Party of Friends Surprise Family at New Home
A crowd greeted Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Scntt at their home then moved to Mr. and Mrs. D. B Stuteman’s residence for a surprise party. Thirty four friends attended, sharing refreshments and music by Mira Eden. souvenirs included a brass candle holder and brass flower basket as Mrs. J. H. Scott spoke of friendship. The event ended with warm wishes for health and prosperity in the new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra J. R. Scntt
D. B Stuteman
Mira Eden
J. H. Scott
Vin Ha
Shreveport
Jail Delivery Attempted by Claremore Prisoners
In Rogers County Jail Claremore Oklahoma inmates tried to escape by prying at floor stones and digging toward the exterior wall. A large enclosure around the jail has been torn down due to a new construction contract leaving only the stone wall. Sheriff suspects W A Scott, an 80 year old former detainee in past disturbances, of trying to flee and he is now confined with other prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claremore
Okl
Dee
Rogers County
Freedom
W. A. Scott
Fire destroys orphanage. sick child perishes in blaze
In Springfield Massachusetts a fire gutted the Wick Ward orphanage, killing seven year old Halph Barnes who was ill and in bed. The building burned before firefighters could reach it. Neighbors opened homes to shelter the remaining children as authorities and local residents raised funds and offered temporary housing and clothing through subscriptions. The six year old orphanage, valued at about $10,000 with only $4,000 insured, was donated by J R Rhodes as a temporary home while new facilities are funded.
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Springfield
Wick
Halph Barnes
Wat
Wliel
Korlock
Krieelling
Barnes
Alice Markley
Barnes Boy
Hiram McLaughlin
J. R. Rhodes
State Normal
Opposition to Lewis Appointment Draws Criticism
Objections to the proposed appointment of W. S. Lewis, the Boston Negro, as assistant attorney general are being presented to Attorney General Wickl er sham. President Taft's intention to appoint Lewis was learned earlier. Booker T. Washington urged the president to proceed.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
W. 5
Lewis
Boston
Wicklersham
Taft
Booker T. Washington
Brown guardianship annulled by Frear judge ruling
County Judge Frear nullified the Daniel R. Brown guardianship of Fannie M. Sadie L. and Bertha M. Brown saying the petition showed one child in state home at Pryor Creek and two in Ketchum, depriving the county court of jurisdiction. decision affects sale of the Brown children's real estate to H. H. Boyd of Sarcoxle Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frear
Daniel R. Brown
Big Cable
Fannie M
Sadie L
Bertha M. Brown
Brown
Pryor Creek
Ketchum
H. H. Boyd
Sarcoxle, Mo
Speculation on Abernathy successor swirls in D C
Washington D C Dec 14 Much speculation in life here as to who will succeed United States Marshal Abernathy who recently resigned following a department of justice request for resignation Congressman Morgan urged Attorney General Wickersham to appoint Cash Cade of Shawnee Republican national committeeman and longtime marshalship seeker Cade’s ties to Kickapoo land frauds may hinder him but insurgent Republicans back him In Oklahoma GOP factions other names like Joe Norris Frank Greer Geo A Foster and McGuire figure in the jockeying Foster claims McGuire endorsement but insiders favor Greer or another machine man McGuire arrival in Washington is awaited Jake L Mamon hints at Greer support The capital is seen as a busy scene with Harrie arriving early to influence the fight.
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Washington, D. C
Bec
United States
Marshal Abernathy
Department of Justice
Morgan
Wickersham
Cash Cade
Shawnee
Oklahoma
Cade
Jim Harris
Joe Norris
Frank Greer
Guthrie
Geo. A. Foster
Perry
Abernathy
Washington
Foster
McGuire
Harris
Jake L. Mamon
Oklahoma State Election Board
Lok
Greer
National
Harrie
Row Over Occupied Home Ends in Disturbance
A Wienese woman found Walter Ella and Fredonia Vann occupying her home without leave. A row led to a disturbance with razors drawn. Walter disarmed the women and ousted them before bloodshed. The Vann group was later gathered by Constable Trotter and pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct.
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Nein
Ent
Walter
Ella
Fredonia Vann
Justice of the Peace
O. D. Neville
Della
Trotter
Herbert Deck's Friends Marry in Oklahoma City
Friends here learn of Herbert Deck's marriage to Miss Millie Challice in Oklahoma City on Monday. Both former locals, Deck recently moved to Mangum to head an Waters-Pierce Oil agency. The groom is son of W. H Deck, secretary of the Yiuta Commercial Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Deck
Pate
Millie Challice
Oklahoma City
Mr. Deck
Mangum
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
W. Hf. Deck
Yiuita Commercial Club
Stubbs Attacks Railroads and Trusts at Illinois Banquet
Governor W R Stubbs of Kansas denounced railroads and trusts at an Illinois Manufacturers Association banquet. He claimed advanced freight rates violated Sherman anti trust law and criticized courts that fine corporations while excusing officers. He urged firm enforcement of law against monopolies and warned of the dangers to democracy from corporate influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
W. R. Stubbs
Kansas
Illinois Manufacturers Association
Stubbs
Our
Republic
Packing House Trust
Finannce
Supply
Wall Street
United States
Northern Securities Company
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Burlington Railways
Federal Supreme Court
James J. Hill
J. Pierpont Morgan
Ing
Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Contends for Childs Innocence in Glover Murder Trial
Cambridge December 13 The trial of Hattie LeBlanc for the murder of Clarence F Glover opened with a large crowd outside the courtroom. Defense attorney Keperson pressed the claim of innocence and argued the child was taken from Cape Britain by Mrs Glover for immoral purposes, making Mrs Glover the target of harsh attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cambridge
Mass
Hattie LeBlanc
Clarence F. Glover
Keperson
Cape Britain
Was Too Young Secured Parental Consent
Charles Pine, nineteen, of Fairland, believed his father’s consent for marriage was valid. The written approval was not sworn as required, delaying the license. Pine’s father arrived on the midnight train, securing the license and allowing Charles to wed Mary Welch of Afton with Rev. J. M. Cantrell, before leaving on the eight o’clock train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pine
Fairland
Charlie
Mr. Gatewood
Papa
Mr. Pine, Sr
Mary Welch
Afton
Rev
J. M. Cantrell
Executions Set For Mort Holman and Eugene Tucker
Jefferson City dispatch reports the Missouri supreme court sentenced Mort Holman to hang in Pike County for an attack on a woman and Eugene Tucker to hang in Greene County for murder. Both executions are scheduled for January 26.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Supreme Court
Mort Holman
Pike County
Eugene Tucker
Greene County
Lorimer Cleared by Senate Inquiry On Bribery Charges
Washington note reports the senate committee investigating Lorimer of Illinois found no evidence of bribery in his election. The panel reviewed all testimony in executive session and unanimously decided there was no foundation for the charges. The sub committee’s report will go to the full committee and then to the senate promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Committee of the Senate
Lorimer
Illinois
Senate
Pure Seed Train Coming to Vinita
A letter from Oklahoma A and M College invites Vinita editors bankers and county superintendents to co operate in bringing a better seed and livestock train. It details lectures demonstrations stock needs moving picture shows and village meetings to secure support. itineraries and dates are subject to change. towns must respond promptly.
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A. and M. College
Stillwate
Vinita
A. & M. College
Better Seed and
Oklahoma
Babcock
State Board of Agriculture
J. HW
Connell
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