Enid Mayor Indicted On City Warrant Charges
Mayor A K Stephenson and Alderman W H Hillis face misdemeanor indictments by a special grand jury in Enid. The panel found alleged conspiracies to purchase city warrants from city employees at a discount and notes other officials involved. The city attorney later ruled no crime was committed in issuing warrants.
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May
Nine Indiet Mente
Elty
A. K. Stephenson
Stephenson
Ctty
Hite & Kinngo
C A Brooke
Watlem
Theomosor
Bavl Li
Conneil
Prato
Heoc
Wade
Gell Therm
The Good Old Way in Shuskogee Area Becomes Local Claim
Henry Henderson, a Cherokee freedman, says he cannot keep pace with modern wages as he travels northwest of Shuskogee selling cordwood and “portes” to survive. He criticizes evolving work and boasts of his oxen team days as he works for a living amid a tense, gossipy scene.
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Henry Henderson
Shuskogee
Henderson
Henry Nak
Amber Tract Ownership in Commercial Club Dispute
A monthlong matter centers on ownership of a large Amber tract tied to the Commercial Club. The case involves key figures and local governance as stakeholders seek clarity on property rights and control.
Delegates Elected for Oklahoma State Elks Meeting
The Jocal Fik delegates elected to attend the Oklahoma State Elks meeting at El Reno on May 2 include J. OS. Weeks J. F. Darby E. G. Emmert Walter Falwell Walter Howard Homer Bo Needles Harry N. Oliver GG Sleeper Gilvert Thompson G. F. Maskin C. J. Tueher Sam Sondheimer Ezra Brainerd Jr BE. D. Sweeney Thos. P Smith Frank H. Grubbs William Osen GOD Bodgers MOD Green M. RR. Williams W. B. Butz W. P. Chaner W. 8. Kelso and Harry htt. The county treasurer's April interest on the Muggagee balance was 1. Butznty. William Green, a Black man, was arrested on contempt charges after failing to appear in county court.
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Tomoo
Oklahoma State Elks
el Reno
J. OS. Weeks
J. F. Darby
E.G. Emmert
Walter Falwell
Walter Howard
Homer Bo Needles
Harry N. Oliver
Sleeper
Gilvert Thompson
G. F. Maskin
Tueher
Sam Sondh
Mystery Phrases Echo a Distant Tale from Readings
In fragmentary prose a reader encounters garbled names and places such as Mohant, Chota nay, and Revisor, hinting at a struggle or journey. The oddly worded text references a person troubled with a heart issue for years and a journey toward healing or understanding, all set around place names like Creek and Wellstile.
Market Reports from Kansas City and Galveston May Schedule
Live stock and commodity figures from Kansas City show cattle, hogs, and calf prices with mixed gains and losses, including native steers, stockers, cows and bulls, and hog packer quotes. Grain and hay futures are listed with May and July contracts, cash bids, and corn, oats, and wheat values. Cotton and local notices follow, including rental ads and a Santa Fe passenger agent’s Denver visit.
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Kansas City
Eight Bodies Unearthed at Guinness Farm Tragedy
LaPorte Indiana May 6 workmen digging at the Guinness farm uncovered three more corpses bringing the total to eight alongside yesterday’s discoveries. A wooden box and skeletal remains were found as the search continued under coroner’s orders. The evidence points to Mrs Bella Guinness as a chief suspect in multiple murders, with theories she may be alive and in Chicago or nearby, and that she swapped a body to cover up the crime.
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LaPorte
Ind
Guinness
Bella Guinness
la Porte
Chicaza
Mrs. Guinness
Heldgren
Jennie Olson Guinness
Din dinner booster banquet to feature Haskele speech
Readiness surrounds the Commercial club dinner and boosters conclave at Convention hall tomorrow evening. President Jackson and Secretary Beggs promise a lively program with dynamic oratory, a formal gathering, and ample food. Haskele is set to deliver the main speech with other speakers, including Dr. Johnston and Judge Robs, while preparations and secrecy remain tight.
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Convention Hall
Commercial “Club
Jackson
Beggs
Dro Plob
Bite
Thiervals
Ta Hip Han
New York City
New State
Theomipeon
Bovet Agl
Teale Geena
Hiictlera
Prohibition Boosts Thirst Says Internal Revenue Inspector
A U S internal revenue inspector stated that since statehood there have been 1,300 more schemes invited by the government to "Kell booze" in the old Indian Territory end of the common wealth than before. Prohibition evidently raises public thirst.
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Indian Territory
United States Internal Revenue
Highgrade Flour Suppliers Listed for Merchants
TO USERS OF HIGHGRADE FLOUR The following merchants will furnish you with Albatross flour Purefood Grocery Garges Uatoes Led Street Grocery WLOB McCormick Patterson Mere Co Nalley Bros Chester Chesney White Front Grocery Woo Pro vines Palace Grocery Model Q Grocery Sar Grocery 8 D Boram cery Coffeen's Grocery Silver Moon Store PAUL Agent
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Purefood
Garges & Uatoes
Led Street
Wlob McCormick
Patterson &Mere, Co
Nalley Bros
Chester Chesney
White Front
Woo Provines
Palace Grocery
Model Q
Sar Grocery
8. D. Boram
Cery
Coffeen's Grocery
Bllver Moon Strolery
Paul
City of Muskogee completes waterway navigation effort
The City of Muskogee reports completion and readiness for navigation on the Kheething Jaandieod waters at the Arkansas. Builders await final funding as subscribers promised support yet from publishers short. A daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Wm H Coomingham of 310 N Twelfth Street. Mr Coomingham formerly served in Marshal Porter’s office.
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Muskogee
Arkansas
Wm. H. Coomingham
N. Twelfth Street
Cavuningham
Marshal Porter
Office Force
One Way Out Muskogee Woman Praises Doan's Kidney Pills
A Muskogee resident tests Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble, praising their effectiveness after three years of use. Mrs. Stimmett of 319 West Okmulgee Ave. recommends Mohart Drug Co. for a box, noting she has had strong relief and has advised friends. Sold by all dealers, 56 cents. Foster Milburn Co. is sole U.S. agent. Remember the name Doan's.
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Doatt
Muskogee
Mohart Drug Co
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doans
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotes Blood Purification for Scrofula
The advertisement claims scrofula can be hidden in childhood then trigger dyspepsia catarrh and consumption before eruptions sores or swellings appear. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a great blood purifier available in liquid or Sarsatabs chocolate tablets sold in 100 doses for $1.
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Hood
Delightful Roller Skating At Acme Rink Draws Crowds
Delightful roller skating at the Acme skating rink draws a large crowd for what promises to be a fun afternoon. Patrons are urged to bring their art along and enjoy several hours of rhythm and motion.
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Acme
Marriage Licenses Issued At County Court
The county court issued marriage licenses today for Lewis Watley aged 21 to Lena Boyd 26 of Lee and Ernest Glasco 21 to Lizzie Res ler 19 of Muskogee. Police report no arrests since Tuesday morning, reflecting well on the city and force. Fred H. Smith, a prominent torner formerly of Columbus, is in the city on business and plans to locate in the new state.
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Lewis Watley
Lena Boyd
Lee
Ernest Glasco
Lizzie Resler
Muskogee
Fred H. Smith
Columbus
Smith
Regulation Blockade Halts Traffic After Trolley Jump
A regulation metropolitan blockade occurred on Third street when trolley car No. 25 jumped the curve at Third and Court streets. No injuries were reported but traffic was delayed for a time.
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Third
Court Streets
Colonel Needles Visits Old Muskogee Friends
Col Tuos B Needles from Nashville greets Muskogee acquaintances, appearing younger than his Dawes Commission era in the days of daily government investigations.
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Tuos
B. Needles
Nashville
Muskogee
Dawes Commission
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Wellstile
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Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
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R. J. Kennedy
The
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Denver
Mroo
Mra
James A. Scott
Cillahan—street
Muskogee Hinn School
Haskele
Ehsar
Hyde Park
Natatorium
Jolly
Cyclone Insurance
Life Insurance
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Guaranty State
I. D. Benedict
M. G. Haskell
Muskogee, Oklahoma
Mallow
Werkes
C. A. Nichols
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