Oklahoma Senate Passes Referendum on Initiated Laws
Oklahoma City May 9 The Senate approved a resolution to submit to a popular vote at the August special election a proposed amendment eliminating the silent vote from state questions for initiated and referred statutes. The measure does not affect constitutional amendments. The Senate rejected a plan to put a referendum on reducing legislature size. A firemen's relief and pension fund bill was finally passed. Leaders urge ongoing recess planning and calendar clearance driven by house calls.
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Campbell Russell
Warnes
People’s Power League
Senate
House
Oklahoma
Roddie
Graham Herlin
Shaw
Memminger
Graham
Barrett
Oklahoma News in Brief
William Dodson a 38 year old Midland Valley brakeman was killed when run over by a train near Haskell. A Leedy couple’s 11 month old child drowned in a cistern. Knights of Columbus state convention will convene in Guthrie with Pat Malloy presiding. Claremore cowman A B Crittenden was killed by a Frisco train in Tulsa leaving a wife and four children. Bob Lane a Paden bridge worker died after slipping beneath a moving train at Welch leetka. Sammie Chambers 15 was killed when thrown under wheels while jumping a moving train at Foyil. Governor Cruce issued a requisition for Sid Hughes of Bryan county sought in Mississippi for embezzlement. Ed Sanders of Sterling was badly injured when blasting dynamite in a cistern exploded returning him to the shaft.
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Oliver White
Leedy
Knights of Columbus
Guthrie
Pat Malloy
Tulsa
A. B. Crittenden
Claremore
Crittenden
Weeleetka
Bob Lane
Paden
Foyil
Sammie Chambers
Cruce
Bryan County
Oklahoma
Mississippi
Sid Hughes
Ed Sanders
Sterling
Guardianship of Sophie Wright Sale Hearing Ordered
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma guardian A N Davis seeks court consent to sell real estate for Sophie Wright an incompetent. Hearing set May 12 1913 at 10 AM with notice by posting in three public places and mailing to next of kin. Also notice to creditors for Robt J Ross estate executrix Nancy L Ross requires claims within four months. Done April 1913.
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Sophie Wright
A. N. Davis
Guardian
N. Davis
Pontotoc
Court House
Robt J. Ross
Nancy L. Ross
Ada
Oklahoma
Child of W. M. Brinlee Dies of Measles
Lor na Brinlee, one year old, daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Brinlee of Oakman, died this morning from measles after treatment in Ada. Funeral and interment held at Rosevale cemetery this afternoon. Parents mourn alongside a wide circle of friends.
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Lorna
W. M. Brinlee
Oakman
Roseale Cemetery
Ada
Divorce Sunday Observed by Chicago Churches
Chicago pastors join Illinois Divorce Commission in observing Divorce Sunday to warn against hasty marriages. The event features sermons on the evils of quick divorces and ill considered unions. Ballard's Snow Liniment is advertised in the notice.
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Chicago, Ill
Illinois Divorce Commission
Chicago
Idaho Repeals Alien Land Ownership Ban
Boise Idaho May 10 The Idaho legislature repealed the prohibition on alien land ownership ending restrictions that prevented Japanese and other aliens from acquiring land in the state. The repeal was justified to attract outside capital for development.
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Boise
Ida
Idaho
Health a Factor in Success
The piece argues health is the key to male success noting regular bowels prevent illness and constipation hinders well being. It extols Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation aiding appetite digestion and overall vitality and states they are sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Shakeup Among Fourth Class Postmasters
Washington officials announce a new executive order requiring competitive examinations for all current and prospective fourth class postmasters. The order amends Taft’s policy, keeps current postmasters in the classified service, and sets a 65 year age limit for appointees. It aims to remove politics from appointments while allowing both parties opportunities under competitive conditions. President Wilson and Postmaster General Burleson plan broader coverage to include second and third class postmasters in the future.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Burleson
Taft
Civil Service
Post Office
Militants Target St Pauls Cathedral In London Bomb Plot
In London militants possibly tied to suffragette activity placed a timed bomb near St Pauls Cathedral and set two other explosive devices in Fleet Street and near an office and drugstore. Police found the devices, with one newspaper wrapped package, and no arrests were made. The blast was timed for midnight but clockwork was disrupted. Also details of arson and fires linked to suffragette actions reported. In Mississippi, William Patterson faces execution at daybreak for murder of Omar Wilson after a quarrel.
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London
St. Paul’s Cathedral
House of Commons
Fleet Street
St. Paul’s
Bishop’s Park
Fulham
Finchley
Lambeth
Jackson
Miss
William Patterson
Patterson
Omar Wilson
Oklahoma Division Secures One Cent Mile Rate for Chattanooga Reunion
Oklahoma division United Sons of Confederate Veterans reports a one cent per mile rate for the Chattanooga reunion. Tulsa and Muskogee round trip $15.20, Oklahoma City $1 more. a special train will run May 25 from Tulsa joining at McAlester. General order urges camps to organize delegates for the eighteenth annual reunion. new brigades and officers named.
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Tulsa
Okla
Oklahoma Division
United Sons of Confederate Veterans
Tate Brady
Committee On Rates
Texas
Chattanooga
Muskogee
Oklahoma City
D. M. Hailey
Katy, Rock Island and Southern
McAlester
Oklahoma
M. S. Blassingame
W. T. Rexroat
A. F. Robertson
R. ©. Allen
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Prompt Cure for Bad Colds Promoted
A promotion for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy claims it provides relief and a prompt permanent cure for bad colds. It emphasizes natural action aiding ex pectoration and restoring health, noting wide worldwide sales and dependable use. Sold by all dealers.
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Adv
Lost Articles Safe in News Want Ad Reach
A brief notice assures readers not to worry over missing articles as a News Want Ad will locate them. The item emphasizes persistence of inquiry through the classified notice system.
Cash for Mining Timber Offered at Ada Station
Claim offers cash for mining timber delivered at any station on switch on the C C W F Shaw Ada.
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C.C. W
Another Rural Route Planned For Ada Area
George Thomason of Knox reports patrons on the first rural route out of Ada have signed box contracts and met road improvement demands. E A Palmer of Egypt plans a new attempt to establish a western northwest route serving a large population. Also includes a memory-style ad for McGees Baby Elixir with price and dealer Ramsey Drug Company.
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George Thomason
Knox
Ada
Department
Department For Final Ac
E. A. Palmer
Egypt
High School Notes Show Strong Year End Momentum
The present term closes May 23 as attendance stays strong and most students finish grades. Eighth grade diplomas are expected to pass with twenty nine pupils taking the state exam. eleven come from Irving and most from the High school. A May Day program is set for Friday at Irving School. Willard pupils cultivate a school garden with surplus vegetables for the community.
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Irving
Reat
Irving School
Board of Education
Willard
Marriage Health Bill Considered by Senate
Senate spent the night on Bonds health certificate for marriage bill and nearly perfected it for third reading and final roll call. No amendments altering the house version were adopted. Conference report on recess plan was carried over to Saturday afternoon. senate adjourned to 10 a.m. Saturday.
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Senate
House
Stockmen Notice Jack Stood At Home For Sale
Notice states a jack will stand at the home one mile west and half a mile north of Terms set at 12.50 to insure. Payment due when cost comes. Signed J. C. Blocker.
Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine Ad
An old advertisement urges quick relief from digestive distress by taking a pinch of DR M A SIMMONS LIVER MEDICINE washed down with water. It claims to drive out impurities from the stomach and bowels and promises immediate relief. Sold by Gwin & Mays Drug Company. Ady.
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Cess
Oklahoma News
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Midland Valley Railroad
Haskell
Legal Publications Ee A Cre
Pontotoc County
State of
Said
Robt J Ross
Ecutrix
Nancy
X) L. Ross
Executrix
Mark
Wimbish & Duncan
Popham
Williams Mfg. CO
Cleveland, C
Ramsey Drug CO
Fred F. Brydia
Oklahoma M. & P. State Bank
Fred F. Brydia CO. Farm Loans
M. & P. State Bank
Ballard
Ramsey Drug Company
ST. Paul's Cathedral
CAMP
Reben M. Roddie
Adjt
Campbell
Carpenter-Morton Co
Boston
Tion
McGee’s
Ake
J. C. Blocker
Cardus
Lula Walden
Gramlin, S. C
Ramsey’ Drug Company
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