Oklahoma's New Capital to Cost About Fifteen Lakh
Governor Haskell says a state capital commission will be appointed within days to select a site survey and sell lots for Oklahoma City's capital. The panel likely includes Judge J B A Robertson Tate Brady and Judge J T Dickerson. They aim to complete the capital in two years using Oklahoma granite and home labor where possible.
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Oklahoma City
state capital commission
Dickerson
Robertson
Brady
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Haskell
Quilge Dickerson
Chackasha
Hoch
Kans
southwest
Okla
Textad
Kansas
Jilted by Lightning in Guymon Wheat Field
A lightning strike near Guymon Oklahoma on July 27 instantly killed 58 year old O B Shirley as he stacked wheat for John Buece several miles south of town. Burch, unloading a large barrel, was severely shocked but not seriously harmed. Shirley leaves a wife and six children.
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Guymon
O. B Shirley
John j Buece
Burch
ffire
Shirley
Desperado Bostwick Kills Three Officers in Irwinville Battle
Irwinville Ga June 27 W H Bostwick the Georgia desperado fought off a siege after declaring he would not be taken alive The firefight killed Sheriff J M Innis Chief Steve Davis Deputy Sheffield and wounded James Gill Deputy Bass and Wyatt Tucker The siege ended with Bostwick dead and a coroner's jury ruling suicide The incident began Sunday with Gov Brown sending two companies to Oscilla and the Fitzgerald guards arriving to assist The town faced a bloodiest period in state history as children were evacuated and troops fired on the cottage walls The sheriff died from wounds while attempting to rescue a wounded deputy continuining the pursuit
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Irwinville
W. H. Bostwick
Georgia
J. ¥. McInnis
Irwin
STEVE DAVIS
Oscilia
SHEFFIELD
James Gill
T. C. Bass
Wyatt Tucker
Springfield
Imn
oelock
iilitia
J. PB. Melnnis
Irwin county
Bostw
Bostwick
mot
McInnis
Po- Uce Davis
Sherif Sheffield
mem
Gov. Brown
Adjt
Scott
Fitzgerald guards
Delany
Waters-Pierce Gas Case Resumes Before Oklahoma Court
Enid Oklahoma June 27 The Waters-Pierce Oil Company case facing an injunction against operating in the state returns before Judge Garber. Attorney General West argues for continuance while Waters-Pierce submits manager affidavits claiming no law violations. Proceedings filled the day and adjournment was set for tomorrow.
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Enid
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
West
Oklahoma
Garber
District Court
Argumena
Prof John A Craig Appointed To Wool Industry Research
Prof John A Craig formerly with the Oklahoma experimental station at Stillwater has been chosen by the federal Department of Agriculture for research on wool and sheep in the Southern states. Headquarters will be in San Antonio where he also maintains a ranch near the city.
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Guthrie
John A. Craig
Oklahoma‘ sperimental
Qillswater
federal
department of agriculture
San Antonio
Gaig
1907 08 Election Law In Effect In Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City June 27 The 1907-08 election law is in effect and no registration is required except in first class cities. Will Linn secretary of the state election board announced a circular from Adair county election board requiring registration in every voting precinct. The 1910 measure has not yet been referred to the people and did not repeal the 1907-08 statute.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Will Linn
state election board
election board
Adair county
Linn
Brick Front Under Construction Along Main and 12th
Construction progresses rapidly on a 175 feet brick and concrete business block fronting East Main and West 12th. The project includes two story structures for Odd Fellows and Tobin properties and a single story unit for County Commissioner Rinard, with Mayor L. and others referenced in the same area.
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East Main
West 12th
Odd Fellows
Tobin
Little
Lee Dagges
west 12th street
John D. Rinard
East Main street
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The Merchant and Planters State Bank
c. H. Rives
H. P. Reich
Rexall
Gwin
Ada Draggiste
Mays Co
Baza Store
J. M. Holcomy
Daily
Oklahoman
Holcomb
Chickasha Express
Ardmore Democrat
Guy
Roff
J. A. Craig
Ciies
C. BE. Lancaster
Bostonian
ADA COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO
Ada, Oklahoma
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