Oklahoma Booth Plans At St Louis Cornerstone
Oklahoma fair commissioners in El Reno approved plans for the Oklahoma building cornerstone at the St Louis fair on April 30. Architect Miller’s design was adopted. The cornerstone will come from Newkirk quarry with the inscription Oklahoma the next star in the Flag. The Oklahoma party travels by Frisco train with two stops at Chandler and Newburg Mo. Funds for the world’s fair begin with a $3500 warrant paid by state auditor L W Barter who estimates total Oklahoma expenditure at $960000.
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St. Lonia
Alva J. Niles
Bleckwell
St. Louis
Oklahoma Fair Commissioners
el Reno
Oklahoma Building
Miller
Newkirk Quarry
Oklahoma
Frieco
Chandler
Militia Company
Newburg
World’s Fair Fund
L. W. Barter
Terrill's New Efforts Set for Leavenworth Trial
Information reached the attorney general that Ira N. Terrill's case will be heard in the U S circuit court at Leavenworth Kansas on April 20. Assistant Attorney General Charles H Woods will represent the territory while Attorney General Robberte argues the conviction is illegal. Another territorial convict also has a case at Leavenworth.
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Oklahoma
Anether
Liberty Guru
Ira N. Terrill
United States Circuit Court
Leavenworth
Kansas
Charles H. Woods
Territorial
S to Santiago and surrounding battlegrounds and history
A narrative tour from Cape Maysi to Santiago and Morro Castle recalls the Cuban coast, Spanish forts, San Juan Hill and El Caney, then shifts to agricultural notes on cottonseed meal feeding for pigs and Illinois corn breeding rules, followed by Indian irrigation reports and a capricious digression on social scenes and a tactful man.
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Cape Maysi
Guantanamo
Daiquiri
Siboney
Morro Castle
Cayo Smith
Santiago
Hemisphere
Americas
Piaza
Plaza Des Armes
San Juan Hill
el Caney
Sitoney
West Indies
Emigration to Canada Viewed as Railways Real Estate Fight
A segment exposes opposition to American settlers moving to Canada as driven by railway and real estate interests seeking commissions. It notes 87,000 Americans have settled in the Canadian West since 1897, disputes letters against Canada, and urges readers to verify rates and lands in Western Canada.
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Canada
United States
St. Louis
Americas
American Northwest
Territorial union talks face compromise path in Congress
The passage notes a tentative revival plan for a union of Arizona New Mexico and the Indian Territory Oklahoma, with a compromise bill likely if Arizona's Marc Smith withdraws opposition. It predicts a broader agreement to resolve territorial status in the next session.
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Mexica
Senate
Arizona
New Mexico
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Marc Smith
Congress
US to prosecute Indien Agent Bently on serious charges
The department of justice plans a vigorous prosecution of Martin Bently a former Indian agent held at Shawnee Oklahoma charged with conspiracy to defraud the government Interior Department officials provided information for the case and point to further complaints. The inquiry concerns a plan to move many Indians from Indian Territory to Old Mexico amid rumors of government land purchases and a syndicate estate speculation.
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Indien
Bently
Wasmixcox
Department of Justice
Martin Bently
Shawnee
Okla
Interior Department
Indian Territory
Old Mexico
Mexico
Lone Wolf Band
Cev'ral Vrars
Injunction Dissolved Under New Assessment Law
Kisorisugr Attorney General J C Robberts returned from El Reno where he argued cases before Judge Irwin regarding temporary injunctions delaying this year’s assessors. The new law allows assessors to proceed and complete their duties while the suits move forward. Judge Irwin held the proceedings must continue despite the injunctions.
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J. C. Robberts
el Reno
Irwin
Robberts
Oklahoma Militia Funds Restricted by Attorney General
Attorney General J. O. Robberts rules that no part of the $10,000 world’s fair appropriation may cover expenses for three Oklahoma militia companies sent to St. Louis. Each unit had a $150 annual contingent expense fund, and officers lament the restriction.
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Gutsere
J. O. Robberts
Oklahoma
St. Louis
Oklahoma bankers back effort to send guards to St Louis
Oklahoma City banker M. L. Turner started a banker donation for 100 and Guthrie banker C. E. Billingsley added 150 to raise 3000 for transporting the Oklahoma national guard to the St Louis world’s fair dedication. Kiowa county’s Charlie E. Hunter offered 90. Oklahoma hopes to be represented there.
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St. Louie
M. L. Turner
Oklahoma City
Territorial
C. E. Billingsley
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Charlies E. Hunter
Kiowa County
Prisoner Care Contract Set at 35 Cents Per Day
A contract proposes 317 prisoners receive care at a daily rate of 35 cents per person. Officials outline terms and total expected cost, with payment to facilities providing food shelter and oversight.
Company 8 Heads to St Louis for World’s Fair Dedication
Company 8 joins Company I and two others on a trip to St Louis this month to participate in the dedication events for the World’s Fair buildings amid official oversight by the governor.
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Leute
St. Louis
Company I
Why He Paid Duty on Cigars
On a recent return from Cuba Mr Ailes assistant secretary of the treasury was approached by youths who boasted of taking cigars through customs. He confirmed paying the duty saying he did so despite their mockery.
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Ailes
the Treasury
Cuba
Key West
Mr. Alles
New York Native Presidents Highlighted in History
A brief note recalls that Noa Native New Yorker never became U.S. president and notes few governors have been native to New York. The column discusses Peace in New York and the state’s influence on national leadership.
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New York
United States
Women Earn Chance for Fine Arts Competition
Minister of Fine Arts M. Leygues nears signing a decree allowing women to enter Paris Show of Fine Arts competitions including Prix de Rome. The ruling would admit female students to compete for prestigious prizes and recognition in the arts.
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