Oklahoma Democrats Adjourn After National Delegation Split
At the Oklahoma City state convention the party split its delegation equally between Champ Clark and Woodrow Wilson. Robert Galbreath won the national chairmanship with 411 votes to 136 for John B. Doolin, while results and alternates for district and at large delegates were announced. The gathering adjourned after a lengthy session with Galbreath hailed as national committeeman and Gore elected state chairman.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Champ Clark
Woodrow Wilson
Robert Galbreath
Tulsa
John B. Doolin
Robert Gillam
Ardmore
John Crawford
Ada
Galbreath
Gillams
Stillwell Russell
Carter County
Doolin
Clark
Robert L. Willians
Durant
Scott Terris
Lawton
Fred P.branson
Muskogee
Howia Webber
Bartlesville
Henry
J. Peale
W. Wi. Wilcox
W. H. McCook
Preslie B. Mons
J. W. Suilins
Presie B. Cole
John Iard
K. Thurmond
EF. D. Glascoe
Wilsor
Elese c
J Fleming
An d
E. J. Gitcirgs
Okasoma
W. W. Hastings
W. O. Murray
Tishomingo
T. P. Gore
George L. Bowman
Kingfisher
Boone D. Hite
Anadarko
E. T. Crittenden
Tt. L. Wade
A. D. Burch
Thomas C. Harrell
Joseph W. Foster
J. D. Scott
H. H. Brennan
J. W. Bolen
David Ratner
R. A. Board
S. H. Mayes
J. C. Thompson
J. M. Williams
Thomas P. Gore
Washington
Fred Z. Senson
Linebaugh
Fine
Robert
Council Holds Busy Session in Ada
Ada city council acts on a license petition for transfer wagons with 25 and 15 dollar per wagon fees. Council debates Byrd’s Mill extension claims and possible test suit over legality. Referendum petition on Stockton avenue depot, exclusion of a ten acre tract, sewer costs district four and damages for depot closure discussed. Special committee to negotiate North Ada damages named.
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Ellison
Stockton Avenue
J. L. Barringer
Ada Electric and Gas Co
Clark, Evans
Timberlake
North Ada
Rebels Capture City of Juarez Amid Mexican Revolt
El Paso February 27 rebels under Gen Inez Salazar captured Juarez, taking all municipal and federal offices. Between 400 and 700 Vasquiristas seized the town, looting banned, and Salazar ordered protection of property. He plans to move on Chihuahua with forces to seize the state capital, promising to fight if needed.
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San Antonio
Mexico
Inez Salazar
el Paso
Salazar
Juarez
Chihuahua
Brotherhood Meeting at First Christian Church
From Wednesday's Daily the Brotherhood of the Disciples of Christ held its regular meeting at the First Christian church with good attendance. L T Walters led the devotional, Prof J Frank Lilly spoke on Possibility for Good or Moving Picture Machine, Judge T D McKeown unable to attend due to night court. Music by the young people's orchestra and refreshments served by the ladies.
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Brotherhood of the Disciples of Christ
First Christian Church
L. T. Walters
J. Frank Lilly
T. D. McKeown
Roosevelt Willing to Accept Republican Nomination
Col Theodore Roosevelt replies to seven governors that he will accept a presidential nomination if tendered and will follow the convention's decision. He urges direct primaries to let the people express preference and stresses government by the people.
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New York
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
Boston
Fire Engulfs Dan Hayes Addition House
A house occupied by Dr. Davies and family in the Dan Hayes addition burned shortly after 10 this morning. Wind fed the flames quickly and the structure was a total loss before firefighters could reach the scene. Property owner Robert Ford estimates losses at about 1250 dollars. Dr. Davies puts his loss at 1000 dollars with no insurance. The fire is believed to have started from a stove pipe.
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Dan Hayes
Dr. Davies
East 14Th
12Th Street
Robert Ford
Davies
Notice to Singers at March District Convention
Lannie Black secretary urges all singers and promoters of music to attend the district convention with Happy Land singing class on March 16 and 17. The aim is a banner convention for the new year.
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Happy Land
Indian Agents Lose Jobs amid Mexican Crisis
Washington reports the House Indian committee rejected the district Indian agent appropriation and added a cap on tribal fund expenditures. Orozco plans 300 garrison here and a 1000‑strong march south toward Chihuahua, with potential battles if loyalties falter. Juarez and across the river remain quiet as U.S. soldiers patrol, enforcing passage for those with business.
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Washington, D. C
House Indian Committee
Congress
Orozoco
Juarez
National
Chihuahua
Orozco
United States
Oklahoma bonding laws draw interest from Roswell abstract firm
C T Angel cites a Roswell New Mexico abstract company capitalized at $50 000 asking about Oklahoma bonding laws for abstracters. The message notes Oklahoma statutes are gaining attention as legislation progresses and that local advertising has spread.
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C. T. Angel
Roswell
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Miss Knight's Bible Class Entertained at Wood Home
Miss Kate Knight's Bible class of the Presbyterian church was entertained last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wood by Misses Wright Nims Wood and Mr. Sugg. The evening was spent playing 42 and guests were served a salad course and cake.
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Miss Knight
Kate Knight
The
Presbyterian Church
J. H. Wood
Wright
Nims
Wood
Mr. Sugg
Miss Mary Kate Baker Visits Stonewall Today
Miss Mary Kate Baker visited Stonewall today marking a social or community event. The visit emphasizes local engagement and notable presence in Stonewall.
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Mary Kate Baker
Stonewall
Wholesale Arrests Around Jesse In Ada District
In the Jesse vicinity last fall orders to move out were given to African American cotton workers and most complied. Deputy L M Chandler of Stonewall drove the case, issuing forty four warrants. Twenty arrests were made yesterday and released on bond in Ada. Bolin and Chandler led the arrests. Bolin returned to Stonewall to finish the roundup. Ed Gwin and Hebe Fletcher from McKenzie, Tennessee visit Ed Gwin.
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Jesse
L. M. Chandler
Stonewall
Ada
Digaster in Lehigh Mine Disaster Strikes Oklahoma
Lehigh Oklahoma February 22 An explosion and fire in Wichita Coal and Mining mine number five killed between fifteen and thirty five workers with twenty to forty miners initially trapped. Rescue efforts by government teams and local physicians continued as bodies were recovered and families awaited news amid crowds.
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United States
McAlester
Oklahoma
Coalgate
Atoka
Houston Fire Destroys Million-Dollar District
A devastating Houston fire swept a two mile long district in the Fifth Ward, fueled by a gale and wind gusts. Property valued at about 7 million dollars burned, hundreds lost work, and many railroad and factory workers were left homeless. The blaze crossed Buffalo Bayou destroying a cotton compress, packing company facilities, and residences before burning out.
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Houston
Tex
Buffalo Bayou
Second Ward
Houston Packing Company
Bacon Favors Postponement of Democratic National Convention
Senator Bacon of Georgia urged delaying the Democratic National Convention in Baltimore from June 25 to a later date. He argued Roosevelt’s entrance in the Republican nomination race complicates the race and that the party should adjust its schedule accordingly.
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Washington
Bacon
Georgia
Senate
Baltimore
Chicago
Roosevelt
Democratic National Committee
Child attacked near Vanoss recovers. Robertson ill
G. W. Montgomery of Lightning Ridge told the News his child is nearly recovered after an assault by men ingities. He added a report from Vanoss stating Sam Robertson, two miles west of Vanoss, now suffers from the malady.
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G. W. Montgomery
Lightning Ridge
Vanoss
Sam Robertson
Rit Erwin Seeks Second Term As Court House Official
Rit Erwin, the lone old bachelor officer at the courthouse, declares a second term and vows to do his best to reform the state through continued public service.
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Rit Erwin
Court House
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Byrds Mill
Gomez
Juar
Benito Juarez and
Madero
Christian Church
Teddy
Lannie Black
Secy
Carter
R. D. Gwin
Hebe Fletcher
McKenzie, Tenn
Ed Gwin
Digaster
Lehigh
Lehigh, Okla
Wichita Coal and Mining Company
Texas
Weather Bureau
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