Tornado Toll Reaches Across Several States
Reports from eastern Missouri and nearby regions detail a deadly tornado that struck Meeker Oklahoma and Mountainburg Arkansas, with fatalities confirmed in Kansas Oklahoma and Arkansas. The storm damaged towns, injured many, and caused substantial property losses, while an escaped bank robber was captured in Galesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Galesburg
Shberitt Fitzhpatrick
Monmouth
Nelson
Neb
George Reed
Reed
Swan Creek
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Tornado Tears Through Craig County Killing Infant
An eye witness reports a cyclone near Welch ten miles west of the town striking farms and homes. The W. S. Dowell and Joe Mitson properties were damaged, a barn destroyed, and several animals killed. The worst damage centered near Charley Knight’s house where a two month old baby was killed and multiple family members injured. Fields school and other buildings were demolished as debris covered fields and roads. Survivors describe a terrifying sweep with roofs torn off, windows shattered, and crops and outbuildings wrecked. The storm path left casualties including a four year old boy, a three year old girl, and a five year old girl, all severely injured or dead, with authorities and neighbors assisting in rescue efforts.
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Okla
Hig Heart
Tulsa
Lawrence
Kang
Kansas Town
J. D. Bowersock
Brown County
Kansas
Eskridge
Eva Stroud
Mountainburg
Ark
Ipela
Topeka
Whiting
Friary. Daly
Craig County
Welch
P. Z. Matts
J. T. Moore
Dowell
H. Lthel
Joe ‘Mitson
Bonhoover
Iron Post School
Ato
Ron Purse
Charley Knight
Mr. Knight
W. C. Lenox
Joe Vandermark
Fields School
House Set to Pass Publicity Measure This Afternoon
The Associated Press reports that the Rucker bill to require extra publicity for campaign contributions will pass the House this afternoon. Afterward, debate shifts to the Canadian reciprocity agreement with Chairman Underwood of Ways and Means promising ample time for discussion and a vote not imminent.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Rucker
House
Underwood
Ways and Means Committee
Agua Prieta Battle Rages as Rebels and Federals Clash
Reports from Agua Prieta describe a fierce battle as rebels attack the town while federals defend the line. Two Americans were shot, one killed, and civilians seek shelter as U S troops and a cavalry charge drive the combatants back toward the boundary.
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Associated Press
Douglass
Aris
Agua Prieta
Thomas Crowe
Ben Armstrong
Commisario
Fronteras
United States
Guyot
Methodist Missionary Society Meeting Recapped
The Ladies' Missionary Society of the Methodist church met yesterday with Mrs. A. W. Herron presiding. Papers by Mrs. G. W. Clark Mrs. R. J. Wright and Mrs. B. J. Hobdy accompanied by violin and piano music by Mrs. J. A. Holmboe and Mrs. Louise Graper delighted attendees. Two new members Mrs. Nolet Woodall and Mrs. G. P. Carroll joined. Mrs. Foreman elected delegate to the national meeting in St. Louis. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Missionary Society
Ladies’ Missionary Society of the
Methodist Church
A. W.herron
Davis Hill
G. W. Clark
R. J. Wright
Mra
B. J. Hobdy
J. A. Holmboe
Louise Graper
Nolet’ Woodall
G. P. Carroll
Coats Convicted in Unusual County Court Case
A Benton county trial featured John Coats of Welch accused of selling a half pint of whiskey to Detective Parks who set the trap. Parks helped prosecute with W P Thompson for the defendant and Carey Caldwell for the state. The jury found Coats guilty after tense testimony from local witnesses and lawmen. Also note: David Jayne Hill resigns as ambassador to Germany, Taft accepts. Hill will stay in Berlin until July 1 for the reassignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Coats
Welch
M. B. Parks
Law and Order League of
Parke
Parks
Coats
W. P. Thompson
Carey Caldwell
Gravette
Ark
Benton County
Arkansas
B.S. Webb
John Kinplson
Germany
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
David Jayne Hill
Rochester
N. Y
United States
Taft
Hill
Mill
Berlin
Detectives Back on Trail in Lenapah Robbery Probe
Detectives Kemp and Fitzpatrick of the Missouri Pacific railway secret service left for Wagoner to question Lee Jarrett and others held in connection with the Lenapah train robbery. They previously investigated Glenn Jarrett and Ab Conner, arrested near Centralia for hardware store robbery. They believe the Centralia suspects may be linked to Lenapah robbers and had photos taken for train crew identification. Special prosecutors to be used at Dr Hyde's second trial after a Bwope family conference in Kansas City.
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Kemp and
Fitzpatrick
Missouri Pacific Railway Secret Service
Glenn Jarrett
Ab Conner
H. &. Ridenhour
Clark
Wagoner
Lee Jarrett
Jarrett
Conner
Centralia
Missouri Pacific
Lenapah
Associated Press
Kansas City
Bwope
Dr. Hyde
Renowned Actor Denman Thompson Dies at 76
Denman Thompson, famed for The Old Homestead, died today at his estate in West Swanzey New Hampshire. Born in Beechwood Pennsylvania in 1838, he was one of the oldest and best known American actors.
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Associated Press
West Swanzey
N. H
Denman Thompson
Beechwood
Dedication program for Tulsa Elks home set for next Wednesday
Tulsa Lodge No 46 B P O Elks plans a dedication program at Third and Boulder with a public reception from 7:30 to 8:30 pm followed by dedication services 8:30 to 10 pm. Highlights include an address of welcome by Mayor Loyal Martin and remarks by James M Givens among others. Dancing from 10:30 pm to 1 am. Also notes a separate proposal in Washington to disfranchise black citizens and stray livestock notices from Hayden Oklahoma and Walnut logs wanted for sport.
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Tulsa
Okla
Tulsa Lodge No
Third
Boulder
Loyal
Martin
James M. Givens
Muskogee
Wallace N. Robinson
Goodfellowship
Charles J. Wrightsman
Elks
D. M.tralley
McAlester
Ellis
Gilbert
A. Ottman
Long
Charles W. Rolof
Oklahoma
W. T. Sprowls
Durant
W. EB. Wawley
Shawnee Indians notice on depredations fund claims
Chas B Rogers announces legislative action securing near a half million dollars for Shawnee depredations claims against the United States. He urges claimants or heirs, especially those who lost property between 1861 and 1966, to sign power of attorney and file formal statements with the Court of Claims. He lists Tulsa office for claimants to verify property testaments and amounts.
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Oklahoma
Kansas
Owen
United States
Court of Claims
Shawnee Business Committee
C. C. Cornutter
Vinita
Tulsa
Chas, B. Rogers
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Craig County Oklahoma
Probate No 2098 announces private sale of the guardianship estate of Clarence M Bruner minor. Court may confirm sale of 80 acres in Craig County Oklahoma by sealed bids with cash, in writing, and a $100 draft or 10 percent bid excess. Bids to be mailed or delivered to the County Clerk Winita Oklahoma.
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County of
Craig
State of
Oklahoma
Clarence M. Braner
Craig County
Winjita
Winita
N. Bruner
Clarence M. Bruner
William T. Rye
Private sale of Craig County land for minor John L. Davis Jr
Probate notice announces a private cash bid sale of the minor John L. Davis Jr. estate in Craig County Oklahoma. Bids must be written with a $100 draft to the Clerk and mailed to the County Judge in Vinita. The sale, subject to County Court confirmation, is set for after April 24, 1911 at 10 a.m. in the Craig County Court room.
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Chieftain
County of
Craig
State of
Oklahoma
John L. Davis
Sald Minor
Craig County Court
Vinita
Lhnid
John L. Davis, Jr
Section
Township
Range
Craig County
United States Government
William T, Ryb
Publication Notice in Craig County Court Case
In Craig County Oklahoma the Bank of Big Cabin sues M E Bruce Myrtle Smith and others including Ed White and Eather Bruce. The petition seeks foreclosure of a $153.26 note plus interest costs and fees on lands in Trout Addition Big Cabin. Defendants Ed White and Ethel Bruce must answer by May 1 1911 or a judgment for $200 plus costs will be entered.
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Ethel Bruce
Ed White
L. ©. Bruce
M. E. Bruce
Bank of Big Cabin
L. C. Bruce
Craig County
Oklahoma
Big Cabin
Eather Bruce
Vinita
County
Lee R. Clerk District Court
Craig Co
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