Council Debates Removal of Night Officers McCamish Chandler
At a special city council meeting on Thursday night charges were brought against night officers McCamish and Chandler. A committee found partial support for the charges but no removal. the matter was sent to the city attorney for opinion on council authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCamish
Chandler
Arthur Muchanan
Baid
Hobdy
Oklahoma Supreme Court
Roberta
Rider
Vrazee
Legislative Chamber
Couneil
Audh
Severe Snow Storm Hammers Southwest Kansas
Six inches of snow fell in the southwestern region during the night and the storm continues. Railroads and streetcar traffic are hampered as the heaviest December storm on record for the area brings a temperature of 28 degrees.
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Associated
Topeka
Kan
Dac
Kansas
Battle of Rama Draws Six Americans in Fierce Fight
Associated Press dispatch reports the battle of Rama concluded with a decisive insurgent victory. Six Americans took part using rapid fire guns. all but one, named Baghford, escaped injury. Government trenches saw women fighting bravely, some armed with rifles, one woman wounded amid the starvation siege.
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Rama
Associated
Proot Bluefelds
Battle of Rama
Baghford
Thomas M Carey Released From Prison
Thomas M Carey, former cashier of the defunct Salmon and Salmon Bank of Clinton, completed three fourths of his five year sentence and was released today. His pardon and restoration of citizenship were granted by the governor. Bryan Better Today.
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Associated Prows
Jefferson City
Dee
Thomas M. Casey
Salmon & Salmon Bank
Clinton
Six Deaths Mark Oklahoma's Christmas Night Toll
Oklahoma City December 27 Six deaths and four accidents marked Christmas aftermath in Oklahoma. Victims include three white men shot dead an Indian killed by a train near Okesnah a Black man murdered in Ardmore and a woman unnamed found frozen near Tussey. Also noted: David Gray of Allen killed by Dr. C A Stewart after a quarrel and a Carter county schoolteacher's wife died from exposure. An incident at Dow ended with a man shot at his door and charges filed. The mayor sits in jail.
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Oklahoma City
Olin
Oklahoma
Okesnah
Ardmore
Tussey
David Gray
Allen
C. A. Stewart
Carter County
Hler
Charles Beavers
Dow
Fred ‘Pen
Joseph Ioer
P. Guinn
Eugene ‘Thompson
Hartaborne
Louis Bruskin
Bruskin
Mayer Ta
Jali
King Alfonso In Critical Condition
Parla reports King Alfonso is gravely ill with the latest private update stating a further operation is likely. A hunting trip ruse leads to Ban Lucar palace where an operation may be performed, with the Countess of Parla nearby.
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Parla
Gil
Kansas Guarantee Law Held Invalid
In Topeka federal court Judge John Pollock ruled the Kansas bank guaranty law invalid. He granted two injunctions: one in the Larabee stockholder case against bank officials and the state bank commissioner, and another in the Abilene National Bank case against the bank commissioner and state treasurer. The latter injunction limited enforcement and set a bond of ten thousand dollars pending final disposition.
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Topeka
King
John ©. Pollock
Te Kansas Bank
Pollock
Frank 8. Larabee
Exchange Bank of Mutehiion
J. N. Dolley
Lars Abew
Abilene National Bank
Chance Leads National League First Basemen in 1902
New York reports captain Frank Chanes of Chicago tops the National League in fielding with a .987 average over 11 games. Branafield of Philadelphia trails with .989 over 138 games. Hummel of Brooklyn and Clarke of Pittsburgh also post high marks, while Gibson of Pittsburgh leads catchers with a .043 average in 10 games. Pittsburgh boasts strong team totals and Camulis claims the best pitching record with 41 games and a .406 percentage. Matthewson of New York is noted among leading pitchers.
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New York
Frank Chanes
Chicago
Branafield
Philadelphia
Hrrdwell
Hane Wagner
Pittsburg
Ted
Felding
Mhortatopa
Hummel
Brooklyn
Captain Clarke
Pittieburc
Bret
Gibwon
Pitteburk
Pitteburg
Rock Island stock soars then slides in wild market move
A sharp Rock Island stock rally spiked to 81 from 50 and fell back to 50 within minutes prompting fears of a corner on the New York Stock Exchange. Directors blamed a short squeeze while Rowley and others deny fundamental cause. A NYSE board meeting was planned to investigate the episode.
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Rock Island
Associated Frees
New York
Rock Island Company
Stock Exchange
Rock Island Ley
Rowley
New York Stock Exchange
Harmony Sought Among Teachers In Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City faces a quarrel over the State Teachers Association convening Wednesday. Leaders push harmony to make the gathering the largest yet with no resolutions or political debate. Enrollment stands at 211 in city, 1200 statewide. lodging strained as private families assist attendees.
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Oklahoma City
State Teachers’ Association
Cameron
Evans
anti-Evans
Pedee
J BH. Taylor
Oklahome
Haw
Oklahoma
Charles A. Evans
Ardmore
B.D. Cameron
Taylor
William J. Bryan Ill in Jacksonville. speech canceled
William J Bryan, guest of his cousin in Jacksonville, was too ill to deliver his scheduled address at the Duval theater for a local hospital benefit. He suffers a severe cold and potential pneumonia, has canceled all engagements, and will remain resting.
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Jacksonville
Fla. Dev
William J. Bryan
William
Jennings
Duval Theater
Bryan
Enumerators Test Declared Easy in Census Plan
Washington December 2 The Census Bureau announced that the census enumerator test scheduled for February 5 will be simple and practical. Applicants must be U.S. citizens 18 to 70, physically able, trustworthy, and educated. About 64 000 positions available by mid March with applications due by January 25.
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Washington, D. C
Durand
Census Bureau
United States
Muat
Cena
Five Million Dollar Loss In New England Storm
Boston reports a five million dollar loss from yesterday's violent blizzard storm that battered coastlines from Massachusetts to Maine. The greatest New England storm in eleven years caused tide surges, battered sea walls, and widespread damage along the shore. no new fatalities were reported in Chel aon and Moorett.
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New England
Boston
Mass
Bilesard
Aerome New England
Chelaon
Moorett
University Affiliation Granted Vinita High School
Superintendent W G Masterson announced Vinita High School is fully affiliated with the University of Norman under Group I. The high school offers sixteen units upon completion, one more than the fifteen required for admission, enabling Vinita students to gain university credit.
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W. G. Masterson
State University of
Norman
Vinita High School
Vinita School
Christmas Blizzard Costs Eighteen Lives Near New York
Associated Press reports eighteen people in and near New York died during the Christmas blizzard or from accidents tied to it. Six died from exposure after snow drifts, others drowned or were killed by trains as the region digs out from ten inches of new snow and rail blockades raise food prices, worsening hardships for the poor.
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Associated Press
New York
Explosion Reported Kills Several at Shawnee Depot
Kansas City dispatches say an explosion on the depot platform at Shawnee Oklahoma left several people dead. Details were not immediately available, but witnesses described a large blast and scattered debris. Emergency crews and investigators rushed to the scene.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Tiba
Shawnee
Okla
Three Killed in Engine Explosion at Shawnee Shops
Final casualty count narrows to two dead with a third possibly dying after locomotive engine explosion in Shawnee Oklahoma machine shops. One severed hand found. names A F Kere and Henry Jose not matching. Injured include Joseph Dene more in critical condition and Win Wallace in serious condition. No official cause yet. review to be conducted. no evidence of negligence.
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Shawnee
Okla
A. F. Kere
Henry Jose
Tt le
Joseph Denemore
Win Wallace
Jho
Kansas City
Coldwell
Kans
Dimaeter
Schooner Sunk After Striking Ledge During Storm
The wreck of a five masted vessel probably the Davis Palmer of New York was sighted off Point Allerton near Hall Massachusetts. The schooner struck a ledge during a storm and sank with all on board, a crew of twelve men.
Zelaya Aboard Mexican Gunboat Arrives in Salina Cruz
December 27 report notes the Mexican gunboat General Guerrero docking at Salina Cruz with former Nicaraguan President Zelaya aboard after leaving Managua via Corinto on Christmas Eve.
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Zelaya
Presa
Salina Crus
Monteo
General Gurrero
Nicaragua
Managua
Corinto
Oklahoma Taxable Wealth Figures for 1909 Revealed
Advance figures from State Auditor M. E. B. Trapp show Oklahoma's 1909 taxable wealth at 868 million. The report details totals for personal property, land, improvements, stock, farm implements, vehicles, machinery, jewelry, cattle, grain, bank stocks, and bonds, with statewide valuations and asset counts.
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Guthrie
Okla
EB. Trapp
Oklahoma
Atte
National Bank
United States
Gas Franchise Granted to Claremore Partners at Pryor Creek
Pryor Creek Oklahoma December 24 town trustees grant a gas franchise to George Smith and B J Hester of Claremore. Gas will be piped from the Caney river line thirteen or fourteen miles west. Grantees must post a $500 forfeit to begin within sixty days and complete within the specified period.
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Pryor Creek
Okla
George Smith
B. J. Hester
Claremore
Caney River
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Thomas M. Carey
Alfonso
Chance
William J. Gryan
Durand Sete
University
Hinshaw Plumbing Company
Riddle Bldg
Lewis Rogers
Undertaker
Os Welesand
Olekoynu Fuers
M. L. Drake
Vinita
Okie
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