Republican split threat looms over Oklahoma convention
Tulsa July 12 convention faces pressure to nominate a full state ticket while opposing the constitution. Frantz supports a full ticket and ties to Roosevelt admin. Taft and Cortelyou leaders urge fielding candidates, while factions debate whether to back changes to secure statehood.
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Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Chas. Filson
Frantz
Roosevelt
Washington
Taft
Sherman
Cortelyou
Fears for Statehood in Indian Territory Rise
Shawnee Oklahoma June 27 Considerable apprehension about statehood spread through this region especially Indian Territory A Catholic priest who returned from Washington and is a classmate of Attorney General Bonaparte warned the constitution is a socialistic document and may not be ratified by the president.
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Shawnee, Okla
Indian Territory
Washington
Bonaparte
Congress
Storms sweep Territories causing widespread damage and fear
A massive storm swept Ada and surrounding counties starting Wednesday night, delivering heavy rain five inches and hail, with scattered tornado fears. Damage primary to grain cotton and oil facilities reported across Osage Cherokee Creek nations as lines failed and communications broke. Casualties include Frank Roper killed at Keifer and three others at Sapulpa, while oil rigs and pump houses suffered extensive losses.
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Muskogee
Terrific wind storm hits northern Indian Territory
Muskogee Oklahoma June 26 a violent wind storm swept the northern part of Indian Territory forenoon hours killing one man and injuring several others damage reported along the affected area authorities investigated the cause and reported debris and downed trees across towns and farms in the region
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Muskogee
I. T
Indian Territory
Death at Kiefer in tornado claims oil field worker
In Kiefer Oklahoma a tornado killed Frank Roper a tool dresser on the Huffstetter lease when a falling derrick broke his neck and back. Ninety three derricks were blown down and a gas well caught fire from lightning as tents were toppled amid the destruction. An unconfirmed rumor spoke of three other men killed.
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Sapulpa
I. T
Polecat Creek
John Robin
Tulsa
Glenn Oil Fields
Mammoth
Gulf Pipe Line Company
Nevada-Berryhill
Kiefer
Red Fork
Jenks
Mounds
Barlesville
Collinsville
Ramona
Turley
Skintook
Bird Creek
Frank Roper
Harmon
Huffstetter
Iled
Wind Storm Ravages Crops Across Oklahoma and Northern Texas
A cyclonic wind rain and hail storm swept Comanche county Oklahoma and northern Texas last night causing extensive crop damage. Farmers report shattered fields ruined corn and damaged cotton with no immediate recovery in sight. Local officials assess losses and warn of possible further storms.
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Duncan
I. T
Comanche County
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Texas
Man Survives Severe Skull Injury From Iron Projectile
Temple Oklahoma June 26 Tom DeVee was seriously injured when a neighbor hurled a heavy iron piece eight inches in diameter and an eighth inch thick. The iron struck above his left eye splitting his skull eight inches. it remained embedded. He walked from barn to house with the iron in place and was reported doing well by 6 PM.
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Temple
Okla
Tom DeVee
DeVee
de- Vee
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Sold by Crescent Drug
Quick relief for bad sick headaches billiousness or constipation advertised as DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Crescent Drug Store supplies the remedy to readers seeking a treatment option.
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DeWitt
Crescent Drug Store
Remains Shipped Home After Midland Hotel Fire
The remains of James P. Cole, who died in the Midland hotel fire, were shipped from Roff Oklahoma to Salem Missouri. It took 36 hours to locate and receive a reply from his father near Montauk, 18 miles from the Frisco railroad.
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Roff
I. T
James P. Cole
Midland
Salem
Montauk
Frisco
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Promote Quick Relief
Thousands suffer daily from kidney and bladder troubles. DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills are promoted as the best remedy for backache weak kidneys and bladder inflammation. Sold by local vendors.
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DeWitt
Crescent Drug Store
Big Corn Crop Coming
Guthrie Oklahoma June 26 C A Mc Nabb secretary of the Oklahoma Board of Agriculture says the 1907 corn crop is growing rapidly and will not be far behind 1906 in maturity time. He notes this year’s average exceeds previous Oklahoma records with much of the wheat land now planted to corn due to green bugs.
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Guthrie
Okla
C. A. McNabb
Oklahoma Board of Agriculture
Sove Over Assessment
Chickasha Oklahoma June 27. Equalization board raises city assessment from 2 500 000 to 6 000 000 this year an increase of 3 500 000 drawing protest from several large property owners. It is unclear if residents will pursue legal action to contest the rise.
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Chickasha
I. T
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup Advertises Soothing Qualities
Summer coughs and colds yield to Bees Laxative Cough Syrup. Contains honey and tar but no opiates. Children like it. Pleasant to take. Its laxative qualities recommend it to mothers. Hoarseness coughs and croup yield quickly.
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Kennedy
Crescent Drug Store
G. M. Ramsey
Bees stall Milwaukee and St. Paul train near Chicago
A large honey bee swarm blocked a Milwaukee and St. Paul passenger train from Chicago to Sioux City at a switch. The crew refused to operate the switch with the swarm on it, causing a total tieup until a local beekeeper captured the insects and disposed of them in a wash boiler.
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Milwaukee and St. Paul
Chicago
Sioux City
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