Oklahoma constitutional delegates in Washington discuss actions with Attorney General
Three Oklahoma constitutional convention members Ledbetter Moore and Hayes arrived in Washington to confer with Attorney General Bonaparte about injunctions delaying the ratification election and the potential legal defenses. The group reported Gov Frantz awaits the president's decision, with a public statement to follow.
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Washington
Messrs. Ledbetter, Moore
Hayes
W. H. Murray
Bonaparte
Pancoast
Oklahoma
Government Council
Department of Justice
Department
Dake
Ledbetter
Frantz
Entertaining Oklahoma Conference urged by 25 M Club
The 25 M Club and local leaders urge citizens to host and support the upcoming M E Church South Annual Conference in November. Notables like editors from Nashville St Louis and Dallas would attend, promising positive publicity for the city and its residents.
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M. E. Church South
Oklahoma
Winters
Nashville
Tennessee
Palmore
St. Louis
Missouri
Dallas
Texas
United States
McPherron Nominated for Congress Promises Five Reforms
Ada Democrat Chas E McPherron urged support for his congressional bid in 1896 Bryan County outlining five measures. He calls for removal of federal land restrictions repeal of tax exemptions on land immediate sale of unallotted lands tribal funds distributed and statehood with interior department banishment, plus focus on farming and labor interests.
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Chas. E. McPherron
Caddo
Bryan County
Congress
Texas
Hogg
Hogg-Clarke
McPherron
Railroad Commission
Ind
Ter
Vinita
Court House
Chas. E. McPherren
McPherren
Department of the Interior
Three Ada men vie for state senate on Oklahoma school lands
Citizens hear a speech by local candidates Roddie Dean and Weaver outlining their positions on selling or retaining two million acres of Oklahoma school lands. The speaker favors selling most lands now while retaining sections 16 36 and 13 for the state's children to fund schooling, arguing sale should wait until Indian lands restrictions are removed and land prices are fair, with spot cash to buyers.
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R. M. Roddie
J. W. Dean
Otis B. Weaver
Ada
State Senate
R.v. Roddie
Roddie
Dean
Territory
Oklahoma
Congress
Frantz
Washington
Indian Territory
Francis Oil and Gas Co forms as Ada oil leasing tops 600 acres
L Z Oliver of Francis and oil men organized the Francis Oil and Gas Co with Okmulgee HQ. Leases totaling 600 plus acres were filed, with over 1,000 more by minors to follow. Drilling must start within ninety days near Francis, six miles northeast of Ada, as they pursue potential oil discovery with substantial backing.
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L. Z. Oliver
Francis
Francis Oil and Gas Co
Okmulgee
Ada
Oliver
Oklahoma Christian Endeavor Union Convention Program
On June 17-19 at Oklahoma City the seventeenth annual convention will feature Rev. E. L. Kirtley of this city speaking on Junior Bar How to Win and Hold Him. Kirtley previously led the Mitchell Park Christian Church in St. Joseph and headed the world winning Junior Endeavor society. other notables will also address the gathering. Leasing the Unallotted Lands in Chickasaw Nation discussed. J B Kelsey of Muskogee in Sulphur, I T, seeks permits for grazing leases.
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Oklahoma Christian Endeavor Union
Oklahoma City
E. L. Kirtley
Kirtley
Mitchel Park
I. T
J. B. Kelsey
Muskogee
Johnson Named Trustee Candidate for Chickasaw Township
The News announces F. L. Johnson of Lovelady as a candidate for township trustee in Chickasaw. The report notes the nomination and the community’s interest in local governance.
Speaking Dates for Carlton Weaver Tour Opens May Meetings
Carlton Weaver continues a county tour next week to promote the constitution and his brother's state senate candidacy. Meetings start at 8 p.m. with both ladies and county candidates invited. Oakman dates run May 25 to May 31 with additional stop in Jesse on May 27 and Judge J. A. Baker attending May 27.
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Carlton Weaver
Oakman
Jesse
Franks
Roff
Voters urged to back single Oklahoma senator nominee
The News clarifies voting rules in a partisan dispute over Judge Furman related ballots from the Indian Territory side. It states such cross votes are null and urges voters to support one man for U. S. senator who lives in Oklahoma, warning against cowardly schemes.
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Judge Furman
Indian Territory
Furman
Judge Parma
U. S
Oklahoma
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Tom Hope
M. Torbett
W. H. Ebey
M Club
E. H. Lucas
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Roosevelt
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Democratic Party
Constable
Chas
E. McPherron
M'Pherren
Ada Democracy
Wea
Enate
Stonewall
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