Paroles Granted for Tate Prisoners Lindsey and Phillips
Governor Haskell approved paroles for two prisoners at the branch penitentiary. Thomas E. Lindsey, suffering from an incurable disease, was released after a Carter county forgery conviction with an eighteen month term. Belle Phillips, convicted of second degree manslaughter in Kiowa county for the Snyder murder, was granted parole with strict reporting and conduct conditions.
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State Board of Pardons
Haskell
Ridenbour
Branch
Thomas EB
Lindsey
Belle Philipps
Carter County
Harry K. Allen
Kiowa County
Snyder
Oklo
Board of
Pansons
Sherif John W. Parkham
Thomas W. Conner
Belle Phillips
Belle Philtins
Oltheen
Phillipe
Prominent Kansan Found Dead in Bed
Robert Findley of Robert Findley & Son broom corn firm was found dead in his barn home in Wichita Kane. Doctors cited paralysis and heart disease as likely causes. Flo was a former state senator.
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Associated Press
Wichita
Kane
Robert Findley
Robert Findley & Son
Flo
Tall Sycamores to Play Here Sunday
The Tall Sycamores, famed for their hard hitting, will visit Sycamore Oklahoma on Sunday to face the local baseball team. They are known across northern and eastern Oklahoma for prowess in the village league and feature one of the state's best batters. The locals expect a tough contest with strong hitting around and a close game.
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Sycamore
Okla
Oklahoma
Negro Woman's Face Proof Against Bullets
Enid Oklahoma June 17. Jealousy drove Eddi Tomas a negro porter at a local hotel to shoot his former sweetheart who had recently married a Kingfisher man. He fired three shots, two hit her in the face and side, the third struck the wall. He then fled about a mile east, killed himself with a pistol at his temple as officers located him minutes later.
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Enid
Okla
Edd i Tomas
Thomas
Oklahoma Vet Dies After Divorce Fallout Suicide
Haid Oklahoma June 17. Dr Fred H Harrison a renowned veterinary surgeon killed himself at his country home after divorce allegations and heightened drinking. His wife found him unconscious and a doctor arrived too late. Harrison was widely known for his practice and had faced social scrutiny from marital disputes.
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Haid
Okla
Fred H. Harrison
Harrison
Oklahoma
Tie
Wyles Reappointed on Board of Regents
Guthrie Oklahoma announces the reappointment of Wyles to the state normal school board of regents replacing W Hastings. Wyles, formerly board president, had resigned to lead Tahlequah’s normal school and later returned as advisor to Cherokee Nation schools.
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Wyles
Board OF Regents
Guthrie
Oia
Jane
Wytie
Tahlequah
State Normal Schoole
W. W. Hastings
Wee
Wylie
Table Quad Normal School
Cherokee Indian Schools
Fourth of July Fireworks to Be Worth Seeing in Vinetta
The Fourth of July fireworks in Vinetta will be worth seeing and will be held in North Park. About $500 is allocated for the display under the supervision of A. L. Churchill and Chad. A. Davidson. The arrangement aims to represent all of New Craig county in an appropriate way.
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Vinetta
North Park
A. L. Churchill
Chad. A. Davidson
Last Wyckliff murder case ends in acquittal
Bam Parks returns from Grove court where the last Wyckliff case, involving Ben Bunty and the Wyckliff murder, ended with acquittal after years of imprisonment awaiting trial. The case concerned alleged complicity in the killing and aiding and abetting charges.
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Bam Parks
Grove
Ben Bunty
Giletyap
Guthrie Company Buys the Auditorium Bonds
The Guthrie firm Oklahoma Bond & Trust bids to buy the $30,000 Auditorium bond issue at par with 5 percent interest over twenty years. City to hold a new election to re-submit the measure. Council also passes street and sidewalk ordinances, rejects brick tests, and fills fire department vacancies.
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Oklahoma Bond and Trust Company
Daly City
Peguylar
Houk
Oklahoma Bond & Trust Company
Guthrie
Iaave
Guthrie Company
Tony Pany
Ite
Joplin
Goov
W. F. Evans
Henry Raines
Elmer Torbett
Winifred Chamberlin
Charles Carmichael
Boilermakers Strike Shuts Local Repair Shop
About 25 boiler makers and 30 laborers walked out at the Rock Island repair shop after a dispute over union rules. Foreman O Neill notified Chicago officials as two workers were discharged amid suspension and firing claims. Arbitration hoped for by July 1 as crews of 200 prepare to return.
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Shawies
Oklo
Hock Island
Chemianhem
Lespars Weil
Atrike
Eon
Patchen
Etuy
Bolte
Crann
Grand Lodge
W. J. O'Neu
Rock Island
Chicago
Roosevelt urged business reform to curb crooked practices
In Outlook this week, former President Roosevelt argues that exposing corruption hurts business unless reforms occur. He contends the economy must tolerate some penalties to deter wrongdoers and enable prosecution without crippling the business community.
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Prem New York
Roosevelt
Businews
Busines
British steamer fired on torpedo boat near Pitkipas coast
British steamer Northburg was fired upon by a Humelan torpedo boat as it neared Pitkipas Hay on the Pinna coast. A crew member was wounded when a projectile damaged a steam pipe. The incident underscores rising tensions ahead of the meeting of Emperor Nichole and Emperor Wiltida.
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Presse
Viverg
Finland
Northburg
Pitkipas
Hay
Pinna
Nichole
Wiltida
Asteholan
Wright Schoenfelt feud figure to be questioned in Washington
Hale Shoenfelt former Muskogee agent and one of the principals in the Wright Shoenfelt feud was expected in Washington today over dummy purchases of town lots. He had recently admitted knowledge of the fake operations in the Muskogee town lot deal and related activity involving the Tulsa agent.
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Washington, J
Hale Shoenfelt
Walon
Muskogee
Wright Schoenfelt
Washington
Kansas Crops Damaged by High Waters
Salina Kansas June 17 heavy rains and high water on the Smoky Hill River threaten crops. Officials warn the damage to departments may run into thousands of dollars as the river stands at twenty feet with no walls observed.
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Kansas
Preau Salina
Kans
Escaping convict shot by guard may live
Newton Youngblood an Oklahoma lifer was shot by Gang Foreman Rushing while fleeing during prison work at the state penitentiary. The 4 cal bullet entered his back and exited his abdomen as he attempted to escape with fellow lifer Dee Rhodes from Johnston County.
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McAlester
Okla
State Penitentiary
Newton Youngblood
Oklahoma County
Youngblood
Dee Rhodes
Johnston County
Rhodes
Ollahoma City
Edmond
Chickasha
Hawaiian Exhibit Showcases Honolulu Palace at Exposition
Beattie Washington June 1 a vivid Hawaii exhibit at the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition reproduces the royal palace of Honolulu. The 50 by 60 foot structure includes parliament rooms and royal reception halls, with royal regalia and symbolic craftsmanship.
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Royal Palace of
Honolulu
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific
Kalakaua
San Frangisco
Senators dispute tariff on paper
Senators Bristow and Smoot clashed over the paper schedule of the tariff bill. The debate centered on a duty for typewriting paper and writing paper with Bristow proposing to lower duties on rag paper and calling for changes under the Dingley law.
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Associated Preas
Washington, D.C
Bristaw Kong Smoot
Brintow
One Killed During Violent Windstorm
Reports from Purdy Monett and Sellemen describe a violent windstorm that damaged homes near Monet and killed Andrew McCormick. No other deaths are reported.
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Associated Press
Ath, Mo
Purdy
Monett
Sellemen
Monet
Andrew McCormicck
McCormick
Boards Fail To Settle Normal School Building Dispute
A joint meeting of Oklahoma state boards failed to resolve who controls new buildings for Ada Southeastern and Durant South Central normal schools. The normal regents oppose ceding construction power to the public affairs board, while the latter seeks exclusive control and budget oversight. State Auditor M B Trapp warned that vouchers not approved by the lands department will not be issued.
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Guthrie
Oklo
State Board of Normal Regents
State Board of Public Affairs
Normal
Southeastern Normal School
Ada
South Central Normal School
Durant
Mateh
Board of Public Affairs
Board of Public
Pormal Wente
M. BR. ‘Trapp
Department of Whose
Corporation Formed to Promote Africa Return Scheme
Guthrie Ohio June 1 A group forms the Liberia for American Negroes Flot faction aims to charter lands from France Britain and the U S to transport negroes back to their ancestral home. Organizers include N P Baebon James One er PFD Mitehall alter ards T J McQirro Paul Prieden man and J C Cox from SofWater Oklahoma.
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Guthrie
Ohio
Liberia
Gi Tolay
Adrian Lincoln
PFD
Mitehall + alter ards
T. J. McQirro
Paul Priedenman
J. C. Cox
Oklahoma City Lawyer Affirms No Law Banning Bets on Horse Races
Attorney Rearden issued an opinion stating there is no law in Oklahoma that prohibits betting on horse races. Twenty bookmakers had operated under protection at a local race track and appealed for the official view.
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Oklahoma City
Rearden
Dows
Oklahoma
Convicted Person Escapes in Kansas Shaw County Case
A convicted individual charged with a serious case in Rosenberger County escapes custody in Hutchinson Kansas. He fled while awaiting transfer and reportedly refused capture, prompting a manhunt and new legal action.
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Kansas
Hutchinen
Kant
Kittler
Rosenberger
Rinna County
Hearing on Thaw Insanity Case Set for July Fourth
Unclear OCR text describes a hearing related to an insanity case tentatively scheduled for July Fourth. Names and details are garbled, but references suggest a court proceeding and defense involvement.
Wheat Harvesting 16 in Full Swing in Kansas
A scrambled wire service style note reports wheat harvest activity in Kansas with references to harvest pace and regional farming vigor. The fragment hints at agricultural progress and local farming conditions amid seasonal work.
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Kansas
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Outlook Magazine
Hawaian
Board of Normal Regents
Prana
Wellington
Kam
Tun
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