Oklahoma City boards approve bids and deaf school site
In a December meeting the City of Shawnee board of education approved new book bids and advertising plans. The panel settled the site for the state hospital for the deaf at Sulphur on a hill on the east side near the current location and chose Dr. C R Day as dean of the state medical school. The session also addressed bank note solvency rumors and Huerta’s decree on bank notes.
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Ard of
Education
West
School For the Deaf
Sulphur
Sity
Huerta Granted Dictatorial Control As Congress Adjourns
Mexico City December 15. President Huerta retains power without a functioning congress until April 2 after the assembly adjourned. The body ratified his control over departments and approved a Belgian railroad concession. Villa’s actions toward Spaniards drew sympathy from the Mexican colony. Tampico reports deem the situation satisfactory as Carrancistas withdraw trains and locomotives amid ongoing minor clashes nationwide.
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City of
Mexico
Huerta
Congress
Villa
Chihuahua
Senor Cologan Y Cologan
Washington
Nelson O’shaughessy
Tampico
Roads bond passes in Collin County amid rain
In McKinney and surrounding areas a $459,000 good roads bond vote carried three to one. Wet roads and drizzle reduced turnout, with 975 total votes: 972 for and 249 against the issue.
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Tex
MccKinney
McKinney
Mexico Paying Financial Troubles
City of Mexico reports severe financial strain as state banks press for acceptance of their notes. Central bank and international partners weigh options while state bank reserves near exhaustion. Banks may be forced to halt redemptions if a solution isn’t reached by tomorrow noon.
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City of
Mexico
Banco €Entral
Tste
Bank of London
National Bank
Department of Finance
Tomorre
Natid
Dewey Attorney Freed of Murder Charge
W B Allen city attorney of Dewey Oklahoma was freed of murder charges at a preliminary hearing. The court ruled the state failed to prove a case and noted no statement was obtained from Arthur Hines before dying. The shooting stemmed from long running disputes over liquor searches conducted at Hines home.
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Bartlesville
Okla
W. B. Allen
Dewey
Arthur Hines
Theodore H. Hunt
Hines
W. J. Donahue
Allen
Daugherty
Oklahoma Republicans plan state campaign meetings
Oklahoma City, Dec 16. Active plans for the state party campaign next year will start with a meeting of the State central committee. State Chairman Arthur H. Geisdler will issue the call, the committee will form a state convention platform, and delegates to a national convention would be elected if the National committee calls one. The state convention is expected within sixty days.
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Oklahoma City
Republican Party
Hstate
Denver
Colo
Colorado
John McLellan
Colorado Federation of Labor
United Mine Workers of America
Supreme Court Sets Date for Capitol Referendum Arguments
Oklahoma City December 17 The Oklahoma State Supreme Court fixed December 23 for hearing arguments in capitol appropriation and election law referendum cases on appeal from the secretary of State’s judgment. The panel includes Chief Justice Hayes Justices Loofburrow Turner Special Justice Robertson Russell of Ardmore with Justice Williams disqualified.
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Oklahoma City
State Supreme Court
Capitol
Secretary of State
Hayes
Loofburrow
Turner
Robertson
Russell
Ardmore
Wiliams
Mig Pico
Information Wanted Missing Woman In Ada
Brief notice seeks information about a woman named Ed A s last seen with two small children in Ada. Describes concern for her welfare and requests contact from anyone with information to aid a local search. Authorities listed with contact points for reporting tips.
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Ada
Ed A S
Roff School in Flourishing Condition
County official W T Melton visited Roff school and praised its condition This long standing school has ten capable teachers and strong community spirit Melton formerly served on the faculty and says Roff has the best school in three to four years
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County Sept
W. T. Melton
Roff
Melton
Ore
Oklahoma Supreme Court upholds 1911 County Assessor Act
The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled the 1911 legislation creating the County Assessor valid and not repugnant to the state constitution. It reversed a McClain County District Court judgment challenging the 1909 revenue law and the 1910 county excise board act as unconstitutional for county use and municipal purposes.
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Oklahoma City
State Supreme Court
McClain County District Court
J. B. Thurston
T He County
W. E. Caldwell
County Excise Board
Williams
Linday on Trial at Sulphur Oklahoma
Joan Lind, accused of murdering J. Y. Schenk, editor of the Sulphur Democrat, goes to trial in Sulphur Oklahoma with a jury pledged to the prosecution. Defense examines jurors for insanity considerations and seeks sheriff suspension, which is denied.
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Sulphur
Okla
Joan Lindsay
J. Y. Schenck
Sulphur Democrat
Marriage Licenses Recorded in Local Counties
Marriage licenses listed include George McCoy and Pearl Summers of Vaness both aged 29 and 19. Jess Johnson of Ada 22 and Ann E Flowers 17. Lige Allen 36 and Fannie Haley 35. J T Thomas of Roff 21 and Julia Kennedy 18. Marvin Johnson 26 and G C Brown 18. L G Neal 25 and Josie Johnson 24 of Ada. Will Flowers 21 and Lela Odom 18 of Stonewall. Z K McCoy 46 and Lee Ann Bobo 21 of Stonewall. Wilson Williams 21 and Fern Baker 18 of Centrahoma. J L Boring 26 and Fannie Stewart 21 of Ada.
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George McCoy
Vaness
Pearl Summers
Jess Johnson
Ada
Ann E F. Flowers
Lige Allen
Francis
Fannie Haley
J. T. Thomas
Roff
Julia Kennedy
Stonewall
Z. K. McCoy
Lee Ann Bobo
Wilson Williams
Centrahoma
Fern Baker
J. L. Boring
Fannie Stewart
Stillwater Holds County Seat In Payne County Vote
In Stillwater Oklahoma Payne County voters rejected removing the county seat to Ripley by a 2 490 to 753 tally. The Stillwater result and Shaffer County’s support suggest it will be easier to secure the division in the January 7 election with Stillwater remaining the seat.
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Stillwater
Payne County
Ripley
Shaffer County
Divson
Stillwater i
Cimarron River
Balkan States Impoverished by Long Warfare
Philadelphia reports that the Balkan peninsula endures general prostration due to the war against the Turks and the fighting among the allies themselves. Professor Samuel T. Dutton of Columbia University, a member of the international Balkan war investigation commission, spoke on the aftermath before the American Academy of Political and Social Science. Senator John Sharp Williams attended the discussion.
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Philadelphia
Balkan Peninsula
Samuel T. Dutton
Columbia University
International Commission
Dutton
American Academy of Political and Social Science
Progressives Back Wilson Direct Primaries Support
The house progressives adopted a resolution noting Republican efforts to reunite the party but saying reforms do not bridge core gaps with Republicans. They accept President Wilson's endorsement of direct presidential primaries and pledge support.
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Washington, D. C
House
Progressives
Wilson
To Try Von Klein on Bigamy Charge in Portland
E F C von Klein son of a Chicago professor faces circuit court in Portland on a bigamy charge. Accusations stem from a 1911 San Francisco marriage while already wed, alleged theft of jewels in Portland, and later disappearance with a woman's jewels before reentering business in Minneapolis. Previous larceny trials ended in hung juries.
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von Klein
Portland
Ore
E. FE
C. von Klein
Chicago
San Francisco
Minneapolis
White House social season opens under Wilson
Washington December 17 The first social season of the Wilson administration opens with a Cabinet dinner tomorrow and runs through February 15 ending with the Army and Navy reception. The schedule includes diplomatic and judiciary events and a dinner to the Speaker of the House, with no New Year reception this year.
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Washington, D. C
White House
Wilson
Cabinet
Army
Supreme Court
Currency bill wins in first Senate test
Washington December 15 Administration forces score a first test victory on the currency reform bill by a 40 to 35 vote, tabling Hitchcock’s substitute proposing four regional banks with public stock. The Owen plan, eight to twelve regional banks with stock held by member National banks, moves closer to final passage as leaders foresee early end to debate. Senator Reed defended Owen after Senator Root attacked the measure and called Secretary Bryan the dominating influence.
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Washington
Senate
Hitchcock
Reed
Root
Bryan
Anniversary of Boston Tea Party Observed in Boston
Boston marked the one hundred fortieth anniversary of the Boston Tea Party with exercises under the auspices of patriotic and historical societies. The event recalled the pre Revolutionary period and drew participants from local groups.
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Boston
Mass
Milkmen Face Court Charges in Pure Milk Crusade
Providence milkmen were arraigned to stand trial on charges of possessing adulterated milk after a city authorities crackdown on milk purity. The seven defendants faced the court as part of the campaign to ensure dairy safety in Providence.
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Providence, R. I
Providence
New President Named for Tahlequah Normal
Oklahoma City December 17 Prof G W Gable of Cheesten named new president of the Tahlequah normal by the state board of education and will assume Jan 4. He succeeds E W Gill who resigned to run for the Democratic nomination for state superintendent.
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Oklahoma City
G. W. Gable
Cheesten
State Normal
Tahlequan
State Board of Education
E. W. Gill
Public Instruction
Normal High Debate Forum Triumph In Property Ownership Talk
A heated Monday debate at the Normal High School auditorium featured the Forum Debate Club versus the high school club arguing the resolution that no alien may own property in the United States. The Forum team Weston, Vance, and Jones won the affirmative. Ralph Smith, Gunn, and Heatherly spoke for the high school club. This inaugural meeting signals further interschool competitions and strong prospects for the local team.
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Forum Debating Club
The
Normal
United States
Weston
Vance
Jones
Forum
Ralph Smith
Gunn
Heatherly
Justice of the Peace Charged with Perjury in Gambling Case
Ben Hampton, justice of the peace of Chickasaw township, faced a perjury hearing before Justice Brown. Bond set at $760, Hampton released after posting. Allegations claim he swore to a record showing $25 fines for gambling pleas when, in fact, none were imposed.
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Ben Hampton
Chickasaw Township
Justice Brown
Hampton
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