Court Closes July Term as Several Sentences Are Handled
Last night the court completed work on four trials with Judge Parks discharging the jury at eight o'clock. Arthur Huffman of Big Cabin drew a 100 day sentence and a $1000 fine, with no appeal. M. V. McDaniel's sentence, affirmed on appeal, began in jail, while P. J. Lawless faced sentencing after a trespass and fence damage case. Lawless, who claimed ignorance, received a $100,000 fine plus costs, as the judge rejected his defense and urged humility before the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nerg Wind
Nica
New Parks
P. J. Lawleas
Ain
P. Lawless
Halon
Peacemaker killed after family dispute ends in tragedy
In Arnett Oklahoma on July 16 John T Holt 21 shot neighbor Guy Swisher 25 after his father berated him for cursing on a telephone. Holt then shot Swisher through the heart and killed himself after kneeling beside the victim. Swisher leaves a widow and five children. Swisher had sold a farm and planned to move to Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnett
Okla
John T. Holt
Guy Swisher
Holt
Swisher
Mise Holt
Kansas City
Robert Spicer Former Vinstan Dies at Tulsa
Tulsa July 17 Robert Spicer a well to do citizen of Afton Oklahoma was found dead in the Frisco railroad yards at 7 o'clock yesterday morning His trousers pockets had been cut and no money or valuables were found The police suspect poisoning by drugs and robbery The body is at the Mowbray Undertaking rooms awaiting advice from relatives who have been notified Letters from a son William Spicer of Jefferson City Missouri show the man was in trouble with authorities Spicer arrived from Afton across the way at 1145 o'clock Monday night The mystery centers on what occurred between his arrival and death
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Robert Spicer
Afton
Ola
Frisco
Mowbray
Relatves
Grove
Ohio
William Spicer
Jeffer City
Spicer
Barnes rushed to Bufala jail after fatal churchyard shooting
Checotah Oklahoma July 17 a lynching was narrowly avoided after J R Barnes father of a young woman Morris paid attention to killed Morris at the Council Hill schoolhouse. Barnes fired five shots during a Sunday service wounding the unarmed youth as worship ended. He was later lodged in the Eufaula county jail awaiting a preliminary hearing amid mob tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Checotah
Oklo
Joe Morris
Connell Hill
J. R. Barnes
Morris
Barnes
Eufaula
Council Hil
Sulphur Springs
Gladden
Council Hill
Butea
Oil Boom Expands Across Oklahoma Rigs Rise Statewide
Musskogee July 14 a leading oil figure predicts unprecedented drilling in Oklahoma this July driven by high oil prices. Rig activity increases in Muskogee Tulsa Osage Bald Hill and Cushing as renewed exploration revives abandoned fields and long dormant leases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Okla
Oklahoma
Muskowee
Tulsa
Osage Field
Bald Hill
Cushing Fields
Cherokee Nation
Capitol Work Delayed by Oklahoma Governor's Remarks
Governor Cruce says he does not know when capitol construction will begin under the contract between himself and the State Capitol Building Company. Some believe funds should wait until after the election to avoid losses if capital returns to Guthrie. No adjustment has been made between the architects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Cruce
Capitol
State Capitol Building Company
Guthrie
Traffic Manager Blames Flagman in Wreck Probe
Chicago July 16 P S Eustis passenger traffic manager of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad says the Western Springs yard collision of trains Nos 2 and 8 resulted from the flagman of train 2 failing to protect his train against mail train 8 while the engineer of mail train 8 ran past the block signal. federal authorities participate, with ICC safety inspectors visiting the scene and possible arrests anticipated. unidentified bodies remain one of thirteen victims as Mrs Potter and daughter are identified. a woman about 40, 125 pounds is named among the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
P. S. Eustis
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company
Western Springs
Interstate Commerce Commission
Charles F. Duwoody
Department of Justice
United States
Harry A. Parkin
Washington
C.5. Potter
Jackson
Miph
Assessor reports intimidation attempt over county valuations
Oklahoma City on July 1 J Cy Fraiser county assessor said before the state board of equalization that the Tax Payers league, backed by Oklahoma City residents, tried to coerce him into under valuing Oklahoma county. He said a meeting warned of ouster if he ignored the league’s value standard. The county’s assessed value dropped from last year’s 117 million to 104,000,900 this year, with board reductions. Attorney General West urged action against the recalcitrant county board. Per registers, land values and abstracts show 26 per acre. experts cite 125 valuation in records and West has motions to value lands at 345.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
J. Cy Fraiser
Oklahoma County
Cruce
State Board of Equalization
States Tax Payers League
Fraiser
Frasier
Fralsers
West
George Franklin Breaks Leg in Accident Near Town
George Franklin and a boy named Putzenberg were riding in a bogey when a passing automobile frightened the horse. The vehicle lurched, throwing them off and under the wheel, breaking Franklin’s leg just below the knee and injuring Futzenberger’s arm. Both are reported to be recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Franklin
Putzenberg
Franklin
Futzenberger
Wilson nominees chosen for lead party campaign
From Chicago dated July 15 William F. McCombs of New York was elected chairman of the Democratic National Committee to lead the presidential campaign for Wilson. He will appoint a nine member campaign committee and select a national treasurer, with headquarters possibly in New York after consulting Governor Wilson. Other officers named include Joseph E. Davis as secretary and Johnson J. Martin as sergeant at arms. The vote was unanimous and the meeting planned travel to Indianapolis to meet Governor Marshall, with a plan for popular subscription fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
tWilliam F. McCombs
New York
Wilson & Choice
Wilson
Joseph E. Davis
Madison
Wis
Ury Woodson
Kentucky
Johnson J. Martin
St. Louis
McCombs
Robert 8. Hudspeth
New Jersey
Hudspeth
Democratic Party
Norman BE. Mack
Mr. McCombs
Walter J. Costello
District of Columbia
Champ Clark
Washington
Marshall
McCombe
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
National Democratic Committee
Campaign plans postponed for fundraising tonight
Foembers and recess were extended as discussions resumed to map out raising funds for the campaign.
Miners and operators near crucial wage conference stand
In Pittsburg on July 16 a wage conference between miners in the Pittsburg district and operators is at a crucial stage with over 30 000 miners involved. A suspension is expected unless concessions are granted as the week long meeting enters an all night session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Jefferies Murder Case Postponed in Oklahoma
It was decided by District Judge Tom L. Brown and attorneys that no criminal trials would occur this term. H O Jefferies faces murder charges, and H J Harkens a triple murder, likely delaying to the September term. A change of venue motion and a disqualification motion were debated, with further action planned before appellate courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nowata
Okla
Tom L. Brown
Jeffries
H. O. Jeffries
Trene Goheen
H. J. Harkens
Delaware
Rogers County
Brown
Court of Criminal Appeals
Oklahoma City
Thraves
Wilson to Speak in Tulsa During Fair Week
Tulsa reports Woodrow Wilson the Democratic presidential candidate is likely to address Tulsa during the annual Tulsa State fair and bar week starting September 16. Governor Wilson was invited by J Burr Gibbons and Senator Owen coordinated the invitation, with Wilson replying he will present the idea to his campaign committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Oklo
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
J. Burr Gibbons
Tulsa County Fair
United States
Robert L. Owen
Gibbons
Oklahoma
J. W. Bauer
Washington, D.C
Owen
State of New Jersey
Baller
Senator Owen
Wilson Confers With Underwood On Campaign Map
Governor Woodrow Wilson and Oscar W. Underwood outlined the 1912 Democratic strategy at a Trenton luncheon. They marked key swing states Wisconsin Missouri Maryland Kentucky New York Illinois Ohio Indiana Maine Connecticut West Virginia Pennsylvania and New Jersey as debatable with Missouri and New York needing vigilance and Missouri potential campaigning. Jersey leaders pledged strong support though viewed as competitive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
Oscar W. Underwood
House of Representatives
House
Trenton
Wisconsin
Missouri
Maryland
Kentucky
New York
Mlinois
Ohio
Indiana
New England
Maine
Connecticut
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Jersey
Boy Scouts Leave for Spavinaw Hills
Vinita’s Troop No 2 under Scout Master William Simms departs for a ten day camping trek through Spavinaw hills. About twenty scouts begin, with more joining along the route, marching by marked slews to locate camps. They plan river exploration at Grand River, then move to Saline Creek for a disciplined camp with a daily program and guard duties at night. Also: six men jailed after Missouri Kansas & Texas Limited hold up near South Coffeyville, Oklahoma, with suspects named and the case handed to Nowata county officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita Boy Scoute
Wm. Simms
Spavinaw Hills
Warrenstaf
Grand River
Coffeyville
Kans
Jare
Missouri, Kansas &Texas Limited
South Coffeyville
Harry Bomar
Dan” Kivitt
Okla
Joe Kelly
al Livingston
Cady” Campbell
Pittsburg
Nowata County
Oklahoma
Also Mentioned on This Page
Parke 13m
Peacemaker
Vinstan
Bufala
Wm. F. McCombs
Clark
Jefferies
Caoe
Attorneys For Defense
Underwood
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!