Oklahoma City campaign for permanent state capital site
Oklahoma City moves to launch a voter measure to fix a permanent state capital site within a city limits or near, with a three member capital commission, eminent domain powers, and plans for parks and buildings funded by a $600,000 sale of surplus lands. Additional amendments to move Guthrie as capital are proposed, with elections possible in November 1919 or a governor chosen date.
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Provisions for Bond and Final Election Costs
The passage outlines that within nine days the top two vote receivers may renew claims and that the second highest vote getter must post a bond of 100008 dollars, approved by the governor and attorney general, to cover expenses of the final election. If the bond is not posted within sixty days, the governor will declare the highest vote getter duly selected as the state nominee.
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Carrie Nation buys Boone County land for temperance work
Carrie Nation purchases an extensive Boone county tract in Arkansas with funds from souvenir hatchet sales. She plans poultry, pigeons and apples on the property and to spend her days there, aided by her agent's announcement. The Kansas Cyclones and anti saloon campaign ties appear in the report, noting Coin Harvey and past presidential essays by Bryan.
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Man Threatened With Lynching Foiled by Police
At about ten o'clock last night near Wristo tracks an armed man fired at officers after being pursued by Bil Cravens. Officer Lew West found him, stating he feared lynching by the colored population for unknown reasons. Cravens denied violence in police court and was fined $84 for drunkenness.
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A Good Show at Brown Bros Company Tent
A Good Show, Brown Bros. Company performs a four week engagement in a tent beyond Frisco tricks. They offer a repertoire of new plays aimed at discerning theatergoers with a mix of light comedy and sentiment. The opening piece, Cloverdale, promises lively entertainment without overacting.
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W. L. Reed In City
W L Reed state bank examiner with headquarters at Okbenom City mingling with a host of Ad friends today in the city likely visiting banks and meeting officials during a routine inspection and social call
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Alleged assassin commits death by own action in Claremore case
The report describes Mrs Helen Yarborough, charged with complicity in the murder of John Bullette at Claremore, reportedly taking poison after arrest. It recalls her recent arrival with a man using aliases in Kansas City, and notes a subsequent escape attempt by her. The broader column touches on local advertising, water delivery plans, and a Shakespearean garden party hosted by Sorosis with prize drawings.
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North Ada Stubblefield Meeting Ends with Encouragement
The North Ada Stubblefield meeting continues with increased attendance and new members. The congregation plans to extend services for another week and invites all to hear Rev. Stubblefield speak on The Unpardonable Sin. Rev. J. Henderson preached yesterday and Baptist preachers from Mississippi joined the gathering.
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