Trains Collide Head-On Near Hugo
A Frisco southbound passenger train collided with a work train eight miles north of Hugo Oklahoma due to a misunderstanding of orders. Three killed, ten injured. Named dead include George Ballard and Tim Garmule of Fort Smith, and G. Thomas of Pittsburg Kansas. Injuries range from broken limbs to facial injuries among crew and passengers. Both engines were smashed and telescoped. baggage and express cars damaged.
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Hugo
Okla
Frisco
Here
George Ballard
Fort Smith
Tim Garmule
G. Thomas
Pittsburg
Kans
Baird
R. H. Howett
James D. Flynn
St. Louis
Express
Arthur Leake
Monett
J. E. Kelley
B. Keer
G. W. Boynett
H. J. Sanders
J. M. Campbell
Leon Freeland
Expres
Famous Harlan case ends in district court dismissal
Judge Brown ruled he lacked jurisdiction to try Ed Harlan for the killing of Lou Hunt and ordered dismissal. The decision also ends the case against Mrs. Hurley, Lou Hunt's sister, as it covers her alleged involvement. Other brief items note visits and local meetings.
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Brown
Harlan
Ed Harlan
Lou Hunt
Chieftain
Hurley
Hunt
Indictments in Springfield riot case rise to 78
A special grand jury in Springfield UL has returned 78 indictments amid ongoing sessions on recent race riots. 17 true bills were presented to Judge Creighton, including murder charges against Frank Bryant alias Frank Sullivan for the Brady killing. Other indictments target Ernest Humphrey, Roy Young for arson, and more rioters. Several local residents traveled to various cities as court hearings continued. The Frisco eastbound passenger train was canceled due to trouble west of the area.
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Springfield
Creighton
Frank Bryant
Frank Sullivan
Thomas Brady
William Phillips
Bector Phillips
Ernest Humphrey
Slim” Humphrey
William Donnegan
Roy Young
Fear to Death in Everyday Work
A vignette by P. P. Dunne from the American Magazine reflects on the perilous, hidden fears faced in ordinary labor. It questions why dangerous, low paid tasks attract endurance and why people ignore the risk until a life threatening moment arrives. The piece blends humor and grim observation about human courage and denial.
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Manny
P. P. Dunne
American Magazine
Vinita minister's view of Local Option law
Rev. J S McDoxaio argues in the Vinita Chieftain that local option reflects the will of the people to prohibition, condemns the liquor trade, and urges enforcement of law against a defiant criminal class. He contrasts Missouri Local Option with Oklahoma's Billups Prohibition Bill, defending orderly governance and public morality.
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Vinita
J. B. McDonald
Oklahoma
Newston County
Neosho
Missouri
Newton County
Billups
Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association
American Stewers Association
McKinney
Chegotah Eufaula Case To Be Recounted Today
Guthrie Okla Aug 29 The supreme court held a brief session and ordered a recount in the Buffalo Checotah county seat contest. The court will conduct the count from today and it is expected to take most or all of the day.
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Guthrie
Okla
Supreme Court
Buffala-Checotal
Haskell West Gas Decision Expected Today
Guthrie Oklahoma August 28 The supreme court announced a decision to be rendered this afternoon in the Haskell West case. The court will rule on the dispute affecting gas service and regulatory authority in the region.
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Guthrie
Okla
Aus
Colin
Histiell West Care
Supreme Court
Rhs
Haskell
Davenport and Creager Set for Vian Debate in September
In Sapulpa on August 20 Congressman James Davenport finally fixed a date and location with Carpet Creager for their first joint debate in the Third district. Bert Chandler, Creager’s campaign manager, delayed arrangements causing the hold. A large picnic is planned for Vian on September 4 with expected big crowds from Muskogee Tahlequah Sullinan and Webbers Falls as the campaign heats up.
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Sapulpa
James Davenport
Creager
Bert Chandler
Vian
Jim
Raymonds
Congress
Muskogee
Tahlequah
Sullinan
Webbers Falls
Vinita Commercial Club backs city council paving plan
The Vinita Oklahoma Commercial Club endorsed the city council action to pave streets Canadian Avenue and Foreman Street. A large meeting praised the city building effort and advertised plans including a street sign at the gate line and a descriptive folder. The resolution pledges united support to progressive city improvements.
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Commercial Club
Vinita
Turin
Neeking
Vinita Oklahoma
Ty Council
Canadian Avenue
Thie Cy
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A. J. Williams
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Milford - Berger Shoe Company
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Henry Walkley
Register of Deeds
Culla County
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Martin & Main
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Bristow
Democratic Advisory Committee
J.J. Hubbard
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