State Senate backs large prison funding amid fire risk claims
Guthrie Oklahoma February news reports the senate approving a plan to fund building and maintenance for the state penitentiary and Granite reformatory. Senator Redwine warns current frame buildings threaten inmate safety with 1100 prisoners at McAlester and 18 in a cage, urging new construction to reduce guards and improve conditions while public funds would cover the costs.
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Guthrie
Oklo
House
McAlester
Senate
Redwine
Granite
Wine
Granite Reformatory
For Salm and Terma in Historic Horse Racing Card
A brief entry lists horse names such as Salm a thoroughbred and Terma a trotting horse with connections to Ken Mammoth Jack and D H Pearson Bim Springs Arie noted among entrants in a local racing program.
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Salm
van Addren
DH. Pearson
Bim Bprings
Arie
Mise Elkins May Die. Associated Press report from Kansas City
A nurse Miss Mian Agton Mining, niece of United Bates Senator Wiking of West Virginia, shot herself this morning. A physician stated she may die at any time and remains unconscious.
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Mise Elkins
Associated Press
Kansas City
Mian Agton Mining
United Bates
Wiking
Weat Virginks
Weilhopdas
Saya Abe Piny Din
Paroled felon Ed Wilms returns to Vinita saddlery trade
Ed Wilms, freed on parole after ten years of a life sentence for murder in Roger Mills county, plans to settle in Vinita and pursue saddlery. Parole terms require he not enter Roger Mills Beckham or Wichita counties, report monthly to the governor, and abstain from intoxicants and bad company. If violated, he faces immediate return to prison.
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Taylor
Senate
Goulding
Roddie
Sorrela
Morrin
House
Representative Ward
Menoes
Tillomon
Ward
House Bil
John
Burnett
Roente
Clark
Thomas
Laing Citles
Bouwe
Whayne
Ardmore
Bond Lueue
Wallace
Wny Bank
Trafic
Lotme
Ed Wilms
McAlester
Haskell
Vinita
Wilms
Roger Mille
Wilma
Roger Mills
Beckham
Waghita
Wilros
House May Demand Proof From Peary
Washington February 18 Members of the house may demand that Robert B Peary exhibit proof to the world before voting for eight gold medals and the thanks of Congress The naval committee wavered on bestowing honors upon the polar explorer opposition centered on requiring corroboration by other scientific bodies and the National Geographical Society and some members warned of a floor fight if the measure comes to a vote
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Washington
Robert B. Peary
Congress
Naval Committee
Peary
Guthrie Investigation Aims at Hostile Charge Source
Associated Press reports from Guthrie Oklahoma that during a legislative inquiry Governor Maskell ordered the committee to reveal that the charges against him originate from hostile sources outside the legislature. Representative Moris had sworn? to the charges, and the governor stated the aim is to expose outside influence.
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Associated Press
Guthrie
Okla
Strychnine Found in Chrisman Swope Case
In a Kansas City report dated February 19, Dr. Hektoen testified that strychnine was detected in the stomach and liver of Chrisman Swope and in Margaret Swope's stomach contents in amounts far exceeding ordinary medicinal doses. The announcement came during interviews with an attorney for the Swope estate.
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Chrisman
Prema
Kannas City
Chrisman Swope
Margaret Swope
Hektoen
Swope
Cook Refuses Interview In Chilean Peace Request
Associated Press reports from Santiago on February 19 that explorer Dr. Cook declined to grant any interview, stating he wished to be left in peace.
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Cook
Associated Pres
Santiago
Chile
Dr. Cook
Explorer
Leader Is Killed by Sheriff's Men in Carlo Jail
In Carlo on February 18, deputy sheriffs under orders from Governor Deneen killed Alex Holliday, leader of a jail mob. A midnight battle with deputies wounded several mob members, while Holliday lay dying for three hours beside the courthouse steps as the sheriff refused to admit a doctor or allow removal of the wounded.
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Associated Press
Carlo
Millien
Alex Holliday
Holliday
Court House
Nellis
Deneen
Sherif
Unusual Cold Weather Across Southwest Regions
Kansas City report details unusually cold conditions in the Southwest with temperatures ranging from twenty above in San Antonio to four below zero in Springfield. Other readings include Kansas City eleven, Concordia fourteen, Oklahoma City ten, Fort Smith four, and Abilene eighteen below.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Oklahoma
Texas
Gulf Coast
San Antonio
Tex
Xero
Springfield
Concordia
Kans
Oklahoma City
Fort Smth
Ark
Abilene
Marshal Wounded in Running Battle With Bank Robbers
Blanchard marshal Perry was shot and seriously wounded in a running fight with seven robbers who had blown open the First State bank vault. Citizens forming a posse pursued them by hand car toward Chickasha. robbers escaped, no money taken. Authorities expect another clash as fugitives are pressed.
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Associated Prean
Oklahoma City
Ocal Perry
Blanchard
First State Bank of
Perry
Chickasha
Former Banker Found Dead in River in Logansport
The body of John F. Johnson, former president of the State National Bank, was found in the river. Johnson had served six years in prison for embezzling about half a million from the bank and had recently been a grain broker. Authorities presume suicide.
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Associated Preus
Logansport
Ind
John F. Johnson
State National Bank
Johnson
Nulclde
Attorney Vertrees surprises at Ballinger-Pinchot hearing
In Washington on February 19 Associated Press reports attorney Vertrees halted cross examination of Gravis at the Ballinger-Pinchot hearing. He declined further questioning and Henry M. Hoyt, Puerto Rico attorney general, testified as second prosecution witness.
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Associated Pres
Washington, D. C
Vertrees
Ballinger-Pinchot
Gravis
Henry M. Hoyt
Porto Rico
Tillman Improves in Washington D C as Prisoners Sentenced
Senator Tillman shows improved condition in Washington D C this afternoon. Twelve prisoners received sentences in a related judicial session.
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Tillman
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
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Hassell
Vinita, Okita
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Marshal
F. M. Gwinnup
San Malseell
Vinita, Oklahoma
Missouri
State Life Insurance Co
Jos. P. Scott
Lavars
Cobb Hotel
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