Oklahoma and Indian Territories Call for Single Statehood Convention
A joint call from the Oklahoma and Indian Territories executive committee outlines a convention in Claremore on December 3 1908 at 10 am. Delegates from both territories will draft measures toward immediate union, with specific county and population based delegate apportionments and mass meetings to elect delegates. E N Ratcliffe chairs. T W H Wacker secretary. venue details include Commercial Club rooms or courthouses.
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Klahomea
Senate City
Cingla Tate
Oklahoma and
Indian Territories
E. N. Ratcliff
W.H Warber
Purcell
E. Castle
Wagoner
Chas. Kuos
Perre
Clarenote
Claremore
Suv
Délahoma
Indian Territory
Oklahoma Territory
Seavers Blaine
Comanche Ae Sleveland
Waddo
Custer
Warfield Ee
Jrant
Kingfisher
Oklahoma
Gata
E. N. Ratc
Ife
Single Statehood
Vinita
T. W
Chickasaw Nation Deliberations At Ardmore Convention
Residents of the Chickasaw Nation met in Ardmore to push legislation and self government for the Indian Territory. An executive committee was named, with plans to join a broader panel from four civilized tribes to form a permanent territorial body. A resolution urged public roads schools and local self government. The convention thanked Congressman Moun of Tennessee for help to Indians.
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Moun
Tenacasee
Highwaymen Rob Bank Cotton Growers in Indian Territory
Farmers Fuller and Leanderdale returning from Marietta to Burneyville were halted by two highwaymen who stole about $300. Authorities traced the robbers near Marietta. The Dawes commission finished work at Tishomingo and moved to Ada. Oklahoma Bankers Association adjourned after a two day session with Guthrie chosen for next meeting and officers elected led by D W Hogan of Yukon.
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Indian Territory
Fuller
J. M.leanderdale
Burneyville
Marietta
Ion
Oklahoma Bankerse' Ass Aation
Guthrie
D. W Hogan
Yukon
Theooma Benkersa
Oklahoma Statehood Battle Frames McGuire Cross Rumble
Flynn's opinion decries contest risk and labels statehood unlikely this session. He warns Oklahoma voters that regardless of Cross or McGuire, the territorial push for statehood faces Republican resistance and would stall prospects across New Mexico and Arizona.
Choctaw Lines Progress Toward Guthrie to Prague Route
Chief engineer F A Molitor of the Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad notes Guthrie to Prague grading and bridging nearly finished. The fifty mile Guthrie branch will connect with a proposed Santa Fe branch from Ripley Oklahoma to Pauls Valley Indian Territory.
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Guthrie
Prague Little Rock
F. A. Molitor
Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf Railroad
Santa Fe
Ripley
Okla
Paul's Valley
I. T
Mangum Fire Destroys Much Of Block 9
Destructive blaze in Mangum raged through the north half of block 9 causing extensive losses. Affected properties include J. F. O Farre building valued at 500 and Vandiver Harris outfit at 500 with insurance 150. R. C. Hanna drug store total loss 800 with 500 insured. Others named include H. M. Ferguson 1000 no insurance, Collins Webb saloon 500 fixtures, Young Terry 9600, J W Richardson 200, cabinets 100, Reid photo outfit 75, Manser office outfit 100, Cline tailor 100.
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J. F. O Farre
J L. Harris
Vandiver & Harris
R. C. Hannah
H. M. Ferguson
Collins & Webb
Young Terry
J. W. Richardson
E. L. Reid
C. M. Manser
O. A. Cline
Oklahoma AG Denies Corporate Banking Under State Law
Attorney General Roberts of Oklahoma issues an opinion denying a company organized under the trust law the right to engage in banking under Oklahoma banking laws. He argues admitting such power would equate corporations with natural individuals limited only by resources.
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Guthrie
Roberts
Oklahoma
Moran case ends without verdict as Casey gang rescue plan cited
In Lawton Oklahoma Territory Judge Gillet discharged the Moran murder trial of Dr Beemblossom's son case near Rush Springs Aug 4 1901 after no verdict. Moran allegedly linked to the Bert Casey gang and 13 year old was killed during a hold up as Casey men planned to free Moran from jail.
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Casey Gang
Lawton
George Moran
Dr. Beemblossom
Rush Springs
I.T
Gillet
Moran
Bert Casey
Beemblossom
Election challenge targets four townships and county clerk
Perry and Guthrie attorneys prepare papers to contest the election of B. S. McGuire. The case seeks to overturn results in Comanche County claiming countywide access to full county records was denied. In an interview, the election board was deemed to have no right to tickets, and the challenger vows to await court ruling before conceding McGuire's win.
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Perry
Guthrie
B. S McGuiré
Comanche County
McGuire
Cross
Oklahoma Legislature Sees Near Tie Between Parties
Early returns show Oklahoma’s next legislature split evenly in both chambers with Republicans and Democrats nearly equal. In the Senate there are 7 Republicans and 6 Democrats, producing a one vote Republican edge, while the House lists 13 Republicans and 13 Democrats.
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J. P. Woseley
J. P. Hickam
J. C. Foster
R. M. Campbell
J. O. Blakeney
H. H. Champlin
Felix Winkler
Alpha Apdegraph
Geo. D. Webster
C. R. Alexander
T. P. Gore
Samuel Massingale
Democra
Frank Mathews
HOUSE
James Wilkins
Wm. Bowles
H. W. Williams
J. L. Mathews
J. J. Merrick
Edgar Jones
John Threadgill
B. S. Nesbit
Bailey Carrying 100 Counties in Kansas Election
Unofficial returns from the Republican state headquarters indicate Bailey won 100 of 105 counties with a 32,000 plurality. Craddock-Decatur Ellis Leavenworth and Thomas carried four counties, Lincoln split. Congressmen results show Curtis strongest with about 8,000, Long 7,000, Miller and Calderhead near 4,000, Bowersock Campbell about 2,000, Reeder 1,500.
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Topeka
Kan
Bailey
Albaugh
Craddock
Decatur
Ellis
Leavenworth
Thomas
Lincoln
Curtis
Long
Miller
Calderhead
Bowersock
Campbell
Reeder
Spanish Cabinet Resigns as Sagasta Offers Resignation
Premier Sagasta tendered the entire cabinet’s resignation to King Alfonso. The king will decide on acceptance, while the Cortes will be informed and suspend its sittings until the matter is resolved.
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Mapurwa
Spain
Sagasta
Alfonso
Cortez
Claims of Cross Save He Is Elected and Will Not Be Counted Out
Oxlanoma City Hon William Crose democratic candidate for delegate to congress says he has been elected and will contest if counted out. He vows to carry the matter to congress and protect supporters bets. Election bets totaling about 10000 dollars are tied up locally amid the dispute.
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Congress
Callahan
McGuire
Oklahoma
Cross
New Mexico
Arizona
Rody
Senate
Oxlanoma City
William Crose
Election Returns Show Wide GOP Lead Across States
Across multiple states Republicans gain large majorities in both houses. Ohio Iowa New York and Minnesota bolster GOP strength while Democrats win few districts. Maryland New Mexico Utah Kansas and Wyoming tilt Republican with several governors elected. Mississippi and Georgia solidly Democratic. Virginia remains Democratic with one Republican at large. Overall turnout light and results show broad party alignment.
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Tile Wavbite
Uedd Adeade
Nikita Alee
Pps
Ohio
Iowa
M. J. Wade
New York
T Odell
den Estate
Repubicans
van Sant
Minnesota
Texas
Garner
Maryland
Bernard S. Rodey
Congress
New Mexico
Michigan
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Kansas
Nebraska
Delaware
House
Senate
J. Edward Addicks
United States
Utah
Idaho
Massachusetts
Colorano
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Mississippi
Georgia
Virginia
Stemp
Wyoming
Montana
North
South Dakota
Missouri
Kansas City Promoter Indicted in Mining Fraud Case
Theodore Stegner, a well known promoter in Kansas City, was indicted by the grand jury on promoting a mining fraud. A post office inspector presented evidence that he advertised shares in a copper mining company in Amgens, claiming it owned four mines when it allegedly controlled one. Stegner has resided in Kansas City for twenty years.
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Kansas City
Theodore Stegner
Ner
Amgens
Stegner
Oklahoma Will Diverts Estate to Trustees
Probate filing by Henry F. Woodard reveals a will directing the estate placed in trustees Mabel Grace McKay Admiral Philip Hichborn and Woodard to pay 25000 to Samuel E Tatem secretary to Colonel McKay and 15000 to his valet William Mitchell. Remainder to be divided between Mrs Mabel Grace McKay and the testator's daughters Mrs Elizabeth R Wiedershiem and Mrs Harriet A Kneisley. Contesting heirs forfeit shares.
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Henry F. Woodard
Mabel Grace McKay
Admiral Philip Hichborn
Samuel E Tatem
Question on Oklahoma Trust and Banking Company powers
A request for an attorney general opinion concerns whether the Oklahoma Trust and Banking Company in Oklahoma City can operate as both a trust company and a banking business under territorial and Oklahoma laws. The territorial bank commissioner referred the matter to the attorney general for a ruling.
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Oklahoma Trust and Banking Company
Gutmnist
Oklahoma City
Territorial Bank
Paul F. Cooper
Oklahoma
Shawnee Police Judge J M Doss Trial Ends Hung Jury
Jury impaneled to try Shawnee police judge J M Doss failed to reach a verdict after four days. Judge Burwell discharged the twelve jurors. The case centered on whether the judge assessed monthly fines against prostitutes and gamblers as a license. no evidence of payments was found and that issue was instructed not to be considered.
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Shawnee
J. M. Doss
Burwell
Prague Votes to Incorporate Chandler
Prague held a city election on incorporation and approved it by 58 to 3. The vote shows strong support for an incorporated city status in Chandler.
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Prague
Chandler
Inaugurated Gover James Bigheart at Pawhuska Osages
James Bigheart was inaugurated governor of the Osages at Pawhuska. The ceremony included bells, envils, and dancing with a barbecue hosted by the governor-elect. A large crowd witnessed the event and the administration is linked to the non progressive element likely to influence opposition to the measure.
Oklahoma wolf hunters plan big Pawnee roundup
Frank Seeley of Waterloo R M Haight of Edmond Jake Spence of Cushing and several other Oklahoma wolf hunters will take a picked pack of thirty hounds to Pawnee county next week for a large roundup of wolves foxes and wild cats.
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Frank Seeley
Waterloo
R. M. Haight
Edmond
Jake’’ Spence
Cushing
Oklahoma
Pawnee County
Shawnee Herald Adopts Eight-Hour Day Rule
The Shawnee Herald reports the adoption of an eight hour a day rule for its employees effective in November.
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Herad
Oklahoma threshers organize for mutual benefit in Enid charter
Threshing machine owners and operators in the territory formed an organized association for mutual benefit and protection. A ninety nine year charter was granted by the territorial secretary with Enid named as the principal place of business. There is no capital stock for the organization.
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Oklahoma
Enid
The Size of Rivera Rivers Compared by Volume
The text compares river volumes by imagining three rivers as large as the Rhine equaling the Ganges, three Ganges equaling the Mississippi, and two Mississippis equaling the Amazon.
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Rivera
Rhine
Ganges
Mississippi
Amazon
Murder Near Shirley Raises War Between Cattlemen and Homesteaders
G W Lane a leading homesteader was shot dead at his door near Shirley in Dewey county amid the cattlemen versus homesteaders conflict. John Jay a noted cattleman is arrested on complicity charges. Mrs Lane L E Smith Marsh Long and William Johnson are in custody.
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Guthrie
Oklahoma
G. W. Lane
Shirley
Dewey County
John Jay
Lane
L. E. Smith
Marsh Long
William Johnson
School Teacher Stabbed in Hackberry Township Incident
The Eagle reports Miss Mary Rector, a teacher in District No. 8 Hackberry township, was stabbed by a ten year old boy Miller, son of Henry E. Miller. She fought to disarm him, receiving two severe cuts on the hand while the blade grazed her abdomen. She continues teaching daily.
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Mary Rector
Hackberry Township
Miller
Henry E. Miller
Mexico Colony committee reports on 167000 acre land deal
A Greer County Mexican Colony committee reports favorably on Geo Blalock’s 167000 acre tract amid a $6000 upfront payment and $24000 due by December 1. The plan includes a $100000 capital stock, 2000 shares, and a January 1908 departure with railroad prospects and charter efforts underway.
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Greer County
Geo. Blalock
Jo Miller
J. P. Roberts
Tom Brothers
Mr. Taylor
Geo. Edwards
Ben Talley
Mexico
Opening of Norman's Play House Delights Oklahoma
Norman's new opera house opens November 17 with the Gordon Shays Grand Opera company presenting Ti Trouvetore. The house is praised as one of the finest in the southwest and the sole Oklahoma appearance by the company. Kingfisher College meets Oklahoma University on the gridiron as a highlight.
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Norman
Gordon-Shay Grand Opera Company
Ti Trouvetore
Southwest
Manger Framing
Gordon-Shay
Oklahoma
Kingfisher College
Football Giants
Stroud Woman Killed In Buggy Accident
Mrs. E. E. Chamberlain wife of a well known Stroud hardware merchant was instantly killed when a shotgun discharged as her husband Stooped to remove the gun from their buggy. The shot struck her body causing immediate death.
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Stroud
Stroup
E. E. Chamberlain
Monument becomes jail table for city inmates
Curiosity about Colonel Blackwell’s monument ends as it is repurposed as a dining table in the city jail. Inmates rest utensils on its surface and laugh at the bold inscription, using the monument to aid digestion amid frugal meals.
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Blackwell
Blackwell Avenue
Quanah Parker's horses rounded up by Lawton pound
Chief Quanah Parker serving as court bailiff had three horses run loose and taken to the city pound. He paid four dollars without a grunt.
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Quanah Parker
Lawton
Five Prisoners Escape From County Jail in Reno
Five inmates fled the county jail reportedly using a small steel saw and a wrapped blade as a handle to saw through bars and a window. The escapees are Wheeler on rape charges, Prewitt for burglary, Craig for felonious assault, and Irwin and Grady detained on burglary charges in Yukon.
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Et Reno
Liberty
Wheeler
Prewitt
Craig
Robare
Stoneman
Irwin
Grady
Yukon
Young Lad Fatally Burned Near Tecumseh
Roy Thomas, six years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Thomas, was fatally burned while his mother left him briefly to fetch fuel. The child left naked in a tub of water near a hot stove stepped back and knocked a teakettle full of boiling water onto him, causing lethal burns.
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Shawnee
A. M. Thomas
Here
Tecumseh
Master Roy
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