Railroads Face Tax Collection Injunction Hearings
Federal Judges Campbell and Cotteral sit jointly at Guthrie Oklahoma to hear injunction suits filed by the Katy Santa Fe Midland Valley Ft Smith Western and El Reno and West ern roads against county sheriffs and treasurers to restrain payment of the delinquent half of 1908 taxes. Attorneys and railroad officials arrived to attend a likely multi day session.
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Guthrie
Ohina
Campbell
Diktrict and
Cotteral
Oklahoma
United States Circuit Court
Katy
J. B. Hurley
Banta Fe
A. C. Dustin
W. T. Bushnell
Pt. Smith
Clifford Jackson
J. W. McLout
J. P. Holden
Midland Valley Road
Mterala
Jilted Soldier Kills Sweetheart at Murphy's Home
Private Charles O Nell of the 13th Infantry shot Minnie Scharborn a 23 year old French maid at Captain Charles Murphy's residence in Fort Leavenworth Kansas. The crime occurred after she jilted him. O Nell was arrested but later misplaced among road workers before being recaptured.
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Associated Press
Fort Leavenworth
Kanu
Charles O'Nell
13Th Infantry
Minnie Scharborn
Charles N. Murphy
O'Neil
Murphy
Leavenworth
Vermont
Ordinance Targets Horse Overloading In Ulna City
City commissioners pass a law urged by animal protection groups making overloading or mistreatment of horses a punishable offense with heavy fines and imprisonment. A special enforcement force will monitor infractions and ensure swift justice.
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Ulna
Oxla
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animale
Injured Indiana Girl Abandoned After Auto Crash
Hulda Salzwedel a sixteen year old girl of Hammond Indiana was crushed by a speeding automobile. The chauffeur who fed her into the car promised to take her home but abandoned her on a lonely road. Her condition is serious and the driver has not been located.
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Hulda Salzwedel
Hammond
Ind
Fifty Thousand Harvesters Sought by Western Farmers
Washington officials and Congress member Stephens report a labor demand from western farmers for fifty thousand able-bodied harvesters. The plea aims to place aliens arriving in the United States into agricultural work where possible.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Canon
Department of Commerce and Labor
Congressman Stephens
Minnesota
Vinita Attorneys Win Great Case
Starr leaves for Tulane to take funds awarded to Eva Waters in a landmark contest decided by the Interior Secretary. The Flat Rock field dispute north of Talos drew elder interest as the land was granted to Eva Waters, a seven year old Cherokee citizen, after a strenuous departmental process and presidential intervention.
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Daily
Starr
Tulan
Eva Waters
Secretary of ‘the Interior
Prefce
Flat Rock
Talos
Zinc and Lead Rates Delay Tariff Settlement
Washington July 20 The tariff committee has made progress on the cotton schedule but hosiery and other cotton manufacturing items hinder arbitration. A potential compromise on lead and zinc products is elusive as zinc duties on blocks and pies rise in the Senate versus the House, delaying metal schedule finalization.
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Associated Prem
Washington, D. C
Tariff Committee
Senate
Conspiracy to Murder Charged in Crescent City Case
The state’s grand jury will present evidence today in Crescent City as John and Mrs B tied to a conspiracy to murder banker J. B. Sayler. The case names Witlastiller and other associates in the alleged plot before the jury.
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Wategka
Caegall
Witlastiller
John
Mre
Crescent City
J. B. Sayler
Two New Agents Appointed in Guthrie Area
Guthrie Ohio July 21 reports J P Sante appointed local agent at Olmul for the state agency yesterday and M Rawling who served the water in the same capacity was appointed jeep agent at Ponce City.
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Guthrie
Ohio
J. P. Sante
Olmul
M. Rawling
Ponce City
Galveston Weather and City Officials Report Storm
Reports from Galveston describe a hurricane threat with high surf and rising water. The city notes its sea wall protected the shore, with minimal damage to wharves and shipping while several fatalities are reported along the Texas coast.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Galveston
Texas
New Orleans
Jay
Weather Bureau
Mobile
Ala
Washington
BD. C
Trom Galvestan
Texan
Caribbean Sea
New York
Western Union
Uat
Matagorda
United States
World
Ava
Denial of Death By Gen Daniel H Rucker Policyholder
Old residents in Fort Gibson Oklahoma report Gen Daniel H Rucker retired U S Army at 98 remains mentally sharp and alive though a rumor of his death circulated. The note explains life insurance policy maturity at age 96 and recalls Rucker’s Cherokee Nation ties and service with the Dragoons at Fort Gibson in the 1840s.
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Fort Gibson
Oklo
Daniel H Rucker
U. A
Pany
Rucker
Tablequah
Old Fort Gibson
Dragoons
Eleven Prisoners Escape From Jail in Madill
Eleven prisoners escaped from the Madill Jail early today after one tricked Guard McDougall into opening the cage door to admit a doctor. A struggle followed as the others overpowered guards and fled. none have been recaptured.
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Associated Press
Madill
Okla
McDougall
Committee 10 Be Here Wednesday for Home Location Meeting
A letter from Col. W. M. Cross commander of the Oklahoma Confederate veterans announces that Col. W. R. Sneed of Lawton and others will arrive in the city to confer with the Commercial club tonight. The club seeks a full turnout to discuss a suitable site for the Confederate home located in Vinita and asks all interested to attend.
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Vinita
Gainesville firm buys more booze in contraband haul
Uotbre Oklahoma July 2. M A L Smith of the state agency reports a shipment to Gainesville Texas of 190 barrels of beer 70 cases of whisky and other liquor to the same firm that previously purchased confiscated goods. Proceeds fund enforcement of the prohibitory law. Smith also sold 10 refrigerators 45 tubs 2 barrels of glasses and 22 barrels of empty bottles seized in Oklahoma City.
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Uotbre
Okla
M.al Smith
State Agency
Oklahoma City
Gainesville
Tex
Wold
Tat
Atite
Northern Wisconsin Cloudburst Causes Major Damage
A cloudburst last night in northern Wisconsin caused about a hundred thousand dollars in damage, with reports from Ashland and surrounding areas. Fire crews battled flooding as residents assessed wrecked property and disrupted utilities.
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Ashland
Wis
Minnesota Towns Threatened by Floods
Heavy rains flood the Wild Rice River and nearby creeks, imperiling several towns including Holber as floodwaters rise. Authorities warn of imminent danger while preparations to evacuate residents proceed.
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Agduelated
Twin Valley
Miun
Holber
County Valuation Report Highlights Rising Property Totals
A county report outlines increasing total valuation across parcels with a total assessed value near 8.8 million and a statewide boost in property valuation. It notes variations by property type and references the auditor’s figures.
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Olu
Craig
Changes in Corporation Tax and Senate Reciprocity Debate
The document notes changes in corporation tax provisions discussed at a conference. Senators Cullom and Aldrich are mentioned, with references to reciprocity and free hides and hosiery. The text reflects a legislative negotiation context in a historical session.
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Benator Aldrich
Senate
Surgeon Who Ate Sutton One in Navy Inquiry
A brief inquiry today heard testimony about a physician named Geo Pichrell of the Navy who attended 1 N Sutton and examined a wound near the right ear. The record is fragmentary but indicates the surgeon could not confirm details of Sutton's injury.
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Sutton
Prem
Annapolli
Geo. Pichrell
Navy
N. Sutton
Cantre Priced Item Noted In Prairie Of Ow
An unclear fragment reports a price log or sale note from Bartiesville Oklahoma or nearby Prairie Of with a reference to a tabowm erudé and a thirty price amount.
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Antocratal Pry
Bartiesville
Okla
Prairie of
Thirtiye
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Chamber of Commerce
B. Adour
Marine Association
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Joseph Coodey
Miss Coodey
Guido
Lieut
Cher
Smadill
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