Statehood bill conference sessions labeled a farce
Washington May 19. A conferee blasts the statehood talks as a farce with repeated reviews of thirty eight senate amendments on Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Arizona New Mexico differences remain untackled as Speaker blocks release, amid political stakes of new Democratic seats in the House.
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Washington
Senate
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Indian Terriitory
Congress
House
Republican House
Cannon
Frisco to spend on track and bridge improvements
Frisco management funds large scale upgrades from Sapulpa to Denison along the South western division. Concrete arches replace wooden culverts and heavy bridges will span Big Sandy Creek Little Sandy Creek and a new bridge will cross the Big Slide on Red River hill near Denison. A gravel pit at Randolph will supply ballast material and the line will be thoroughly ballasted. Washington notes Secretary Hitchcock proposes a plan to remove Indian Territory land restrictions with a 50000 study. debate continues on timing and feasibility.
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Frisco
Sapulpa
I. T
Denison
Platter Junction
Big Sandy Creek
Little Sandy Creek
Red River Hill
Randolph
Press associations amalgamated in Shawnee gathering
The Oklahoma and Indian Territory Press Associations formally merged at Shawnee on May 19 with 300 editors present. Conference committees from both sides formed to finalize the amalgamation, a joint session presided by Roy E. Stafford and Otis B. Weaver, followed by a banquet for about 500 with seventeen toasts celebrating the union.
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Shawnee, Ok
Twin Territories
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Territories
Indian Territory Association
Council Chamber
Arthur James
Lehigh
H. S. Shackleford
Wynnewood
R. H. Jenness
Okmulgee
Oklahoma Association
Chas. F. Barrett
Shawnee
Omer K. Benedict
Hobart
Harry Gilstrap
Chandler
R. E. Stafford
Otis B. Weaver
L.C. Ware
First Baptist Church
F. H. Reilly
Bob Neff
Lawton
The
Indian Territory Press Association
Roy E. Stafford
Daily Oklahoman
Oklahoma Press Association
Ada Daily News
Two Men Held in Stanton Murder Case
The Stanton murder trial ended Wednesday night with ten men arrested and tried. only two remained in custody, one identified as Indian and the other the witness who said the dying man claimed an Indian did it. They faced the October grand jury. others were released on $500 bonds to testify.
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Stanton
Ardmore
Eleven Year Old Hero Rescues Drowning Companion
Shelton Lucas nearly drowned at the M. E. picnic when sinking for a third time. Eleven year old Jack Reed sprang into action and saved his friend from a watery grave as onlookers watched. The report highlights Reed's presence of mind and courage in the dangerous moment.
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Shelton Lucas
Jack Reed
Shelton
Senate passes railroad rate bill by near unanimous vote
Washington May 19 The Senate approved the railroad rate bill at 3 53 p m by 71 to 3 The three opposed votes came from Foraker Ohio Morgan and Pettus Alabama after seventy days of extended debate The chamber showed relief as the measure passed nearly unanimously
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Washington
Senate
Foraker
Ohio
Morgan and Pettus
Alabama
Found Dead on the Streets in Baton Rouge
A young man was found dead on the streets of Baton Rouge and believed to have died from a congestive chill. The article promotes Dr. Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure sold by G. M. Ramsay, Druggist.
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Baton Rouge
Who Can Beat It in the Strawberry Line
Mrs. Tom Hope leads in the strawberry race outdistancing rivals. A box received at the office contains berries with one measuring over six inches. Call for challengers to surpass this record as the fruit contest heats up.
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Tom Hope
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