Taft Forces Elect Senator Eliza Root Temporary Chairman
In Chicago Taft supporters push their slate at the Republican convention electing Senator Eliza Root of New York as temporary chairman. The vote over McGovern of Wisconsin and the Roosevelt forces’ moves dominated the opening day as leaders argued over delegates and a possible dark horse compromise.
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Wisconsin Delegates Split Over McGovern and Root Nomination
Taft supporters cheered as McGovern’s backers claimed a win in Wisconsin where only 13 of 26 delegates supported McGovern. The roll call by individual delegates, a Taft tactic, soured Roosevelt allies and netted jeers from Taft supporters as many delegates declared for Root rather than McGovern.
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Wisconsin
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North Dakota
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National Committee
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Root
Hostetter Heads Home From Ada for Yukon in Fall
S. L. Hostetter departed Ada this morning and plans to remain away until fall, returning to his Yukon home later in the year.
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S. L. Hostetter
Yukon
Ada
Reception Tendered Normal Students
From Wednesday's Daily the Christian Endeavor society of the Christian church gave a reception to normal students. The event aimed to acquaint visitors with Ada residents and make them comfortable. Decorations in red and white honored the Endeavor colors. about 150 attendees were present.
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To Sell School Land By District Sale
Arrangements are under way by the school land commission for a Sixth district sale of school land comprising Woods Harper and Ellis counties. The exact start date is not yet determined.
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Woods, Harper and Ellis
Oklahoma Delegation Defies Taft Support at Chicago Caucus
The Oklahoma delegation in Chicago refused to back Taft. Taft delegates Gill and Gilliland were briefly pressed to join a anti bolt resolution but were denied by an 18 to 2 caucus vote. McKinley criticized Roosevelt managers for trying to block Taft’s renomination.
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Roosevelt
National Committee
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Vinita
J. W. Gilliland
Holdenville
Taft
S. Skelton
Okmulgee
Aft
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Ardmore
C. W. Miller
Hugo
McKinley
Follopvs
Holt
Oklahoma Delegation Caucus Seats Roosevelt Contenders
At the Oklahoma delegation caucus in the Congress Hotel the sergeant at arms barred most reporters, seating Roosevelt supporters after tossing out Third District delegates Judge Gill and Gilliland. Perry was chosen chair of the delegation. Eckels, Norton, and Skelton named to key committees.
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Joseph A. Gill
Vinita
J. W. Gilliland
Holdenville
A. A. Denison
Claremore
A. A. Small
Tulsa
Gill
Mr. Gilliland
George Priestly
Oklahoma City
A. Ed Perry
Okemah
Perry
James Eckels
Waurika
Dan Norton
Chandler
L. S. Skelton
Okmulgee
Delega
Baltimore Poised for Democratic National Convention
Baltimore prepares to host 1 194 delegates at the Fifth Regiment Armory to nominate a presidential candidate and draft a platform. National leaders and arrangements officials converge as downtown lights glow for the 1912 Democratic gathering in the wake of the Chicago Republican convention.
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Alabama
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Ohio
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Massachusetts
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Connecticut
Marshall
Indiana
Burke
North Dakota
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Harmon
Underwood
Osage Legends and Storm Fury Held by Osage County
Oklahoma City dispatch recalls Osage beliefs that an ax can divert storms and notes Osage County as a storm center. Reports cite past damage at Skiatok Big Heart Nelagony and oddities like wind driven debris and unbroken water pitcher found in the street as locals attribute to storm forces.
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Uppear Pawhuska
Osage
Charles B. Peters
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Osage County
Skiatok
Big Heart
Nelagony
District plan divides state normals by districts
At a recent meeting the presidents of the state normals agreed to district the state and limit each school's activities to its own district while allowing voluntary attendance elsewhere. The East Central normal district includes Pontotoc, Coal, Johnston, Murray, Garvin, McClain, Pottawatomie, Seminole, Hughes, Oktulkee, and Okmulgee counties.
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Normal
Pontotoc
Coal
Johnston, Murray, Garvin
McClain
Pottawatomie
Seminole
Hughes
Oktuskee Okmulgee
Death of Hon. L. K. Taylor Former Chickasha Senator
Hon L K Taylor formerly of Chickasha died last week in Greenland Arkansas. He served a term in the senate from Grady and was associated with the Taylor law and the ee clause as initiator.
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Chickasha
Greenland
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Roosevelt Taft Fight Rages On At Republican Convention
Chicago June 19 The Republican convention reopened with Roosevelt supporters demanding 64 contested Taft seats. Leaders clash over seating as Hadley and McKinley stake on rival outcomes. The fight remains unsettled with no clear path to a nomination and talks of possible dark horse fading.
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Ada News
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Roosevelt
Taft
National Committee
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Hadley
McKinley
Taft Forces
County Taxing for Roads Now Up to Townships or County
Muskogee county officials say road improvement districts were struck down by the supreme court leaving authority to issue bonds to either the township or county. The county must levy taxes across districts or seek a petition from fifteen percent of county voters to fund new roads, the chairman explains.
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Swanson
Board of County Commissioners
Supreme Court
Oklahoma
Big Meeting of Reality-Men in Louisville Began
A June 4 gathering in Louisville Kentucky marked the fifth in a series linked to the National Oday and the revival con. The event drew local attendees and outlined aims for the organization.
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