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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
2
Moye Resented as Bryan Foes Favor Nominee of Culberson
Washington reports indicate Bryan loyalists and anti-Bryan factions are considering the Denver convention outcome. If Bryan cannot secure the nomination, he may throw support to Senator Charles A Culberson of Texas. Debates center on whether Culberson can unite party factions and appeal to both Southern and national voters as a presidential candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secrats
Bryan
Denver
Ne‘an
Tgbh
Charles
Texas
John
Johnson
Culberson
Mr. Bryan
Democratic Party
eMerson
Senate
Bailey
Oklahoma bill on sale of tribal allotments by freedmen
The bill introduced by Representative McGuire seeks to remove restrictions on land sales for all people not of Indian blood. It proposes that freedmen and anyone under one half Indian blood may sell allotments without restrictions, while full-bloods could have restrictions removed by application to the secretary of the interior. It also prohibits all federal jurisdiction, probate or otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UGA Sds
Tirounbly Bay
McGuire
Oklahoma
Secretary of the Interior
Oklahoma land sale limits bill headed toward enactment
Washington April 16 the House Committee on Indian Affairs favorably reported the Oklahoma limitations bill. It bans sale of homestead lands until 25 years after entry and bars sale of surplus lands until five years after allotment agreements with the Five Civilized Tribes. The bill removes restrictions on lands held by white adopted citizens and most surplus lands, becoming effective upon passage and potentially making 5 to 6 million acres in Oklahoma legally salable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oklahoma
House Committee On Indian Affairs
Exploit Oklahoma Minerals Proposal Aimed at State Lands
Oklahoma lawmakers consider a bill by Major Sorreliss of Le Flore County to place state mineral lands under scrutiny by state citizens for mineral deposits. The measure would reserve the lands for seven years or until 1915 and require seizures of working claims with royalties and taxes to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Éftirie
Okla
Oklahoma
Sorreliss
le Flore Coun
of ‘Representatives
Meads
Gangsters Hold Out Against Pursuing War Posse
Report from Mutauque Kansas dated April 18 describes two suspects who robbed the State Chautauqua near Osage Hillis in Oklahoma. Pursued by war posses, they remain at large with authorities hoping for a capture as the pursuit continues through the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutauque, Kan
Murray Declines Candidacy for Democratic Convention Chair
William H. Murray of Tishomingo and Oklahoma House speaker says he will not seek the permanent chair of the National Democratic convention in Denver. He notes the Muskogee declaration of eight at large delegates and argues Oklahoma should not seek extra representation, preferring to avoid embirassing fellow Democrats while seeking additional votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Guthrie
William H. Murray
Tishomingo
Oklahoma House of Representatives
Murray
Muskogee
Oklahoma
National Committee
Tulsa boosters visit Roosevelt in Washington
One hundred thirteen Tulsa boosters toured Washington for two weeks to promote Tulsa and surrounding areas described as the gold mine of the universe. They met President Roosevelt and Senator Owen, with a reception at the Chamber of Commerce, and plan trips to Baltimore Philadelphia and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tulsa
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Gore
Owen
White House
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Oklahoma coal deposit eyed as vast East Side area
Guthrie O T April 1 The legislature debates the segregated coal and asphalt land commission created by the constitutional convention. Speaker Murray cites a coal reserve in the Chickasaw and Cherokee nations that would take centuries to mine and discusses a possible state purchase under an agreement with the tribes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Murray
Asphalt Land Commission
Harrison
Hughes County
Washington
Memorial
Congress
United States
Clark
Montana
Arkansas Debaters Defeat Oklahoma In Tax Debate
Arkansas University defeated Oklahoma University in Fayetteville on April 17 in a campus debate on whether Congress should enact an income tax law. Arkansas negative team members were Johnnie Woods and W. J. Jerningan. Oklahoma was represented by Para Erwin and George Smith.
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Fayetteville, Ark
Arkansas University Tonight
Oklahoma Uniersity
Congress
Arkansas
Johnnie Woods
W. J. Jerningan
Para Erwin
George Smith
Oklaho
Regis ter of Deeds report shows excess funds and mortgage total
Pauls Valley Oklahoma April 17 Regis ter of Deeds W J Harris turned over quarterly report showing salary limits met and excess of 775 05 remitted to Treasurer Trimmer. Harris filed 3998 mortgages during the year and 4999 since statehood.
Want Constitution Reprinted Guthrie Letter to Legislature
A Guthrie Oklahoma letter dated April 17 requests reprinting of the Constitution. The writer addresses the Secretary of State and seeks legislative action.
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Guthrie, Ok
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Bids Open For Oklahoma Drug Gists Alcohol Supply
Guthrie Ok April 20 Robert E Lozier State Liquor Dispenser opens bids to supply 22ough alcohol to Oklahoma druggists for three months. Only two bids received. Authorities estimate 1500 to 2000 gallons will cover demand while druggists want 2500 gallons. Packages in two four and ten gallon sizes. Alcohol must be 91 percent by weight 98 percent volume and 188 proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Robert E. Lozier
Oklahoma
Convention proposed to move Chickasaw and Choctaw to Mexico
Abner Passley of Stringtown and L C Le Flore of Atoka call a June 1 convention in Atoka for Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians to discuss plans to remove the tribes to Mexico after their Mexico trip and negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atoka
Oklo
Abner Passley
Stringtown
L. C. LeFlore
Mexico
Hats Ban Proposed for Merry Widows in Burlington Churches
April 20 Burlington reports several local churches seek to bar Merry Widows hats during services. Pastors warn large hats shrink male attendance and fear the popular style tempts male backsliders. Ushers struggle to seat Easter crowds with crowded pews prompting checks at cloakrooms.
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Burlington
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Fem
W. H. Murray
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Capitol
Chamber of Commerce
Washington Chamber
Commercial Club
Dian
Oklahoma Coal
Coal and Asphalt Land Commission
Bear State University
Financial Statement
Old Mexico
Ohn
The
Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Sr Im
Outhwest
Southwest
C. S. Aldrich
East Main Street
Naer
Katy Railroad
Harris Hotel
P. B. Wilson Lumber Co
Scott
Kansas
Ars & Co
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