Cross elected commander in chief of Oklahoma Confederate veterans
In Sulphur Springs Oklahoma on August 11 William M Cross secretary of state was chosen to lead the Amalgamated Confederate Veterans of Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Cross a Civil War drummer boy addressed by Lee Crutch Ardmore amid a large crowd as two divisions dissolved into one amalgamated body. A sham battle closed the day and Chickasha won the next reunion.
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Sulphur Springs
William M. Cross
Confederate Veterans of Oklahoma and Indian Ter
Ritory
Bill Cross
Chickasha
Lee Crruck
Ardmore
Bryan Accepts Democratic Nomination in Lincoln
The text recounts William Jennings Bryan accepting the Democratic Party presidential nomination in Lincoln Nebraska amid cheering crowds. John W. Kern of Indiana is noted as the vice presidential nominee. Kern praises Lincoln’s citizens and urges unity beyond party lines.
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W. J. Bryan
Democratic Party
United States
Mr. Bryan
Lincoln
Capitol Grounds
John W. Kern
Indiana
Nebraska
J Ee Mack
Ines
P. At. Hall
Ier
John F. Naget
Des ‘Mo Ses
Iowa
Clayton
Mack
Mr. Kern
National Committee
America
William Jennings Bryan
Mississippi
Missouri
God
Man
Confederate Leader Inspires Oklahoma Reunion Crowd
Gen Cabell spoke at Harper opera house urging support for Confederate veterans and a planned Confederate Home in Oklahoma. He recalled Civil War events, urged care for aging soldiers, and invited Confederates to Dallas Confederate Day. Morning session postponed Territorial division reunites. parade and barbecue followed.
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Bulphur
Harper Opera
Clox
J. Anda
Sulpilur Jal
Parke
Platt Na
W. L. Cabell
Tige
Texas
Dallas
Gen
Cabell
Oklahoma Governor Sought Prohibition Writ Over Prairie Oil Case
Guthrie Aug 11 The case challenging Governor Haskell’s bid for a writ of prohibition to bar Judge Huston and the Attorney General from proceeding in West v Prairie Oil and Gas Co was argued in the state supreme court. West claimed the governor had no right to seek prohibition and deny lower court jurisdiction, noting constitutional provisions differ among states and that the attorney general’s authority is limited to appearances before the corporation commission.
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Guthrie
Charles N. Haskell
Huston
District Court of
Logan County
Charles J. West
West
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Supreme Court
Haskell
States
Union
Oklahoma
C. T. Smith
A. C. Dee
Sonstitu
Corporation Commission
Frisco Train 5 Wreck Near Noyes Spur
Frisco southbound train No. 5 wrecked near Noyes Spur between Kosoma and Antlers. Engine turned over twice but engineer unharmed. Three coaches derailed. no injuries reported. A relief train carried passengers and mail to the wreck, with a temporary track laid to reroute traffic. Northbound No. 6 delayed behind the incident. a repair crew restored service by night.
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Paris
Tex
Frisco
Noyes Spur
Kosoma
Antlers
Hugo
Oklahoma Republicans elect Norris Guthrie chief for term
Oklahoma City August 11 The Republican State Central Committee elected Joseph Norris of Guthrie as chairman after a party fight with the Flynn Cade Hunter bloc. Gillette of El Reno named to the state election board. H. G. House of Marietta secretary. James A. Harris of Wagoner treasurer. The committee plans a Nebraska style sentiment poll for national candidates and prepares for a strong Taft campaign despite Democratic parity in the state. Tomorrow's state convention will adopt a platform and ratify the tickets with speakers including Flynn Parmenter Robbins and other nominees.
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Oklahoma City
Friends of
Coungessman _ McGuire
Dennis T. Flynn
United States Senate
Cash Cade
Oklahoma
Charles Hunter
Republican State Central Committee
Joseph. Norris
Guthrie
Flynn-Cade-Hunter
H. G. House
Marietta
James A. Harris
Wagoner
Colorado
Nebraska
Taft
Sherman
New York
LaFollette
Beveridge
Warner
Missouri
Tom Robnett
Ardmore
B. M. Parmenter
Lawton
Congress
Wall Street Cotton Battle Draws Bulls and Bears
New York text describes a heated clash between bull pools and bear interests over cotton speculation. Heavy trading with blocks of 3,000 to 4,000 bales swayed prices as October futures fell from intraday highs to around 9 cents, amid rumors of dissent among leaders and broker support from Livermore. About 150,000 bales were liquidated over two days.
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New York
Livermore
Lawton Briefs Mention Alias Criminal Proceeding
Lawton Oklahoma August 11 reports a brief note about an alias involved in a law case linked to C. E. Philipis alias Breele and the case of 2 M. Phil. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
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Lawton
C. E. Philipis
Breele
Heather
M. Phil
Lincoln Celebrates Bryan Nomination in City Festivities
Lincoln hosts a large crowd as thousands arrive for Bryan nomination events. Streets and buildings display flags and banners while the statehouse platform for ceremonies is prepared in front of the capitol’s north door for the public observance and related activities.
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Lincoln
Neébi
Bryan
Republican Ratification Meeting Opens in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City observers report rapid Republican turnout for the Tatt ratification events beginning tomorrow as the newly reorganized party group plans its first meeting today.
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Western Press
Oklahoma City
Ross Wins Democratic Nomination For Oklahoma House Seat
Official returns from Comanche county show Leslie P. Ross defeating J. Roy Williams for the Democratic nomination by fifteen votes. Ross is touted as a potential speaker of the house. The state board also logged numerous candidate expense accounts including Dr. A B Riddle who spent 53 dollars with 11 dollars listed as a police court fine for knocking down William Stacey.
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Guthrie
Comanche County
State Election Board Today
Leslie P. Ross
J. Roy Williams
Ross
Dr. A. 8. Riddle
Eee ‘Tive
Grady County
William Stacey
Stacey
Riddle
State Board of Agriculture Holds Inaugural Institute
The first state institute to elect ten members of the State Board of Agriculture and a secretary opened in Stillwater Oklahoma on August 11. Seventy five delegates from each county attended as President Connors presided. Charles Barrett of Shawnee seeks re election as secretary. A meeting of the state board of pure food commissioners was held yesterday.
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Stillwater
State Institute
State Board of Agriculture
Connors
Charles Barrett
Shawnee
State Board of Pure Food Commissioners
Cabinet Shakeup Looms as Resignations Hit White House
Washington Aug 11 A cabinet shakeup appears likely with Assistant Attorney General Alford W Cooley resigning along with Attorney General Bonaparte. Rumors say the attorney general may leave over a dispute involving a railroad seat controversy tied to New York New Haven Hartford and Boston Maine lines.
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Washington, D.C
Rosevelt
Alford W. Cooley
Bonaparte
Attorre
Walt Aeshbal
New York, New Haven ,& Hartford
Boston & Maine
Congressman's Speech Touted in Indiana Campaign Line
Ardmore Oklahoma reports Congressman Charles D. Carter of this city will be featured as a major orator in Indiana's Democratic campaign. The effort is to formally open at La Porte toward the end of the month.
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Western Press
Ardmore
Okla
Chas. D. Carter
la Porte
Oklahoma School Lands Sale Opponents Call Meeting
The Oklahoman reports a August 15 meeting in Oklahoma to organize opposition to an outright sale of all school lands. Educators and business leaders unite to protect the common school system and appoint county representatives to attend.
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The
Oklahoman
Oklahoma
Inter
Seenen Alee
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