Four White Men Hanged By Mob In Ada Oklahoma
In Ada Oklahoma two hundred citizens stormed the jail and hanged four wealthy landowners for Deputy U S Marshal A L Bobbitts murder. The victims were J J Miller Fort Worth Texas B B Bytall Duncan Oklahoma Jesse West and Joseph Allen Canadian Texas. Miller sent a diamond to his wife and a scarf pin to Guard McCarthy before death. Oscar Peeler who aided the mob turned state evidence and was spared. The murder occurred February 27 1909 and the killers escaped punishment in Ada Fort Worth authorities allege West hired Miller with Burrell paying the money.
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Ada
Okla
United States
A. L. Bobbitt
J. J. ‘Miller
Fort Worth
Tex
B. B. Byt
Duncan
Jesse West
Joseph Allen
Canadian
McCarthy
West
Miller
Bobbitt
Texas
Mary
Oscar Peeler
Age Entesn
Rder
Mil
Fred
Murrer
Allen ? West
Burrell
Widow and Children Learn Fate of Husband and Father
Ada Oklahoma reports on four men lynched in Oklahoma including J B Miller of Fort Worth famed as a cattle king. The widow and children are held in esteem as details vary on victims and deaths. The piece notes duels over cattle thefts, feuds between Allan and West, and connections to Texas figures amid ongoing investigations.
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Ada
Oklahoma
J.B. Miller
Fort Worth
Okla
En Miller
Texas
Burrell
Duncan
Brothlerv
Weather ‘Ford
Ph Allan
Jesse West
Can
Tex
United States
Bohd
Bobbitt Allen
West
Fies
Miller
Bobbitt
Faith in the Future Dun's Review Highlights Trade Outlook
Dun's Review says future prosperity looks strong as tariff talk ends and crops secure. Confidence rises in industrial growth, with lower prices boosting demand for iron and steel and pig iron shows broader demand. Cotton prices stay firm with improved inquiries and high raw cotton levels. Woolen goods see heavy sales activity as clothing merchants hit the road.
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Dun
Tillman Sees Taft Booker T. Washington Controversy
Senator Tillman visited the White House to greet President Taft and said he has no favors to ask. He also met Booker T. Washington, remarking he is curious about Washington’s heritage and that he estimates the man’s white blood percentage as over one half.
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Booker T. Washington
Senator Tillman
White House
Taft
Roosevelt
Tillman
Mr. Tillman
Abduction Indictments Against Boyle Couple in Mercer County
Mercer County Pennsylvania grand jury charged James H. Boyle and his wife with kidnapping Willis Whitla of Sharon in a case that saw a true bill against Boyle and an added count against Mrs Boyle for aiding and abetting. Trial set for April 30, with witnesses including Whitla and his son. Willie Whitla asked to see the jailed Jonesey during proceedings.
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Mercer County
James H. Boyle
Willis Whitla
Sharon
Boyle
Mary Doe
Helen Anna McDermott
Parker
Miner
Yorke
J. P. Whitla
Willie
Woods
Cleveland
Jonesey
Wilfie
Mercer
Grand
Grandma Finnell, Morgantown's oldest woman, dies at 106
Morgantown West Virginia resident Lucinda Finnell dies at her home at age 106 after a fall and long illness. She was born in Shenandoah County Virginia and settled with her husband in Monongalia County in 1849. Her memory was near perfect up to her death and she left descendants noted among local families.
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Morgantown
Lucinda Finnell
W. Va
Shenandoah County
Fler
Monongalia County
Youth dies in cell after needles attack
Jack Cronin aged twenty three died in his Meadville jail cell from self inflicted needle wounds after he rammed several needles into his abdomen including one near the heart. Cassidy elected congressman for Ohio twenty second district succeeding Theodore J. Burton. Duncan A. Pletcher elected U S senator from Florida by the legislature.
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Jack Cronin
Harry Winters
Meadvilla
Cronin
Florida
Duncan A. Pletcher
Jacksonville
Fla
United States
Pensions Q and A on soldier dependents and rights
A long pension column discusses claims from dependents of soldiers in the Spanish American War Civil War and Mexican War. Questions cover illegitimacy in dependent father claims frontier service 1907 1908 increases invalids and daughters rights and burial reimbursements with responses citing acts and Interior decisions.
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Fond du Lat
Wis
Plaana
Michael Mo. D
Sol Ler
Rock Island
United States Army
Interior
eQuery
Garva
John M. A
Secretary of the Interior
Army of the
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