Oklahoma House Passes Bill Abolishing Caudill’s Position
Oklahoma City April 22 The Oklahoma House bypassed Gov Cruce veto to pass a bill abolishing the enforcement officer post held by W J Caudill of Hobart. Caudill resigns effective June 1 and argued tenure spurred the move. The measure lacks an emergency clause and awaits Senate action after adjournment.
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Emanuel
Pittsburg
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Oklahoma House Considers Minor Appropriations and Tax Amendment
The Oklahoma House in committee of the whole passed minor appropriation bills and debated a Russell Barrett constitutional amendment for a graduated land tax. A favorable report on the general departmental budget estimated at about 1.14 million dollars per year was given, with trims cited by chairman Mr. Durant. Governor Cruce pushed tightening probate laws to shield Indian minors, warning federal control if not done, while messages from Washington pressed action.
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Witnesses Denied as Committee Declines Open Hearing
The speaker said witnesses were examined but no one would be placed on trial. The governor had urged an open feature, but the committee’s policy adopted early in its work rejected such openness.
President Wilson Narrowly Escapes Auto Accident
President Wilson and his youngest daughter Eleanor faced a close call in Washington when their car narrowly avoided a collision as a streetcar halted within a few inches of the motor near the Peace monument. The president remained unshaken and continued on.
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Woodward murder case ends with Ada Woodward life term
In Chickasha Oklahoma district court Judge Bailey sentenced Ada Woodward to life imprisonment after her guilty plea in the Woodward murder case. The court denied habeas corpus writs for Henry Rivers and John Tremont and ordered arraignments with 24 hour pleading periods. Mrs Woodward rejected counsel and chose not to appeal.
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Sherman Woodward
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Oklahoma life term prisoner Ireland recaptured in Ohio
Charles Ireland, a life term prisoner from Oklahoma County for the murder of an Oklahoma City butcher, has been recaptured in Dayton Ohio. He escaped by scaling a wall during a storm with a self made ladder. He will be returned to Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma
Prohibition Campaign May Be Launched
Oklahoma City April 21 The US Court of Appeals ruling that townsites in former Indian Territory are not Indian country allows residents to obtain for personal consumption toxicants as in Western Oklahoma This marks the first breach of the twenty one year prohibition law in Eastern Oklahoma and spurs a move to repeal state wide prohibition Legislators plan a constitutional amendment for Aug 5 to replace statewide with local option and high license but will delay due to other measures
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Indian Territory
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Jack Johnson Faces Smuggling and White Slave Act Charges
Jack Johnson was arraigned in Chicago before Judge Carpenter on charges of smuggling a diamond necklace into the United States from England without duty and violating the Mann White Slave Act. Trial on the smuggling count is set for soon, after prior delays and postponements.
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House Passes ADA Appropriation in Oklahoma Legislature
Oklahoma City April 17 The Wright mortgage tax exemption bill passed the house 54 to 30 after prior failure and no debate. A Woodward resolution to submit abolishing certain state schools was reconsidered for final roll call. The house also passed amended appropriation bills for Claremore and Ada schools by large margins.
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Wool Tariff Fight Fails in Democratic Caucus
In Washington on April 16 the Democratic caucus defeated Martin Dies’ 15 percent wool duty proposal 190 to 42. The vote split along free wool and tariff on wool lines with most Oklahoma Democrats backing free wool. President Wilson preserves the free list for wool to aid broader tariff reductions.
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Slayden
Stephens
Gregg
Broussard
Why Oklahoma Has Bachelors
The census shows Oklahoma has 113 males for every 100 females, predicting thirteen bachelors per 213 residents unless women from New England and other regions migrate to balance the ratio. The writer notes Oklahoma women may be more selective about marriage than in the past, suggesting imported brides would not be as exacting.
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New England
Carter Introduces New Indian Gill
Washington April 21 Representative Carter of Oklahoma introduces two bills to speed final settlement of Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma. The plan splits tribal assets valued at an estimated 25 to 50 million dollars, with cash payments and mineral leases allocated by Indian blood and age, and earmarks mineral lands for school benefits.
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Greeks and Servians Reach Truce with Turkey
Constantinople April 22. Greece and Serbia sign an agreement with Turkey to suspend hostilities for ten days and begin prisoner of war reparations. The first batch of five thousand prisoners is sent to the Turkish port of Mersina in Asia Minor.
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Farmers Co operative Work Bill 578 by Woodard Enacted
The county commissioners may appropriate up to five hundred dollars yearly to cooperate with the U S Department of Agriculture for Farmers Demonstration in their counties under agreed terms. Notice of hearing must run four consecutive weeks in a general weekly paper, with rights to appear or remonstrate. Approved by Governor Cruce March 22 1913.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Cruce
Stockton Stockmen Notice Ends and Subscriptions Grow
R D Brown of Franks joined the News subscriber list this Thursday. J C Blocker notes a 12 50 price term payable when cost comes and mentions a home location for stocking a jack West mile and a half north.
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Liquor Law Cases Dismissed Following Federal Ruling
In Tulsa Oklahoma 115 cases tied to recent federal indictments were continued to the next term. Defendants were released on their own recognizance. County Attorney Pat Malloy said all eastern Oklahoma liquor law violations will be dismissed due to the St. Louis circuit court decision, with federal prohibition ending except on Indian occupied land.
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Oklahoma
Cruce vetoes abolition of state enforcement office
Oklahoma Governor Cruce vetoes the bill to abolish the state enforcement officer post for a second time, urging strengthening of the department. W. J. Caudill resigns after two years directing enforcement of the prohibitatory law, citing heavy personal business and overwork. The veto occurs as prior attempts to override the veto continue and amid references to a Granite reformatory inquiry.
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Medical attention for veterans at Chattanooga reunion
Chattanooga April 17 A large chart lists the May 27 28 29 medical plan for the Confederate reunion. City Physician Steel heads a mobile medical corps with doctors stationed across the city and on battlefields to give free hospital care to veterans and visitors in emergencies.
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Oklahoma House Confronts Governor Over Granite Reform
The Oklahoma House and Gov. Cruce clash in a six and a half hour session. The house rejects the governor’s special messages and an impeachment probe, while pledging support for the investigating committee. Open inquiries may follow as leaders push toward a possible endgame within ten days to two weeks.
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Pittsburg
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Lemon
Department of Charities and Corrections
Star Chamber
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Farrell
Manley Cow Theft Case Appeals Upheld
This morning E. S. Collins left for McAlester with Charley Curry who two years ago was sentenced to a year and a day in the penitentiary for stealing two cows from J. F. Manley of Tyrola. The conviction was appealed and recently affirmed.
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Woman's Jaw Not Amenable to Any Law of Injunction
Morris Klein of the Bronx asked Magistrate Murphy to bar a neighbor from talking much from 6 a.m. onward. The magistrate said stopping a talking woman is beyond human power. Klein vowed to seek relief in the supreme court if needed.
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