The Shawnee News. (Shawnee, Okla.), Vol. 9, No. 140, Ed. 1 Friday, March 16, 1906 Page: 1 of 8
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THE SHAWNEE NEWS 3 MONTHS FOR $1 OO IF PAID IN ADVANCE.
ETTEiTXaTGh £!.DI'XIO]N
THE SHAWNEE NEWS,
VOL. 9—NO. 140.
The Ne**" . i hat Is Making:
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Shawnee Famous.-"Fear God, Tell The Truth and Shame The Devil/'
SHAWNEE. OKLAHOMA
FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 1906.
10 CENTS PER WEEK.
THE REPUBLICANS HAVE PUT UP A WINNING CITY TICKET
RETAIL MERCHANTS
HAVE ORGANIZED
RETAIL MERCHANTS' ASSOCIA-
TION IS THE NAME OF THE
ORGANIZATION.
C. W. Johnson is President, E. E. P bk-
eli, Secretary, F. W. Chrisney, Vice
President, and W. H. Long-
mire, T reasurer.
A number of retail merchants held
a meeting Thursday night in the city
council chamber and organized an as-
Bociation to be known as The Retail
Merchants' Association.
C. W. Johnson was elected tempo-
rary chairman and E. E. Pickell tem-
porary secretary. On motion of D.
A. Mounday the temporary organiza-
tion was made permanent, Mr. Johnson
thus being chosen president and Mr.
Pickell secretary. F. W. Chrisney
was elected vice president and W. H.
Longmire treasurer by acclamation.
A soliciting committee composed of
Messrs. Gpssling, Draper, Mounday,
Bryan. Pickell, Buck, Green, Chrisney,
Johnson, Mead, Gee, Wirfs, and Ker-
foot, was appointed to solicit the at-
tendance of merchants on next Thurs-
day night to hear a report of the or-
ganization and by-laws committee.
Messrs. Milton Bryan, G. H. Kerfoot
and Harry Mead compose the latter
committee.
The objects of the association are
to aid the merchants in handling
freight rate questions, advertising
schemes, credits and old accounts, etc.
WANT VENGEANCE
Omaha, Neb., March 1C.—That a sec-
ret organization exists for the purpose
of wreaking vengeance on twelve mur-
derers confined in the local jail devel-
oped today. The organization is com-
pqsed rrtostly of street car men, who
are particularly anxious to lynch those
men concerned in the recent murder
of Conductor Flurry.
Int.
Go to the City Meat Market,
man, on North Broadway, continually
through Lent will have fish and other
good things to eat. Telephone your
order or cfll. 8-tf
PASSENGERS LOST
LIVES IN COLLISION
reached him he said: "Leave me to
He and save yourselves. I'm too bad-
ly hurt to want to live." Another
man and his wife who tried to escape
by the same window, were caught fast
inside the wrecked car and burned to
death (here, with a little child who
clung to them. Rescuers caught hold
of the arms of one of the victims to
drag him forth, and the flesh came
from the bones. Practically every per-
son killed was cremated either before
or after death. Blackened timbers
and twisted iron with remnants of
corpses between them are all that re-
main of the two fine trains.
At the point where the wreck oc-
curred fifteen persons were killed in
a collision In October, 1904. The San-
ta Fe and Rio Grande tracks run close
together here, and at this time the
crews of each train probably supposed
the other train was on the other sys-
tem's tracks.
Among the identified dead so far are
tho fallowing: Engineers Hollis and
Cosde t tte, Messenger McPliarland
F'rensan Sudduth; of nine members of
the Hewitt family from Lebo, Kan.,
only two escaped unscathed.
Thi badly Injured Include Fireman
J. H. Smith, T. H. Webb, Yampa, Colo.;
Cole Myers, Pottsville, Mo-; Claude
Robinson, Denver; W. H. Page, Yam-
pa; Ralph Britton, Brighton, la.; Ma-
bel Fields, Wolcott, Colo.; E. N. Phil-
lips, Coyville, 111.; J. L. Lawton, Belle-
flower; S. H. Sweeney, Trenton, Mo.;
W. L. and Arthur Hewitt, of Lebo,
Kan.
The wrecker reached the scene of
the collision at 0:30 this morning, but
so far the heat from the fiercely burn-
ing wreck is so great that operations
are delayed. The sleeping cars on the
Unified were saved. The officials from
Pueblo, from statistics gathered at
the wreck, estimate the number of
killed at 50 and injured at 25.
EMBREY'S NAME HAS
BEEN WITHDRAWN
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT HAS ASK-
ED FOR INVESTIGATION OF
CHARGES.
Pending the Investigation, the Pre9i.
dent Wirt Not Press the Nomina-
tion of United States
Attorney.
BILL GOES OVER
ONTIL WEDNESDAY
BILL GOES OVER.
HOUSE LEADERS HAVE DECIDED
TO LET THE MEASURE PASS
FOR A TIME.
Absence of Many Members is the Rea.
I son for the Delay in Bringing Up
the
Amended
Bill.
Washington, March 16.—The leaders
in the house today decided to allow
the statehood bill to go over until next
Wednesday, though debates may dally
be had on the measure.
The reason for this action is that
many members of the house are ab-
sent at this time, and It is necessary
to get the full attendance in order to
glvfc the bill a fair show for passage.
Cannon still remains obdurate, but it
is believed he will eventually recede
from his position.
WRECKAGE BURNED WITH BOD-
IES DURING A BLIZZARD IN
COLORADO TODAY.
Double Header Passenger Met a Local
Passenger Near Abode, Causing
Fearful Death DealSng
Wreck.
Denver, Colo., March 10.—Great loss
of life attended the collision of pas-
senger trains today on the Denver &
Rio Grande road In a heavy snow
storm on tho curve between Florence
and Portland, Colo. Tho wreck oc-
curred about 2 a. m. today.
From forty to fifty passengers and
trainmen are reported killed or miss-
ing and many are believed to have
perished in the flames. The wrecked
trains were the double header Utah
and California express, and the east
bound local made up at LeadvlHe j
Relief trains were Immediately sent
out from Denver, Pueblo and Florence.
The nearest point to the wreck is'
Abode station. The two huge engine#
pulling the express rushed forward
through a storm which was almost a
blizzard, and suddenly struck the
lighter east bound local, pulled by one
engine. The miscarriage of orders
is said to have caused the catastrophe.
There was considerable delay in send-
ing for help as the trainmen were eith-
er killed or working frantically to save
the lives of the imprisoned passen-
gers.
Flames started from the wreckage
of the three great engines, over which
the coaches had piled by impact of
the wreck, and the mass was soon
a'l aflame. The exact number of the
dead cannot be known for several days
if at all, as most of the victims were
in the forward coach, and this car with
ten others is completely destroyed.
Scenes of excruciating agony attend-
ed the disaster. An express messen-
ger, caught beneath the wreckage was
burned to death while people stood
helplessly by. Efforts to quench the
flames, as they approached him grad-
ually, with snow, failed. Snow was
piled on him to protect him from the
intense heat, but availed nothing and
he died In intense agony. Another
man pinned by an iron rod was aided
by rescuers, but Just before the
REV. ADAMS NAMED
FOR CITY ASSESSOR
DELEGATES MET AND NOMINA-
TED CANDIDATE FOR CITY AS-
SESSOR TODAY.
Proceedings of Ward Caucuses, as An-
nounced Thursday Night, Were
O. K'd. by the Con-
vention.
Do You Like Good
Buckwheat Cakes?
This touch of winter turns our thoughts toward good o'ld genuine
Buckwheat Cakes and Maple Syrup. Better order a package of self-
rising or a ten pound bag of tho Adirondack Pure Buckwheat Flour.
10 potinu bag 50c. Ralston self-rising, 2 packages for 25c.
OTHER GOOD THINGS
HONEY
1 lb. frame 20c
10 oz. jar, strained 25c
HEINZ PRESERVES
Pure fruit and granulated sugar
Red Raspberry, Quince, Cherry,
and Pineapple, lb 25c
FRESH VEGETABLES
A full line tomorrow. Expect
to have fresh Tomatoes
PEACHES
Telmo, sliced in rich syrup, can
30c
Lemon Cling, can 30c
California State, can 25c
Charm Brand, can 25c
Standard Yellow, can 15c
OLIVES IN BULK
Mammoth Queen, quart ....50c
4' xxxx Queen, quart 40c
Stuffed Olives, quart 50c
McNIEL & SMILEY'S C. O. D.
The Republican city convention was
called to order at 2 p. m. by Chairman
W. S. Cade, of the central committee.
On motion of J. C. Martin, Mr. Cade
was elected temporary chairman. He
accepted In a neat speech, and urged
that "business sense" be used in nam-
ing a ticket for a "real Republican bus-
iness administration." His address
was greeted with hearty applause.
C. J. Becker was elected temporary
secretary of the convention.
On motion of C. J. Bocher, commit-
tees on credentials, permanent organ-
ization, order of business and resolu-
tions were appointed, as follows:
Credentials—J. G. Knouse. Dr. S. E.
Knight, J. W. Jacobs.
Permanent organization—George Da-
vis, J. W. Atterbury, F. M. White.
Order of business—S. C. Loudan, J.
C. Martin, T. S. Tripp.
Resolutions—C. J. Bocher, J. H.
Wahl, T. W. Whittaker, O. H. P. Hen-
Contlnued on 8th Page.
Washington, March 10.—Tho presi-
dent today withdrew the nomination
of John Embrey to be United States
attorney for Oklahoma.
The nomination was withdrawn by
the president because of charges that
have been preferred against Mr. Em-
brey It is alleged that for the per-
formance of certain law work of the
Indians, Embrey collected money from
the Indians to which he was not en-
titled. Pending an Investigation of
the charges the president withdrew the
nomination. If the charges should not
be sustained, the nomination agaip will
be forwarded to the senate.
Chandler, Okla., March 16.—"I've
been euchred out of the office and tiM)
president has recalled the other so
this Is all I've got," said John Embref^
In taking tho chairmanship of the & ■
publican city convention here last ev-
ening. He referred to the fact that
lie had resigned as mayor, before
learning that his appointment an
United Slates district attorney ha3
been held up, and continued to (oily
the crowd, until the work of the con-
vention was completed. This U the
first public remark of Embrey on the
! subject of his appointment. He de
clines to discuss the situation, bat far
confident that the outcome will
satisfactory to his friends. Th« icoo
vention nominated a full ticket «ntf
sent a telegram to Chairman Hamilton
asking for statehood, with senate
amendments.
Free.
Saint Patrick's day, March 1", raf®.
at Rodecker's Vienna Bakery an4 set
n Shamrock and a sample of
Wiles fine Chocolate and Cream Scat.
Bohb.
MARSHAL PURSUES
WYCKLIFFE GANG
DARROUGH HAS BLOODHOUNDS
AND TWENTY-FIVE PICKED
MEN FOR CHASE.
He is Also Supplied WJth the Commis-
sary Wagon and Expects to
Strike Trail In a Few
Days.
BANK ROBBER GIVES
WHOLE GANG AWAY
JAMES MARROW HAS BLOWN SEV-
EN POSTOFFICES AND FIVE
BANKS LATELY.
The Dale Bank Robbery is Explained
by the Prisoner Arrested in Thi«
City This
Week.
For nearly three days The News, at
the request of the police, while they
obtained all details and looked for the
other parties, has withheld the moit
noted arrest that has taken place here
in years. A man who confesses to
robbing seven postoffices. and five
banks in the two territories since Jan.
1 Is now in the county jail, placed
there by Sheriff Grace today. He
was arrested here by Assistant Chief
Hewlett and Patrolman Cockrell and
Prison Guard John Wilson early this
wee'- The night of his arrest John
Burnett, special officer, was placed In
the same cell under disguise by Chief
Sims, and during the night Burnett
Continued on 8th Page.
REAL E8TATE
New four room cottage, barn, flat
well, 50 foot lot, north of Main street
fine location. Price $800.
Two story brick building on Malt
street, goes for |9,000.
Two story brick building on MaJj
street. Price $12,500.
Good two rtory brlcl: building *
side street at $6,0P0.
One "-tory brick building on aid
street at $7,500.
Two fine business lots on Nortk
Broadway, price $.3,760 each.
Good 4 room house on North Part
street, close In, good well, cellar, Hi
140 foot lot This is a bargain
$1,250, and our turms are only f
cash and balance on monthly Ins
ments.
RESTAURANT—One of the be*
Shawne average dally sales $7i 1
Is a snay for you, and our prlc<
right. See me at once if yon waa
good money maker.
C. E. EASTERWOOD,
11# E. Main St Phone IN
Vinita, I. T., March 1C.—Marshal
Darrough left today for Kansas, I. T.,
accompanied by a posse, two blood-
hounds and a commissary wagon, to
Join and direct fhe pursuit of the Wy-
ckliffe outlaws.
Darroi gh's total force consists oi 25
picked men and he says he wants u-j
more than that number. He expects
several days of searching must pass
before he strikes the trail of the out-
laws on account of recent rains and
sleet having blurred out their njove-
ments.
The posse Is well armed, supplied
with plenty of ammunition and food
and will be able to keep the trail un-
til the outlaws arc captured.
BURNED TO DEATH
Grand Rapids, Mich., March 16.—-
The Hotel Compton at Tustln -iraa
burned today. William McCrane and
wife, proprietors of the hotel, E<lw*rd
Demorest, an employe, and Charter
Workman, a drummer, were burned to
death. Ten guests escaped. rbe
loss Is $20,000.
Prices on Majestic Ranges you hare
j not had before, nor will you get then
again. Only nine ranges left.
15-3t Lehman H. & I. Got.
INCONVENIENT
i home, or rent f lnme, advertise Ir
The News and yon will always get
results. •
Poverty Is no sin, but terribly
convenient.
A fat purse makes a soft pillow.
Start an acount with $1, then a.
to it regularly.
BANK OF COMMERCE
East Room Whittaker Buildta*
Silk Mvlls
Ginghams
Voiles
Cream Serges
and Mohairs.
All the New Spring Fa-
—bricB at—
MADDEN, JARRELL & GEE
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Halpin, Harry E. The Shawnee News. (Shawnee, Okla.), Vol. 9, No. 140, Ed. 1 Friday, March 16, 1906, newspaper, March 16, 1906; Shawnee, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc137938/m1/1/: accessed April 23, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.