Shorty Flanders Wounded After Electric Park Fight
Sunday report says Shorty Flanders was badly wounded in a free for all near Electric Park as Dan Bridgeman and Barney Lannum clashed with Oliver Swatt and others. Scott, Lannom, Dean and Joe Reed aided the injured man, with Flanders taken home and later jailed. authorities pursue the assailants amid conflicting statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shorty” Flanders
Barney Lannum
Oliver Scott
Dean
Electric Park
Oliver Swatt
Scott
Dan Bridgeman
Eleectric Park
Lannom
Joe Reed
Frisco
Werose Bull Creek
Bridgeman
Thin
Scott Kays
Plinders
Manders
Flanders
Wilkinson
Buelucket
Ritchiey
Boott
Hin Kette
Mystery Surrounds Chicago Explosion
Reported explosion shattered the Chicago telephone exchange last night causing about one hundred thousand dollars in damage and several injuries. Authorities remain unable to determine if the blast was an act of sabotage or connected to a broader gambling war.
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Asenciated
Chicago
Famous Waters contest case 5 nearing end
Washington D C June 28 The famous Eva Waters leave of fifty acres in the Flat Rock pool near Tulsa was set aside by Assistant Secretary Frank Pierce overturning an earlier May 1 decision in favor of Alpine Oil and Los Angeles Cherokee Oil Gas for 25000 The Olympus Oil of Vinita offered 26000 bonus and 75000 royalty The case involves Eva Waters a seven year old Cherokee owned tract and contested judgments by Starr Patten and others The department awaits final ruling on meritorious claims and a swift trial on remanded issues marks a near end to the long dispute with Washington advocacy by Blarr Patten and local attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Pool
Frank Pierce
Alpine OU Company
Los Angeles Cherokee Oil & Gas Company
Olympus Oil Company
Vinita
Oklo
Marant
Uarantood
Eva Walters
Alpine
Los Angeles-Cheviler Oil and Gas
Olympus Ol Company
Va Waters
Westville
Starring Patten
J.C. Starr
Guy Patten
A. F P. Ault
Tulsa
W. G. Roan
Grove
Flatrock Pool
Rob Kellough
Avery
Eva Waters
Herman Knight
William J. Twat
Toleo
Kellough
Waters
Btarr & Patten
Moskoges
Wright
Hiner & Patton
Commissioner of
Indian Affairs
J. W. Zevely
Secretary of the Interior
Indian Office
Zevely
Department
Commissioner Wright
Twist
Weight
Starr & Patten
Kiva Waters
J. P. White
W. Waters
Harimwan Knight
W. J. Twist
Knight
J. George Wright
Pierce Sai
J W Lovely
Los Angeles Cherokee OF & Gas Company
Aluwe Wed Gite Week Companion
BBRO
Uentetlor
Olympus Ort Company
Trwlet- Waters
Knights Waters
Blarr & Patten
Washington
Warden Dick opposes high appraised land price for state farm
McAlester Okla June 25 R W Dick state penitentiary warden denounces appraisers report setting land for a state farm at about 150 145 70 and 60 per acre He argues the state cannot pay $150000 and threatens relocation of the prison rather than overpay and notes McKay land was previously valued at 100 per acre He states he will publish his report showing the state would pay about 150000 if compelled to acquire the land
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McAlester
Oklo
R. W. Dick
State Penitentiary
Cole
McKay
Wilson explains high food prices rise in west trip
Secretary of Agriculture Wilkins says a lack of farm labor and fertile land hampers production after a Western trip. He argues high prices for grains vegetables and meats are inevitable due to labor shortages and farm underuse, though western counties remain prosperous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Wilk
West
Frodetufte
Auditorium bond election called for July 26
City of Vinita elects to issue 28000 in bonds to purchase an auditorium and park. Oklahoma Bond & Trust Co of Guthrie bought bonds at par at the last meeting, with proceedings to hold the election. A foundation meeting is set to receive bids for North Scraper Street improvements. Also notices 400 acres of Sees Craig farmlands in Upper Pawpaw valley for sale by Chieftain Vinita Oklahoma.
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Pedial Mertlia
Vombel
Penin Youle
Liecomoll
Oklahoma Bond & Triet Company
Gutivly
Atarnega
Vintin
Craig
Tainbus
Pawpaw
Vinita
Oliaboma
Train wreck delays many as bridge torn near town
A coal train derailed after its front tender jumped the bridge on a 4 speed track. The bridge was broken and the entire line blocked, requiring most of the night to repair. Dozens of passengers waited in town while recovery crews removed cars and cleared the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ces
Evory
Offer Cary
Tellene
Free mail delivery promised for Vinita this fall
Powermaster J. T. Butler leads effort for free delivery in Vinita with city officials and O. C. Lindland backing immediate establishment. The plan requires about ninety days, pushing the start to October, as repairs to streets and sidewalks continue and postal receipts rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita
J. T. Butler
C. Lindland
Vintta
Vinita Wins Twelve Inning Game Sunday
Vinita defeated Muskogee in a twelve inning baseball contest at Sportation's park. Powe and the Muskogee pitcher battled in a tight, fan excited affair as Vinita secured a 2 to 1 victory, keeping their claim as top independent champions in Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita
BM. Jones
Muskogee
Looml
Snall
Sportation’s Park
Powe
Amether
Blachert and Roberts Tie The Knot In Simple Home Wedding
Thursday evening at North Miller street residence of J V Roberts Roy J E B Pershing of the Congregational church united Blachert and Flora Roberts in marriage. A quiet home affair with only family present. Both are popular and leave with many well wishes from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blachert-Roberts
Elevelock
J. V. Roberts
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Shorty Flanders
Cave
Itseif
John Hopkins
Guthrie
John Hopking
Hin
Anna Hopking
Lawton
Oriinal Court of
Hopkin
Mophins
Kingston
John Hopkin
Okabe
Mint
Tid Sweetheurt
Famous Waters
Wilson
Idte
Bao
First National Bank
United States Depository
Craig County
Our Capital
Vinita Abstract Co., Inc
Court House
Thomason
Pres Uyrus
Secy
Oliver Bagby
Trena
C. C
Taylor& Parker
South Wilson ST
Oklahoma
F. M. Gwinnup @ Son Halsell Building
Vinita, Oklahoma
Faill Partien
Fermar
Faye
Galfa
Alceiers Shippe
Ae Postal
J. L. Mead Cycle Company
Ill
Oxen Wien
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