Platt Park Fate and Jails Transfer in Oklahoma Debate
Washington April 29. Bills by Senator Owen and Representative Carter would transfer federal jails in Muskogee McAlester Ardmore Ada to respective counties, with DOJ approval and backing from Bartholdt. Sundry civil bill may drop funds for Platt National Park Sulphur, risking closure without state takeover. Cherokee Nation interest on 1906 judgment eyed, Owen plans bill to grant extra funds while declining his own fee.
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Washington, D. C
Owen
Carter
Oklahoma
Congress
Department of Justice
Bartholdt
House Committee On Public Buildings and Grounds
Muskogee
McAlester
Ardmore
Ada
Pittsburg
Love
House
Platt National Park
Senate
Tawney
Stanton J. Peelle
Court of Claims
Qwen
Attorney General West vows new suit over bank records
In Guthrie on April 28 Attorney General West says if the State Bank Commissioner does not resign by May 1 he will renew a supreme court suit to allow the State Bank Examiner and Inspector to audit the depositors guaranty fund records. He says an earlier attempt at settlement failed when the Supreme Court blocked access to the books.
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Guthrie
Bartlesville
West
Supreme Court
Hearing on equalization of Creek allotments
Washington April 29 the house committee on Indian affairs held a hearing on proposed equalization of Creek allotments. A bill by Senator Owen seeks congressional appropriation to settle all claims with the court of claims and faces opposition in the house. The dispute centers on funding and entitlement for indians with $1040 in land value.
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Washington
House Committee On Indian Affairs
Owen
Senate Committee On Indian Affairs
House Committee
Congress
United States
Court of Claims
Regents Elect Few Changes to University Staff
Norman Ok April 29 Few changes were made in the University of Oklahoma faculty by the Board of Regents. New teachers include Prof H H Foster of Peoria Ill elected to the law school and S M Barret of Wynnewood elected professor of science in the School of Education.
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National Pharmaceutical Associations
Washington
Mira Williams
Evans
Shrinkage in Railroads Ties Oklahoma Taxes
Guthrie April 29 report shows thirteen Oklahoma railroads cut their 1910 value from 179,097,086 to 134,487,352, a decrease of 44,699,634. The railroads typically return lower valuations than assessments, so the drop may reflect overtaxation rather than real loss in value.
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Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
State Board of Equalization
Genie Jones Convicted of Robbery in Dallas Court
Genie Jones, an African American, was found guilty of robbery in a Dallas criminal court. He received a fifteen year sentence in the state penitentiary for the hold up of H. M. Ramsey on November 8, 1908, near Rose Hill, which involved a watch and $15. Jones also awaits trial for the killing of Holly Ewing. Attorney Wasson and Capers defended the defendant. R. M. Clark led the state prosecution.
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Dallas
Tex
Genie Jones
State
Jones
H. M. Ramsey
Rose Hill
Ramsey
Pacific Avenue
Holly Ewing
Wasson and Capers
R. M. Clark
Notables Feared Comets Then War Fueled by Fear
Edward Emerson notes in Comet Lore that comets stirred minds toward war and doom. Historical figures, from William the Conqueror to Napoleon, allegedly acted on comet fears. Louis of France, Louis II of Savoy, Mithridates, and Charles V also yielded to such fears and actions.
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Napoleon
Hannibal
Mithridates
Louis Tomas
Hungary
Louis
Debonair
France
Louis of
Savoy
Francis I
Charles V
Edward Emerson
Oklahoma City's Mayor Scores a Hit at Confederate Reunion
Mobile, April 27. The United Confederate Veterans closed its business session with Little Rock chosen as 1911 reunion site and New Orleans favored for 1915. Oklahoma City's Mayor E J Giddings delivered a humorous appeal and secured strong support for his city. Gen. Gordon was elected Commander in Chief, with Gen. Evans and Gen. Cabell named Past Commanders in Chief. The next reunion race saw Chattanooga and Macon vie, but Macon received no formal nomination.
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Little Rock
Reunion City
New Orleans
Mobile
Ala
Ark
United Confederate Veterans
Arkansas City
Chattanooga
Oklahoma City
George W. Gordon
Memphis
Department of Tennessee
Clement A. Evans
Atlanta
Evans
W. L. Cabell
Trans-Mississippi Department
Gordon
Bennett Young
Louisville
W. E.mickle
Sharp
Joseph Shipp
Washington, D. C
United States Supreme Court
Thompson
Cattanooga
E. J. Giddings
Pittsburg
Milwaukee
Cabell
Supreme Command
Macon
Georgia
Adjt
Mickle
Georgia City
Resolutions Committee
Belle Kinney
Nashville
Gen. Evans
Gen. Cabell
Texas
Dr. Hyde Sleuth Probe Highlighted by Paxton Testimony
Kansas City April 28 John G Paxton testified for Mrs Logan C Swope in the Swope murders inquiry amid questions of malice toward Dr Hyde and the use of detectives to shadow him. The court heard exchanges over autopsy papers and subpoenas as Dr Ludwig Hektoen and others were noted to testify.
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Kansas City
Hyde
John G.paxton
Logan C. Swope
Swope
Ludwig Hektoen
Col
Thomas H
Chrisman Swope
Mr. Paxton
Dr. Hyde
Mr.Paxton
Mr. Parton
Walsh
Mr. Walsh
Paxton
Cilinel
Latshaw
Ludwig Hekton
Walter S. Haynes
Victor C. Vaughn
War on Cigarette Started in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City April 29. The W C T U will launch an anti cigarette campaign this month with an Anti Cigarette Sunday in local churches and a push to show enforcement gaps. The law imposes fines from 10 to 500 dollars for selling or bringing cigarettes or papers into the state. Debrells charged with aiding opium smuggling appeared for bond. 300 packages valued at 7000 dollars were traced to Oklahoma City but not located.
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Oklahoma City
George
Clara Debrell
Maryland Hotel
United States
Oliver C. Black
George Debrell
John Abernathy
el Paso
Tex
Debrell
Doctor sues board to obtain medical license
Dr. Calvin D. Gulley of Guthrie sues the State Medical Board of Examiners to compel issuance of a license to practice in Oklahoma. He practiced in Indian Territory and Oklahoma before, while schools he attended were deemed unreputable. he notes others from the same schools were licensed after statehood.
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Oklahoma City
Calvin D. Gulley
Guthrie
State Medical Board of Examiners
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Botanic Blood Balm advertised for blood and skin cures
An advertisement promotes Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a cure for impure blood and skin diseases including eczema and sores. It claims to heal chronic cases and offers a free sample by mail from Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta with availability in Ada Oklahoma via G M Rameey.
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Express
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta Ga
Ada
Okla
G. M. Rameey
Five Room House on Corner Lot Seeks Buyer
Corner south side property with five rooms offered for sale. In 1909 the owner refused 2000 dollars and now asks 1800 dollars. Terms available through Weaver Agency.
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Weaver Agency
Choctaw Coal Company Formed At Wilburton
Wilburton Oklahoma April 28 The Choctaw Coal company of Wilburton and Kansas City is organized with capital of 350000 for developing the W I Thomason tract of coal and fruit lands north of the city comprising about 3480 acres The land lies at a similar altitude to Leflore and McKenna tracts and will be exploited as Governor Hadley handles the White river project in Missouri.
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Wilburton
Okla
Choctaw Coal Company
Kansas City
W. I. Thomason
Leflore
McKenna
Hadley
Missouri
White River
Health Club Baking Powder Endorsed by Mrs Baker
Mrs. Baker president of the Health Club promotes Health Club Baking Powder for all baking. She claims thousands of members use the product and it is a required aid for membership.
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Health Club of
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