Constitutional debate over public service provisions in Oklahoma
Durant, I. T. May 31, 1907. Honorable S. C. Treadwell. A reply to your letter argues against a joint stump debate for judicial honors, defends the constitution’s public service sections, cites Virginia and Texas roots, endorses initiative and referendum to curb corporate power, and notes press publication of the correspondence.
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Democratic Party
Durant
Tishomingo
Public Service Corporation
Virginia
Daniel
Swanson
Texas
Oklahoma
Railroad Corporation Commission
Railroad Commission
State Railroad Commission
William J. Bryan
New York American
William R. Hearst
Ada Federation to Manage Clean Premises Prize Contest
At a Federation meeting arrangements were set for a prize contest for children under 15 from June 1 to October 1. Prizes total 7.50 and 5.00 dollars with Ada National Bank adding 5.00. Two more prizes may be added later. Registrations are handled by designated ladies per ward with street assignments.
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Federation
Ada National Bank
Local Federation Elects Officers After Resignations
The Federation held a meeting listing addresses for election board representation from various blocks and homes. Mrs Will Neatherly’s resignation as president was accepted with thanks. Mrs Bent Mason was chosen president by acclamation. Mrs Sledge and Mrs Chauncey were named second vice president and secretary treasurer respectively.
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George Thompson
16Th
Jeff Reed
Stockton Avenue
Will Neatherly
Federation
Bent Mason
Sledge
Chauncey
Bills
Weaver unable to speak in Lanham campaign
Otis B. Weaver regrets he cannot reach Lanham community for a campaign speech. He notes two missed appointments and says he would like to address Democrats socialists and others in Lanham. He compliments Democrats for courage and urges socialists to consider the constitution.
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Otis B. Weaver
Lanham
Weaver
Regrets Over Unvisited Precincts In Oklahoma Senate Bid
The editor regrets not reaching all voting precincts and communities within the district due to the large area and short campaign. He appeals to Democratic citizens to review his platform and record to decide if he is fit for the state senate, asking forgiveness for missed appearances.
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the News
Oklahoma State Sea
Weaver
Ada Post Office Advances to Second Class Status
Postmaster J. R. Young reports Ada's office moves from third to second class with a $2000 annual salary starting July 1 1907. Receipts for year ending March 31 exceeded $8000, May receipts near $900, boosting Ada into metropolitan company among Indian Territory towns. Clerk hire rises to $1300, free delivery may follow with $10000 in receipts and sidewalks.
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J. R. Young
Ada
Mr. Young
Young
Indian Territory
Department
Revival At The Christian Church
A week of mud and rain the revival continues with strong interest and prospects. Sunday school attendance tripled and the church was crowded. The morning sermon on Heaven was praised as a masterpiece and two citizens joined with spouses. Tonight the topic Why I Belong to the Christian Church draws interest. Tomorrow at 3 p.m. a special ladies service features The Woman who moved the town. Song books arrived and many will sing. Visiting pastors are expected to join the revival.
Dynamite Plot Found at Tulsa Cotton Gin
Tulsa June 4 boiler makers at the cotton gin uncovered two large sticks of dynamite placed near the boiler back. The setup aimed to explode when the boiler fired, threatening the plant. Owners are not fully identified in the surviving text.
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Tulsa
I. T
Tulsa Cotton Gin
Ney
One Dead After Northbound Freight Collides Near Shawnee
A north bound freight and a passenger train collided head on eight miles south of Shawnee Oklahoma. One fireman killed and ten injured severely as cars derailed and tracks torn up. The engineer failed by one minute to clear a siding to Tecumseh, delaying traffic for days.
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Shawnee
Okla
Here
Sewell
Tecumseh
Election For Oklahoma Ratification Proceeding Despite Court Ruling
Tulsa June 4. President Murray of the constitutional convention announced the Oklahoma ratification election will proceed despite the Supreme Court of Oklahoma Pencoast decision. The act grants the convention authority to draft and submit the constitution, with Gov Frantz empowered to issue the election proclamation. Inspectors at each precinct must pick up primary tickets by June 6 or 7 for the June 8 vote.
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Tulsa
I. T
Murray
Oklahoma
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Frantz
Congress
Gov. Frantz
John M. Young
Farmer Defends Home After Black Man Is Killed
In Agusta Georgia on June 2 a white farmer J B Morgan confronted two Black men at his home after they knocked on his door. Morgan shot one man who died and fatally wounded the other who rushed him with a knife. Judge Eve ordered police and guards to preserve order as tensions rose.
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Agusta
Joe and
Tellman Barnes
J. B. Morgan
Morgan
Joe Barner
Wright Sentenced to Seven Years for Bogus Bill Plot
J T Wright, already sentenced to federal prison for seven years, was brought to the federal jail in Guthrie from Alva. He and partner Ode Smeadley faced a jury regarding raising one dollar silver certificates to twenty dollar bills. Wright passed a counterfeit bill to Alva merchant Harry Tanner for a pair of goods and received 19.85. The marshal’s office has seized several altered bills.
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J. T. Wright
Alva
Guthrie
Oklo
Marshal Jacobson
Wright
Ode Smeadley
Harry Tanner
Tanner
Marshal’s
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Tishomingo, Indian Territory
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Aldrich
Spooner
Knox
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First Ward
W. W. Sledge
17Th
Constant
W. B. Jones
Townsend
R. F. King
Second Ward
J. E. Bills
Main Street
Sunrise Addition
Sherwood Hill
10Th ‘Street
Katy Depot
Main
Third Ward
C. O. Barton
Oak
Johnson
9Th, 10Th, and
11Th Streets
Fourth Ward
Robert Wimbish
Cherry Avenue
Lulu B. Wheeler
14Th and
Lanham Township
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Downey
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O. Barton
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H. Browall
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W. C. Lee
Svatchee
R. T. Kerr
J. T. Sutton
T. J. Chambless
A. J. Denton
M.D. Timberlake
He Markham
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Franks
Ada Today Trading
Newton Johnson
Oklahoma Supreme Court
Lumsden
Oklahoma City
Michigan
Georgia Farmer
Soven
Robt Wimbish
First National Bank Belleing Aust
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Faust
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Epperson
Reed-Douglas Building
Ade
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Atty
Francis, Ind
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Tom D. McKeown
Galbraith & McKeown
Ind
H. PF. Saffarrans
Ada, J. T
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