Oklahoma Officials Probe Seminole County Judge in Probate Fraud
Attorney General Charles J. West filed suit in the Oklahoma Supreme Court to remove Seminole County Judge T. S. Cobb for alleged conspiracy with land men to fraudulently sell Seminole minors lands. The complaint accuses Cobb of accepting guardianship fees, false acknowledgments, and arranging sales at greatly undervalued prices through the Tulsa based parties. The action cites numerous alleged instances where wards’ land was sold for a fraction of value with Cobb’s participation and guardianship filings.
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H.T. King
J. Beane
Hi. Payne
Ckiahoma Bante and Trust Company
King
Juge Cobb
Burham
Fem
Jude Cobl
Tragic death of two men in Willian rooming house
The bodies of Water WH Athay and L J Boorman, two visitors from Wisconsin, were found in a room at a Willian rooming house Saturday night. Athay, a painter, likely died from an accidental overdose. Boorman's body was shipped to Janesville, Wisconsin, with a death note stating arrangements for return.
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Willian
Paxton
A. J. Athay
Lawrence
Kansas
W. J. Athay
Jash
Naraloda
Vinita
Sils Brother
Claremore
L. J. Boorman
Janesville
Wisonsin
Ridenhour
Taylor& Parker
Underiakes
President Roosevelt to Attend New York Relative Funeral
President Roosevelt will travel from Washington to New York to attend the funeral of his nephew Steward Dewglay Hobinson. The event is described as a family bereavement affecting the first family.
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New York
Assocated Press
Washington
J. C
President Roosevelt
Mr Roosevelt
Steward Dewglay Hobinson
Mayflower Returns From Battle Fleet Visit to Old Point
The Mayflower bearing the president and party arrived in Washington after viewing the battleship fleet at Old Point Comfort yesterday and docking early today, returning from the trip this February.
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Associates Press
Washington, D. C
Old Point Comfort
Gooper Sharp Trial Drags On As Defense Questions Conspiracy Evidence
Nashville court opened for the Cooper Sharp trial with the state seeking to prove a conspiracy by outsiders to the Carmack slaying. The defense challenged the framing and line of attack, arguing the November ninth statement was not Cooper’s or prepared with his aid.
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Nashville
Tenn
Cooper-Sharpe
Cooper
Carmack
New Election Law Affects Vinita Oklahoma Officials
A new election law approved by the Oklahoma legislature expands county election duties. It creates a complete election system with emergency provisions, identifies police chief and deputy roles, and assigns a stenographer and held deputies to the election boards. The measure, introduced by Smith of Grant, also addresses state inspectors and public records, plus a separate resolution accuses Kansas of salt monopoly affecting Oklahoma.
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Guthde
Okla
Taylor
Taylow
Nadliy
Smith
Grant
School Money Loans Grow In Popularity In Oklahoma
In Guthrie Oklahoma for the week ending February 20th the state school land commissioner lists loan dispersals to multiple borrowers. Amounts include Kinney Altus 2000 Colling Moody 100 Babcock Warrok 1200 Hart Woodward 100 AOC Beattie Amnett 1600 Bard Cheleen site 1160 Pollock Taloga 1160 Manson Alva 600 Combs Elkoy 800 Wah Deloach Non 500 Mary Brions Non 400 Sparks Shirley 400 Cowady Shevene 500 McNatoher Behew 900.
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Githrie
Okla
Kinney
Altus
Colling
Moody
Babcock
Warrok
A. Lowery
Muskogee
Beulah
Hart
Woodward
A. OC
Beattie
Amnett
Thomas D. Bard
A. J. Pollock
Taloga
HF Manson
Alva
Roy Combs
Elkoy
Wah Deloach
Non
Mary M. Brions
J. J. Sparks
Shirley
M. J. Cowady
Shevene
Lillie McNatoher
Be- Hew
Legislators Target Gattle Tick in Oklahoma Plan
Guthrie Oklahoma February 25 The state department of agriculture completes steps for a cattle tick eradication program to start March 1 with twenty inspectors restored after layoffs. Supervisors Bryan and Anya Bhay oversee efforts to deploy inspectors and fund winter layoffs to clear several counties of the cattle scourge within a year.
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Guthrie
Ai Ontine Department
Taw Department of Agriculture
Bryan Anya Bhay
Temperance Forces Enter Contest Against Saloon
In Indianapolis area counties the temperance campaign began with church bells and prayers as supporters enter the local option contest. Readers note a mass mobilization across multiple communities to push for bans or restrictions on saloons.
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Ly Assocated Press ii
Tanopolis
Ind
Bemperswee
Lovee
Hannah Adloone
Cooper Testimony in Cooper Sharpe Trial
Colonel D. B. Cooper testified in the Cooper Sharpe trial over the killing of ex resonator Coes. The Nashville based coverage notes the February 23 session with Cooper as a defendant in the Maryland case referenced by Ty Advociiten rere.
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Ty Advociiten Rere
Nashville
Tent
Colonet
B. Cooper
Waa
Cooper-Sharpe
Coes
Admits He Killed Express Clerk Murder Confession
Orville Poland aged nineteen confessed to the murder of Jesse Haymaker an express clerk found dead in the depot office. He said he planned to sleep in the office that night with Haymaker aiding shelter then awoke to find Haymaker dead and a pistol in his hand after a struggle. He claimed they attempted to rob the cash drawer and fled.
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Associated. Press
Hutchinson
Kana
Orville
Poland
Jesse Haynaker
Express
Hayiaker
Hay
Foland
Governor urged for protection amid South Omaha unrest
A rough dispatch reports pleas to Governor Shallenberger from South Omaha leaders seeking state protection against alleged lawless rioting. The Chicago origin program calls for fair play and protection of American workers amid tension in the Omaha area.
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Pan Helene Union
Shallenberger
Chicago
Onuehan
Taft Plans Day Devoted to Magazine Articles
President Taft will spend the day at his brother T. W. Taft’s home in New York completing several magazine articles. He has refused many audience requests.
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Hiy
Associated Press
New York
Hlectaft
T. W. Taft
Heban
Osage Surplus Land Sale Bill Advances in House
Weltington D C Feb 2 The McGuire bill allowing Osage Indians with Interior Secretary approval to designate one of three selections of land is approved by the house. The action follows another pending measure to permit Osages to sell surplus land upon competent application.
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Weltington
D.C
Secretary of the Interior
Verdict Upholds Fine for Rebating by Rail Carrier
The U S Supreme Court affirmed a circuit court ruling imposing a fine of 108000 dollars on the New York Central Railroad for granting rebates to the American Sugar company. The decision was made by the Supreme Court of the United States, following the Southern District of New York verdict.
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Hy Assocated Press
Washington
United States Circuit Court
Southern District of New York
New York Central Railroad Company
American Sugar Company
Supreme Court of the United States
Benefit Play For Public School Library Support
The village school announces a play at the Auditorium tomorrow night to raise funds for the library. Proceeds will aid the school and town education efforts, inviting all to attend and support the children's fundraiser.
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Vinitn
Ho Ehool
Daughter of Hester Green Weds Morristown Bride Today
Daughter of Hester Green and Hetty Mine Fun Cheen wed Mathew Astor Wine in Morristown New Jersey today authorities reported.
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Hester Green
Assocated Press
Morristown
N. J
Ohio River Brings Floods and Widespread Damage
Flood warnings spread as Ohio River rises to near forty to fifty feet, threatening Louisville Cincinnati and Kentucky towns. Homes flood and rail lines risk disruption with railroad stations and business fronts affected. Local authorities prepare for higher stages and evictions as waters encroach on low-lying areas.
Great American Life Insurance barred from Oklahoma
Oklahoma state officials bar Great American Life Insurance Co of Louis from operating in the state. The action, after repeated warnings by Insurance Commissioner McComb, cites failure to comply with Oklahoma law and alleged unauthorized business carried through December.
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Okin
McCotmb
Thin
Great American Life Insurance Co
Louis
Oklahoma
McComb
Oklthana
Taft Visits Brother in New York
President William Howard Taft arrived in New York at noon and went to the home of his brother Henry Taft, intending to stay until Saturday. The visit marks a brief domestic stop in the president’s schedule as reported by the Associated Press.
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William H. Taft
New York
Assoriate Press
Rivet Taft
Thin City
Henry Waft
Supreme Court Reverses Kentucky Court Decision
The Supreme Court yesterday reversed a Kentucky court ruling involving American Express and a lost property case. The decision overturns a finding that placed liability on the consignor in a Kanai prohibition context.
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Supreme Court
Kentucky
Tulsa to Be Closed Town Under New Officials
Tulsa moves toward a closed town policy as Mayer John Mitchell states after inaugurating the commission form of government that the city will close, with tightening bowers and gamblers leaving town. A police force will be organized to enforce the change.
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Tulsa
Tula
Oklo
Mayer John ©. Mitchell
Beas
Dr F W Self Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison
Prominent physician and surgeon Dr F W Self, president of the Ocela Nowphil organization, was sentenced today to eight years in the state penitentiary on a charge of committing an assault on a hospitalized patient, with a note of ongoing controversy surrounding his case and status.
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F. W. Self
Prominett Physio
Ooceala Nowphil
Engine Starts Big Fire in Oil Tanks Near Tulsa
A fire started by an engine on a lease near Tulsa destroyed a 1000 barrel tank a 250 barrel tank and a rig about two miles north of the city early yesterday. Voluminous smoke rose high attracting attention from the business district and residents rushed to view the glow. The blaze was checked by the efforts of lode employees and others on scene.
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Tulsa
Bob
Qi Pine
Little Rock
Trade and Latin America urged to boost merchant marine
Mr Landis of Indiana urged stronger U S ties with Latin America to expand trade routes and build up the merchant marine. He argued Panama Canal nearing completion requires proactive U S action and that American tonnage now trails a century ago, calling for quicker measures to raise the flag on ships and strengthen regional cooperation.
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Wralington
Atrone
Atin
Areridand
Landra
Indiana
Mme
Dianne
Harrison
Cleveland
McKinsey
Roosevelt
Root
Landin
Panama Canal
United States
Latin America
High Seas
Ladin
Enet
Landis
Lifelong Farm Hand Dies in Peculiar Onsite Accident
News from the Tom Archer farm five miles northwest reports that Lige Granger, a crippled yet active worker, accidentally shot himself while firing a Winehon rabbit under a building. The bullet struck a stone and ricocheted to his head, killing him instantly. Details are incomplete and no funeral plans were announced.
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Associated Prom
Lige Granger
Tom Archer
Here
Young Granger
Tim
Wind Storm Ravages Three States Across Arkansas Kansas Tennessee
A severe wind and rain storm swept parts of Arkansas Mississippi and Tennessee causing extensive damage. In Woodruff Prairie and Bennett counties Kansas a town was nearly wiped out with many buildings destroyed and several fatalities reported. Telegraph lines and phone wires were down and crews assess the full extent of the destruction.
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Memphis
Tenn
Arkansac
Woodruff
Prairie
Pennett
Kansan
Maher
Ponnnott
Dermot
Auguste
Edna Wilson Convicted for False Swearings in Oklahoma Case
Edna Wilson, described as the sweetheart of Fou Smith, was found guilty by a jury in Munkogee Oklahoma after she swore falsely regarding a lover. The chaotic report notes Gray’s involvement and ties to a widespread case of alleged theft and deceit.
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Munkogee
Okla
Idna Wieen
Ob Gray
Waa
Wilvan
Fou Smith
David Conway
Oklahoma Gas Company Attorneys Clash Over State Law
In Muskogee Oklahoma, lawyers for the Kansas Nature Gas Company contest a prohibition act. The State Attorney General Wert leads the prosecution alleging the Standard Company diverted millions to pursue the case.
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GAS Company
Oklahoma
Associated Real Muskogee
Okn
Kansas Nature Gas Company
Parmer
W. Hateh
New York
Seconsion
Bud Takes Bud Captured in a Raid to County Jail
In Muscogee Oklahoma on February 2 a raid led to the capture of an individual referred to as Bud. The report describes a nighttime approach to a rear building on a street and a search that found a bound figure described as Bud. The scene concludes with authorities taking the person to the county jail.
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Muscogee OK
Italy
Malone
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