Oklahoma House Feud Over Jim Crow Fight and Land Deals
Assembly members clash as Evans remains on floor after dispute with minority. Debate centers on Fisher bill to divide land value and a sale limit for 3000 acres of public lands. Also reported is Johnson, newly appointed Indian Territory liquor chief, celebrated for confiscating tens of thousands of bottles and gallons.
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Guthrie
Choridinal
Alalta
Sands
Bears County
Mion
Evans
Furray
Speakr Murray
House
Oklahoma
Murray
Fisher
Welessee
Johnson
Justice of the Peace Districts and City Allocations debated
The bill divides counties into at least six justice districts with one justice and one constable per precinct. Cities over 2,500 get two justices, larger cities receive one per 10 000 population or major fraction. A July 1910 division and November 1910 elections are planned. Fee provisions for marriage ceremonies sparked debate with Senators Blair and Goulding offering cuts, both amendments failing.
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Justice of the Peace
Blair
Goulding
Fragmentary OCR Note About Footwear and Attire
The readable text shows a fragment about someone wearing rapped or tatters in his shoes with unclear context. It mentions attire details and a person, but the surrounding event or identity is not discernible from the fragment.
Fitwell Waist In White Lawn Dress Ad
An old advertisement highlights a white lawn waist dress with 3 4 length sleeves trimmed in lace and embroidery. Prices listed as 1.00 31 50 and 2.00 at W N Guest.
DeWitt’s Early Risers Liver Pills Sold at Crescent Pharmacy
Advertises DeWitt s Little Early Risers liver pills sold by Crescent Drug Store. Mentions ARISCO HEATHERBLOOM PETTI COATS in multiple colors available at W N GUEST with embroidered ruffles and appealing prices.
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DeWitt
Crescent Drug Store
Arisco Heatherbloom
W. N. Guest
Hughes calls extraordinary session of New York legislature
Albany April 24 Gov Hughes filed a proclamation with the secretary of state convening the legislature in extraordinary session on Monday May 11. The measure gives no subject for the extra session and no specific recommendations are listed.
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Gov. Hughes
Albany
N. Y
Hughes
Secretary of State
Sold by Gwin Mays T
The fragment notes a sale action labeled Sold by Gwin Mays T and references cleaning in an unclear context. No further readable details provided.
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Gwin-Mays @T
Lovett Sues Over Bill Upset Whisky Seizure
James Lovett files suit in Justice Smiths court to test constitutionality of a bill giving power to seize whisky. A constable seized six quarts of Lovetts whisky. Lovett seeks replevin. M L Walsh seeks chickens at top prices.
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Braggs, Ok
James Lovett
Justice BE RB. Smith’s Court
Lovett
Governor Te Maine Holiday Appeals for Constitutional Petition Drive
Guthrie April 27 Gov Haskell to proclaim a 24 hour state wide holiday next week to rally a monster petition in support of Oklahoma's federal constitutional amendment and a national constitutional convention. Home senator election commission leaves for Washington with a long memorial and five amendments. Prohibition aim favors state control of liquor shipments at state line. Other proposals include an income tax and rules for carriers and convict-made goods. Twenty seven states join petition for a constitutional convention submitting amendments to a vote.
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Guthrie
Oklahoma
Haskell
Congress
Senatorial Direct Election Commission
Washington
United States
Textile ad seeks blue and brown plaid Voil tissue
In blue and brown Plaid on white ground. Also other desirable colors. Call and investigate. W N Guest.
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W. N. Guest
Farmers Demand Graduate Tax In Oklahoma Legislature
Shawnee Oklahoma April 27 Farmers petitions pour into the Farmers Union headquarters urging lawmakers to pass a graduated road tax law. Farmers seek the measure before adjournment, targeting large bond holders to ease tax burdens on smaller land parcels.
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Shawnee
Okla
Oklahoma
Farmers’ Union
Eye Treatment Announced by Dr Park on May 3rd
Two sessions planned for the eye treatment schedule. One starts at 4 o'clock and the other at 10 55 a m. Readers are urged to consult Dr Park for eye care on May 3rd.
Skippers Native Recalls Narrow 1906 Pneumonia Battle
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia recounts a near death experience in spring 1906 from pneumonia. He describes extreme weakness a violent cough and friends fearing consumption and death was close at hand before he was persuaded to seek treatment.
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Jesse P. Morris
Skippers
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Cherokee Nation
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