Wilson Ghosen Named New Speaker in Oklahoma House
In ic, Okla, Jan 8 Ben Wilson was chosen by the Democratic caucus for speaker with Ben Harrison as speaker pro tempore and Bert Tillotson as floor leader. The Murray faction gains influence. a seven member committee was named to list staff. Ed Clark of Pawnee was chosen minority leader, defeating Gristmill Jones, with Harry Beeler as minority floor leader.
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Okla
Ben Wilson
Democratic
Oklahoma
House of
Ben Harrison
Bert Tillotson
Yeaterdaya
Terrall
Hobart
Murray
Wilson
House
Tillotson Ai m
Ous
Ed. Clark
Pawnee
Gristmill” Jones
Okin City
Harry Beeler
Standard Oil Case to be Re docketed Soon
United States Attorney Sims said the twenty nine million fine case against Standard Oil will be re docketed within a few days and may go to trial within two weeks.
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Y Aasociated
Chicago
United States
Dhief
Sims
Standard Oil Couny
Fast Virginian Crashes Into Open Switch
Huntington W V Jan 5 a fast Virginian passenger train on the Chesapeake Ohio railroad ran into an open switch near Caperton sixty east of there. The train plunged into an embankment. Engineer Thomas Edwards and fireman Trent were killed instantly.
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Huntington
W. Va
Peake & Ohio Railroad
Caperton
Thomas Edwards
Trent
Props required to quell religious riot in India
Associated Press dispatch from Calcutta dated January reports renewed religious clashes between Muslims and Hindus. Troops from Indian regiments were deployed at Titoghur to quell an escalating Hindu mob action, with authorities seeking restraint and order.
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India
Associated Pres
Calcutta
Itis
Titoghur
Lieutenant Warns King of Plot by Traitors at Lisbon Banquet
An army officers banquet in Lisbon nightly event with King Manuel present saw a lieutenant publicly warn of a plot to dethrone him. He said spies and traitors surrounded the king and extra guards were posted at the royal palace.
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Associated Press
Lisbon
Portugal
Emanuel
Royal
Youth of nineteen convicted of murder in New Jersey case
Bridgeton New Jersey January 6 a Vineland youth aged nineteen with two companions killed the grandfather of one accused in a murder case today. The defendants were found guilty in the circuit court after evidence tied them to the fatal act in a town not named.
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Associated Press Bridgeton
N.J
Jan
Waler Heller
Hinetown
Vineland
Heller
William Ead
Atec
Higgins Named Bartlesville Postmaster After Roosevelts Action
Washington January 5 President Roosevelt rejected the plate machine and Congressman elect Creager in selecting a postmaster for Bartlesville and sent to the senate the appointment of Wm Higgins. He also named Frank V Wright as postmaster at Lawton.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Creager
Bartlesville
Senate
Wm. Higgins
Frank V. Wright
Lawton
Freight Depot Robbed at Muskogee in Frisco Break-In
Early yesterday morning in Muskogee a safe at the Frisco freight depot was blown open with nitroglycerine, yielding nearly $2,000 in money and checks. No clues were left, and the robbery was discovered around 6:30 by Assistant Passenger Agent Carter. Checks taken include amounts for Muskogee Crushed Stone Co, Phoenix Transfer Co, Muskogee Transfer Co, Muskogee Cotton Oil Co, Midland Mill & Elevator Co, and H. E. Ketcham, all payable to Freight Agent Stebbins. banks were notified to stop payment on presented checks.
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Muskogee
Frisco
Carter
Muskogee Crushed Stone Co
Phoenix Transfer Co
Muskogee Transfer Co
Muskogee Cotton Oil Co
Midland Mill & Elevator Co
H. E. Ketcham
Seeeres
Stebbins
Expert reports county treasurer four thousand dollar shortage
Independence Kansas January six expert reports on the Montgomery county treasurer F E Stubblefield books show an alleged shortage of four thousand dollars. Stubblefield offered to make up the shortage pending a further examination of the books.
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Associated Press Independence
F. E. Stubblefield
Montgomery County
Stubblefield
Death of Mrs Henry Holderman Mourned by Family
The death of Mrs Henry Holderman occurred last night at eight o'clock. Wife of Henry Holderman a former night policeman, she leaves a husband and five children, three daughters and two sons. Remains will be laid to rest tomorrow in Chetova Kansas.
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Henry Holderman
Widow of Night Rider Victim in Court Room
Union City Tenn Jan 5 for the first time during the trial of the night riders Mrs Quentin Rankin widow of the man for whose murder eight alleged night riders are now on trial was in court today when the arguments began Major Hal Holmes opened the argument for the state.
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Associated Press
Union City
Tenn
Quentin Rankin
Hal Holmes
Prospective Secretary of Navy at Augusta
Robert M. Thompson of New York, long mentioned as a probable secretary of the Navy in Taft's cabinet, arrived in Augusta today on January 5. He is separately noted as a prominent figure linked to the administration's future plans.
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Secretary OF Navy
Augusta
Associated Prete
Robert M. Thompson
New York
Navy
Taft
Fire Destroys Baldwin Theatre in Springfield
A 12:15 AM blaze in the Baldwin theatre and office building gutted the structure and damaged nearby properties in Springfield Missouri. Gas explosion in the basement fed flames driven by strong winds. total loss about 250000 dollars. Fire Chief Kanada injured lightly. hotel guests escaped unharmed.
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Associated Press
Springfield Mo
Baldwin Theatre
Colonial Hotel
Kanada
Dr. Nixon
No Complaint of Annis at Dinner
The article notes Thornton J. Hains fell ill briefly as court opened and later denied that he bitterly complained about Annis at a dinner with Capt Hains and wife. He said he learned Annis often visited Capt Hains’s home and denied threatening to shoot the man on sight.
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Associated Press
Flushing
Thornton J. Hains
Hains
Capt Hains
Annis
Capt. Hains
Branson Named Chief Stenographer Representative
Guthrie Oklahoma January seventh Mrs Branson of Muskogee once forced to resign last season was named assistant chief stenographer of the house yesterday The chamber cheered at the announcement Branson will serve as a representative of the state committee Ross Lillard of Oklahoma City removed from the secretary of state post to prevent a scandal was appointed law clerk George Matlock of Oklahoma City named chief stenographer.
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Guthrie
Mra
P.branson
Muskogee
Murray
House
Branson
Ross Lillard
Oklahoma City
Secretary of State
George Matlock
Dogs as New Danger to Messina Refugees
Jan 6 report from Messina notes dogs have become the chief danger to refugees. Starving and often rabid, they gnaw at caravans and attack people. Refugees shoot stray dogs on sight to curb the threat.
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Associated Press
Messina
Committee to resume penitentiary investigation in Topeka
Topeka dispatch says Governor Hochteft appointed a committee to resume the penitentiary inquiry. An Oklahoma committee agreed to return Thursday and hinted a rule has been formed to justify sensational charges against Miss Barnard.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kans
Jax
Hochteft
Lanting
Oklahoma
Tey
Rutle
Peculiar Affair at Stigler Draws Prosecution Aid
Special Prosecutor Thomas H. Owen was asked by State Dispensary Agent R. E. Lozier to travel to Stigler Oklahoma to help county officials prosecute liquor cases. Haskell County grand jury had indicted sixty druggists for illegal liquor sales, with all local lawyers except the prosecutor retained. Owen joined the case to assist in trying all sixty indictments. the sheriff's brother is among the druggists.
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Muskogee
Thomas H. Owen
R. E. Lozier
Stigler
Haskell County
Lozier
Owen
Haskell
May Extend Time for Payment of Taxes
Guthrie Oklahoma January 7 bills introduced in the house and senate extend the time to pay taxes for the half year before penalties begin from January 15 to March 15. It is expected the measure becomes law and county treasurers are notified. If levy exceeds the limit and local officials refuse to correct, the law allows taxpayer suits to fix the levy and the governor to initiate proceedings. Taxpayers who paid excess taxes receive a rebate on their next payment.
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Guthrie
House
Senate
Excom
Tulsa Charter Approved by Governor Haskell
Guthrie Ok Jah reports Governor Haskell approved Tulsa city charter the first to the stage providing for a commission form of government. He noted some dissatisfaction but granted approval to allow court action to test its legality.
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Guthrie
Jah
Haskell
Tulsa
Talea
Thornton Hains Testifies in Own Defense in Flushing Case
Thornton J. Hains testifies that he aimed his revolver only at Mr. Roberts and did not see Fawke or Andrews until they appeared on the float. He denies asking any club members about Annis.
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Associated Press
Flushing. N.Y. Jan. S
Thornton J. Hains
Mr. Roberts
Fawke
Andrews
Annis
Shocks Persist in South Italy Amid Rescue Scenes
By Associated Press Mession Jan 5 earth tremors continue in South Italy though waning. Fires dimly burning as authorities report 30000 dollars in rations. Regalo and Villa San Giovanni largely deserted except for troops. Survivors pulled from ruins, cries for aid heard, refugees crowded camps with scenes of distress.
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Mession
Regalo
Villa San Giovanni
City Editor Morgenstern Marries Society Editor Blackman
Quiet wedding in Phoenix joined George C. Morgenstern city editor and Margaret Hays Blackman society editor of the Phoenix. The ceremony at a Catholic church was witnessed by a small circle followed by a weeklong honeymoon at the Waulhele club.
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Muskogee
Jon
George C. Morgenstern
the Phoenix
Margaret Hays Blackman
Thin City
J. M. Offield
Clarence B. Douglas
Sharp
Fred Scherubel
Mrs. Morgenstern
Waulhele Club
Earthquake Shocks Persist at Hourly Rate in Messina
Jan 7 dispatches report ongoing tremors at Messina with shocks arriving hourly. A special relief train left Rome carrying an American party led by Ambassador Griscom bound for Civita Vecchia with aid supplies.
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Rome
Civitia
Veochia
Ambassador Griscomb
Charters Granted to Two Vinita Companies
Charters were granted yesterday to two Vinita firms, Eaters Improvement Company with 5000 capital and incorporators T A Chandler JS Thomason and C L Rider, and Horse Creek Mining Company with 900 capital and incorporators J W Orr TT Wimer and E L Orr.
Porter Named Panama Police Chief Sails from New York
Former U.S. marshal G. Porter has accepted the Panama police chief post in the canal zone. He sailed yesterday from New York for Panama. The appointment carries a $6,000 annual salary. Clarence McKoyn received the telegram confirming the move.
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Muskogee
Okla
G. A. Porter
U.S
Panama
May Not Effect Gritts Case
Washington reports the court of claims decision may not affect the Gritte case, which hinges on whether Congress could extend restrictions twenty five years on full bloods.
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Washington
Court of Claims
Congress
Too Late: Government Wins Muskrat Dyck Case
Washington Jan 5 The United States Court of Claims unanimously ruled for the government in Muskrat and Dyck v United States The decision upholds the April 26 1906 act as amended arranging for 8701 Cherokee infants born after 1902 to share in allotments and funds The plaintiffs counsel were Daniel Henderson John Hemphill and Frank Bondinot
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Washington, D.C
Court of Claims
David Muskrat
Henry Dyck
United States
Congress
Daniel Henderson
John Hemphill
Rank Bondinot
Installation of Officers by 00 Fellows Lodge
White Lodge No.18 L O P installed officers including J. Underwood N G John R. Fisher V G Gov E. Davis Sec F J Barrett Treas A G McCullough Trustee T W Onol Cond HL Willis Ward T Herd RP Measenger LG AR Allen D G Frank Taylor BR 8 8 8 W Bond J H Wortman Lightfoot G Bog Williams Lodge entered new year with active membership of 100 and officers ordered by Noble and Vice Grand.
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White Lodge No
Lantargic
J. &. Underwood
N. G
John R. Fisher
V. G
Gov. E. Davis
Sec
F. J. Barrett
Treas
A.G. McCullough
T. W. Onol
Willis
Ward
T. Herd
RP. Measenger
AR. Allen
Delightful Card Party at Mrs Ewing Russell
Mrs Ewing Halvell entertained Vinita’s young crowd last night with a card party at the Halvell home on Foreman street. Eleven tables hosted forty four players. Mies Mabel Bay won the fret prize a cut glass. Robert Tronaides won the gentlemen’s favor in a cut with Addin A Brown. Refreshments were served.
Smith plans new cottages on Gunter Street lot
Smith buys a lot on South Gunter Street and intends to build a residence. Lee Barrett contemplates two cottages on the opposite side of the street. Property owners along the blocks plan guttering to improve the appearance of Gunter Street between Tilinoly and Canadian avenues.
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Smith
PF. M. Smith
Gunter Street
Lee Barrett
Prosecution Seeks First Degree Murder Verdict
The state of Mrs M M Florence Erb and her sister Mrs Catherine Beinel faces a jury over the murder of Captain J Gayton Erb. The Aznoriated Press notes the prosecution pressing for first degree murder verdicts for both women.
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Aznoriated Press Media
Jon
Tate
Mra
Florence Erb
Catherine Beinel
J. Gayton Erb
Prohibition Law Upheld By Associated Prone Mobile
The state prohibition law was upheld today amid a liquor dispute in the probate court. No further details available in readable text.
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Mobile, Ale
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