Statehood for Oklahoma in doubt amid constitutional dispute
Washington reports no statehood for Oklahoma and Indian Territory unless the constitutional convention is reassembled to strike gerrymanders and objectionable provisions. The White House warns the plan would face a Democratic rejection, while Ada readers react to the clipping as an Associated Press story. Franks and McCollum, linked to a December bank robbery, face arrest after a $1,400 recovered loot as Tecumseh jail holds the pair.
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Washington
Okahoma
Indian Territory
White House
Murray
Nova'ry
Sulzbacher
Oklahoma
Washington Dispatch
Dallas News
Ada
Associated Press
Prestor Murray
The
Constitutional Con
Dispatch
Eastern press blames convention delays on lampooning
Guthrie Oklahoma May 11 The constitutional convention failed to secure 135000 more from Congress to finish work and fund the first state election due to Eastern press lampooning. Stories claimed the delegates pondered adjournment and sending the enabling act back. Washington papers alleged quorum problems and delegates quitting. The convention met 112 days and served the last half without pay.
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Guthrie
Oklahoma
Congress
Washington
Tragic Shriners Train Disaster Near Honda California
A California train carrying 145 Shriners and families derailed at Honda after a defective switch. 31 killed instantly and many injured. morgues hold 25 in Santa Barbara and 10 in San Luis Obispo. Diners and wreckage described as a death trap. engineer Frank Champlaine severely hurt.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Southern Pacific Railway
Los Angeles
Shriners
Buffalo
Rajah Temple
Reading
Honda
Pacific Beach
Flinders
San Luis Obispo
Frank Champlaine
Knie for State Superintendent Promotes Progressive Education
Oklahoma Farmers receive a pamphlet announcing the candidacy of Robert L Knie of Cordell Washita county for state superintendent of public instruction. The document argues for progressive education better farm boy opportunities and a sub agricultural college and model county farms. It urges scientific farming and notes the pamphlet is worth reading with interest in education. DeWitt's Little Early Risers advertised by Crescent Drug Store.
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Robert L. Kane
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Advy
Oklahoma Farmer
Robert L. Knie
Cordell
Washita County
Oklahoma
Kane
Bank Robber Arrested in Ashter Bank Heist Case
Shawnee Oklahoma reports the arrest in Denver Colorado of A W Franklin one of five men blamed for the Ashter Oklahoma bank robbery during Christmas week when the safe was blown open and 3600 dollars taken Marty McCullum and William Franks two others among the accused have been in the case
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Heim
Franks
McCollum
Tecumseh
Franklin
Enitd
Ponca City
Denver
Carr
Watc
Asher
Rock Island
Shawnee
Okla
Col
A. W. Franklin
Ashter
Oklahoma
Marty McCullum
William Franks
Do Not Crowd the Lesson Apis Baa Baa The First Warm Days
The piece notes how spring heat stirs people to outdoor activity after a cold winter. It warns that a fresh wave may bring grip and colds, urging calm and steady routines despite rising enthusiasm and shedding of heavy clothing.
Furman Speech and Unionite Resolution Highlight Wapanucka Meeting
In Wapanucka Oklahoma Territory Henry M. Furman spoke at the opera house detailing campaign flaws and denouncing mercenary politics to a large audience. A vigorous convention resolution urged immediate single statehood and timely vote on the constitution despite opposition from Republican editors.
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Coalgate
Henry Fur
Opera House
Gibraltar
Indian Territory
Furman
Coal County
Wapanucka
I. T
Henry M. Furman
Oklahoma State Press Association Meeting Ends With Votes
The Oklahoma state press association held its annual meeting at South McAlester last Saturday with addresses and a trolley ride to Hartshorne. A secret ballot on governor and U S senators showed Crude 22 and Owens 20 led, with Furman and Frantz gaining support. a note says six Frantz supporters favored Republicans. Also printed is a Democratic primary notice for representative from Pontotoc and Seminole Counties to be held June 8 1907 with official voting rules and officials named. Bryan praises Oklahoma constitution in a closing line.
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Oklahoma State Press Association
South McAlester
Hartshorne
U. S
Cruce
Haskell
Doyle
Frantz
Busby
Owens
Furman
Rutherford
Gore
Hoffman
Turner
Pontotoc
Seminole
Oklahoma
Democratic Central Committees
Central Committee
Cobb
Chamberisin's Cough Remedy Promoted as Pleasant and Effective
Advertisement touts Chamberisin's Cough Remedy as both agreeable and effective for coughs colds and croup. It emphasizes pleasant taste and ease of use as key advantages.
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California
Here
Pulman
Atoka
United States Senate
Judge Furman
Pontoto¢ County
Ada Statesman
State Press Association
McAlester
W. H. L. Campbell
Democratic Central Committee
Seminole Counties
Bryan
Little Brothers
A. L. Nettles
Texas Wagon Yard
J. M. Raney
Texas
Chadwick
M. L. Walsh
General Merchandise
East Main Street
B. Weaver Agency
12Th and
Broadway
R. O. Wheeler
Jay
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