Oklahoma Constitutions Elect Board Formed Amid Convention
Guthrie Oklahoma February 13 The constitutional convention reports creating a Supreme election board of five members with no more than three from one party. It will appoint county election boards, divide counties into precincts, set polling places, and report results to the territorial secretary. Election dates include a likely August 6 vote on ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Okla
Committee On
Privileges and Elections
Cham Jones
Supreme Election Board
State of
Oklahoma
Board of Election Commissioners
Elect
Ballinger Eyes Court Challenge Over Freedmen Transfer
Webster Ballinger says if Congress blocks the amendment transferring Choctaw and Chickasaw freedmen from the freedmen roll to the Indian roll he will file a test case. He believes courts would sustain the transfer and seeks a court ruling. Opposition to Ballinger is stronger in the House than in the Senate.
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Washington, D. C
Webster Ballinger
Congress
Ballinger
House
Senate
McGuire Seeks Commission On Southern Forest Reserve Plan
Delegate B S McGuire of Oklahoma introduces in the house a bill to appoint a commission to study a plan for a forest reserve in the south. Pinchot indicates a commission would likely back the bureau proposal and recommends action by Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. S. McGuire
Oklahoma
Bureau of Fores
Scares
Pinchot
Congress
Bureau
Greer County sues to stop division by constitutional convention
Greer County officials filed suit in Oklahoma Supreme Court seeking to restrain the constitutional convention from dividing Greer County into three parts. County Attorney Charles M. Thacker and Charles H. Eagin argue the division exceeds enabling act authority and would undermine statehood and congressional designation. They contend Greer County’s status and Fifth District placement restrict such redrawing until after a census.
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Guthrie, Ok
Greer County
Oklahoma Supreme Court
Charles M. Thacker
Charles H. Eagin
Man
Fifth Congressional District
Osage
Oklahoma committee advances county district plan and officers
Guthrie Oklahoma February 11 the committee on county and township organization and government recommends passage of an ordinance to divide unorganized counties into three temporary commissioner districts for elected commissioners. It proposes county officers as Judge Attorney Clerk of District Court Auditor Sheriff Treasurer Register of Deeds Surveyor Superintendent of Public Instruction and three Commissioners. The first terms run until January 1909. County Judges gain probate jurisdiction and Auditors take over duties normally done by County Clerks.
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Guthrie
Severa County Boards of Election Commissioners
Delegate Weaver Seeks Population and Court Data for Pontotoc
Delegate Carlton Weaver asks for full data on Pontotoc district population and court business to aid liberal treatment in political apportionments at Guthrie. Deputy U. S. clerk A. H.________________
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Carlton Weaver
Guthrie
Pontotoc County
U. S
A. H
Mortgage Renewals Demand Blank Affidavits of Interest
Mortgagees are reminded that to renew a mortgage of record the News publishes blank affidavits showing the mortgagee’s interest. The notice urges proper completion to maintain lien continuity and ensure renewal validity.
Bar Reports of Thaw Details From Mails Probed
Washington reports discuss feasibility of barring reports of thaw triggers via mail. Postmaster General Cortelyou declines to comment while legal opinion is sought from Assistant Attorney General Goodwin. Roosevelt faces protests over publishing Thaw case details in newspapers and Canada’s similar stance.
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Washington
Ortelyi
Cee
Cortelyou
Goodwin
Post Office Department
Roosevelt
White House
Canada
Ottawa
Destructive Fire Devastates Durant Business District
A fire in Durant Oklahoma destroyed several business buildings and damaged others starting around 3 am yesterday. Estimated loss ranges from 2,000 to 500 with only 225 insured. The owner had no fire protection beyond a bucket brigade.
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Durant
I. T
Disaster at Sea Off Block Island Sinks Larchmont After Collision
A lifeboat from the Joy Line steamer Larchmont, bound Providence to New York, drifted to Block Island after a collision with the schooner Harry Knowlton. The ship sank within 30 minutes amid extreme cold and exposure. Survivors told of horrific suffering as the ship’s loss mounted, with figures ranging from seven to 150 dead as authorities awaited final tallies.
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Block Island
R. 1
Joy Line
Larchmont
Providence
New York
Harry Knowlton
New England
Missouri Kansas Texas promotes C Haile to vice president traffic manager
St Louis February 11 A H Joline president and chairman of the Missouri Kansas and Texas issues notice to officers of the company of the promotion of C Haile to vice president He will continue in charge of the road s traffic department but with the title vice president and traffic manager instead of traffic manager
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St Louis
A.H. Joline
Missouri, Kansas and
Texas
C. Haile
Haile
Notable Ages and Places Mentioned in Ada and Harrisburg Notice
R Z Thompson aged 35 of Ada and Alice Stahl aged 33 of Harrisburg Penn W M Helton aged 26 of Proffit Texas and Maggie Scott aged 19 of Conway are listed in a short notice detailing individuals and their locations.
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R. Z. Thompson
Ada
Alice Stahl
Harrisburg
Penn
W. M. Helton
Proffit
Exas
Maggie Scott
Conway
Primary Election Date in Oklahoma in Doubt
Guthrie February 11 The Democratic Executive committee withdrew its March 12 primary due to awaiting the constitutional convention report on ratifying the constitution and choosing party candidates. The convention may back blanket primaries for nominations and an advisory primary for US senator amid questions of timing for the constitution vote and the first legislative session.
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Guthrie
Democratic Executive Committee of
Oklahoma
Constitutional Convention
United States
Judiciary Committee
Muskogee Phoenix Purchased by Republican Stock Group
The Muskogee morning newspaper was bought yesterday by a Republican stock company and will align with the party from tomorrow. Principal stockholders include Col. Clarence B. Douglas and Tams Bixby, with Bixby as president. Douglas had sold the paper less than three months earlier to a Democratic stock company for 36000, a similar basis to today.
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Muskogee, I. T
Muskogee
Stratford visitor notes rapid town growth and building boom
G. P. Carney from Stratford reports the town is already 800 strong and expanding fast. He says building materials and workers are in great demand and cannot keep pace with the building boom.
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G. P. Carney
Stratford
Salaries and mining provisions set by Oklahoma convention
Guthrie February 12 convention fixed Supreme Judges salaries at 4000 and district judges at 3000 but left open to legislative changes. Debate over possible increases to 10000. Chief Inspector of Mines, Oils and Gas created with four year term and miner experience requirement. Mining districts to be organized and inspectors appointed. Prohibitions on underground work for under 16 and women. eight hour day in underground mining. Weighing coal and tonnage measure rejected. Insurance department proposed with a governor appointed commissioner. insurers to pay 1 percent on net premiums.
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Guthrie
McClain
Purcell
Oklahoma
Black detainee placed in jail on mental health grounds
A Black individual described as mentally ill was taken into custody by U S authorities on Tuesday and held for safekeeping. The report notes the Territory’s legal process for restraint of mentally ill persons is complex and alleges a straw complaint was used to justify an authentication of the incident.
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Tom, Bruner
S. Acun
Oklahoma constitutional convention eyed for optional primaries
In Guthrie Oklahoma February 12 it is unlikely the convention will pass a mandatory blanket primary. A sub-committee report is expected to oppose the idea. If a compulsory primary becomes legal the first election would be set for the seventh Saturday after adjournment, likely the first week of April. Some members favor July 15 while many prefer August 1 to 10.
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Guthrie
Okla
Committee
Genera
Death of Confederate Soldier D H Bottoms Remains Interred
D H Bottoms, brother of J K and S S Bottoms, born in Tennessee in 1837, served with distinction in the Confederate army. He died honoring the memory of a good soldier and a good citizen. his remains were interred.
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D. H. Bottoms
J. K
S. S. Bottoms
Tennessee
Convention Has No Power To Provide For Primaries
Guthrie Okla Feb 13 authority does not rest with the constitutional convention to provide for a mandatory primary election the judiciary committee reports that primary laws extend to Indian territory by the enabling act and that the convention cannot prescribe elector qualifications for ratifying the constitution or for state district or county offices the convention can appoint election boards and canvassers but not ratification returns and adjourns in memory of Abraham Lincoln with eulogies by delegates
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Guthrie
Okla
Judiciary Committee
Election Committee
Judiciary
Oklahoma Territory
Indian Territory
Central Committee
Committee On
Mr Johnsons Sabbath Liquor Raid Sparks Townwide Stir
Government liquor ex terminator Mr Johnson raided Ada on Sunday, smashing and dumping bottles from drink joints and drug stores. He collected cases of mild beverages and hauled them to remote dumps, attracting curious and thirsty followers amid Sabbath tensions.
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Mr. Johnson
Mr Johnson
Ada
Mother
Johnson
Delegates May Buy Desks
Guthrie Oklahoma February 11. Delegates who want to keep the distinction of serving in the Oklahoma Constitutional convention may buy the chairs and desks they occupied. Each chair and desk costs the Government 16 dollars. Secretary Filson of the Territory has arranged delivery to members on arrival at statehood. The Government will have no further need for them after sale.
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Guthrie, Ok
Filson
Territory
Statehood
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