Oklahoma Muskogee first class status election disputed
The piece argues that a city of Muskogee must hold a special election to determine its status under territorial law. It cites sections 346 to 353 and contends officers for a first class city must be elected, not appointed, with election timing tied to 1908 and related acts potentially applying only if population reaches 25,000.
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Muskogee
Oklahoma
Wilson
Vo Ld
Wrsons
Territory of
Letter to Colbert from Chickasaw Governor Johnston 1907
Governor Johnston writes to Hon. George Colbert in Ada Oklahoma on December 17 1907. He plans an extra session of the Chickasaw legislature early next year to address memorials and fight removal of restrictions on minor children's lands warning that removal may lead to taxes and sales.
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George Colbert
Ada
Okla
Washington
Muskogee Declares City of First Class Amid Vice Concerns
Muskogee becomes a city of the first class raising calls to curb gambling and bootlegging. Report notes at least four public gambling houses in operation and asserts syndicate control of liquor contracts alongside protected vice. An ad for Pineules claims bladder and kidney relief with a testimonial.
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Baskell
Muskogee
Whisky peddlers and gamblers arrested in Muskogee
Six whisky peddlers and four gamblers were arrested on Christmas Eve by deputies Depew Jackson and Mamiin and brought before Judge Jackson. Bonds set at 500 dollars for whisky sellers and 300 dollars for gamblers. Names include J. R. Green Micky McFarland R. R. Morris Joe Lightlie John Potts.
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Muskogee
Depew
Jackson
Mamiin
Local gamblers named in report
R Gatewood lists gamblers Walter Watson Tom Owens Arch Wright and Jim Cupps as part of a society or event.
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R. Gatewood
Walter Watson
Tom Owens
Arch Wright
Jim Cupps
Center Christmas moves and marriages amid town life
Center residents report a Christmas rush of moving and marrying with several citizens leaving for other states. W W Manning moved to Oklahoma. Rev Page plans to relocate as a Baptist minister. Lee How and Hugh Barnett move to Sandy near J Hodge. A Baptist deacon dies? new marriages occur. a Christmas tree is planned by Center Sunday school. the convention meets December 28-29. Also notes illness typhoid fever at Blair Dew’s home and local social news.
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Center
W. W. Manning
Old Oklahoma
Baptist Church
Page
Lee How
Hugh Barnett
Sandy
J. Hodge
Blair Dew
J. P
J. J. Copeland
W. J. Wilbank
Ada
Fannie Smith
Texas
Henry
Leo Viney
F. C. Krieger
W. A. Graves
Nerva French
Coggins
Dangerous Deadlock Remedy Sold At Local Drug Stores
A promotional notice touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a quick remedy for severe blockage of life and bowel functions. The ad promises guaranteed satisfaction or money back and lists F. Z. Holley and G. M. Ramsey drug stores as sellers, price 25 cents.
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Dr. King
F. Z. Holley
G. M. Ramsey
Kodol Digestive Aid Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Kodol as a natural digestive aid using vegetable acids and stomach juices. It claims quick relief for dyspepsia indigestion and stomach troubles, and notes Crescent Drug Store and F Z Holley as sellers.
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Crescent Drug Store
F. Z. Holley
Secret European complexion method and diamond ring offer
Claimant markets a beauty recipe promising flawless skin and a Belcher Tiffany style diamond ring. It touts European beauty secrets, low pricing, and a free complexion guide with the order, urging readers to act before supplies run out. The pitch relies on exclusivity and savings to induce purchases.
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Europe
Senii
Tiffany
Eneer
Bailey Denies New York Report On Resignation
In Washington on December 21 Senator Bailey publicly denied a New York article claiming his friends urged him to resign to save himself. He did not deny considering resignation or delaying primaries but rejected the assertion as incorrect.
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Bailey
Washington
Senate
Senator Bailey
New York
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