County Assessments Show Oklahoma County Tops State Valuations
County Judge Frear released the state wide assessment figures. Craig county stands at 7,193,193 the second highest northeast county after Rogers. Oklahoma County reaches 46,035,504 the highest statewide with Garfield above 24 million and Tulsa near 23.5 million. Total statewide assessed value is 72 507 373.
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Frear
Craig County
Rogers County
Craig
Delaware
Novara
Town
Rogers
Oklahoma County
Garfield County
Tulsa County
Rear Admiral Coghlan Dead at New Rochelle
Associated Press reports Rear Admiral Joseph Ian Coghlan died at his home in New Rochelle New York. He had served at the New York navy yard and was stationed there for years, with the service record reflecting long years of duty.
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Coghlan
New Rochelle
Associated Press
New York
Joseph Ian
Newle
New York Navy Yard
Rock Island Train Wreck Kills Engineer and Fireman
Associated Press report from Little Rock Arkansas dated December 4 describes a Rock Island wreck twelve miles from Kerry where the number 43 frack lands. The engineer and fireman are known to be dead.
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Rock Island
Little Rock
Tassonier
Kerry
Coercion Probed Among Post Office Employees
The investigation into charges that civil service appointees in the post office and indian departments in Muskogee Oklahoma were coerced to contribute to state and national Republican campaign funds has been conducted by Charles Hendricks of St Louis, special officer for the U S civil service commission, and Dr Hendricks.
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Muskogee
Okla
Post Office and
India Departments
Charles Hendricks
St. Louis
United State Civil Service Commission
Hendricks
St. Lantis
Haskell funds vanish as Oklahoma dispensary ends
Guthrie Ok December four governor proclamation abolishes state dispensary system after election leaving citizens without lawful liquor for medicinal use within state. Court review sought on legality of alcohol sales for scientific and medical purposes while a confiscated liquor depository is discussed. State dispensary superintendent R I Lozter remains in office for the moment.
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Guthrie
Haskell
Oklahoma
Tegistavere
Hagkell
R. 1 Lozter
Exercises in Memory of Late Grover Cleveland
A memorial note from Gov. Hoke Smith of Georgia honors Grover Cleveland, recounting his steadfast duty, independence, and distrust of political machines. The letter recalls Cleveland’s cautious yet decisive leadership, fidelity to principle, and deep regard for public service.
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Grover Cleveland
New York
Georgia
Cleveland
Associated Mess
Notudle
United States
Association of Life Lamiance
Me. Cleveland
Wik
Gov. Hoke Smith
Leiter
Cox
Life Insurance
Lugver
Tyelee
Chestereen
Metulin
Impeachment Testimony in Davis Murder Trial Shifts Schedule
Judge Sears adjourned the Davis murder trial until Monday morning after defense counsel requested a pause. Testimony impeaching star witness Abbie Rice was introduced, with a watchman saying she was not near the Rustin home at 1 am the night of Dr Rustin’s killing, corroborated by a streetcar motorman.
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Associated Prose
Omaha
Neb
Sears
Blession Ubus
Charles E. Davis
Dr. Austin
Abbie Rice
Rustin
Dr. Rustin
Clara Gleason
Death of ex chief Rolly McIntosh in Oklahoma
Muskogee Okla reports the death of Rolly McIntosh ex chief of the Crooks at his home near Stidham. He was 76 and had represented the Creek Nation in Washington for ten years, guiding legislation for the tribe. He united with Ellen Perryman and left three sons and a daughter.
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Muskogee
Deo. Fi
Rolly McIntosh
Crooks
Stidham
Oklo
McIntosh
Washington
Congress
Tomye Kernell
Hutchee Nubber
Capt
Wm. Gentry
March Thompson
George Tiger
Rolly Mclntowh
Ellen Perryman
Millie Childers
Broken Arrow
Bunnie
Thomas
John
Happy reunion at Crockett home in Nevada
From Nevada Mo Daily Mail. One of the happiest family reunions ever held in this city is now being enjoyed at the home of Mr and Mrs S R Crockett, two of the oldest residents. Ten children, five boys and five girls, are present, the first time all have been together in twelve years. Family members include W S Crockett and family of Oger UK, Lewyn Crockett, Mrs Porter Patterson and Allen Crockett of South McAlester Ok, Mrs Dr Friday of Ogden Utah, and Mrs W P Daniel, Mrs W T King, Mrs G G Ewing, Samuel R Crockett and Benson Crockett, all of Nevada.
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Nevada
Daily Mail
R. Crockett
W. S. Crockett and Family
Oger
Lewyn Crockett
Porter Patterson
Allen Crockett
South McAlester
Dr. Friday
Bonaparte Petition To Expedite Case Granted
Boston December 4 The petition of Attorney General Bonaparte to compel the Baltimore and Ohio holdings of the Baltimore and Maryland railroad to be relinquished was expedited by three United States circuit court judges. Opposing counsel had argued an expediting act unconstitutional, but that contention was overruled.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Bonaparte
New Haven Railroad Company
Baltimore & Maryland Railroad
United States Circuit Court
Democratic Caucus Called by Guthrie Leader
Lieutenant Governor George W. Sellomy issues call for a Democratic state senate caucus in Guthrie on Saturday January 2 to choose candidates for president pro tem secretary and minor officers. Possible candidates include Clint Gratin of Marietta and J H Strain of Warn. Clarence Davis and J Elmer Thomas deny candidacy.
Wreck reporting order issued by state commission
Guthrie Oklahoma decree requires immediate reporting of road wrecks by telegraph or mail by all street railways and rail carriers. Reports must include location, time, and details of fatalities or serious injuries, derailments, collisions, explosions, or other accidents. joint operations and private tracks fall under supervision.
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Guthrie
Okla
Rai
Dis
State Corporation Commission
Suisseriders
Tife
Commission
Dot
Chuipany
Qampany
Abbie Rice Repeats Testimony in Davis Murder Trial
Aquocinted Press report from Omaha on December 4 describes Abbie Rice again taking the witness stand in Judge Lear's court during the murder trial of Charles E. Davis for Der. Austin's death. The defense frequently objects while the court allows much of Rice's testimony, with a long day anticipated and testimony possibly continuing into Monday.
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Omaha
Neb
Charles E. Davis
der. Austin
Lear
Abbie Rice
Rice
Yankee crew of cruiser Yankee rescued after grounding
Associated Press report from New Bedford Mass dated December 5 states the United States cruiser Yankee floated yesterday and ran aground off Buzzard Bay. The ship then sank early today off Penikese Island with all one hundred fifty crew members safe.
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Associated Prews
New Bedford
Mass
Yankee
Buzzard Bay
Arkansas River Level Falls at Pine Bluff After Flood Loss
River at a thin point is slowly dropping after causing about 150000 dollars in property damage and an estimated 500000 dollars in depreciation to neighboring properties. The report from Pine Bluff notes the river’s decline as waters recede and concerns remain over remaining flood effects.
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Pine Bluff
Associated Prom
Ark
Dec. S
Arkansas River
Thin Point
Aged Kansas surveyor dead at Leavenworth
An aged Kansas surveyor died at his Leavenworth home today from heart failure. Robert Armstrong, seventy eight, long served as deputy United States surveyor general and helped in sub divisional surveys across western Kansas and Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife and four daughters.
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Leavenworth
Rua
Robert Armstrong
Thin City
Dinon Ibs
United States Surveyor General
Weatherm Kengan
Oklahoma
Vinita Commercial Club debates high school bonds plan
A packed Vinita meeting endorsed a proposal to flood the city with bonds totaling at least 80 000 dollars for a Central High School and additional school buildings while supporting ward schools for grades one through four. The plan would be decided by public vote and requires a majority approval.
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Prof. Masterson
F.S. G. Amon
Con Mervial Club
Vinita
Urdemu
Herthy
Whit
Vaid End
Boasts Lowest Death Rate in World in City
Oklahoma City, Okla., Dec. 5. Shown boast of the lowest death rate for November in a city of 15,000. Only three burial permits issued by the city clerk. Health officials report no contagious diseases, and typhoid fever is believed to be unknown there.
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Oklahoma
Shawner
Ely
United
Three Great Meetings At Presbyterian Church
At 11 a.m. Sunday Rev. J C Redding preaches Is the Church Serving God or the Devil. At 2 p.m. women’s meeting. Services also at 7:30 p.m. People of Saving Grace presented by the evangelist. Uriah wit, wisdom, and pathos support the message. All invited. Bring friends and Bibles. G J Downes, Pastor.
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J.C. Redding
G. J. Downes
Revolutionary Army Greeted By Ovation In Port Au Prince
Eight thousand strong revolutionary army led by General Antoine Simon marched into Port au Prince this morning receiving an ovation from the city’s people. The entry was orderly and discipline was maintained throughout the parade.
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Associated Press
Port Au Prigue
Hoyt
Port Au Prince
Antoine Simon
Will Form Code of Laws for Naval Warfare
A conference of powers convened by Great Britain to draft a naval warfare code and establish an international prize court opened at the Foreign Office. Delegations from the United States, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Austria Hungary, Russia, Spain, Portugal, and Japan attend, with sessions slated to run until about February.
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Associated Prat London
Eni
Conference of the Powers
Great Britain
Foreign Office
Heliday
United States
France
Germany
Italy
Austria
Hungary
Russia
Spain
Mallind
Japan
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AAIG
Post Office
Parsons
Transas
Pioneer Telephone
F. M. Gwinnup
San Massell
Vinita, Oklahoma
City Weekly Journal
Kansas City Journal
Kansas City, MO
Edison
Raphs
Smiley Furniture Company
Okishoms
Donmertodt
Cnusual Wiedow
Intercare
Blot Watchman
Ruwitin
Ghief Rolly Wintosh
Crockett Home
Corporation Commission
Abi Rice
Kansas
Commercial Club
Presbyterian Church
Revolutionary Army
Port AU Pringe
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