Plan for state convict road work law proposed in Oklahoma
Shawnee January 19 officials unveil a road building bill for Oklahoma stressing state and county funding, convict labor use, and a state highway commissioner to oversee projects. The plan requires 25 percent petitions from property owners and permits limited convict labor under guard, with local and federal funding sources.
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Congress
Boards of
County Commissioners
State Highway Commissioner
Negro constable in Taft accused in wife killing
Tom Williams a negro constable at Taft is jailed in Muskogee on a murder charge after his wife was killed when a pistol discharged during an alleged accidental shooting. Williams says the death was accidental. his attorney and an uncle who attacked him are also jailed. The case is under local bias claims.
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Muskogee
Tom Williams
Taft
Thompson
Williams
M. F. Scheurmeyer
Manuel
William
Schuermeyer
Centennal Manuel
President Warns On California Anti Japanese Bills
President voices deep concern over pending California anti Japanese legislation. He warns passage would breach faith with Japan and risk retaliatory steps, urging restraint while noting diplomatic sensitivities and potential impact on immigration treaties.
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Washington
Methodist Episcopal Church
California
Japan
Contest Grows As Ballot Standings Near Press
Thursday morning tallies show a crowded field of contestants led by Miss Mary Waldby with 25 212 votes and Viola Bailey close behind at 22 734. Others include Mrs Lula Frost 4 312 Miss Mittie Taylor 1 349 Miss Lillie Stephens 1 832 and several more with smaller totals across towns such as Ada Konawa Francis Maxwell and Stonewall.
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Viola Bailey
Bebee
Lula Frost
Elmore
Mittie Taylor
Francis
Lillie Stephens
Oakman
Mary ,Duke
Ada
Hettie Dial
Maxwell
Peal Spangler
Konawa
Myrtle Smith
Stonewall
Sallie Matt Carnes
Stofie Wen
Space Méper
Alilie
Oklahoma Supreme Court Upholds Washita County Rental Plan
Associate Justice Williams delivers the opinion in Guthrie Oklahoma holding the Washita County district court correct in blocking delivery of warrants totaling 139000 to force a court house construction contractor to proceed under a rental plan. The ruling requires public approval by at least three-fifths of voters and could affect multiple cases.
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Guthrie
Okla
Williams
Supreme Court
District Court
Washita County
A. O. Campbell
State of Oklahoma
Exrel. R. Brett
Senator Bacon's Tribute narrated by Georgia senator
In a senate debate on the general claims bill Senator Bacon of Georgia recalls his boyhood on a country farm. He describes growing up with a Black companion, shared hunts and fishing, and a lifelong bond that persisted through the years. He begins to name the boy as part of his recollection.
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Washington
Henry Grady
Senate
Bacon
Georgia
President
Thas
Bankers Favor Roddie Bill In Oklahoma Meeting
An informal gathering of Oklahoma bankers at the Bank Commissioner’s office discussed the Roddie bill amending the depositors guarantee law. They voiced general approval of key features, proposing new state banks have minimum capitalization from 15 000 to 20 900 plus, varying by town population, and supporting relief from state security requirements.
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Guthrie
Okla
Young
Bankers seek 2 percent cap on guarantee fund assessment
Bankers present propose limiting the maximum annual assessment for the guarantee fund to 2 percent, as lawmakers review the plan. The discussion centers on financial safeguards and the funding mechanism for the guarantee arrangement.
Congressman Carter III Leaves for Florida in Illness
Congressman Carter of the Ardmore District departed for Florida tonight following a physician ordered trip. He had been indisposed for several weeks and bedridden for several days.
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Washington
Carter
Ardmore
Florida
Gore Re-elected Senator in Oklahoma Legislature
In Guthrie on January 19, Thomas Pryor Gore, Democrat of Lawton, won a second U S Senate term after separate House and Senate ballots. Gore totals were 63 in the House and 34 in the Senate. Flynn received 41 and 8 respectively. Tomorrow, joint session to canvass results and hear nominating addresses.
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Dennis T. Flynn
Oklahoma City
Gore
Thomas
Lawton
Landrum
Tahlequah
Japp
Wortman
Claremore
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Cunningham
Guthrie
Colville
Mustang
Cook
Muskogee
Jones
Rotenburg
Garvin County
Bridges
Woodward
Acton
Logan County
Anderson
McCurtain
Hamlin
Heim
Creek County
Wilson
Thomas and
Williams
Brownlee
Willett Speech Reflected as House Debates Appropriations
Washington so far in the session moved to committee the Willett attack on the president, with the House passing pension and urgent deficiency bills. The pension measure totals 160 million and eliminations of most pension agencies are included. The urgent deficiency bill funds seeds distribution at 30 thousand and totals 1.026 million. Naval appropriations loom next, with 135.66 million.
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Tokio
California
Root
Washington
Willett
New York
House of Representatives
Representative Butler
Pennsylvania
Committee On Pensions
Heflin
Alabama
Agricultural Department
Foster
Illinois
House Committee On Naval Affairs
House
Conspiracy 1 Charged In Oklahoma Case
Guthrie Oklahoma January 19 The case of S MacReynolds Hearst agent arrested here yesterday was continued until Monday The Guthrie Leader says documents found on Mac Reynolds indicate Hearst and Roosevelt conspire to indict Governor Haskell over alleged fraud in Indian lands This would be used to weaken Haskell In a libel suit against the New York editor Governor Haskell said he would seek arrests of three more Hearst agents and expose another in Ohio.
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MacReynolds
Hearst
Roosevelt
Haskell
William R. Hearst
New York
Ohio
Frank Huddleston’s Legislation Efforts and Hog sale noted
Pontotoc legislator Frank Huddleston returns to Guthrie after consults with constituents and favors for the state normal prospects. He highlights a public building committee composed of honorable fellows and outlines planned work for this session. Previously his hog ranch suffered a $3000 loss from cholera amid an auction setup. Marriage licenses issued: Osborn Hennigan 21 and Flora Rhodes 19. Wallace Henry 35 and Lillie Henry 28.
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Frank Huddleston
Pontotoc
Guthrie
Frank
Huddeston
West
Southwest
Osborn Hennigan
Flora Rhodes
Roff
Wallace Henry
Lillie Henry
Dolberg
Probate sale of minor E F Gift estate in Pontotoc County
Guardian to sell by private sale to the highest bidder following court confirmation. Property located in Pontotoc County Oklahoma includes Lot 1 and specified fractional parcels totaling 157.19 acres in Section 5 Township 4N Range 6E and part of Section 4. Cash in hand. bids in writing filed with County Court or delivered to guardian in Ada. Publication January 21, 1909.
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E. F. Gift
Pontotoc
State of
Oklahoma
E F. Gift
Ada
Ward E. F. Giffin
Pontotoc County
Township
Guardianship Sale Hearing for Charley and Willie Coon
State of Oklahoma Pontotoc County in county court guardian A D Coon petitions to sell real estate of Charley Coon and Willie May Coon hearings set for February 17 1909 at 10 A M. Next of kin and interested parties must appear or a copy may be published Ada Weekly News.
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State of Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
Charley Coon
Willie May Coon
A. D. Coon
Ada Weekly News
Ada
Oklahoma
Ada Asphalt Mined In Large Contract For Lawton
B A Herrin of Ardmore continues asphalt mining in Ada with a 25,000 ton order from a Muskogee contractor. The material will be shipped to Lawton for street paving, underscoring Ada asphalt’s strong standing despite nearby competing grades.
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Muskogee
Ada
Herrin
Lawton
Assaults Young Girl in Arkansas Arrest
Fort Smith Arkansas January 19 Charles Stinnet a 28 year old Negro was arrested at Harrison on a charge of criminally assaulting Miss Levitt 16. He was identified by the woman and a mob threatened to lynch him if a jury does not recommend the death penalty.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Charles Stinnet
Harrison
Guthrie Tijuana? Liquor for drug stores report
Semi official word says Gov. Haskell has appointed S. W. Stone of Durant acting superintendent to replace R. E. Lozier who resigned. Stone runs agency headquarters and, with enforcement department and governor approval, is issuing liquor applications to drug companies statewide per the Alexander case. No re opening for medical purposes yet. Stone, a Bryan County Democrat, has served since creation of the agency and was inspector of the eastern district before Lozier’s appointment.
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Enforcement Department
Stone
Bryan’s
Lozier
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