Memorial Day Observance Planned in Vinita
The G A R U C V and Spanish American War Veterans set Memorial Day plans in Vinita with May 27th observance since May 30th falls on Sunday. Pastors will choose patriotic themes for services. colors to be displayed in Sunday schools. several committees named for arrangements music finance decorations and wagon of flowers.
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Vinita
F. J. Barrett
J. C. Wilkenson
Leutenant Gaither Chandler
Sargent William Sims
Willian Meeks
Ed. B. David
W. B
Coley
L. Rider
School for Convicts Needs More Books Listed
City ministers seek donated books for jail inmates. Readers and geographies in various grades, spellers, slates, slate pencils, and other supplies are requested. Donors can leave books with Rev. G. F. Donnell or J. M. Cantrell. Total pupils 40.
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G. 4
Donnell
J. M. Cantrell
Decision in Whitmire case redefines titles in Oklahoma land
In Washington DC the court appoints a new trustee in the Moses Whitmire death case involving a Cherokee freedman against the Cherokee Nation. The ruling says the Cherokee freedmen roll cannot be altered by the secretary of the interior but must be copied and approved, potentially restoring hundreds of freedmen and affecting ownership of valuable Oklahoma land including the Weber pool near Dewey.
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Washington
Court of Cinimea
Moses Whitmire
Secretary of the Interior
Oklahoma
Big Weber Pool
Dewey
Cyclone Strikes Frank Kendall. Losses Mount
Captain J C Wilkinson receives a letter from Frank Ke of Elborne Alabama detailing the cyclone that struck the area last week. Frank Kendall suffered severe losses including four horses twelve cows and a twenty two thousand dollar barn overturned. Kendall had previously visited Vinita last summer.
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J. C. Wilkinson
Frank Ke
Elbore
Mr. Kendall
Kendall
Vinita
Hadley refutes Hagerman telegram on case filings
Governor Hadley said railroad attorney Hagerman's telegram to Attorney General Wicker was inaccurate regarding charges against Judge Phillips and McPherson. He commends Judge McPherson and may forward a case statement to President Taft.
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Associated Press
Jefferson City
Hadley
Frank Hagerman
Wickersham
Phillips
McPherson
Taft
Two $1 000 Fines Against Railroads On Freight Rates
Washington May 1 A thousand dollar fine on each count was imposed on the M E I railroad after it pleaded guilty to two indictments under the Elkins act. Departures from the established rate were made from Indian Territory to Kaneag City by a local rate scheme, though the department of justice found no proof it favored specific shippers.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
M. E. & I. Railroad
Elkin
Department of Justice
Supmont
Indian Territory
Kaneag City
Prominent Pittsburg Grafters Sentenced
Seven recently convicted municipal graft defendants received prison terms. W. W. Ramesen, former bank president, got 1.5 years and a $1,000 fine. Councilman John F. Klein drew 3.5 years and a $1,000 fine. Joseph C. Warnon, William Brand, P. M. Balger, Charles Calbert, and John Calbert got 1.5 to 2 years.
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W. W. Ramesen
John F. Klein
Joseph C. Warnon
William Brand
P. M. Balger
Charles Calbert
John Calbert
Jury Finds Tucker Guilty of Murder in Missouri Farce
Springfield Associated Press report says Eugene Tucker was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the February killing of Elizabeth Elite and Joshua Elle near the city. The verdict follows the dispute over Tucker’s cattle power seized by Billy.
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Tucker
Associated Prem
Springfield
Eugene Tucker
Elizabeth Elite
Joshua Elle
Here
Bille
Criminal proceedings begin against Sugar Trust figure in New York
In New York on May 1, authorities opened the case against the Sugar Trust with the arrest of Thomas Keher, longtime checker on the Brook Dock, charged with violation of the law.
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Sugar Trust
Associated Press
New York
American Buyer Refining Company
Thomas Keher
Y In
Brook
Missouri rate case again up for consideration
The Mix sour rate cases return to federal court in Kansas City with Judge Smith McPherson hearing arguments for a permanent injunction to restrain state courts and officials from interfering in the litigation. The May 6 proceedings mark renewed efforts to resolve regulatory disputes under federal authority.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Smith McPherson
Muskogee Citizens Rally Behind Governor Haskell Against Lot Plot
In Muskogee, publics sentiment runs strong for Governor C N Haskell and seven others amid the town lot conspiracy case. Residents argue the accused are innocent victims of an overzealous plot, while indictments and grand jury shifts unfold across nearby towns, signaling a regional legal battle and widespread support for the defendants.
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Creek Nation
Muskogee
Oklo
C. N. Haskell
W.T. Hutchings
C. W. Turner
Walter Luton
A. Z English
J. H. Severn
Jesse Hill
Wagoner
Okmulgee
Sapulpa
Tulsa
Brlatow
Bufaula
Checotah
Moldenville
Wewoka
Musakogee
I Legal
Marshall
Utah
Weatern
Oklahoma
Haskell
Hue Faula
Chesotah
Bristow
Holdenville
M. L. Mott
Dintriet
Grege
Battle Expected With Moonshiners in Oklahoma Hills
Deputy U S marshals led by Marshal Victor and District Revenue Collector Will Irwin pursue moonshiners in the Jack Park mountains near Pushmataha county. Twenty five men set out from Hugo at dawn after locating four stills and arresting George Johnson, who purportedly confessed implicating others.
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Muskogee
Oklo
United States
Jack Park
Pushamataha County
Victor
Will Irwin
Hugo
Irwin
George Johnson
Kentucky
Marshal Victor
Washington
Bonds Invalid Is Attorney's View
Guthrie Oklahoma May. Attorney General Charles J Werthaw issued an opinion on bonds filed by the board of public affairs. He says the 50000 per member bonds are invalid. They name the board as board of control instead of stay board of public affairs and use dishonest and faithful instead of honest and faithful discharge. The AG suggests using a different surety to limit total liability to 150000.
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Guthrie
Oklo
Mottorney
Charles J. Werthaw
Board of Public Affairs
Jnaomuch
Southern Surety Company
Atoka
Passage of Bill Will Not Settle Controversy
Senator Cummings of Town warned in the senate that passing the tariff bill would not settle the controversy. He said those who pushed tariff revisions will not be satisfied, and the measure would not fulfill party pledges or a decisive settlement of the dispute.
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Associated Prean
Washington, D. C
Cummings
Town
Senate
School for Blind Lacks State Appropriation
Guthrie Oklahoma May reports reveal the enrolled bill failing to appropriate 40000 dollars for the Fort Gibson state school for the blind due to a technical error. The state board of public affairs disclosed the omission and no funds are available for the school for the coming year. No decision has been made on how to keep the school operating.
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Guthrie
Oklo
Fort Gibson
State Board of Publilc Affaire
Price of crude oil cut five cents in Pennsylvania
Pittsburg, May. The Standard Oil company announced a five cent reduction per barrel on all grades of crude except Ragland. It marks the first cut in Pennsylvania crude since March 1907, after prior pricing at 1.70 dollars per barrel.
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Associated Prean
Pittsburg
Standard Ol Company
le Wa
Pennsylvania
Judge McPherson defends Missouri mite cases at St Louis
In St Louis on May 4 Judge Smith McPherson issued a statement reviewing his work in the Missouri sourl rate cases and defending the course taken. He says he is willing to endure a congressional investigation if urged, and he contests that Congressman Murphy has done Judge Phillips a real wrong, noting Phillips had little to do with the Missouri mite cases.
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Associated Press
St Louis
Smith McPherson
Congressional
Congress
Murphy
Missouri
Phillips
School Board Forms Permanent Organization
The newly elected school board organized by selecting Davie Hill as president and T. H. Byrd as secretary. A committee including Davis Mull, A Bell, and Seymour Riddle was appointed to explore steps to issue bonds for a new high school and to call a special election after legal arrangements are completed.
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Davie Hill
Prowl Dome
Bell
View
T. H. Byrd
Davis Mull
Seymour Riddle
Contempt claim raised in Missouri rail fare suit
Judge McPherson stated from the bench that the suit brought by Robert Jones, circuit attorney of St Louis, to stop Missouri railroads from charging three cent fares appeared to violate the federal court’s injunction. She added that Attorney General Major’s actions could not be deemed contempt at this time.
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Associated Prosy
Kansan City
McPherson
United States District Court
Seobert Jones
Elrcult
Bt Lould
Missouri
Major
Weston Will Reach Kansas City Tonight
Aasociated Press reports Edyward Payson Weston, the aged pedestrian, left Higgineville at 6:30 PM after a five hour rest. He traveled from Slater, Missouri, forty one miles away, arriving at two AM in excellent condition and aims to reach Kansas City about fifty miles farther tonight.
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Aasociated
Higgineville
Edyward
Payson Weston
Eevenshirty
Slater
Kansas City
Italian Navy Lieutenant Falls From Wright Airplane
A Wright aircraft toppled when Lieutenant Golderan, of the Italian navy, fainted while seated as a pupil of Wilbur Wright. He fell about forty feet to the ground and was carried away unconscious. The plane sustained heavy damage.
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Dy Associated Prensa
Golderan
Wilbur Wright
Vinita Boom As Ratcliffe Sanders Grocery Sets Record
In April Vinita reports record monthly business for Ratcliffe Sanders Grocery, surpassing all prior month totals. Manager Ry Holmick notes wholesale growth mirrors strong retail trade, with five blocks rented and demand for more space outpacing supply, signaling Vinita’s economic boom and potential rise among top cotton towns.
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Vinita
Ratclf-Sanders
Holmick
Tate
Muskogee County Seeks 450000 Bond Issue
Muskogee county commissioners voted to submit a bond issue totaling 450000 to voters at an early date. Planned use includes 150000 refunding warrants, 225000 for roads and bridges, and 225000 for a county courthouse, jail and other purposes.
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Muskogee County
Muskogee
Oklo
May
Iived
Board of
Sutton
Jerday
Trans-Continental Walker Resumes Long Journey
Itty Associated Pront Slater Mo May 4 Howard Payson the Worton veteran tromecontri ental walker arrived here last midnight from Mexico Me termed this a long journey in the morning after a night spent on the road in good condition and going to spend tonight at Higeinaville forty one miles west
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Itty Associated
Slater
Howard Payson
Worton
Mexico
Hue
Fele
Boulon
Higeinaville
Commercial and Industrial Aspect of Conference in Chicago
Report from Chicago outlines the commercial and industrial aspects of universal and permanent peace as a feature of today’s session. The brief notes indicate focus on economic coordination and industrial collaboration to support global peace, with delegates from various sectors participating in the discussion.
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Chicago
Ill
Doctor Resigns Over Patient Abuses at State Hospital
Dr T B Graham resigns as resident physician at the state hospital for the insane in St Joseph Missouri, citing patient mistreatment by attendants with Superintendent Kubo aware of the abuses. The resignation letter states outrages by staff justify leaving the post.
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St. Joseph, Mo
Realmming
T. B. Graham
Kubo
Situation deepens as Turkish troops deployed amid riots
Reports from Beirut and Anintic describe a deteriorating crisis in Soddia and Deurtyal with feared outbreaks. Five Turkish troops were killed and more were dispatched to quell the violence, as authorities warn of escalating danger for civilians and regional stability.
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Deurtyal
Prean
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