Amos Appointed Cruce Adviser
Governor elect Cruce named F B Amos of Vinita private secretary and W F Kerr managing editor of the Oklahoma and Free Press chief clerk in a move praised as recognizing Cruce supporters. Milas Woods of Ardmore will serve as the governor elects stenographer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos
Cruce
Craig County
Oklahoman
Lee Crace
Amos of
Vinita
Vinita Leader
W. F. Kerr
Oklahoma City
The
the Free Press
Milas Lavine Woods
Ardmore
Oklahoma
News Piper
Ship of State
Aide of
Kerr
West
Odlahorn University
Norman
Leader
Heard
Orgintee
Oklahoma Historical Society
Sean Elk
Pythias
Modern Wooder of America
Billy” Kerr
Mise Woods
Cruce & Cruce
Arguments Begin in Oklahoma Rate Case
Associated Press reports in St. Louis on December 27 that arguments opened in the United States circuit court of appeals over Oklahoma rate case seeking to bar enforcement of reduced passenger and freight rates. The suit targets the Oklahoma corporation commission and contends the commission’s constitutionality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Louis
Oklahoma
State of Oklahoma
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Corporation Commission of Oklahoma
Hyde Appeal Reset for Argument in Supreme Court
Jefferson City Missouri December 27 The appeal of Dr B Clarke Hyde convicted of murdering Colonel Swope and sentenced to re imprisonment was reset for argument in the supreme court on January 20. January 3 was the previously set date for the argument.
Red Hammer train collision claims three crewmen in Missouri
The Chicago and Alton passenger train known as the Red Hammer struck a freight caboose at Farber Missouri while switching on the main line. Three trainmen were killed B Davis M J Crabtree and H M Flora. No passengers were injured according to officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kansas City
Red Hammer
Chicago & Alton
Chicago
Farber
B. Davis
M. J. Crabtree
H. M. Flora
Vinita Bank Manager Frazee to Move to California
Vinita will lose Sam R. Frazee as manager of the International Bank & Trust when his term ends January 1. He and his family will relocate to Riverside, California, selling his remaining property in Vinita and his residence to David Haage of southern Kansas. Frazee, long a booster, came to Vinita eleven years ago, previously leading multiple hardware ventures before joining the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita
Sam R. Frazee
International Bank & Trust Company
Mr. Frazee
Riverside
Cal
Frazee
David Haage
Kansas
Mr. Wrazee
Missouri
Frazee Hardware & Furniture Company
Frazee Hardware Company
Prazee-Hosmer Hardware Company
Sunny Pat Hardware Company
California
Pershing Preaches Farewell Sermon at Congregational Church
Rev J E Pershing delivered his farewell Christmas sermon at the Congregational church and announced Dr A K Wray would lead on New Year’s Day. The large crowd wept as he admitted faults in using opportunities to help others and urged active community service. Christmas solos were by Gaylord N Bebout and Miss Huggins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. EB. Pershing
Congregational Church
A. K. Wray
Mr. Pershing
Christ
Gaylord N. Bebout
Miss Huggins
Pershing
Oklahoma urged to back New Orleans Panama Exposition
Dear editor letter argues Oklahoma should back a Panama Exposition in New Orleans to boost national attendance, noting New Orleans proximity, faster transit to the Isthmus, and shared kinship with Louisiana. Editorial director W C Chevis asks Oklahoma lawmakers to endorse the plan in 1911.
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Louisiana
Oklahoma
New Orleans
Panama Canal
San Francisco
Isthmus
United States
Miss Oklahoma
Society of the World
Pratornially Yours
W. C. Chevis
Husband Arron Charged by Wife in Bluejacket
Charlon Night of Bluejacket is jailed on adultery charges filed by his wife Edna Night. He appeared before Justice David Meredith, pleaded not guilty with defense by McGary and Swarts. They plan to argue Charles obtained a Kansas divorce and legally married the other woman and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlon Night
Bluejacket
Edna Nigh
Afton
Miami
Charles
Kansas
Mackey
Frank Lee
Meredith
MccGary
Swarts
Wld
Truth Brought One Man His Government Job
In Guthrie Oklahoma the Roosevelt White House story tells how Dennis Flynn vouched for a former drinker seeking a postmaster position. The applicant admitted past drinking and pledged never to drink again, the letter persuaded Roosevelt to appoint him, and the postmaster has since performed well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Okla
Theodore Roosevelt
Oklahoma
Washington
Dennis Flynn
Territory
White House
Roosevelt
Flynn
Dennis
Post Office
Ranchman Shot in Tulsa Area as Marshal Arrests Man
John Park age 19 an employee of the Dawson ranch near Talala thirty miles northeast of Tulsa is dying from a bullet wound in the back of the head. City marshal Falston of Talala has arrested John Falcon charged with the shooting. Park reportedly rode boisterously through the streets before being shot.
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Tulsa
Okla
John Park
Dawson Ranch
Talala
John Falton
City Marsh 4
Park
Bankers Ask Cruce to Change Oklahoma Bank Laws
Ardmore Okla Dec 27 A bankers committee led by Ed F Johns Chickasha J W Orr Tulsa G D Davis and Harold Wallace Ardmore called on Gov elect Lee Cruce Monday to present proposed changes to state bank laws Cruce agreed the banking board should be composed of bankers and promised to consider other suggestions
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Cruce
Ardmore
Okla
Ed. F. Johns
Chickasha
J. W. Orr
Tulsa
G. D. Davis
Harold Wallace
Lee Cruce
Grant Victor Celebrates Annual Family Reunion
G. Victor of Muskogee hosted the annual Christmas family reunion at his home over Sunday and Monday. Guests included R. D. Victor of Gravette Ark George Victor of Olen Tl Mrs. Frank Victor of Afton and Mr and Mrs Edgar Marrs. The Marrs celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary with the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Victor
Muskogee
Vinita
Afton
R. D. Victor
Gravette
Ark
George Victor
Olen
Frank Victor
Edgar Marrs
Marrs
8. G. Victor
Detective After Sheriff’s Galp Mystery In Oklahoma
Sheriff Ridenhour in Winita, Oklahoma, received a letter dated December 26, 1910, warning of whiskey sales and promising personal liability. The creator signed as U S Government Detective and left clues from Cobb hotel station ery and a stamped envelope marked U S Secret Service. The sheriff seeks the author to uncover further developments and may gain cooperation if the writer can prove claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winita
Okla
Ridenhour
Cobb Hotel
U. S. Secret Service
Governor Delays Signing Bill Halting Guthrie Office Move
Oklahoma City reports Governor Haskell will not sign the capital bill for two or three days amid pledges and transfers needed in Oklahoma City. Chief Justice Dunn has conferred with Haskell as plans for a $60,000 new state offices building beside the high school were discussed, to be returned to the city school board after use.
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Oklahoma City
Okda
Guthrie
Haskell
Tvo
Supreme Court
Dunn
Erect Cruce
City Board of Education
Oklahoma court notes 1910 1911 list of defendants
The document lists numerous defendants facing United States court action in Muskogee Oklahoma with trial dates in January 1911. It names cases involving burglary larceny opium fraud forged notes counterfeit and retail liquor violations, with defendants such as Jim Field Frank Collins Henry Holderman and George Kessler. Warrant dates and bond conditions are noted along with the offices involved and statements by William J Gregg United States Attorney and Frank Leh Assistant.
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Frank Collins
John Prophet
Dave Dushane
Kert Wheeler
Virgie Smith
Leslie Cr
W. H. Mofford
United States
Vernon Hill
James Bacon
Jim Field
Bert M. Davenport
W. P. Torrens
W. A. Buchanan
Retif Waka
Charles W. Norton
Maware
W. P. McDowell
Ember
Golden Rice
Thomas H. Wright
George Crump
Geof Yargee
Clay Tittle
Mike Gabber
Otis Tittle
M Tail
Henry Holderman
Henry Holderman, Retail Liquo
Charles Whitesides
Retal
Henry Batnes
Quo
George Kessler
Natio
Frank Dipson
John Price
W. J. Johannerson
Muskogee
Oklahoma
William J. Gregg
B. D. Oki
Frank Leh
Halsell Hosts Annual Christmas Day Gathering
Mr Halsell resumed his longtime custom by entertaining over one hundred friends on Christmas day in Vint observing old-time hospitality. Halsell has since moved to Kansas City but returned for the holiday event and good cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Halsell
H Halsell
Kansas City
Aviator and Passenger Die in Fifty Foot Fall at Issy
An aviator and passenger were instantly killed when the machine fell fifty feet at Issy Les Moulineaux France. Laffort, bound for Brussels in a bid for the aviator cup, had been attempting a Paris to Brussels round trip when the crash occurred before a large crowd.
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Associated Press
Issy Les Moulineaux
France
Laffort
M. Pols
Brussels
Paris
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Sam Frazee
New Orleans Exposition
Marshal
Ranchman
Grant Victor
Craig
Mous
U. S
Ea Lennar AE
Counyy Wite General Land Office
Mu Tn
Pacific
MAG
Rock Island &Antin
Quaruskogee
Beforas
Vitson
Will
Von
Burglay
Ifice
Chara
Zackey Oman, Jr
Bure
D. Knox
A. Finley
Joe Edge
J. W. Newsome
R. B. Short
Harvey Davis
Mr. Halsell
Viator
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