Tent Fire Sparks Fevered City Turmoil and Probes
A tent used for revival services led by Rev. BE J. Bulgin burned early Tuesday in Okmulgee Oklahoma igniting a citywide uproar. A mass meeting raised funds to replace the loss while debates over officials including Judge Alexander and County Attorney Eaton escalated into calls for a grand jury probe. The tent blaze spawned theories of external actors and prompted simultaneous services in local churches as plans for further meetings emerged.
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Okmulete
Oklo
BE. J. Bulgin
Law and Order League
Opera House
Bulgin
Hhe
Mexander
Alexander
Nice
Velu
Snally
J. §. Eaton
Buls Gin
Grand Jury
Jomiey Eaton
Shawnee
Moldenvale
Shaw 1Ee
Uddonville
Rolgin
Chickasha
Wagoner Sells Bonds At $2800 Premium
Wagoner Oklahoma bonds for Wagoner county were opened Tuesday for a 250 000 issue to fund bridges roads a courthouse and jail. Joint New York Chicago firm bid the premium of 2800, with bonds running twenty to twenty five years at 4 14 percent interest.
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Wagoner
Wagoner, Oke
Wagoner County
Neween & Co
Chicago
Lawless Jury Acquits in Property Destruction Case
The county court heard the jury verdict in the case of P J Lawless charged with maliciously destroying property. The jury returned a not guilty verdict. The court proceeds with Pearl Fennel on prohibition charges and Fox Denny and others await the next term. George Hab lien and Else Hatesell are scheduled for trial tomorrow in another liquor case.
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P. J. Lawless
Pearl Fennel
Fox Denny Ik
George Hablien
Else Hatesell
Jury sworn in to hear Muskogee fraud inquiry
A federal grand jury in Tulsa is empaneled to investigate alleged fraud in the Muskogee area. Judge John A. Marshall overruled motions to dismiss and jurors, led by foreman George W. Strawn, were instructed on conspiracy law and the Creek Indian land-claim context as witnesses began testifying.
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Tulsa
Oklo
Federal Grand
Muskogee
John A. Marshall
George W. Strawn
Wagoner Werer
Henry Asp
Old
Oklahoma
T. J. Davis
Stuart
George Hightower
Barren
S.A. Bennett
Barthesville
W.T. Bailey
Pryor Creek
D. Pierson
Grove
Claude Thompson
William Lee
Rimonw
J. A Jack
Rush Springs
J. W. Wooda
Hugo
LT. Ellison
Catoosa
Frank Franklin
Vinita
G. W. Strain
Wagboner
J.C. Burgess
J. Ho Mixon
Big Cabin A
G. Dumas
Falfland
Mith
Walsh Starts Long Walk to Pacific Coast
Sergeant John Walsh, a retired cavalryman, is believed to have started a long walk toward the Pacific coast. He could not be located this morning in Kansas City as authorities expected an early announced start.
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Kansas City
John Walsh
Weston
Pacific Coast
Decoration Day Flower Drive Seeks Help
The news committee asks all to bring flowers in small bunches to the court house on May 27 morning for decorating 1000 graves at the cemetery. Each contributor is asked to bring 15 to 20 bunches to cover every grave.
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Nower Committee
Nowers
Court House
Fequest
Gaui
No Change in Position of Ice Caught Steamer Mongolian
The freighter Mongolian with about five hundred passengers was caught in an ice jam near St Johns. Officers assured passengers the shore was reachable and warned of danger if ice gave way. Passengers remained patient as the ship drifted in a pack extending twenty five miles offshore. A group began walking toward the coast just before two this afternoon.
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Nova Scotia
Associated Press
North Sydney
Liverpool
St. Johns
Klenk
Tess
Letter of appreciation from Vinita jail instructor
James O Neill, jail instructor, thanks Vinita residents for donated books to Oklahoma prisoners. He notes education aids future earnings and reduces idleness, citing inmate progress from reading to shorthand and improving school work. The letter thanks the community for kindness and encouragement.
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Vintue
James O'Neil
Vinita
Bebalf
Oklahoma
Vinita Jal
Nret
Misses Chandler Entertain Friends at East Side Home
Miss Alisa and Mary Chandler hosted a small gathering at their east side home last evening. Guests included Lucille Thunt, Josephine Barker, Sallie Adeeway, Henrietta Paton, Bertha Thornyson, Artie Cobb, Belle Trott, and others, with dainty refreshments served and a delightful time reported.
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Alisa
Mary Chandler
Lucille Thunt
Josephine Barker
Sallie Adeeway
Henrietta Paton
Bertha Thornyson
Artie Cobb
Belle Trott
Mesars
Tom Walker
Tad Tindwey
Hardin ‘Troy
Earl Walker
Leon Spalding
Robert Chandler
Tom Ridgeway
Arthur Rodman
Ott Slaith
Brown Brothers Draw Crowds at North Wilwon Street Tent
Audiences praised the Brown Brothers as they drew large crowds nightly at their tent theatre on North Wilwon Street. Last night the rural comedy attracted strong, wholesome entertainment, thoroughly enjoyed by all present. The troupe is rapidly becoming a favorite in Vinsta with strong and varied plays in their repertoire.
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Brown Brothers
Wilwon Street
Excursion to Memphis for Confederate veterans June trip
Announcement invites Vinita Oklahoma readers to join a Memphis veteran reunion excursion leaving the city at 1 40 p m on June 7 by chartered pullman. Round trip price is five dollars payable to J M Titre Vinita Okla.
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Memphis
Confederate Veterana
Vinity
Willleet
Eta Orth
J. M. Titre
Vinita
Okla
Sixty two national banks show decline from last year
Washington reports a drop in the number of national banks to 42 as of April 25. The count compares with 104 last year and reflects reductions in loans, discounts, and total deposits. Total resources also fall, with a net loss since the last call.
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Washingtom
Olstatoma
Explosion at Tulsa Brick Plant Home Kills Family
A natural gas leak caused a May 20 explosion in Tulsa Oklahoma at a brick plant home. General O. Carmen an employer was probably fatally burned and his wife and two children were severely injured as the house and building were destroyed by fire.
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Associated Press
Tulsa
Okla
Gen. O. Carmen
Misunderstood City Fire Department Ordinance Explained
City officials clarified a recently passed fire department ordinance causing confusion among volunteers. Mayor Rider stated the measure does not abolish the volunteer group and confirms it creates a paid department with four ships and two assistants, while the old council had set three men at sixty dollars monthly.
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Fie
Ancr
Thia
Rider
Yale Witeers
Hint Shaaply
Frisco Meteor Derails Near Chelsea Injuring Several
Speeding Frisco Meteor Humber 410, traveling about sixty miles per hour, derailed two miles west of Chelsea. One unknown man killed. two others injured lightly. Passenger John T. Brown of Chilwen injured with a broken rib. Wreckage cleared. trains detoured via Wagoner and M. K. & T. line. Cause cited as excessive speed on the curve.
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Chelsea
Pissenger
John T. Brown
Chilwen
Wagoner
M. K
Eure
Partnership with Houk and Garrison Not Formed
Notice states Mr. L W Houk will be away for the summer so the planned partnership with Mr L P Garrison will not be formed. Four men—4K Taylor, Dr J T Wimner, W L P Thompson and Capt G White—went to Pryor Creek for court business this morning.
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L. W. Houk
L. P. Garrison
Taylor
JT Wimner
WL P Thompson
Capt G
White
Pryor Creek
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Believe Walsh
Milford-Berger Shoe Co
Nettleton Oxfords
Misses Chandler
Frisco
Gers
New York
Oxfords
Balletet
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