Siege at Old Jay as county forces brace for long stand
In Urove Oklahoma on December 17 Old Jay militiamen fortified the county courthouse against Sheriff Thomason’s posse. Trenches and breastworks rise while provisions for two weeks sustain the defense. Canton warns rioters and meets Sam Boney as Christmas appeals seek aid for state children.
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Okla
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Thomason
Rive
Old Jay
Jay
Sam Boney
Boney
Sam
General Canton
Governor Donaghey Pardons 200 Prisoners Amid System Protest
Oklahoma news notes Governor Donaghey issuing pardons to about 200 convicts as protest against the convict lease system. He had signaled potential action during a governors conference and plans a detailed January statement to the Legislature.
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Fate Rock
Ark
Deo
George W. Donaghey
Arkansas
Doneghey
Richmond
Iength
Oklahoma Brewers Get Mixed Signals in Political Row
Dorothy Brylee, of Helena Alfalfa County, accuses an O A P Brewer of charges and opposes his U S marshal bid for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. The Muskogee educator O H P Brewer is not connected with the state agricultural board and is regarded as a bright, clean candidate.
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Muskogee
Okla. Bee
O.A
Victor
Eastern Hospital for the Insane in Winita opens soon
The East ern Hospital for the Insane at Winita plans to open with 200 patients from Norman, hiring 13 women attendants and several men. Officials include J N Bunch as steward and Dr Williams as assistant physician. Start payroll is 2500 dollars monthly. farming activities and supplies are being established.
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Eastern Hospital For the Insane
Winita
Oliver Bagby
J. J. Maroney
Okmulgee
Long
Wewoka
J. N. Bunch
Willams
J. I. Drake
Jack Sheehan
F. M. Adams
Norman
Oklahoma Senate Opens Probe Into Gov Cruce Appointees
The public investigation into three of Governor Cruce's appointees begins at 10 a.m. tomorrow in the assembly room of the chamber of commerce. Senator J Elmer Thomas chairs. Senator Ben Franklin serves as secretary. The inquiry starts with Lon Frame of Ardmore, then will cover John Doolin and Ben Riley. No charges have been filed yet. findings will go to the special senate session convening January 0.
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C Wuce
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Chamber of Commerce
Hert
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J. Elmer Thomas
Lawtowe
Ardymore
State Board of Public Affairs
John Doolin
Ben Riley
State Elation Board
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McIntosh
Jones
Carpenter
Barefoot
Echols
Workin
Senate
Freckles to Open at Grand Theatre Tonight
Manager Dan Myers brings Gene Stratton Porter’s Freckles to the Grand theatre for one night only. The adaptation will be staged by Neil Twomey with music by Anatol Friedland and features Norma Rateliff in a principal role.
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Grand Theatre
Freckles
Gene Stratton Porter
Limberlost
Indiana
Dr. L. Martin
New York
Jong
Neil Twomey
Anatol Friedland
Furman Would Punish Thieves Claims Oklahoma Court
Oklahoma City December 1 Judge Furman of the criminal court of appeals affirms the three year sentence for Alex Bates of Blane county for stealing a cow and upholds Noah’s one year six months term for related charges. Reversals and orders involve new trials and procedural points in multiple cases across counties.
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Way Arately
Controt
Doyle
Dave Wineberger
Logan County
Warper County
Tra Clark
Criminal Court of Appeals
Armstrong
Father Morgan
Hudges
Purina
Iyjnor
Fred Mittuaedt
Canadian County
Oklahoma Legislature Opens In Temple Building
Oklahoma City December 1 The state board of affairs approves renting India Temple for the upcoming fourth legislature session starting January 7. Top floors rented for ninety days at 1008 with 12 per room per month for extra offices, with extensions possible. Building alterations to be paid by the state, then restored after session. Golden Rule Mercantile sold to H M Blumenthal and wife of Siloam Springs Ark, new owners assume today and operate from Hatwell building.
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Durant State Normal
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Denver
Joiner
North Carolina
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Milwakee
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Denton, Tex
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Kinder Garden
Iowa State
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A. & M. College
Stillwater
Stratton D. Brooks
The
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Tonkawa Preparatory School
J. H. Eskridge
Oklahoma College For Women
Chickasha
Charles Evans
Edmond Normal
R. H. Wilson
State Board of Affairs
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Golden Rule
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Iis Associates
Jolden Ruel Mercantile Company
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Siloam Springs, Ark
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