The Negro Vote and Southern Politics in Oklahoma
A historical editorial urges black voters to resist manipulation by Republicans claiming to defend their interests. It argues that Southern Democrats have aided Negro citizens through education and legal protections, while warning against pre election demagogy by carpetbaggers. The piece notes tensions in Caddo County and calls for Negro voters to seek genuine self interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Caddo County
Dobron
Republican Party
South
Oklahoma
Democratic Party
Langston University
Ohio
Foraker
Iua
Rese
Democritus
Would Get Roosevelt to Pardon His Son
Guthrie Oklahoma reports William Tate of Edmond aged 80 sought a presidential pardon for his son serving time in the penitentiary for mintwffenns. Cromwell, the Attorney General, took up the petition but did not act. The piece notes a Fort Reno era murder by the son’s father, who pursued the killer across territories and delivered him to Ft. Smith authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Oulu
William Tate
Edmond
Hym
Oyater Nay
Tunkk
II Toteleone
Omema
Fort Reno
Victi
Texas
Okishorma
Indian Territory
Texan
Ft. Smith
Real estate transfers listed for several Oklahoma parcels
John Bleyine transfers Lot 1 Block 44 Hinton to JF N Salyer for 1050 dollars. DH Turner sells Lot L Block 46 Anadarko to P Q LeValley for 400 dollars. Wm H Turner sells Lot 26 Block 46 Anadarko to Jas O Edgar for 250 dollars. R Ben Popejoy sells Lot 9 Block 56 Anadarko to 1 Cox for 400 dollars. J T Sisco sells Lot 4 Block 57 Bridgeport to C W Bradley for 100 dollars. C L Ludwick sells Lot 1 Block 15 Ft Cobb to Wm 1 Farrell for 61000 dollars. Alfred O Stanberry sells to LH Crane Lot 6 29-10-12 for 3000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bleyine
JF N Salyer
Hinton
DH Turner
LeValley
Anadarko Cottonwood
Wm H Turner
Jas
Edgar
Anadarko
Ben Popejoy
Cox
T Sisco
Bradley
Bridgeport
C L
Ludwick
Farrell
Cobb Con
Alfred O Stanberry
LH Crane
Substitution Seen as Crime in Consumer Purchases
A Muskogee Phoenix editorial warns against substitution in shopping. It argues buyers accept inferior brands, causing financial loss and calls for vigilance and insistence on exact items. The piece frames substitution as a form of theft from consumers, urging action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee Phoenix
Advertised List and Local Social Notes
Mt View resident Bell Dowling returned home after a weeks stay in the city. The advertisement lists names including Everett Farrel McAartney Nix Gantiam Mr Sanford Beabrant Wilson and others noted in the August 19 1907 issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
Bell Dowling
Mt. View
City
Cadell Judge Upholds Extra Salon License Rule
Judge Milton Garber denies a writ of mandamus to Jas Crabtree seeking to force Cadell to issue a saloon license. Crabtree had 31 signatures under territorial law, but the city required majority signatures of property owners in the ward. The judge ruled the city may impose the additional requirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Garber
Jas
Crabtree
Cadell
Garber
Stevens on War Path in Anadarko Letter to Oklahoma Republicans
Frank Sypevens Democratic candidate challenges McFadyen and Jenking to joint debates on the Oklahoma constitution and key issues ahead of the September 17 vote. He urges debates in Anadarko and requests clarity from committees. Also notes weather with showers forecast for Saturday in Washington and Oklahoma Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anadarko
Oklo
Wm. McFadyen
J. &. Jenking
Caddo County
Oklahoma
Firac
Anas Darko
Local residents travel and visits fill Oklahoma towns
Judge Lisle near Minoowan, Misa Cora West from Verden, and Ida Mundellie in Chickasha are among locals noted between cities. Numerous trips to Lawton Mt View Hing er Norman and Oklahoma City reflect a busy day for residents as family visits and business errands unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Cora West
Verden
Ida Mundellie
Chickasha
L. EB. McKnight
Businem
Lawton
W. W. Terry
Mt. View
Proclamation Declares Labor Day Holiday For Territory Of Oklahoma
Governor Frank Frantz announces Labor Day for September 2 1907 in the Oklahoma Territory. The proclamation urges suspension of public and ordinary business to allow workers to enjoy the day and share in the territory’s industrial progress. It notes labor and capital are mutual and calls for broad participation in the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrie
Okla
Prantz
Frank Prantz
Territory of
Oklahoma
Frank Frantz
Territory
Ernor
New Paintshop Opens in Ana Darko
A new paint and wallpaper business has started in Ana darko by Read, Turner, and Parehall. Located on Court House Square, the firm comprises experienced painters and paperers who bid for local work on the merits of their service and materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anadarko
Read, Turner
Parehall
Court House Square
Probate filings and licenses mark Apache and Sturm marriages
Probate Court W. T. Clark of Apache filed a petition for letters of administration for Robt. Gennell. W. T. Utterback of Binger filed for Horace Trophagen’s estate. Marriage licenses issued to C. H. F. Vannier of Fort Cobb and Nannie Sturm, Indian, of Sturm. they wed before the Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Clark
Apache
Robt. Gennell
W.T. Utterback
Binger
Horace Trophagen
C. H.f.vannier
Fort Cobb
Nannie Sturm
Sturm
Miller Finishes New Bath Addition Cottage Home
A New Home M. D. Miller the Furniture man prepares his pretty two story Bath Addition cottage for occupancy. The residence features a reception hall parlor dining room kitchen on the ground floor and three rooms with a bath upstairs. Neighbors extend congratulations for a happy home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Miller
Bath
Mr. Miller
Frantz Refuses Clear Position on Constitution and Prohibition
Thomas Orin reports Governor Frank Frantz refused to record a stance on state wide prohibition or the constitution. In a public speech he admitted ignorance of the constitution and said his vote would depend on the September 17 referendum. He dodged questions and attacked the democratic party.
Charters Issued for Logan Telephone Company and Others
Charters were issued in Guthrie Oklahoma on August 23 including the Logan Telephone company with 85000 capital to serve Logan Ivanhoe Goodwin Woodward and adjacent routes with several Logan connected lines. Other incorporations include Union Cemetery Baptist Church Webb Ward Petit Lenora Nateor Manufacturing Guthrie and St Louis with 1000000 capital, and incorporators Barnes Crane and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Okla
Logan
Beaver County
Logan Telephone Company
Ivanhoe
Goodwin
Woodward County
Logan Yis Marengo
Como
Elmwood
Sunset
Sophia
Conroy
Ragedale
Fulton
Madison
Lockwood
Frank Wentworth
Joho ‘Thompson
Thomas Smith
Union Cemetery
The
the Baptist Church of
Webb
Dewey County
8.W. Gastinesu
James W. Matthews
4. M. Rauiff
James M. Oudelof Webb
Ward Petit
Lenora
Nateor Manufacturing Company
StLous
K. K. Barnes
F.P. Ornate
D. B. Crane
For Rent Two Rooms Over Poley’s Grocery Store
Mp W J Campball returned this morning from Massachusetts where he visited his old home. Property offers two rooms over Poley’s Grocery Store, pool and newly papered. Rent 150 tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W J Campball
Massachusetta
Advert for cleaning and beer sales by James Adkins
An unsigned advertisement offers beer at high prices with quick resale and asks customers to phone in orders. It promises cleaning services for soiled garments and a tomorrow pickup. The contact line lists James Adkins at a street address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Ford
James Adkins
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Roosevelt
Lapies
Leone Carpenter
Ethel Dunn
M E Esten MA Hall
Phoebe Hunt
Effie Myers
Kate Nickkel Verna Osborn
Frances Ramond
Alice Rogers
Eva Unger
Wateon
Wm P
Stevens
Will McFadyen
J E. Jenkens
Fiahington
Oklahoma and
Frank Sypevens
W. H.starkweather
Hinger
Jonnie
Joe Jorkine
Hon Wem, McPadyen
Port Cobb
Peter
Oklahoma City
Miny
Carnegie Law
Mra
K. M. Denny
Fremont Boyle
Hydro
Mea
Belle Buckley
Brother
FL. Beatty
Josephine Graham
Anna Butler
W. F. McCracken
Stey
Ed Heriff
Emma Driskell
Floyd Colline
L. Perdlewitz
Wisconsin
G. W. Liming
Shawnee
Anna Rugg
el Reno
Mr. Horn
Capital Construction Company of
R. Z. McAninch
Will Milne and Son
Kansas
Taft
N. J. McKeehen
Harry Veidt
New Mexico
F. E. Tn
Oscar Deane
Little Son
Council Bluff
Iowa
Enid
W. H. Hancock
Con
Ransom
Hobart
W. A. Scott
Pat Davitt
Kansas City
Frantz
Charles H. Filson
New Paintshop
Probate
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