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Burtons Suit and Aftermath Across Oklahoma Era
Against the Missouri Kansas Texas Railway, Katyr John W. Burton sought damages for injuries claimed in Oklahoma, with doctors testifying paralysis. A $15,000 verdict was later paid but Burton reportedly recovered, living near Muskogee and working odd jobs. Affidavits from local residents contradicted the extent of his disability, detailing his active life and worker mobility years after the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Burton
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company
Sherman
Texas
Oklahoma
J. A. Mayes
Denison
Burton
Mayes
J. E. Gray
Midland Valley Railway
Muskogee
Oklo
Afllant
Katy
South D Street
Okla
J. B. Gray
Muskogee County
T. F. Kina
Chas. A. Reynolds
State OF Oklahoma
South C Street
A. D
Spencer ER. Sanders
Gus Sadler
Missouri Kansas& Texas Railway Co. of
Grayson County
Gus
A. S. Tennille
Texas City
Tex
J. C. Williams
Sadler
New York
P. J. Hawley
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company of Texas
Hawley
A. C. Thompson
Wilton
Little River County
Ark
W. F. Barkman
Railway Co
S.J. Gordon
S. J. Gordon
Rotary
Harry Gordon
T. D. Cathey
Little River Co
J. G. Garshan
Arkansas