Gould Says Oklahomans Are Most Adaptable People
Norman Oklahoma June 26 The state geologist Professor Gould lauds Oklahomans as highly adaptable noting growing cities Tulsa and Muskogee raising skyscrapers and widespread farm diversification. He credits A and M college leaders farm institutes and short courses for educating farmers toward diversified crops and local production reducing imports and boosting prosperity.
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Gould
Norman
Okla
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Muskogee
Union
Nebraska
Health officer on sane fourth celebrations urged caution
Guthrie June 26 state health commissioner J C Mahr warned celebrations may not be safe and sane but would have casualties. He urged parents to beware toy pistols and explosives and advised steps for wound care and seeking a physician.
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Guthrie, Ohin
J.C. Mahr
Two Convicts Attack Sentry at Fort Riley
Two military convicts Carrey and Jeffries attacked a sentry at Fort Riley. In the ensuing struggle Jeffries was shot in the stomach and fatally wounded, the sentry seriously wounded. The incident occurred near Junction City Kansas on June 20.
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Junction City
Kans
Fort Riley
Carrey
Jeffries
General Strike Threatened by Coal Miners
At a meeting of coal operators in Pittsburgh Kansas on June 5 the check-off system used at mines was abolished as a defense measure. The miners board refuses to concede and threatens a general strike of miners in Kansas and Missouri.
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Pitteburg
Kans
Kangas
Missouri
Hope They Will Support Selves Guthrie Prison Self-Sufficiency
Guthrie Oklahoma June 2 The state board of public affairs and the board of prison control aim for the state penitentiary to be self supporting after construction. The prison will handle its own dental work and nearly all occupations will be performed by inmates. The Oliver Typewriter company has provided a 10 discount, bringing the typical typewriter price to 72.90, with machines also furnished to schools at 50 each.
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Guthrie
Oklo
State Board of Public Affairs
Board of Prison Control
State Penitentiary
State Board of Affairs
Oliver Typewriter Company
Washout near Granby delays Prisco trains this day
Trains from the east were delayed due to a washout near Granby Mo. About 50 feet of track just east of Granby was Hooded and about 100 feet of track to the east was under water. Detoured via Carthage, trains reached Vinita several hours late.
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Prisco
Granby
Carthage
Vinita
Commissioner Young Warns Bank Directors in Oklahoma
Guthrie June 26 Bank Commissioner A M Young addresses circular to all state banks directors warning them not to rely on reports without personal knowledge of the bank condition and says they will be held personally liable for losses caused by their negligence.
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Guthrie
Okla
A.M. Young
All State Danke
Atnet
Charter filings show three new Oklahoma companies
The secretary of state in Ohi filed three charter applications yesterday. The Times-Democrat Publishing Company of Muskogee seeks a 100000 dollar capital with Eugéne M. Kerr H. L. Marshall and Chas. F. Kipp named as directors. The Mustang Canning Company at Mustang and The Mabel Hardware Company at Mabel list capital of 10000 dollars each.
Roosevelt Family Sails for Europe Tour
The Roosevelt family headed by President Roosevelt sails for Europe on a tour announced by Associated Press. Ethel, Quinton, Archie, and the president depart from New York on June 26 for a continental visit.
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Roosevlt
Europe
Associated Press
New York
Roosevelt
Ethel
Quinton
Archie
Faking Out of Business Sparks News Campaign
The Rocky Mountain News details its anti wildcatters crusade noting investors in Oklahoma were refunded 180 dollars each after reading exposes. The paper credits its wider campaign for drawing national attention, triggering investigations and pressuring government action to end the swindling schemes.
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Denver
Colo
Rocky Mountain
Vinita
San Liuis Valley
Colorado
Oklahoma
Wildcatters
Washington
Post Office
Uncle Sam
First Conviction Against Building Owner in Liquor Law Case
Guthrie Oklahoma City reports the state secured the first conviction against D. C. Stout proprietor of the Southern Club for liquor law violations on five days. A daily fine of 100 dollars or 500 dollars aggregate was imposed with maximum penalties up to 1900 dollars per day. A judgment of 725 dollars was awarded on a car load of beer seized by the state and later claimed by the liquor dealers. The judgment was in the name of the Santa Fe railroad, with the state holding the bill of lading.
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Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma City
D. C. Stout
Southern Club
Hiquor
Santa Fe Railroad
Wood Pulp Amendment Passed by Senate
By Associated Press, Washington, D.C. June 26 the senate approved Senator Brown s amendment to the tariff bill for free wood pulp by a viva voce vote the measure was agreed to as part of the tariff consideration accompanying the bill with typical senate assent noted in the report
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Senate
Associated Prone
Washington, D.C
Brown
Matson Oil Company Sold For 1 250 000
Associated Press reports Matson Oil Company of Oklahoma sold for 1 260 000. Bradford Pa readers urged to call D. B. Warren before buying hay tools including harnesses nets buggies wagons binders mowers. Locally offered prices reflect no rent advantage over rivals.
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Matson Oil Company
Associated Press
Bradford
Matson Oil Company of Oklahoma
Warren
Hardware Store Robbed of Knives and Razors
Daily The Fragee Hosmer reports a burglary at a hardware store last night with about $100 in knives and tasers stolen along with $6 in cash. Burglars entered via a transom over a rear window and took all valuable show case knives and a large stock of Carbo Magnetic razors, leaving several safety razors and the register's $1 unchanged. No clues yet.
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Fragee-Hosmer Hardware
Preparations for Big Celebration Parade and Events
A city wide celebration features a 9 pm parade led by Crawford's fall military band followed by lodge groups and the Bluejacket band, with decorated vehicles and floats. Route runs West Illinois to Wilson to Canadian to Vann to Illinois to Van, ending at Electric Park, plus band concerts, a 10 mile auto race with $1000 prize, a sensational fire run by Vinita's fire department, and numerous contests with cash prizes. Fireworks cap the day with a large display after dark. residents are urged to attend and join again next year.
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Crawford
Ilinole Avenue
Ilinorm
Wilson
Canadian
Vann
Ilinois
Van
Electric Park
Auditorium Corner
Vinita
Crack Fire Department
Breetrie Park
Crawford's
Bluejacket Band
Seymour Riddle
W. M. Mercer
Aurora
Ill
Monroe
Otis Battle Axe
Grenned
Crale County
Formal Strike of Miners Expected
Pittsburg, Pa. June 28. About six thousand miners in the north end of the Pittsburg coal fields quit work today. No strike is formally in effect yet, but workers suspended activity awaiting a decision on the check-off dispute. A possible formal strike order could be issued tomorrow for all miners in the southwest. Two operators, Sheridan Coal Company and McCormick Cost Company, broke ranks by announcing they would grant the miners' demands.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Southwest
Sheridan Coal Company
McCormick Cost Company
Justice Department asleep or blind, says Senator Stone
Senator Stone of Missouri declares the department of justice asleep or blind over the failure to prosecute International Harvester for Sherman antitrust violations. He cites Missouri ouster suit testimony, labels Harvester an illegal combination, and urges Senate notice of a great criminal corporation. Agents selling San Lupe Valley land in Colorado refund buyers this morning.
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Associated Preas
Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
Senator Stone
Missouri
Senate
International Harvester Company
Harvester Company
United States Senate
Lule Great Criminal Corporation
San Lule Valley
Colorado
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Farmers Institutes
SANE
Associated Proms
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Supreme Court
Kelsey
Young
Times-Democrat Publishing Company Asks Charter
Denver News
State
North Pittsburg
Missouri Senate
Professional Directory
C. W. Day
William T. Rye
Room
Scott Bidg
James S. Davenport
New Halsell
Louis Bagby
Hassell
Vinita,oklahoma
E. A. Stubblefield, D. M. C
McGeorge
W. B. Crawford
Ostho and
Electric Therapeutist
Buffington Building
DR. C. S. Neer
Foreman Buiding
Raymond Stone
Lewis Rogers
Undertaker
Vinita Esther
Rebeckah Lodge No
Odd Yellowa’ Hall
T. W. Cook
Stubblefield
First National Bank
Cobb Hotel
Idelity Farm Loan Co
Vinita, Olda
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