indicate a violent confrontation with law enforcement, resulting in injuries to the officers and the suspect’s apprehension. Further official actions or charges are not provided in the text.
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Lou Green
Bootledger
Sheriff Escapes With Prisoner After Lynching Mob Grows
Guthrie scene as Sheriff Joby Mahoney flees in an auto with a Black prisoner after two officers are killed by Lou Green, a Black suspect. A mob forms to lynch Green as a posse pursues, while details describe Green firing on officers and killing Muslow and Caldwell.
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Ries
Powse
Joby Mahoney
Sid Fia
Noble County
Perry
el Jonsh
Senaton
Maslow
Caldwell
Green
Busiens
South Second Streat and
Muslow
Muxiow
Muxlow
Muxsow
Tower
Fiyat
Wuliete
Musiow
Charles Wacob
Wacob
Creen
Pursuing Weghd Ends In Run Amid Mob Chase
A chaotic pursuit unfolds as a violent mob chases a fleeing suspect after gunfire disrupts a town. Officers and a veteran patrolman are noted figures. the crowd disperses as authorities establish order and plan a response.
Caminettees Convicted Under White Slave Act in Trial
The trial jury deliberated three hours and found Caminettees on but one count guilty in a Mane white slave act case. Ten to two voted for conviction with two dissenters agreeing to a compromise verdict. A $10,000 bond was furnished, sentencing set for September 1. Maury joint indicted with Caminettees.
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Nan Franceco
F. Ure Varcre Ti
Generel “ Immigration Minetti
Gall
Maury
Cammingttn
Hot Springs Inferno Razes City Buildings and Hotels
In Hot Springs Arkansas a $6 million fire devastated the city, sweeping through streets and destroying the Mountain District core including the Princess Hotel and Bijou rink. Firefighters and special officers aided order as hundreds of families fled to a makeshift camp with scarce possessions. Plans to rebuild follow the loss.
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Copioun
Fair Grounds
Brosdesat
Avenus
Sistion Wi
Ore Senitarium
Princess Hotel
Bijee Rink
Hendrede fFamulet
Tees
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