Oklahoma Tax Facts and the Township System Debate
The piece analyzes Oklahoma state and county tax levels, noting state 25c levy and higher due to railroad and mining injunctions, new state institutions costs, and varied local valuations. It questions Republican influence, the township government created by Republicans, and suggests Democrats could curb spending by abolishing the system.
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Oklahoma
Rock Island
Frisco
Texas
Waters-Pierce Company
Pontotoc County
Ktaty
D. C
State Board
Kansas
Unknown Candidate Seeks Free Puff by Mail
A Democrat editor notes receiving an invitation to devote space to an unfamiliar candidate who provided a stamped return envelope for a free copy of his puff piece. The editor has not yet read either the paper or wrapper and may obtain it only if a stamp is sent.
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Democrat
Free List Tariff Favor Noted by Oklahoma Congressman
The article accuses a Republican Oklahoma congressman, with Cannon and Aldrich, of placing radium and gold on the free list while supporting high lumber tariffs. It claims constituents live in dugouts and notes uncut diamonds are also on the free list, implying tariff reductions.
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Oklahoma
Cannon
Aldrich
Political Budget Debate and Party Spending Tendencies
The piece argues Republicans decry taxes yet offer no economic plan and accuses the party of wasteful spending. It contrasts Republicans as costly and Democrats as frugal, asserting no relief from switching party control.
Political column urges state over national issues in Oklahoma race
The Beaver Democrat argues for focusing on Oklahoma state administration in primaries while praising the Democratic record. It criticizes the Payne tariff for raising paper costs and defends protection for infant industries, comparing policy to historical tariffs and urging candidates to address local concerns.
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Oklahoma
Cost of living up fifty six percent since 1896
The most reliable statistics show a fifty six percent rise in living costs since 1896. The note points out Democrats held power in 1896 and the nation operated under the Wilson low tariff law.
Oklahoma Voters Could Return to Republican Leadership
The editorial warns against Oklahoma residents returning to the Republican Party to place governing power in its hands next term, contrasting with the dog’s return to his vomit and wallow as a moral example.
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Oklahoma
Prosecutions Reach Both Parties Across State Officials
The Republican papers note prosecutions have removed Democratic and Republican officials alike. Voters may recall next year that party affiliation does not shield a man from justice. Miss Maggie Wheeler visited R. O. Wheeler and has returned to Georgia. Local commissioners are urged to split proceedings to inform all citizens.
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Bar of Justice
Maggie Wheeler
R. O. Wheeler
Georgia
Ada county notes and local greetings prompt public listings
In Ada Oklahoma residents discuss public notice for publishing county commission proceedings in Rast Eagle and note social visits, holiday events, and locals travelling to Ada. The item includes ads for newspaper subscriptions, a hotel physician, and a public notice about a dance at the county judge’s office with mention of a shooting incident.
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Ada Democrat
Roff
Terrell
Lee Eddleman
Little Joe Holden
J. Lee Eddleman
Ada
J. Lee
Lee
Holden
Harris Hotel
Litle
Joe
County taxes and court costs compared to other states
The piece argues that county court operations are costly and contrasts jury pay, witness allowances, and overall court expenses with Texas and other states where jurors and witnesses are paid only for service. It contends the public should treat commissioners fairly when criticizing high taxes despite higher local costs.
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Texas
Tex
State Capital offers special bargain on subscriptions
The Daily State Capital of Guthrie announces a time limited subscription deal for one to five year terms with prices ranging from 2.75 to 10.00 and a closing date of January 10, 1910, describing itself as Oklahoma’s oldest state paper.
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Daily By Mail
Associated Press
Oklahoma
THE
State Capital Company
Guthrie
Okla
Daily State Capital
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W. F. Leach
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Leach and Lindsay
S. J. Smith
Francis
H. C. Stephens
Allen Frazier
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J. W. Leach
W. E. Nutt
W. A. Doak
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H. E. Garner
G. F. Smith
John High
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W. O. Bandy
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Francis Wigwam
Madill Democrat
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Huyler
MADOX
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