Will Delay New Trial of Maben
Guthrie Okla June 1 Attorney General West returned after three weeks prosecuting Shawnee bribery cases He refused to say when he would take up further prosecutions noting indictments against Judge Maben and others would be acted upon later He cited public feeling and prejudice as delaying trials and said another trial would be passion not reason and justice The term of court ended Saturday making continuation unlikely without a new term
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Guthrie
Oklo
West
Maben
Magen
Chanute Daily Sun Sold To Fort Scott Men
The Chanute Daily Sun, founded thirteen years ago by Frederick P. Cone, was sold today to A. R. Blakeley and Frederick W. Brinkertoff of Port Beott, Kansas. Cone will retire from the newspaper business after twenty one years and pursue other enterprises.
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Asadevited Press
Chanute, Kang
Chaniute
Daily Sun
Frederick P. Cone
A. R. Blakeley
Frederick W. Brinkertoff
Port Beott
Kans
Cone
Busines
Charges of Senators Make Bad Impression
Berlin June 1 Associated Press reports senators in Washington accuse the German government of trying to influence tariff policy by supplying wage data from Germany. The charges have created an adverse impression in Berlin and may be discussed in the Reichstag.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Washington
United States
Germany
Reichstag
Contract Set for New Business Block on South Wilson
A contract was signed yesterday afternoon for a new brick business block with a 150 foot frontage on South Wilson street. Builders include T M Buffington W F Friend J R Martin Choa Teenor and Judge Ming. The two story structure is planned as one of the city’s best.
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South Wilson Street
Lato
Tm, Buffington
W. F. Friend
J. R. Martik
Choa
Teenor
Judge Ming
Campaign to curb liquor sales in Vinita sparks arrests
The sheriff launched a new campaign to stop sale of liquor in Vinita. Warrants were served on George Turner, Jack Michaels, Marion Maddox and Chas Webb for violation of the law. All posted bond as officials pursued further information.
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Mqnor
Vinita
George Turner
Jack Michaels
Marion Maddox
Chas
Webb
Senator Comings Introduces Income Tax Amendment
Washington June 1 Senator Comings introduced the income tax amendment to the tort bill. It provides a tax of two percent on all incomes of individuals or corporations over five thousand dollars per year.
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Washington, D. C
Comings
Wolfe denounces jury in Maben case sparks mass protest
Oklahoma City June 1 Rev L C Wolf of Shawnee denounced the jury that acquitted Judge W N Maben on bribery charges in his pulpit and said he would call a mass meeting to demand prosecution on remaining charges.
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Oklahoma City
W. N. Maven
Shawnee
City Council Passes Numerous Ordinances and Projects
City council met Tuesday night approving naval and contingent expenses and multiple ordinances. Prohibitions on riding bicycles on sidewalks with penalties were enacted. A water tap permit was granted for Wann Street at the Green hotel. Sewer construction and curb gutter projects were approved in blocks 51 and 52 and on Foreman street. Hupple and Mc Spadden had the lowest bid. Henry Raines and Elmer Torbett named fireman and authority given to buy another fire horse.
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Board of Appraisement
AON
Greet
Wann Street
Green Hotel
Ride
Hupple & McSpadden
Henry Raines
Elmer Torbett
Jeffries to Meet Johnson Next March in Colima Cal
Chicago June 2 The burning question has been answered Jeffries will meet Jack Johnson for the world heavyweight championship at Colima California next March 1 The statement was attributed to James J Jeffries who spoke to a friend after winning in the city that week He also hinted a return around March 17 near Frisco and said all would be off if Johnson is beaten meanwhile He hopes to punch hard at the conqueror of Tommy Burns and will not defend his title on American shores.
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Jimon J. Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Etter
Tommy Burns
Jett
Charters Filed By Oklahoma State Department
Guthrie June 1. The secretary of state’s office reports charters filed yesterday for Oklahoma firms including Quapaw Fuel and Oil of Chelsea capital 15000 Guarantee Abstract and Title of Tulsa capital 10000 City Townsite of Ardmore capital 5000 Stigler Hardware of Stigler capital 25000 Oklahoma Drilling of Muskogee capital 10000.
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Guthrie
Oklo
Quapaw Fuel and Oil Company
Chelsea
Capital Stock
Guarantee Abstract and Title Company
Tulwa
City Townsite Company
Ardmore
Capital
Stigler Hardware Company
Stigler
Okla
Oklahoma Drilling Company of
Muskogee
Machinists Strike Ordered on B. and C. Railroad
Associated Press reports a general strike of machinists on the Baltimore and Ohio system has been ordered to begin at 2 o clock this afternoon, disrupting service and signaling broad labor action in Baltimore Maryland on June 3.
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Associated Prone
Baltimore
Witnesses to be summoned in Panama canal libel case
Indianapolis June 2 government libel action against Indianapolis News publishers resumes. Attorney seeks to summon Frank H. Hitchcock and Norman Mack as witnesses to show they warned reporters that a Chicago dispatch alleging a 20 million dollar yearly Panama gain was unfounded. The court declined to grant a continuance and ordered production of the two as witnesses. Judge Anderson noted public interest in Panama transfer questions amid Cromwell senate inquiries. The government aims to prove Hitchcock and Mack publicly declared corruption charges in the canal transfer were disproved and the Democratic National Committee rejected related campaign allegations.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis News
Panam Canal
Frank HH. Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Norman ©. Mack
Democratic National Committee
Hitchcock
Mack
Cable Dispatch
Chicago
United States
Faet
Panama Canal
Governor Proclaims Local Option Prohibition Dispensaries
Guthrie Okla June 2 Governor N Haskell issues proclamation restoring local option by warding off dispensaries in towns and counties lacking written petitions from residents. He calls on officials to enforce prohibition and urges prompt, conscientious duty.
Nebraska health officers to form state group
Public health officials from Nebraska will meet in Omaha on Monday to organize a state body. About 250 health officers are expected to attend as they plan a vigorous campaign against flies and microbe bearing insects.
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Associated Prent
Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
Heavy penalties imposed on mine promoters
Associated Press reports in Kanaan City that Jane 2 hearings led to sentences for mine promoters in a mail fraud case linked to the Two Queens Mining Co of Arizona. Frank H. Horn, 8 H. Snider, and Raymond P. May each receive one year and one day in Leavenworth and a $500 fine. John Horn faces a $500 fine. EB 8 Horn failed to appear and will be sentenced later. The DA sought a continuance to October 11 for the 22-year-old John EB Horn.
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Associated Press
Kanaan City
Jane
Frank H. Horn
H. Snider
Raymond P. May
Leavenworth
John Horn
Queens” Mining Company of Arizona
Horn
John EB. Hern
PLC Forestes
Jonge Anderson
Examiner Finds Shortage in Bank
Lewiston, Waba June 2 National paper reports a bank shortage at Lawiacni National Bank. FW. Kettenbick, president, says stockholders covered the deficit after five years of employee improprieties. officials acknowledge the thefts totaled about 137 thousand dollars aided by adding machine manipulation.
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Lewiston
Waba
National
Chi Goth
Lawiacni National Bank
Goteli
FW. Kettenbick
Senator Gore Exposes Cotton and Woollen Firms Earnings
Washington June 2 Senator Gore of Oklahoma opened a case in the Senate detailing the earnings, capital stock and surplus of cotton and woolen manufacturing houses. He cited a long list and offered figures showing large profits, presenting a rapid run of facts with ease.
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Washington, D. C
Gore
Oklahoma
Benate to Hold Day and Night Sessions
The senate today agreed to the Aldrich resolution providing for day and night sessions from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and from 8 to 7 p.m. in Washington D.C. on June 2.
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Benate
Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Senate Today
Aldrich
Taft presses key to start Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition
President Taft at the White House pressed a gold telegraph key at three o'clock this afternoon, sending a signal that sparked the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition in Seattle. The moment released banners, banners, and bands, as water flowed in its fountain and universal rejoicing spread.
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Beatle
Wash
Taft
White House
Universal
Seattle
First Report of Guaranty Fund Released in Oklahoma
The first public report covers November 16, 1907 to April 30, 1900. The guaranty fund stood at 302489.20 with receipts from guaranteed banks 320077.46 fees 24175 and liquidation 24905.88 and disbursements including 29423.20 returned to national banks 24843.73 and expenses of the banking board. Bellamy and the secretary drew salaries, with Bellamy totaling 4818.50 and Secretary Oaker 188.42.
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Gutprie
Okla
Oklahoma Bank Guaranty
Waas
Charles Taylor
International Bank
Coalgate
Comptroller of the Treasury
Coalgate Bank
State Banking Board
Bank Commmnioner
George W. Bellamy
Bellamy
Oaker
Governor Proclaims New Oklahoma County Seat at Hollit
Governor Haskell viewed proclamation declaring a new county formed from Greer County territory. Hollit named county seat. Marien County not admitted. Inhabitants voted five to one in favor of the new county, named for Judge Harmon linked to the Ohio governorship and U S attorney general tenure.
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Guthrie
Oklahoma
Hermon Couty
Haskell
Hollit
Marien County
Greer County
Reas
Harmon
Ohio
United States
Cleveland
Galt
Supreme Court
Toxna
Michigan druggists quit booze business in local option county
In Ithaca Michigan a county dragginta association meeting adopted a binding resolution to abstain from selling alcohol after the government Heennes expires June 1. The dry county move follows a local option decision and bans on alcohol sales beyond prescription. The report also notes a death in Mueener with family details abbreviated.
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Michigan
Associated Press
Ithaca
Mich
County Dragginta Association
Unprecedented Ouene in Court
The U S Supreme Court conducted the arraignment of six men before its bar in an unprecedented appearance. Defendants include former Sheriff Jon F. Shipp of Hamilton County Tennessee and deputy Jeremiah Gibson with Luther Williams Nick Nolan Henry Padgett and William Mayse of Chattanooga. They faced contempt citations for allowing the death of a negro under Supreme Court custody. Sentencing postponed to next term as petitions for rehearing are filed. all remain on bond.
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Associated Prowse
Washington, D.C
Supreme Court of the United States
Bar
Martion
Jon. F. Shipp
Hamilton County
Tenn
Jeremiah Gibson
Luther Williams
Nick Nolan
Henry Padgett
William Mayse
Mil
Chattanooga
Judge Campbell Grants Extension Of Time In Fraud Case
Judge Ralph J. Campbell of the federal court grants defendants ninety days to file of exceptions to the ruling in the Mont Jury Investigations of the alleged frauds. Governor Mi and five Muskogee figures are named. defense critiques the manner of grand jury rulings and the overall decision.
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Tulsa
Oklo
Ralph J. Campbell
Federal Court
Marshall
Witwh
Magee Town
Muskogee
MDA Cement Plant Closure Tied to Ten Day Strike
A labor strike at the MDA cement plant in Ado Oklahoma has halted operations for ten days, affecting about 250 workers. Secret meetings were held and the plant’s engine at the crusher was damaged amid threats toward company officers.
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Ado
Okla
Portland
Pany
Man lynching report from Frankfort jail sparks outcry
A violent incident near Frankfort Kentucky involves Jonet Maxey described as a negro who fled after an assault on C. Boros of Valdosta Georgia. Reports vary on subsequent events, with authorities alleging Maxey escaped custody and was lynched by a mob.
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Associated Press
Prackford
Jonet
Maxey
Boro
Valdosta
Bowers
Prominent Kansas City Man Commits Suicide
By Associated Press Kansas City Mo Juve Johi 4 Specs prominent business and man committed death by own action at bin here this morning by shooting He had been to then send doapondernt Spear was president of the Monarch Vinegar company and a noted figure in Kansas City He was treasurer of the carnival association and a director at Convention Hall He shot himself while his wife and son were at break fast.
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Autociated Press
Kansas City
Juve &—Johi
Busine
Doapondernt
Spear
Monarch Vinegar Company
Kanine City
Betog
Priente of Pallas Carnival Association
Convention Hall
Bromkfant
Oklahoma officials search for new agricultural college site
Guthrie leaders and state education officials travel to Texas and nearby counties to locate a subagro‑benitorial college site for the state. If a ruling is made, three other locations will be considered in the soboni region.
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Golleges
Guthrie
Oklo
Jane
J. F. Combers
State Board of Merteritare
G. D. Cameron
Wtate Au Perintendent of Public Instruction
J. A. Donnell
A. A. M. College
Texas
Northwest
Soboni
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Anderson
William Nelson Cromwell
Senate
Tem
National Bank of Lewiston Ghow
Guaranty Fund
Mueener
John
Amanda Tate
BlueJacket
Chan
Ouene
Tennessee
Nation
Judge Campbell
MDA Cement
Frankfort
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