Murray issues manifesto calling Oklahoma convention reunions
The document invokes Arearian and Sequoyah conventions, seeks a grand reunion for Oklahoma Constitutional Convention members, Squirrel Rifles, and state legislature staff to commemorate statehood and the charter. It names Cy Leeper Ada Pauls Valley and Carlton Weaver to coordinate gatherings under M. H. Murray.
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Cy Leeper
Frisco Railroad Adverts Ada City for Recognition
The 1908 Frisco folder publicizes the Frisco system with maps and prospectus amid Ada’s claim as the largest Red River branch town. It notes Ada’s business volume, cites a map inscription, and questions why Ada is not recognized by the Frisco railway while promising future promotional efforts.
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Frisco Railroad
Receivership Restores Road Control To Construction Firm
The road’s possession was regained by the company while the Canadian Valley Construction firm retains control. President Carter and other officials attended the receivership granted last Sunday on the basis of a $141 judgment Mrs. Mitchell won for her daughter. No additional judgments were granted. the case will be appealed to the supreme court.
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Supreme Court
Indian Editor and Author Drowned Near Wells Oklahoma
Alexander Posey editor of the Indian Journal at Enfaula and author of the Fue-Fixico letters reportedly drowned after a boat capsized on the river near Wells Oklahoma while crossing with a lawyer and two negroes. One negro and Posey drowned, another passenger survived. A rescue rope failed as Posey drifted downstream. The tale sparked denials from Oklahoma readers about official records.
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Alexander Posey
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Wells
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Posey
Tim
Big Tent Collapse Injures Several At Inves Band
A large tent collapsed during a performance by the Inv es Band near Brook and Hewitt, causing injuries as the audience rushed for exits. Nearby towns reported several houses blown from foundations and train service disrupted between here and Red River.
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There Is no Twilight Zone Between Nation and State
A quoted statement expresses strict constructionist views on federal and state powers. The speaker asserts the federal government enjoys delegated powers while states retain reserved powers, emphasizing mutual restraint and constitutional limits.
Family dispute referenced in 1908 court record
The fragment notes a 1908 case where Luke Thompson and a defendant are described as brothers living near Allen about fifteen miles from Jier. It cites Wilson Act and interstate commerce discussions, with references to a committee and President. The text is fragmentary and lacks a clear outcome.
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Wo A. Vaa
Decook Co
Murray for Governor Slogan of Banqueters
The report recalls a 1911 gathering in Murray in which he was hailed as the state's second executive. Oklahoma officials and toasts praised his role in the Sequoyah constitutional convention and the first Oklahoma legislature, while Gov. Haskell referenced Murray at the event.
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