Poison in Woman's Viscera Sparks Oklahoma Case
Traces of morphine found in Mrs. Ollie Crockett’s stomach prompt a Nowata arrest roundup. Dora Gaines Maud Warner Orville and George Crockett detained as investigators probe death on October 1. Roy Crockett, husband from Nowata, faces arson charge as broader murder angle unfolds.
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Oklahoma City
Ollie Crockett
Novasta
Dora Gaines
Misa Maud Warner
Orville
George Crockett
Crockett
Roy Crockett
Nowata
New Mexico
Miss Warner
Gaines
Ming Warner
Halloween Party for Priclla Club Members
Mr and Mrs B D Newman and Mr and Mrs Walter Winn hosted a Hallowe en gathering for Priclla Club ladies and spouses. Guests enjoyed Jack o lanterns autumn leaves candlelit rooms fortune guessing a geography contest won by Clara Thaxton Todd took booby prize. J Billett won silhouette contest. Walter Winn booby prize. Refreshments followed.
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B.D. Newman
Walter Winn
Priclla Club
Hallowe'en
Clara Thaxton
Todd
J. Billett
D. Dalquest
R. Scott
Roberts
White
R. KE. Thompson
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Desert Flight Ready From El Paso Pilot Prepares Westward
Cal P Rodgate, a veteran aviator, rested in El Paso to retune engines before a desert crossing. He began from Washington Park at eight this morning, planning to follow the Southern Pacific main line west. A broken cylinder after Sunday’s Fort Hancock accident forced repairs to the engine.
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Kl Paso
Tex
Cal P. Rodgate
Vcean
Ocean Aviator
el Paso
Washington Park
Southern Pacific Railway
Fort Hancock
Mission to be Held by Local Catholic Church in Vinita
Beginning Sunday November 5 1911 a mission will be held in Vinita under the auspices of the local Catholic church led by Rev P F Brannan a renowned speaker with Civil War ties He will cover Catholic doctrines using a Protestant Bible and a question box will answer all inquiries The opening topic is Baptism for Salvation and Confession at 730 p m at the Grand Opera House Seats are free No collection Everyone is invited
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Vinita
P. F. Brannan
Union
Father Brannan
Georgia
Lee
Mr. Brannan
Weatherford
Tex
Texas
United States
Chilldren
Grand Opera House
Oklahoma Crop Bulletin Reports Losses and Poor Outlook
Oklahoma growers face deteriorating cotton conditions at 58 percent, down from 60, with boll weevil damage at 27 percent. Frosts on October 20 and 22 hurt cotton and forage, while rain is needed for wheat planting in many counties. Corn yields drop to eight bushels per acre, Irish potatoes at a record low, and overall crop prospects are pessimistic across the state.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
State Board of Agriculture
Washington
Okmulgee
Texas
Marshall
Beckham County
Woods County
Washita
Kingfisher
Beaver
Kinglgs
NoWata
Wagoner
Kay
Major
Noble
Creek County
Ottawa
Garvin and Murray
Lincoln
Cleveland and
Grady
Pottawatomie
Jackson
Jackson County
Banks Refuse to Purchase State Warrants in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City on October 31 reports banks in Sulphur and others refusing to buy state warrants. A. A. Stewart, president of the state school in Sulphur, appeals to Governor Cruce for a solution as merchants warn they may cut off supplies within ten days. State Treasurer Dunlop and officials discuss the issue, while tensions rise over market value of state paper and broader bank resistance across the state.
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Oklahoma City
A. A. Stewart
Cruce
Stewart
Robert Dunlop
Dunlop
Oklahoma
Departments of State
Clem Rogers Obituary A Cherokee cattleman’s long life ends
Clem Vann Rogers born January 11 183 in the Going Snake district died October 28 1911 at his daughter's home in Chelsea. A son of early Indian Territory settlers he left cattle to prosper before and after the Civil War. He enlisted at Ft Gibson in 1861 with the First Cherokee regiment and later returned home to resume his cattle business until his death.
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Mr. Rogers
Mary Schrimsher
Fort Gibson
Cap Lane
Thos. McSpadden
Chelsea
Willie Rogers
New York
Rogers
Claremore
First National Bank
Cherokee Senate
Chelesa
Rogera County
Clem Rogers
Clem Vann Rogers
Going Snake District
Clem
Robert Rogers
Indian Territory
Baptist Mission
Tahlequah
Joel Bryan
Chateau
Grand River
Kansas City
St. Louis
Snake District
Oolagah
Texas
Ft. Gibson
Cabin Creek
United States
Arkansas River
Sale listing of horses and farm tools for Vinita sale day
Munitions sale at Vinita on November 8 lists 2 mares nine years old 1250 pounds each with fouled by Perchean Gray mare ten years old with foal. Four Colts weaners 134 Fort Smith wagon good as new hand stitched set of horses heavy. Two Oliver plows 14 inch one 28 60 tooth harrow one riding cultivator one wheelbarrow. Other farm tools buckboard with shafts and pole. Several horses including sorrel mare nine hands and other listed stock plus hogs Poland China and one Black Essex boar hog 1 year old. Mileh cow fresh mid December two year old horse mule work mare and various colts and fillies.
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Vinita
Poland
China
Indian Claims Payment Expected In December
Ardmore Okla Nov 1 Congressman Carter arrived from Washington and said the Indian per capita payment of 50 will begin in December. About 1 500 000 will be paid to the Indians in the Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations. Carter added that his bill for sale of segregated mineral lands will pass early next session. 444 000 acres will provide homes for farmers.
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Ardmore
Okla
Carter
Washington
Siloam Banker Convicted in Arkansas Court
Fort Smith Arkansas November 1 jury in Fayetteville circuit court convicted Fred A Davey former cashier of the defunct bank of Siloam Springs which failed in 1909 of receiving deposits when the bank was insolvent Davey was sentenced to three years in prison he appealed to the state supreme court which granted him a rehearing last spring after a prior two year sentence A D Morris former bank president was tried Tuesday charged with receiving deposits when the bank was insolvent.
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Siloam
Fort Smith
Ark
Eircuit
Fayetteville
Fred A. Davey
Bank of Siloam Springs
Davey
Supreme Court
A. D. Morris
Halloween Party for Friends of Married Set
Mrs. Margaret Foreman and Mrs. C B Lahman hosted about fifty married friends at a masquerade Halloween party on North Miller street. Prizes went to Mrs. L F Parker, Mrs. W B Coley, and Mrs. Ewing Hassell for costumes and to Mrs. W P Thompson and Mr. Hudson for ghost stories. Favors were black paper cats. program included Ghost Walk and fortune telling.
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Margaret Foreman
C. BE. Lahman
Foreman
North Miller Street
L F. Parker
W. B. Coley
Chas. Davidson
R. J. Wright
Morris Knight
Jasper Martain
J. F. Gaston
G. D. Hudson
Luman Parker
J. W. Sanders
Joseph Butler
G. C. Smiley
Tee Barrett
Oliver Bagby
Mrs. Glinkscales
Amos Hays Charged With Train Robbery
Amos Hays of Pawhuska is jailed in Bartlesville at federal request awaiting a warrant from the Post Office Inspector in Tulsa. He is charged with complicity in the Katy train holdup near Okesa weeks ago. J McArdy alias Amos alias Curtis was killed in a police battle. David Sears faces federal grand jury.
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Guthrie
Okla
Amos Hays
Pawhuska
Bartlesville
Allen
Stonerook
Tula
Hays
I. D. Taylor
Katy
Okesa Averal
Contend governor can't remove education board in Oklahoma
Attorneys for the state board of education argue Governor Cruce lacks authority to remove board members before their terms end. They filed a protest with the governor and hint court action if a ruling goes against them. The governor will rule after briefs are filed and issues a written statement.
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Oklahoma City
State Board of Education
Cruce
Oklahoma Territorial Supreme Court
Renfrew
H. D. Cameron
Insurance ad hints at quick coverage for harm
A Continental Casualty Company policy offers instant protection against injury. Local agent A. G. Marrs provides information on obtaining coverage.
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Continental Casualty Company
A. G. Marrs
Taft Proclaims Thanksgiving Day Proclamation
Taft designates Thursday, November 30, as a national day of thanksgiving and prayer. The president urges citizens to cease labor, gather in places of worship, and offer thanks for blessings including harvests, economic growth, peace, and benevolence among nations.
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Chicago
Taft
United States
Denlg Nate
Universal Brotherhood of Nations
William Howard Taf
United States of America
Kapp Stubblefield Party Delights Vinita Halloween Guests
Mrs. George Kapp and Mrs. B A Stubblefield hosted a Tuesday Evening Club masquerade in Vinita with twelve couples in lanterned Halloween decor. Guests wore costumes, Miss Hilda Gatewood played piano, prizes were awarded, and ghost stories ended the merrymaking at one o clock.
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Vinita
George Kapp
B. A. Stubblefield
Hilda Gatewood
Mia
Burg
Dr. Wimner
Hughes
Kapp
Stubblefield
Tulsa Seeks Good Roads at Muskogee Meeting
Tulsa and Tolca county officials prepare for the Muskogee good roads gathering to map plans for a state highway. Tolca county recently authorized and sold bonds totaling $667,067 for road improvements. Arthur Antle, president of Tulsa's good roads group, will lead the Tulsa delegation.
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Tulsa
Okla
Tilea
Muskogee
Tolca County
Arthur Antle
Good Roads Organization of
Tulsa Emiity
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Mellette News
Sioux City
Vinita Millinery CO
Ratcliff
Ogtoger
Education Board
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