Oklahoma Prohibition Enactment Debate at Capitol
Guthrie Ok Feb 17 The joint committee on prohibition enforcement aims to file final reports by week’s end with a bill closely mirroring the original measure. Dispensary provisions would regulate liquor sales through state agents only. Drugstore sales under state direction were rejected in the house. The bill may face a statewide referendum.
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Guthrie
Muskogee
Thomas
Senate
Williams
Oklahoma
House
Taylor
Eggerman
Wynne
Tonkawa Preparatory School
Kay County
Corporation Commission
Supreme Court
Booze Returned in Joinist Case After Confiscation Row
Judge Terrell ruled liquor found at Lancaster’s and Dorothy’s joints could not be confiscated due to lack of proof of sale. County Attorney Wimbish defended search powers under Oklahoma statute. Sheriff Smith and state counsel debated possession and intent to commit public offense before seizure.
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Smith
Lancaster
Dorothy’s
Terrell
Wimbish
Oklahoma
Robt
Ada
Taft Promises Aid amid Far East Turmoil
Washington reports discuss U S intentions regarding Japan and Manchuria as the Navy sails toward the Pacific. The article argues the open door policy and China’s territorial integrity may prompt U S intervention if China appeals and diplomacy aligns with American aims.
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Washington
Pacific
Far East
United States
Japan
Evans
China
Manchuria
Montana
Korea
Oklahoma Democrats Endorse Bryan and Local Leaders
In Guthrie and Durant on February 15 16 Democrats endorsed William J Bryan for president and backed C N Haskell W H Murray for delegates at large. Delegates to the state convention at Muskogee were chosen with strong praise for Gov Haskell and Senator Gore. Local ward and precinct meetings in Chickasha Lawton and Comanche county endorsed Bryan Haskell Murray and other favored candidates for convention and electoral posts.
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Durant
Bryan County
A. N. Seacraft
Colbert
J. D. Douglas
W. J. Bryan
Chickasha
W. 3. Bryan
Haskell
William Murray
Lawton
Comanche County
Muskogee
William J. Bryan
Gov. Haskell
T. P. Gore
Scott Ferris
H. M. Cunningham
Ada to Welcome New Commercial School Leaders
A. L. Fentem T. B. Liner of Stonewall and F. L. Norton of Roff plan to establish a well equipped commercial school in Ada. They come with strong local endorsement and will move Stonewall’s facility to Ada. Norton supervises, Liner teaches, Fentem handles field solicitation.
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A. L. Fentem
T. B. Liner
Stonewall
F. L. Norton
Roff
Ada
Fentem
Liner
Norton
Bryan Criticises Big Banks
In Jefferson county a county convention met at this place and elected a slate of delegates. Members named include Cham. Jones, Judge Bond, J. R. Brown, H. C. Goodloe, W. R. Donegan, A. L. Walker, W. M. Anderdon, R. L. Gibson, J. R. Day, Elmer Cravens, T. N. Smith, and W. H. Clift. The gathering endorsed Gov. Haskell and William Murray as delegates.
Morse Arrested in New York for Indictments in Bank Fraud
Charles W Morse, financier linked to the ice trust and coastwise steamship mergers, was arrested on arrival in New York and bonded out for 20,000 to face two grand larceny indictments totaling 100,000. He asserted innocence and planned to plead not guilty.
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New York
Charles W. Morse
Ice Trust
Etruria
Justice Dowling
Supreme Court
Morse
Fifth Avenue
Europe
Contests Prize Comeback Sparks Local Entries
Thursday morning standings show three new entrants fueling growing interest in the contest. First prize is 500 dollars. second prize a Sunrise addition residence. a Hill's Business college scholarship is also offered. Contestants include Viola Bailey Behee and Lillie Stephens Oakman among others from Sasakwa, Konawa, Ada, and nearby towns.
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J. I. Case
Viola Bailey
Behee
Lillie
Stephens
Oakman
Ollie Lee
Sasakwa
Myrtle Smith
Stonewall
Mary Waldby
Bebee
Allie Fain
Ahloso
Sallie Matt Carnes
Pearl Spangler
Konawa
Lula Spraules
Frisco
Mary Mahan
R. Robles
Lightning Ridge
Mary Duke
Ada
Lula Frost
Elmore
Lucile Arnold
Leona Morper
Big Days for Ada J W Davis in Ads and Surrounding Country
J W Davis promotes for Ads and surrounding country at First Monday meeting, highlighting regional campaigns and upcoming community outreach efforts.
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Ada
J. W. Davis
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Armstrong
Choctaw
Taft
Foreign Office
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Shanghai
Pan
Bentetec
Murray
Oklahoma Commercial College
Wen
City
Enterprise
Bryan
W. H. Murray
Tishomingo
House of Representatives
Joe Simpson
Thompson
Denver
Friends of
Ohio
Calumbus
Hours of Representatives
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
National Congress
Merchant’s Sale Brown
Deine Ieee
Majors
Wynthe
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