Political Courageous Roosevelt Gives Lesson in Courtesy
A Washington recollection recalls President Theodore Roosevelt halting a wagon to chide a calling boy, then trading stories with cowboys and Rough Riders. The account praises his spontaneous, democratic style, noting his reach from Indian Territory barbecues to a downpour parade in New York.
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Teddy
Yellowstone National Park
United States
Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Indian Territory
Kaiser Wilhelm
Madison Square
New York
Taft Clarifies Oklahoma City Speech on Constitution
Secretary Taft said he intended to explain his Oklahoma City remarks after frequent criticism over the meaning readers inferred about his stance on the constitution. He claimed he spoke from an Oklahoman viewpoint and that people thought he expected the president to veto, whereas he meant to suggest approval was likely.
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Oklahoma City
Prohibition Split Halts Tulsa GOP Platform Plank
Tulsa convention editors report that the Republican platform dropped a local option prohibition plank after debate led by ex Governor Ferguson and Bird McGuire. The action leaves the party silent on state wide prohibition, alarming anti prohibitionists and leaving leaders viewed as insincere and cowards by many.
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Tulsa
Frank Greer
Ferguson
Bird McGuire
Congress
Frantz
Committee On
Seventh annual Chickasaw Choctaw Baptist Assembly ends
The thirty seventh session met at Sandy Indian Baptist Church near Sulphur. About 3800 to 4000 attendees including many whites, with 61 delegates and 29 preachers. Preachers conducted services in Choctaw or English with interpreters, meals were free, and law and order were enforced around the grounds.
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Sulphur
I. T
United States
Grands
Report of the Condition of the ADA National Bank
A financial snapshot showing assets and liabilities for ADA National Bank. Notes and coins held, redemption fund with U S Treasurer, checkable deposits, and various unpaid items summarized. Includes liabilities to other banks and trust entities, time deposits, cashier's checks, and outstanding circulation.
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Citizens National Bank
Oe Ada
Sloe
U. S
H. E. Wark Coming to Ada for Prohibition Work
H. E. Wark of Topeka Kansas arrives September 3 to spend a week in Pontotoc County promoting statewide prohibition. He is a respected figure in the movement and will lead the union meeting in Ada on Sunday September 7.
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H. E. Wark
Topeka
Kan
Pontotoc County
Ada
Population Counts in Hughes County from Federal Census
Guthrie Aug 29 The special federal census lists Holdenville I T population 1868 and towns Calvin 389 Dustin 511 Guertie 37 Yeager 300. Six Hughes county townships show Beard Guertie Dustin Scott Holdenville Stewart Yeager with figures 2 36 1614 3280 1146 2151.
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Territory
Guthrie
Holdenville
I. T
Hughes County
Calvin
Dustin
Guertie
Yeager
Beard
Scott
Stewart
Not Quite the Sam Dear little Maud awoke at two
The fragment describes Maud waking in the early hours and asking something about Sam. The brief text is a partial glimpse of a larger narrative, with no clear event, outcome, or context provided in the readable portion.
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Sam Dear
Maud
Roosevelt Speech at Plymouth Rock Reaffirms Stand
President Roosevelt delivers a brief but forceful defense of his policy against predatory wealth and undesirables, reaffirming his administration's uncompromising stance. The Plymouth Rock commemoration speech is praised as one of his best.
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Roosevelt
Plymouth Rock
Meteor Will Stop at Roff on Frisco Trains
Agent I McNair says from September 1 the Frisco lines Nos 509 and 510 will make flag stops at Henryetta and Roff, stations the fast trains have been passing. The change should help travelers, especially residents of Roff.
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I. McNair
Frisco Metors
Henryetta
Roff
Banking statement fragment from Indian Territory bank ledger
Bank balance sheet showing capital stock, profits and expenses, notes outstanding, deposits, and liabilities. Cashier M D Timberlake swears to accuracy. dated August 1997 in Southern Judicial District, Indian Territory.
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Indian Territory
I. F. Harriss
F. O. Harriss
W. H. Braley
MO. P. Crawford
L. M. Hopces
F. S. Houpt
Timberlake
M.D Timberlake
Geo. Thom
Notary K
New Constitution Ready for Oklahoma Proposal
Carlton Weaver, delegate, announces distribution of 500 copies of the official constitution for the proposed state of Oklahoma. He plans evenhanded dissemination within the district from the Daily and Weekly News office.
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Oklahoma
Carlton Weaver
McKeown Announces Speaking Dates Across Multiple Cities
Hon. T. D. McKeown's statewide speaking tour is listed by the state democratic committee. The schedule includes Aug 24 Albany and Utica Aug 36 Zarnah and Zuba Aug 27 Bennington Aug 28 Boggy Depot Aug 29 Pontotoc Aug 30 Reagan and Aug 31 Ravia.
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MccKeown
T. D. McKeown
State Democratic Committee
Albany
Utica
Zarnah
Zuba
Bennington
Boggy Depot
Pontotoc
Reagan
Ravia
Prodding Pete Describes Fear of a Persisting Chase
A brief humorous exchange features a housewife assuring Pete not to fear the dog. Pete admits unease, recalling a past sight of a locomotive following a cow, highlighting his lingering anxiety about pursuing danger.
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Pete
Car owner seeks chauffeur with prior employer reference
Applicant for a chauffeur job explains he cannot provide a reference yet. The owner asks for a recommendation from the last employer. The applicant cannot supply one now due to the employer being hospitalized and says he can obtain a reference in a month or two.
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Bud) Harrison
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Kelly Fain
T. W. Kennedy
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S. M. Richey
Lee Hodges
Taylor Lanham
W. E. Little
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T. M. Hughey
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William Odom
W. G. Tuggle
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J. A. Summer
S. P. McDonald
H. F. Reed
George McDonald
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E. J. Merritt
Chas. Cushman
J. W. Clay
L. Merritt
J. M. Collins
C. P. Gans
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J. R. Durn
A. W. White
W. P. Wyatt
R. H. Patterson
Charles Vaughn
W. J. Wofford
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H. L. Norman
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G. W. Wells
Will Robinson
A. J. Hughes
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