Senator Echols Praised for Steady Leadership in Oklahoma Senate
Oklahoma Senator R. K. Echols of Elk City is praised for balanced, principled work in the state senate. The piece highlights his stand on public funds and notes a Dallas News report on a banking bill debate, including arguments for state versus national banks and the impact on Oklahoma law and paving policy in Ada.
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Best material for street paving urged by Ada analysis
The article argues for using proven paving materials that have passed experiments and are widely used in the United States. It cites Oklahoma cities as lessons, noting millions being spent on street work to avoid costly, ongoing experiments.
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Tulsa
Shawnee
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United States
Taft Named Mason At Sight In Ohio Tradition
The article notes President elect Taft is made a Mason at sight, a rare honor in Ohio. It places Taft among a short list of U.S. leaders granted the distinction, alongside Garfield and McKinley, and recalls Washington and Franklin as prominent Masons in American history.
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National Capitol
Telephone Franchises and 12th Street Bids Tensed
City council last night passed the telephone franchise ordinance for Farmers' Independent Telephone Co after minor amendments. Bids for 12th Street paving from Sharpe Mayer Construction Co and Metropolitan Construction Co were opened and will be considered. Sharpe Mayer appears to offer best bid as session resumes Wednesday to likely let the contract.
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12Th Street
Sharpe-Meyer Construction Company
Metropolitan Construction Company
Sharpe-Meyer Co
Oklahoma State Press Association set for Claremore meeting
The Oklahoma State Press Association plans its annual gathering in Claremore May 14 and 15 hosted by the Commercial Club. Highlights include a ball and banquet, welcome by Hon. Andrew Bond, a response by President P. P. Duffy, and a full program with speakers from The News Chandler, Ardmoreite, Guthrie, and others.
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Marlow Record
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Alva Record
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Anadarko
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Muskogee
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Cordell
Oklahoma
H. P. Robbins
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McAlester
PAVED STREETS IN ADA NEEDS RAPID PAVING PLAN
Ada must begin immediate street paving to match Oklahoma City and other growing towns. The city lags as districts in nearby cities gain new outside money from paying bonuses and attract home seekers and investors. Ada risks losing residents and investment if it does not replace dusty roads with metropolitan paved streets.
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Norman
Enid
el Reno
Lawton
Oklahoma
Assassination Outcry Promises Legal Justice in Pontotoc
The Oklahoma City Times reports the Gus Bobbitt murder sparks vow of swift legal action. Citizens promise a lawful trial and, if guilty, execution, while condemning mob justice to protect the county’s name and order.
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Gus Bobbitt
Pontotoc County
Immense crowds fill Washington for presidential event
Washington dispatch notes up to 100000 visitors expected tonight as crowds fill Pennsylvania Avenue lit by half a million bulbs. The parade of bunting and lights signals a new president entering the capital within forty eight hours, with streets crowded and movement hindered by throngs.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Taft Enjoys Rest Amid Festive Noise and Prospects
The report notes President-elect Taft rests during the national festival, avoiding politics to a degree. He receives hundreds of callers daily yet dismisses political troubles with a broad, expanding smile. Taft appears happy and confident about the future despite looming responsibilities.
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