Ardmore Explosion Kills and Injures Dozens
A railroad gasoline tank exploded in Ardmore late Monday, wrecking the town and killing more than forty and injuring hundreds. Flames engulfed two blocks. the Santa Fe depot burned. Officials blame railway negligence. investigations proceed as casualty tallies rise and confusion over totals shows varying counts.
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Ardmore
Santa Fe
Otto McClun
Santa Fe Railroad
Russell Brown
Henshaw
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway
Interstate Commission
Oklahoma State Corporation
George A. Henshaw
Hershaw
Oklahoma Corporation Commission
Page's Followers Circulate Petitions in Oklahoma County
The article reports local residents and supporters of Professor Page circulating petitions to reinstate Page as president of Langston University. It notes 6 percent of signatories are from Negro voters in Langston County and highlights letters to Gov. Williams from white and colored patrons urging Page’s reinstatement amid broader regional tensions.
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Necro Craldeis
Nurty Lyman
J. Page
Gov
Williams
Page
Hild
Laney Nes
Lavan Coanty
Gowwenon
Hage
Willums
Wolteo
Guthrin
Colored firm builds autos in Greenfield Ohio
A Greenfield Ohio factory builds a new automobile model touted for easy riding and ground up production by a Black team Paterson and Bone, noted for nationwide awareness. The piece asserts this Negro owned plant aims at Oklahoma buyers and beyond, claiming it is the sole auto on the market built exclusively by Black workers.
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Oklahoma
Hot & Colona
Olmborms
C Greenfield
Fey
Greenfield
Council Debate Over Colored Hospital Funding
A lengthy town meeting discusses plans for a separate colored hospital and funds for construction. Mayor and council members clash over site, financing, and oversight while residents question equity and resource allocation.
Morris-Ross Bout Tonight
The bout between Morris and Ross is set for tonight with a heated welterweight clash expected. Promoters tout a competitive card as both fighters seek a decisive victory and momentum ahead of future title bids.
Muskogee Merchants Face Disputed City Market Report
Reports circulated early this week allege inconsistencies in the Muskogee merchant scene near Adaine department store. The item references a claim against a local market and mentions Akunkeren and a Benemen store, with vague ties to Wak and Wit im Whe.
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Hiddy AdaIne
Atunkeren
Joe Merchants
Wieete
Fareniver
Okman
Crowded Colored Schools Prompt Call for Extra Teacher
A statement from Prof. J. W. Hughes, principal of Puttar grade school, Warns of congestion with 68 enrolled and 62 in Mrs. Johnson's room. He urges employing an additional teacher or implementing shifts as congestion worsens to time before Christmas.
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AL le Imadipr Dee
Taleas Pre
Rowan Ellinetta
Hillie Badan
Nut Crees
Wanda
J. W. Hughes
Puttar
Johnson
Judge Martin Holds Night Session In Woda Building Raid
The article reports a raid on the wardling house in the Woda building near Archer and ne streets. It mentions several individuals involved, including Boritt Girone Cinaver and Webb, with financial figures cited and an ongoing court action.
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Martin
Woda
Archer
Iy Cnute Boritt Girone Cinaver
Sbihtes
Qitlard
Webb
Malc Om
Cer Douglas
Aida
Cryst
Cate
Hervor
Martha's
Rome
Card of Thanks for Kind Help After Loss
We express our heartfelt gratitude for the many acts of kindness and support shown by friends and the public during our bereavement. Your sympathy and assistance have been a great comfort to us as we mourn the loss of our daughter.
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Ohio
London Daily Mail
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Tulsa
Phillips
Sanderson
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Pott Seston
Ely
Abana
Nial Rat
Mayer
Wandin Hkely
Dundee
Tariy Leona
Ayler
Tulea
Hbo
Runnin
Mtrpk
Tabahy
Winkler Entittin
Ofree
Yale
Rannieren
Morris
Muskogee
Southwest
Preacher
Tulsa Star
N. Greenwood
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