Persistent and Conservative Advertising at Colored Picnic
A detailed report on a Grand River colored picnic near Island Ford in the Indiana Territory, highlighting the large, orderly attendance and absence of marshal intervention. Friday speakers M A Sorrett and L Muldrow addressed political issues, with Col J I Turner delivering a vigorous Saturday speech advocating Republican principles and urging Negro independence through education and ballot integrity.
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Grand River
Island Ford
Mos
Indiana Territory
United States
M.A. Sorrett
Muldrow
Col. J. I. Turner
Elby
Insanity case dominates Vinita court session
Judge J A Gill presided over a busy Saturday in Vinita as Walter Smith, recently released from a Kansas asylum, created a near riot during testimony. Smith assaulted witness Claude Havens and threatened others, prompting guards to intervene while the judge weighed whether Smith belongs in a state asylum.
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J. A. Gill
Walter Smith
Kansas
Southwest City
Vinita
Gill
Claude Havens
Smith
Percy Yeargain
Havens
Marshal Darrough
Yeargain
Gug
St. Loula
Ligeia Wilson
Eagle
al Dadjudgert
St. Louis
Chicago Bank Wrecked by Officials’ Gambling Scam
The Milwaukee Avenue bank, a major depositor and capital holder, suspended today after a run and police presence. President Stenslund abroad for a coronation, cashier Henry Whering missing and charged with embezzlement. Three officers’ whereabouts known. defalcation estimated at twenty thousand. nearly fifty thousand depositors, many Polish laborers, affected.
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Onicago
Milwaukee Avenue Bank
Paul O. Stonstand
Europe
Bing Haakon
Henry Whering
Stenslund
St. Paul
Hig
Indian Woman Accused of Killing Husband in Seneca Reservation
Grove deputy marshal Lee McNamish reported a Seneca woman killed her husband with an ay. Marshal Darrough ordered her arrest for transport to the federal jail unless she shows clear insanity. No further word as high water blocks travel back to the railroad.
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Lee McNamish
Grove
Seneca Reservation
Marshal Darrough
Wyandotte
McCami
New Law Firm Formed By Mason and Davis in Indian Territory
F Mason of this city and Preston Davis of Vinita form a partnership with offices in Vinita and Afton. They will practice law real estate and loans. Mason runs the city office and is praised for his word. Davis is a young lawyer admitted in U S courts. Travis will split duties between Vinita and Afton.
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F. Mason
Davis
Vinita
Mason
Preston
Indian Territory
United States
Fuich
Travis
Afton
Ste Irm
Aften
Burned the Town in Leyte Ambush Leads to Protracted Chase
A Manila dispatch reports 150 Igorrotes pierced a military cordon on Leyte island, burning municipal buildings and killing the local presidente along with two constabulary, and three policemen at Abayon. Major Crawford Captain Knauber and others were ambushed. Crawford and Knauber wounded in Dust northern area. Soldiers and constabulary pursue the attackers as the outbreak mystifies authorities.
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New York
Manila
Abayon
Leyte
Crawford
Knanber
Leutenant
Abulunge
Knauber
Building Gallows for Gatton Execution Ordered
Marshal W Ht Currowght received Justice Department orders to proceed with preparations for the execution of Robert Gatton on September 4. The gallows are to be built in the corridor of the jail, and the number of witnesses will be determined.
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W. Ht. Currowght
Execution Day Shift Plans Highlighted in Notice
A damaged OCR note explains a McAlester trap and gallows to be moved to Vinita with the remainder to remain. It questions why Judge Pal chose Friday for the hanging and notes a preference for Tuesday execution unless a reprieve is granted, referencing Judge Parker and Colton.
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McAlester
Vinita
Pal
Colton
Tomfay
Strike a Failure at Proletariat Ladders Plans Stalled
In St Petersburg Australia the interior faces a brief crisis as efforts to rally the proletariat falter. Government pressure backs away from precipitating civil war, leaving many leaders lukewarm and openly rebellious. The Baptist social event is indefinitely postponed due to the storm and public sentiment.
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St. Petersburg
Aus
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Turner
Rogers
Oklahoma
Gowan
Colored School
Ygera
Lhoss
E. W. Stryker
BANK
Northwest
Alabama
Mississippi
Georgia
Otrs
Foleys
Coffeyville
Independence
Oklahoma Western
J. W. Orr
W. H. Shepard
Citizens’ Commercial Club of
Henderson
H.W. Young
Kan
Commercial Club
Young
Vinita Club
Chicago
New Law Firm
Pulajanes
Philippines
Abuyon
Robert Cotton
Russia
Baptist Social
OB al Fasteen
al ‘Cioes
Cherokee National Bank
Vinita, Okishoma
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