Fiendish Crime Near Okmulgee Shocks Town
May 20 report from Okmulgee Oklahoma describes a violent assault on a 15 year old white girl by an unidentified black man in a field near Tiger Pente field eight miles northwest of town. A posse, bloodhounds, and sheriffs hunted the suspect toward Wolf's Lake and the Canadian River area, with fears of lynching if captured. The victim, Mrs Whitecotton, who recently wed, survived and is recovering as the community swears swift retribution against the assailant.
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Okmulgee
Ollo
Sharp
Here
Spulling Whitecotton
Harve Pickering
Pickering
Wolf's Lake
Jont
Posremen
Sherif Vance
Betta
Jande
Mite Whiterotten
Whitecotton Ie
Mere Ulip
Abe
Olmulgee
First Encampment of United Oklahoma 6
The ninth annual encampment of the United Spanish American? Union of Oklahoma convened in Muskogee May 38. State and Indian Territory groups planned joint sessions and a grand assembly in Guthrie previously, with state meetings of Ladies of the GAR and the Woman’s Relief Corps concurrent in the Convention Hall.
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Muskopee
Okina
Oe O A
Oklahote
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Guthrie
G. A. BR
Convention Hall
8 A. R
Woman's Relief Corps
GA. K
Indian Agent Baker Arrested on Two Charges
Holdenville Oklahoma May 18 Indian Agent William A Baker was arrested yesterday on two charges one for criminal health and the second for subornation of perjury He posted bonds of two hundred and five hundred dollars The arrest stems from a land sale by an Indian woman to Jochtan with allegations that Baker persuaded the plaintiff to sign a false affidavit denying the claimed rule
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Holdenville
Oklo
Alotted States District
William A. Baker
Jochtan
Baker
Government's Action Condemned at Guthrie
Guthrie Oklahoma May 19 critics decry federal moves to prosecute Governor Haslett Rod Niditeociates for alleged crimes. Opponents say dismissing a grand jury for lack of evidence and calling a new panel signals tyrannical intent and will be viewed as strengthening federal power, with little chance of a conviction.
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Guthrie, Osta
Haslett
Sixty Two National Banks Decline From Last Year
Washington reports a drop in the number of national banks due to the Oklahoma debt guarantee law effective February 1908. The April 28 1909 condition report shows a decline in circulation and discounts since February 5 1908 by 48 800 with a further year over year drop. Total resources fell by 1 000 805 since the last call and rose 2 422 156 from a year ago. Deposit totals show loans and deposits at 721 078 since the last call, with a year over year increase of 601 009.
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Washington
Oklahoma
Gattlemen Kill Three Thousand Head of Sheep
The Taylor Brothers sheep camp near Arches Colorado was raided by armed cattlemen who beat herders and killed about three thousand head of sheep. The raid occurred yesterday and left the camp in distress with substantial losses reported.
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Grand Junction
Colo
Taylor Brothers
Fear Arches
Bond sale premium noted for Wagoner county project
Wagoner Okla May 20 Bonds bid opened for the 250000 county bond issue to fund bridges roads courthouse and county jail construction. John Neweeen Co of Chicago submitted the high bid with a 2400 premium. Bonds run twenty or twenty five years at 4 percent interest. Also notes follow on legal matters and Central State Normal School opens Sept 18 1908 with 1146 students enrolled last year and 1252 by May. Housing from 4.00 to 3.50 per week. free tuition for eligible students. catalogue from President James A McLauchlin Edmond Oklahoma.
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Wagoner
Oklo
Warner County
John Neween & Co
Chicago
Central State Normal School
Aid
Jamen A. McLauchlin
Edmond
Oklahoma
Help Supply Flowers for Decoration Day
Flower committee asks all to provide flowers for Decoration Day. Deliver small bunches to the courthouse morning May 27, 1909. With 1,600 graves in the cemetery, 15 to 20 bunches per person will decorate all graves. Please heed this request.
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Court House
Vinita Memorial Day Program for May 27
Memorial Day observance outline for Vinita 1909 lists events at 9:20 a.m. assembly at court house, flag distribution and march to cemetery via Wilson street and Tahlequah avenue. Includes processions with fire department militia and veterans, monument dedication, prayers and speeches by O L Rider and others, flowers distributed by militia, followed by 2:50 p.m. auditorium program with multiple veterans’ reps, recitations, songs, and benediction.
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Court House
Wilson Street
Gray's Stable
Sam Ridenhour
Cash Wilkinson
Onder
Fire Department
State Militia
Captain Goodpasture
Tahlequah Avenue
Second Street
Donnell
Rider
Tapa
Tmulitia
Goodpasture
Aroused Over Burning of Tent at Okmulgee
Data show fevered city reaction to the Tuesday morning fire that destroyed the revival tent led by Rev Bulgin. A mass meeting at the opera house raised funds to enforce law and order, while debates pitted Rev Bulgin against County Judge Alexander and County Attorney Eaton. A grand jury investigation was urged into official conduct, with speculation about outsiders linked to the blaze. Revival services moved to other churches as plans for a larger event face uncertain change.
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Okmulgee
Oela
Burntie
Hey EB. J) Thulein
Law and Order League
Opera
Bulgin
Alexander
Fred
Grand Jury
Judgh Alexander
Raton
Shawnee
Holdenville
Chickawha
Taylor election law printed amid tax payer concerns
Oklahoma figures dispute who printed the Taylor election law amendments and claim the State Capital misleads the public about the Meyer prepared copy. The piece argues taxpayers deserve accurate law knowledge and defends Secretary Meyer against accusations of bias or concealment.
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Guthrie, Ohin
Leo. Mover
Imade
Sr. Meyer
Meyer
Oklahoma
Ake
Walsh Starts Long Walk Westward to Pacific
By Associated Press Kansas City Missouri Mey Sergeant John Walsh, a retired cavalryman, is walking westward and claims he will beat Weaton to the Pacific coast. He could not be located this morning and it was believed he made an early and announced alert.
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Kansas City
Mey
John Walsh
Weaton
Pacific Coast
Kansas City Stock Yards Market Report May 17 18
Quarantine cattle run 145 carloads with steady to lower steer prices and strong demand. Hog and sheep sectors show mixed results with high prices for top hogs, spring lambs easing, and goats abundant from the Southwest. Receipts and sales listed for Chickasha, Abilene, and nearby markets.
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Kansas City
Oklahoma
Texagateers
Oklahoma Helfere
Texas
Undertone
Chicago
Southwest
Arizona
J. Moore
Alex
Taeneas
Chickasha
Kos
G.uy M
Kennard
Clebimme
J. Gultur
Abelene
Oiltar
Atatee
Pursley
Oe Riuah Springs
W. Pursley
Music Springs
Cook & Parker
Coment
Now
Wilkin
Denton
F. W
Taylor
Brownwood
Kirk
Thompson & Co
Coleman
Ian
San! City
Weleetha
Ory Meat Market
Sid Jones
Duncan
Bailey Bagtian
Riddle & Co
Caddo
W. Jackson Kiowa
Gray & Co
Ft. Worth
A. Hurst
Cleburne
Hurst Brok
Whiting
Bella
Kan gas editor drowns fishing in Little Arkansas River
Frank A. Cappa, former Scott City Herald editor linked with Morton Albaugh, went missing after falling from a pier while fishing on the Little Arkansas River near Wichita Kane. He is presumed drowned as rescue efforts continue.
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Kangas
Little Arkansas
Associated Press
Wichita
Kane
Frank A. Cappa
Scott City Herald
Morton Albaugh
Sun
Narrow Escape as Seven Story Block Burns in Akron
A May 18 fire in a seven story power block in Akron, Ohio, nearly destroyed the building and its contents with losses estimated at eight and a half million dollars. Several girls employed in the block escaped by narrow margins.
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Anpdated
Akron
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