High School Team Tops Bankers in City League Opener
The City League opener saw the high school baseball team defeat the Bankers 13 to a one sided game despite Bankers fielding improving later. Four runs came in the first inning as the school boys built a lead, then added four more in the sixth and three in the seventh to seal the victory. Bennet started for the Bankers and was relieved by Bill Tittle as the crowd enjoyed the late start and ten cent admission.
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Bankers
Bennet
Bill Tittle
Wis
Farewell reception for Mrs Marker and Miss Grace Welch Okla
From Welch Oklahoma a farewell reception for Mrs W L Marker and her daughter Grace was hosted by Mr and Mrs Jas Van Ansdal at their home. The event featured pink and white colors, two course luncheon, flowers, and musical numbers by Prof Guile of Parsons Kansas and local talents. Prizes were awarded to Mr Robt Bingleton for best contribution. guests included Prof J B Rogers Mrs Rodgers Senator B C Marlin and many others from Bluejacket Chetopa and nearby towns.
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Welch
Okla
W. L. Marker
Miss Grace
Jas. van Ansdal
Guile
Parsons
Kans
Ceanse
Harvey van Ansdal
Mr. Campbell
Miss Barker
Helen Jones
Lella van Anedal
Parsons, Kans
Rodgers
Missouri
Oklahoma May term dockets in criminal appeals and supreme court
Crowded May term calendars open for the criminal court of appeals on May seven and for the supreme court a week later. The supreme court commission will also sit May thirteen. Sapulpa and Bristow seek the last county seat fight, to be argued May twentieth from the referee’s report for Sapulpa. A cohort of cases stems from the Missouri Kansas and Texas division order shifting the Osage Junction point to Cleveland, argued as one case after two years of appellate contest. Fifty-two of eighty-two appeals concern prohibitory law violations while the rest involve capital offenses.
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Oklahoma City
Criminal Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Supreme Court Commission
Sapulpa-Bristow
Sapulpa
Corporation Commission
Missouri, Kansas
Texas
Osage Junction
Cleveland
Oklahoma
Commission
Harry Mead Company 15 Holds Annual Opening Event
The Harry Mead Company's hardware and implement store in this city opened this week with crowds of farmers and wives attending a three day event. Demonstrators from many factories showcased machinery while attendees enjoyed luncheon service across the two opening days and a predicted four to five hundred people per day.
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Oklahoma
Harry Mead Company
Cartoonist Homer Davenport Dies of Pneumonia in New York
Homer Davenport, 44, prominent cartoonist for Hearst papers, died today in New York City of pneumonia. Born in Silverton Oregon in 1867, he rose from farm boy and jockey to artist, contributing work to the Oklahoma and New York papers. He created famous marks for Mark Hanna's suit and the trusts, and authored several books.
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New York
Homer Davenport
Davenport
Hearst
Oklahoman
Homer Calvin Davenport
Silverton
Oregon
San Francisco Examiner
Willian R. Hearst
The
New York Journal
Mark Hannah
Turkey
Desert
Arabia
America
Aknuit Haffez
Prie Fl
Piano Sale in Vinita Slashes Prices to Clear Inventory
A local piano dealer announces half price clearance before leaving Vinita for Kansas City, offering a $400 Decker Bros piano for $200 cash on delivery. Several sales already completed to Mrs Flora E Vertrees, Merris M Beard, M A Memis, Dalquest, Lon Montgomery, and Poe Gentry, with a self playing model offered at $350 from a $740 price. Enthusiastic buyers urged to place written orders. viewing at Mrs Achgill’s near Cobb hotel.
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Kansas City
Decker Bros
Mney
Vinita
Flora E. Vertrees
Lincoln Street
Merris M. W. Beard
M. A. Memis
Dalquest
Hay Man
Lon Montgomery
Poe Gentry
Pam
Retailers oppose free newspapers as menace to business
Oklahoma City retailers with a 300 strong membership adopted unanimous resolutions condemning free distribution papers. They argued such papers erode revenue of legitimate dailies and burden merchants advertising locally. The action follows rumors of a new free paper and echoes past newspaper controversies in the city.
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Oklahoma City
Retailers’ Association
Lee-Huckins
J. M. Phillips
Association of Retail Merchants
Prege
Post Office Department
Phillips
Vhat
Association
League Anniversary At Epworth League Day
Epworth League Day will be observed at the Methodist church Sunday with a program occupying part of the regular preaching service. All are cordially invited to attend.
Responsibility of the Private Citizen in Clean City Effort
A progressive citizen urges Texas towns to improve municipal cleanliness for land values and investor interest. He calls on all residents to help, plant trees in yards, and push aldermen to pave with better standards. He warns ash streets and unsightly alleys harm visitors’ impressions of the city.
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Progressive City
Texas
Vistora
State Capital to GE Built
Oklahoma City May 2 Details of the contract proposed between Governor Cruce and the State Capital Development company and a local organization of citizens in which the latter is to pay the governor $100,000 and place in his hands deeds to 050 acres.
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Ot Land
Cruceould
State Board of Affairs
State Capitol
Cruce
Oklahoma
Capitol Company
Oklahoma City
Eugene Catlin Wins Spelling Contest at High School
A sixth grade pupil, Eugene Catlin, won the city school spelling contest held in the high school building. About sixty spellers from fifth to eighth grade competed. only four remained before Eugene triumphed and received the handsome gold medal from Superintendent Masterson amid a large crowd and applause.
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Eugene Catlin
Eugene
Masterson
Whiskey Croes at Tuiga Court
Tulsa Oklahoma May 3 The federal grand jury in session reported forty six indictments Forty charged Introduction of Liquor Into Indian Territory defiance of old federal statute prior to statehood The government followed a circuit court ruling A second grand jury will meet at McAlester next month to resume this investigation Government activity has suppressed legal liquor traffic in the region more than any other effort in two years
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Tulsa
Oklo
Indian Territory
Circuit Court of Appeals
McAlester
Old Time Dinner Party Honors Mrs G W Clark
An old fashioned quilting food dinner party was hosted by Mrs G W Clark at her North Gurter Street home yesterday. Attendees included Mrs B P Fortner Mrs S Calif Mrs Joseph Hunt Mrs Emma Starr Mrs D Taylor Mrs W H Roper Mrs Rachel Knight Mrs Mary Bell Mrs Dollie Calloway Mrs Lee Barrett Mrs Laman Parker and Mrs Dow Kell, all praising the enjoyable gathering.
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G. W. Clark
North Gurter Street
B. PF. Fortner
Mra
Calif
Joseph Hunt
Emma Starr
D. Taylor
W. H. Roper
Rachel Knight
Mary Bell
Dollie Calloway
Lee Barrett
Laman Parker
Dow Kell
Quinine Imports in United States Through 1912
The United States imported about 15 million dollars worth of quinine and related bark over the past dozen years, with 1900-11 figures showing large quantities of cinchona bark and quinine salts. Prices fell from about $2 per ounce in 1882 to roughly 15 cents in early 1900s, while Dutch Java sources dominated recent shipments as global producers shifted.
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United States
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
Ita
Campy
Peru
Ecuador
Bolivia
Europe
South America
Java
Tadla
Ceylon
British East Indies
Orient
Colombia
England
Mexico
British West Indies
Central Americas
France
Germany
Dutch West Indies
Netherlands
Burke
Dutch Egat Indies
Money to Loan at Four Percent Interest Rate
Morey and Gwinnup and Son offer farm loans at four percent interest with no commission and favorable terms. This notice promotes financing options for Chee farm holdings and related ventures.
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At & Tis
Gwinnup & Son
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Bailey
Y G. Marrs
Beard
Ae Carter
Haven
Ie Franklin
Cf D., Marrs
Scott
Chowiteau
A.B. R
Harmon
Ford
Bennett
A. Bennett
Calloway
Wee Tittle
Glenn
Chouteau
Tittle
B. Bennett
Franklin
D. Marrs
King
Bennett A
D. Marra
Belew
Carter
G. Marrs
Marrs
Ridenhour
Lawton
Harry McKeen
Coltry
Community Church
Congregational Church Conference For
Ave
McKeen
Tuiga Court
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