State democratic campaign opens in McAlester with Haskell speaker line up
Pittsburg county expects 6000 to 7000 visitors for the opening of the state democratic campaign. A 6000 capacity tent from Dallas houses speakers led by C N Haskell of Muskogee who will give afternoon and evening talks to miners in the McAlester belt. R L Owen T P Gore and others will also speak as the campaign launches this afternoon at 2 o'clock with Henry M. Furman among the early orators.
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McAlester
I. T
Pittsburg
Dallas
C. N. Haskell
Muskogee
McAlester Belt
Dow
Krebs
Alderson
Hawthorne
Adamson
Buck
Haileyville
Carbon
Tulsa
Haskell
R. L. Owen
T. P. Gore
Lawton
United States Senate
R. L. Williams
Durant
J. L. Turner
Vinita
Sam W. Hays
Chickasha
M. J. Kane
Kingfisher
Jesse Dunn
Alva
Henry M. Furman
Europe
Duties of District and County Officers
Ardmore Democrat outlines the duties of newly elected district judges and county officers as counties reorganize for a proposed new state. The piece notes Carter county voters know the Democratic nominees and asserts they will govern justly and fairly.
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Ardmore
Carter County
District Judge Oversees Two Terms in Love County Court
The district court in this county and Love county holds two terms annually until legislature changes terms. The supreme court designates court times. The chief justice may appoint a temporary judge for illness or disqualification. Civil actions over 1000 dollars and all criminal cases above misdemeanors are tried here, along with divorces and real estate title suits.
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Love County
Supreme Court
County Judge Jurisdiction And Sessions Provisions
The county court is a court of record with probate and civil jurisdiction up to $1,000. It handles misdemeanors and appellate review of justice court cases. It may issue writs in the district judge’s absence and acts as committing magistrate in criminal cases. Sessions are held at the county seat with possible additional locations if authorized.
County Attorney duties and responsibilities
Describes the county attorney's role to appear before all county courts and prosecute or defend on behalf of the state or county in civil or criminal actions. Includes giving opinions to county commissioners and other officers upon matters concerning county or state interests.
County Commissioners Custodians of County Property and Finances
County commissioners declared custodians of property and county finances. All officers must report quarterly to them. All accounts and debts owed to the county shall be presented and approved by them.
Clerk of the district court duties outline
The excerpt defines the district court clerk as custodian of all papers and records. The clerk must issue writs summons and subpoenas and keep an accurate minute of all court proceedings and record and enter all judgments.
County Clerk Authority and Duties Outlined
The county clerk shall serve as clerk of the county court. He shall issue writs and legal papers ordered by the judge and keep a minute record of all proceedings. He shall issue and record all marriage licenses.
Antiquated Tax Collector Duties Outlined
The official shall collect taxes and maintain office at the county seat. He must certify all abstracts and settle with the county commissioners in January and July each year, presenting an itemized and exact statement of all monies collected and disbursed.
Township Officers and Local Government Structure
Description of county government law making power and township officers including two justices of the peace, two constables, one road overseer per road district, one clerk, one trustee and one treasurer.
Justice of the Peace Jurisdiction Summary
A justice of the peace has committing jurisdiction in all felony cases civil jurisdiction up to $200, and misdemeanor cases with punishments not exceeding a $200 fine or thirty days in county jail. Justices also serve as conservators of the peace in their jurisdiction.
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Conservators of the Peace
Justice Court Proceeds and County Conservator Duties
The officer shall receive and execute all process both civil and criminal issuing from the justice court. He shall be conservator of the peace. They have jurisdiction throughout the county and may appoint deputies.
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Justice Court
Pease
Township Board of Directors Duties and Structure
In each township a board of directors shall be formed from the township trustee treasurer and clerk. They audit all accounts of township officers and other accounts presented to them. They levy taxes for township road and bridge purposes and divide the township into road districts.
Township official duties and financial report mandate
The township officer shall custody all books papers and records and file them in his office. He shall be assessor of his township and must post an extra bond. He shall report to the county clerk before commissioners meetings a complete certified statement of floating and bonded indebtedness with note dates sinking fund amounts and other data showing true financial condition.
Township Treasurer Duties and Accounting Provisions
The township treasurer shall pay warrants drawn from funds in hand and register them in order. He must receive all township money, provide receipts, and keep accurate records of receipts and disbursements. He shall report in writing to the township clerk and county commissioners and keep records open for inspection by the clerk, commissioners, and creditors.
Custodian Duties for Public Records and Mortgages
The official shall have care and custody of all books records deeds maps papers and fixtures deposited and kept in office. He shall preserve them from fire mutilation or injury and he shall have a seal and file or record all mortgages deeds of trust offered and demanded of him.
County surveyor duties and public works plans
Shall survey all lands in his county when requested by the owner, district or county judge, or county commissioners. He shall prepare complete surveys maps estimates and specifications for bridges culverts roads ditches or other public works to be constructed by the county when requested by the county commissioners.
Road Overseer Financial Report and Disbursements
Road overseer must report all moneys received and how spent. The written report shows road conditions and required repairs with estimated costs. It lists amounts paid out, recipients, and year end balance to be delivered to county commissioners on the last Saturday in December.
Duty and Authority of the County Sheriff
Shall be the preserver of the peace. He shall serve all writs and other process from the courts in both civil and criminal cases. He shall apprehend and arrest all persons guilty of any infraction of the law. He shall be the custodian of the jail. He shall have full authority to appoint all deputy sheriffs.
Republicans in the Fourth district nominate slate
W E B Brown, chairman of the Fourth district Republican committee, will issue a call for a nominating convention in a few days. Six candidates are named: P H B Shearer of Tishomingo, J H Carson of Coalgate, Frank Lee of Hugo, Joe Faltz of Antlers, Perry Freeman of this place, and Solomon J Homer of Caddo, a Harvard graduate and Choctaw Cherokee Indian.
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McAlester
I. T
W. E B. Brown
Fourth Congressional District Republican Committee
P. H. B. Shearer
Tishomingo
Johnson County
J. H. Carson
Coalgate
Coal County
Frank Lee
Hugo
Joe Faltz
Antlers
Perry Freeman
Federal Court
Solomon J. Homer
Caddo
Mr. Homer
Harvard
Public Weigher Duties and Certificate Responsibilities
The public weighman must receive all cotton grain live stock hay cotton seed and wool in standard U S weights and record their condition marks brands and weights. He shall furnish a true certificate showing both gross and net weight.
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United States
Duties of County Schools Superintendent
The text outlines the Superintendent of County Schools duties including visiting every six months, correcting governance and instruction, suggesting to teachers, assessing facilities, holding annual public meetings, and apportioning funds, plus reporting to the state superintendent and overseeing all county schools. The legislature are mentioned as part of the context.
Irate Woman Declines Payment Over Missing Pictures
A Euclid avenue picture dealer recalls an exchange where a woman refuses to pay for pictures, arguing she never ordered them, never received them, and would not pay even if delivered, highlighting a flawed credit dispute.
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Euclid Avenue
Senator Gore reflection and fried chicken cooking guide
The text notes Senator-elect Gore described as the tired statesman who cannot see. It then shifts to a fried chicken recipe guiding dressing, washing, flouring, heating lard, searing pieces, cooking thoroughly, and saving or straining fat for gravy.
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Gore
Oklahoma
Senate
Diamonds Found In Pike County Spark American Mine Report
One hundred forty diamonds, from one quarter to six and one quarter carats, totaling an estimated value of 150000 to 200000 dollars, have been found near Murfreesboro Arkansas since January. Dr. George F. Kunz of Tiffany & Co. confirmed the finds and noted prior single discoveries in the United States.
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Mermod
Jaccard & King Company
Ballard & Sons
St. Louis
Arnstein Bros. & Co
Nassau Street
New York
George F. Kunz
Tiffany & Co
United States Geological Survey
United States
Pike County
S. H. Washington
Kimberly
Little Rock
Murfreesboro
Ark
Mischievous Prisoner Delights in Treasure Hoax at Point a Pitre
A Guadaloupe prison tale recalls a convict who tricks the governor and deputy into believing he buried treasure. They search a tree spot all night but find nothing, then laugh at his tale back in prison. Also a kitchen note explains making smooth gravy for fried chicken with biscuit and coffee.
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Kansas City Journal
Guadaloupe
Libre Parole
Island
Point-a-Pitre
Testing Fruit Jars for Airtight Seals
To test fruit jars fill with hot water place a new rubber and screw on the top tightly. Turn the jar bottom end up and stand a few minutes. If water escapes the jar is not airtight and the rim or top may need straightening or replacement.
Rural Duck Burglars Beat Trolley to the Punch
The New York Tribune notes odd rural scenes near Kingsbridge Yonkers line where a flock of ducks retreat to their yard at the sound of distant trolley bells. Ducks swim at a farm pond then dash to the fence as cars approach, seemingly guided by echoes.
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New York
Kansas City Journal
New York Tribune
Kingsbridge
Yonkers
Rising From the Grave A. Fertwell Reports Cure Claim
Lucama North Carolina manufacturer A Fertwell describes his experience after taking Electric Bitters claiming a cure for Brights disease in the diabetes stage. He says the medicine halted liver and bladder complications and will permanently heal him. Available at local drug stores for 50 cents.
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A. Fertwell
Lucama
N. C
Bright
G. M. Ramsey
F. Z. Holley
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Kansas City Star
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