Oklahoma apportionment plan shifts seats across territories
Guthrie July 13 A constitutional convention report proposes a new legislative apportionment raising senate seats from 41 to 44 and house seats from 105 to 109 with a Democratic majority likely on joint ballot. It uses 1900 census figures plus a 64 percent adjustment, placing population among Indian Territory and Oklahoma near parity. The plan splits seats fairly between northern and southern regions, but Republicans claim bias and threaten delay until federal census data is complete. The convention adjourned after hearing complaints and delaying the apportionment provision with six Republicans able to block action.
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Cotton in better condition across belt reports
The Commercial Appeal notes beneficial effects of heat and showers on cotton growth with reports from most of the belt. While some areas recover time lost earlier, overall the crop remains late and small with late lay by and labor shortages delaying cultivation in Oklahoma and Texas. Blooms appear nationwide and plant looks stocky though some sections suffer from excessive rain. New Orleans reports disparity in plant size with early crops three months ahead, weather stability crucial to avoid damage.
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Humorist Jerome K Jerome Embraces Socialism By Quiet Tactics
London July 15 Jerome K Jerome joins Bernard Shaw and H G Wells among literary figures adopting socialist views He argues socialism should advance by keeping ideas discreet to avoid scaring the public He says progress requires educating the liberal party and focusing on the land question rather than open advocacy.
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National Firemen Meet to Open September Session
Oklahoma City prepares for the National Firemen’s Association tenth annual session starting September 3. President James D. McNiel leads a lineup including U S Senate hopefuls T P Gore and Robert L. Owen, congress candidate E L Fulton, and leaders from Lawton Oklahoma City Guthrie and Chicago among others.
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Chicago
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Roanoke
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Minneapolis
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Muskogee
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New York City
Famous Cherokee Chief Dave Muskrat Dies After 60 Years of Leadership
Muskogee I T July 13. After a 60 year life of public service he organized the council of the full blood Cherokees and once impeached principal chief W C Rogers. Dave Muskrat head of the Barren Fork Illinois river region died at his home. He was famed as a persuasive Cherokee orator.
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Attempt on President Fallieres in Paris Slash Attempt During National Holiday
Paris observers recount a shooting attempt on President Fallieres by Leon Maille a naval reservist from Harve during the July 14 celebration. Maille fired twice missing the president amid anti military demonstrations. he was arrested and later detained as crowds guardedly restrained.
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Objections to Oklahoma Constitution Be Heard in Guthrie
The Attorney General and others present fifteen objections to the proposed constitution including rights, suffrage, taxation, and separate schools. Nine objections were fixed. key issues remain on apportionment, state business powers, Goebel law, taxation methods, and separate schools. Delegates expect to finish by Monday with the constitution ready for signing and a revised election ordinance. President Murray urges delegates to Guthrie soon. suffrage provisions and debt obligations are debated.
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Roosevelt to push reform of government salaries and grades
SAP Washington July 13 President Roosevelt plans to back legislation revising government salary grades to reward ability and efficiency. A committee will study pay, promotion and conditions, proposing tables to raise pay for capable workers. About 13 000 federal employees in Washington may be affected.
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Republican Coffers Empty in Oklahoma City Alert
Republican state headquarters in Oklahoma City reports a treasury with no funds causing embarrassment for the party.
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Disgruntled Woods County Folk Plan Supersedeas Push
Attorneys for the constitutional convention say a reported U S Supreme Court supersedeas application in the Woods county case is premature. They expect to file within ten days to support the Oklahoma supreme court record and argue supersedeas could delay statehood. The action is discretionary.
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Likely September Election Date Set for State Constitution
Guthrie Oklahoma July 18 The convention has not fixed the state election date but likely between September 5 and 25 to allow sixty days for campaigning. Attorneys say thirty days could suffice for notices but delegates favor ample time to discuss the constitution. Some delegates favor September 17 honoring 1787 ratification.
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Populist Leader Stump Ashby Declares House Nomination
Stump Ashby once a Populist leader in Texas now lives near Simpson in Marshall County Oklahoma is the Democratic nominee for the U S House. The twine trust may face a rival in Malva Castella, a new Philippine fiber plant.
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