Lands Rush Surges as Removal of Restrictions Plays Out
In Muskogee and nearby towns the removal of restrictions on eastern Oklahoma lands leads to a cautious start. Indian and Black sellers pool parcels, drive up prices, and extract double bids while buyers tally only 174 deeds in Muskogee county. In Tulsa and McAlester buyers anticipate a two to three week surge with large investments and merchants already feeling gains.
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Muskogee County
Tulsa
Okla
McAlester
Pittsburg
Ratliff Sets Democratic Record for Re election Bid
Edgar S Ratliff submits a factual re election statement from Pontotoc and Seminole Counties outlining his half term service and democracy driven rationale for a second term He highlights committee work in Oklahoma Legislature including revision and codification laws public printing emergency county government and anti nepotism measures He cites savings on statute publication and bills aiding laborers farmers and horse and cattle owners Endorsed by Democrats of Seminole and Pontotoc Counties for August 4 voting day.
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Ratliff
Mr. Ratliff
Sid
Tor’ Fens Feradh
Efor
Sion
Odes
Seminole
Pontotoc
First
Oklahoma
Daniel_ Webster
Rathitt
Alberey
Haskell
Hatchett-Ratiff
Wm. Tabor
Garvin County
Edgar Ratliff
Protective public stance on infant industries and roads talk
A column of quoted editorials and comments argues for protective measures by citizens against budding industries. It covers road building via convict labor, freight costs passing to consumers, and praise for good roads. Oklahoma voices advocate model roadways and better drainage to reduce costs.
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Oklahoma
Existenc
Vinita
Machine saluted by guards before vanishing into park
A strange machine fled toward a park entrance as uniformed men saluted and onlookers gathered. People speculated about the event as the object disappeared and others watched the skies for a reaction.
Memorial of W. T. Morgan A Confederate veteran
W. T. Morgan known as Uncle Buck dies at 64 after 40 years on his Kentucky farm. Born in Graves County, he served under General Price in the Civil War and helped organize the local I O O F lodge. Survivors include an aged wife and two sons and two daughters.
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Jno. A. Morgan
Ada
Morgan
W. T. Morgan
Uncle Buck
County
Mr. Morgan
Graves Co
Price
Odd Fellows
Charleston
Federation OF Labor, Sion
Hibbard Banner
Large Ardmore Gathering Boosts Labor Support
Governor Haskell Senator Gore and Commissioner Love head a State Federation of Labor event in Ardmore Okla with 300 delegates and 3000 affiliated members. Speakers praised nonpartisan aims while referencing the Denver platform and labor relations.
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C. N. Haskell
T. P. Gore
Jack Love
State Federation of Labor
Haskell
Gore
Denver
Labor
Ardmore
Okla
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