Still wrangling over county boundaries
Guthrie Okla Dec 11 The Oklahoma Constitutional convention opened its third week adopting a resolution accepting the enabling act with conditions on the new state. Prohibition, railroad and labor questions dominated. labor’s eight hour public works plan proposed by Peter Hanraty. a 2c fare maximum proposed for railroads. county boundary deliberations with Woods County division debate. new propositions range from corporate bonds to taxation and education.
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Guthrie
Oklahoma
Peter Hanraty
Indian Territory
United Mine Workers of America
Williams
Committee On Railroads and Public Service Corporations
Woods County
Lattimer
Sater
Mr. Hays
Kentucky
Mr. Turner
Moore
Littleton
Mr. Chambers
Mr. Lee
Mr. King
Ellis
Bryan
Bryant
Kane
Murray
Murrow
Atoka
Whitaker Orphan Home
Pryor Creek
Curl
Congress
Mr. Wyle
Mr. Weaver
Sweeping Order Reserves Lands From Allotment
Report details federal telegrams withdrawing two thirds of the Choctaw nation and 26 Cherokee townships from allotment. The action affects 4,262,400 acres and threatens railways towns and future settlement. Officials doubt constitutional ability to enforce without Congress.
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Muskogee
I. T
Cherokee
Tahlequah
Bixby
Jack Gordon
Kiamachi
Arkansas
Standard Oil Says Rail Rate Law Grants Pardon for Rebates
Standard Oil argues before Judge Landis that the post June railway rate law functions as a general amnesty for rebate grantors and grantees under the old Interstate Commerce Act. If accepted, the claim could dismiss ten indictments and end prosecutions in multiple federal suits, affecting Roosevelt's directives and Elkins Act enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Ill
Standard Oil
Congress
John S. Miller
Standard Oil Company
Kenesaw M. Landis
United States
Sims
Landis
Miller
Roosevelt
Elkins
Arrangement transfers Oklahoma Statesman assets to Ada Weekly News
M. L. Brown and Otis B. Weaver arrange for P. L. Jones to buy the Oklahoma Statesman printing plant and move it to Stratford Indian Territory, with Jones receiving the subscription list and goodwill. The Ada Weekly News will absorb the paper, formerly the Indian Arber.
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M. L. Brown
P. L. Jones
Otis B. Weaver
Oklahoma Statesman
Stradford
I. T
Mr Brown
The
Inddian
Ada Weekly News
Rate Law Takes Effect In New Policy Move
A new rate law has taken effect marking a shift in regulatory policy. Officials warn of impact on consumers and industry dynamics as the measure begins to operate.
Alcoholic Ride Office Deputy U S Marshal Brents Smashes Liquor
On Sunday in a Texas to Ada trip Deputy U S Marshal Brents smashed 25 to 30 gallons of liquor on board. He smelled whiskey after crossing Red River and reportedly confiscated pints quarts and two or three grips of contraband beverages from passengers. A $100 diamond ring offered by Sprague Bros. is advertised in the notice.
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U. S
Brents
Denison
Texas
Ada
Red River
Senator Hays Heads to Chickasaw Legislature
Senator Amos H. Hays departed Tuesday for Tishomingo to attend the Chickasaw legislature convening there after being delayed Monday by the funeral of Andy Ryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos H. Hays
Tishomingo
Chickasaw
Andy Ryan
Robbers Loot Bank in Asher Amid Nitro Blasts
Five armed men rode into Asher at 10 o clock and blew the bank safe with nitro glycerin, taking $2,500. They detained Roy Leham, son of the marshal, in a box car before escaping westward claiming to be the Ben Cravens gang. The town alerted by telephone but no pursuit followed.
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Ada
Asher
I. T
Bank of
Ben Cravens
Roy Leham
Treasury rules cover Oklahoma constitutional costs
The Controller of the Treasury ruled that all necessary expenses may be paid from the $100,000 appropriation for Oklahoma's constitutional election and convention. No excess spending is allowed and items must be paid in order contracted.
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Washington
Controller of the Treasury
Oklahoma
Dale pleads guilty to excessive drinking near Stonewall
A. Dale of Stonewall pleaded guilty to imbibing too much and received a reasonable fine. Geo. Mackay faced a jury trial on an assault and battery charge and was found not guilty.
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T. A. Dale
Stonewall
Geo. Mackay
Almighty God Wins Change in State Preamble
Guthrie Oklahoma December 183 It took fifteen minutes to remodel the proposed preamble substituting Almighty God for Supreme Ruler of the Universe and adopt it. Delegates packed the hall expecting debate but the change passed quickly. A motion asked restraining corporations like Texas, banning child labor and adopting initiative and referendum. A Missouri governor address invitation extended to Gov Folks. A memorial to Congress to navigate the Arkansas River from Tulsa to its mouth was referred. Eight constitutional propositions were introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Okla
Texas
Leahy
Indian Territory
Tulsa
R. J. Allen
City Council Frustrates Agenda With Missed Meetings
Citizens hoped for decisions on a gas franchise and A R Suggs successor for the 3rd ward after recent adjournment left the city hall dark. The council plans regular session next Monday to finalize both matters amid ongoing pressure and notices.
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A. R. Sugg
Oklahoma constitutional convention shows strong farmer presence
Guthrie Oklahoma December reports that farmers make up 47 percent of delegates while lawyers lead other professions. The convention includes representatives from 21 states and two foreign countries with nine delegates born in the new state of Indian blood. Notable names include Akers Chambers Graham Harrison Herring Lasater Ledbetter Leidrite Roberts Savage Turner Weaver Wyly and President Murray.
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England
Scotland
Lone Star
Akers
Woodford
Chambers
Atoka
Graham
Marietta
Harrison
Sayre
Herring
Elk City
Lasater
Pauls Valley
Ledbetter
Ardmore
Leidrite
Eufaula
Roberts
Olust
West Virginia
Georgia
North Carolina
Brewer
Webber Falls
Cloud
Wellston
Copeland
Fairland
Frye
Salisaw
Newburg
Parker
Bokchito
Rogers
Claremore
Edmundson
Mayesville
McClure
Eagletown
Wisconsin
James
Guymon
South Carolina
Littlejohn
Brushy
Pennsylvania
Hansan
Coweta
Carl
Bartlesville
Hanraty
South McAlester
Old Dominion
T Cobb
Sapulpa
Press
McCance
Mutual
Haskell
Muskogee
Weaver
Ada
Buchanan, Parker and
Stowe
Cobb and
Bilby
Newell
Pittman
Dalton
Cochran
Hog Circus Disturbs Livestock Pen Visitors
F J Etter notices a dust cloud and squealing from stock pens and discovers boys gathering Sundays for a hog circus. A ring master leads others to mount rides around the pen while riders switch to new mounts. Etter aims to stop the activity to protect his hogs and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Etter
Mr. Etter
Sprague Bros Give Away Diamond Ring Holiday Draw
A $100 diamond ring was given away by Sprague Bros on December 24. Tickets were issued with every 50 cent purchase. The promotion ran for two weekly drawings.
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Sprague Bros
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Gillette
Herkimer
N. Y
Chester E. Gillette
Auburn Prison
Grace Brown
Denver
LAW Office OF
Webb & Ennis
Ben Cravens Gang
Allen
J. J. McAlester
McAlester
R. L. Owens
Illinois
Missouri
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