Constitutional question split on freight costs and reform
P H Loomis argues Oklahoma voters should support adopting the constitution to address high freight rates on wheat and coal, urging patriotism over party. He notes Article V allows amendments, condemns corporate influence, and calls for a referendum before any further changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakita
Rep
United States
Gulf Coast
Kanene City
Galveston
Ponca City
Karens City
McAlester
Kansas City
Wakite
Canyon City
Colorado
Anadarko Forms New Choral Society Despite Weather
A group of music lovers organized a Choral Society at the opera house with H. W. Morgan as president Duke Ballinger as vice president and R Ben Popejoy as secretary and treasurer. Over seventy voices are already secured signaling strong prospects for the group once freshets pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Anadarko
Opera House
H. W. Morgan
Duke Ballinger
R. Ben Popejoy
Vost
Mus
Ite
Minister Threatened With Mob Violence in Oklahoma
Rev. G. Allison of Sterling faces charges of assaulting three young girls including his own daughter in Lawton Oklahoma. A mob formed after the news spread. deputies rushed him to the county jail to avert violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Okla
Rev. G. Allison
Sterling
Allison
School lease for sale and pasture for rent auction notice
Open bids invited August 6 1907 for a school lease and pasture rent. Attention Sullivan U3 tt and others are directed to view the terms and place bids accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Letters of support for Rutherford in Arkansas relation to Senate bid
A collection of letters from Arkansas officials and judges praising Morton Rutherford. The documents, dated May 15 and May 18 1907 from Little Rock, commend Rutherford’s honesty, capacity and loyalty to the Democratic party. They suggest strong cross state backing for Rutherford’s U S Senate nomination and emphasize his organizational potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
M. Rutherford
Fort Smith
Arkansas
Rutherford
El Reno Elevator Company Sues Grain Buyer in Counter Suit
A counter suit is filed in El Reno Oklahoma as J E Jones grain buyer challenges the El Reno Mill and Elevator Company on a $400 claim. Jones alleges all mills in Canadian county form a cartel prohibited by territorial law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Reno
Okla
J. E. ‘Jones
el Reno Mil and Elevator Company
Jones
Change at the Agency Brightens Indian Trade Oversight
U S Assistant District Attorney Louie E McKnight opens his office near the Agency to supervise licensed Indian traders on Osage land. The plan adds him to oversee trading accounts, collections, and bonds, aiming to reduce friction and improve honesty among merchants serving Cheyenne Arapaho and Osage communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Asst
Louie E McKnight
McKnight
James F. Randlett
Blackmon
Basia
U. S
Indiana
Democrat
Report of the Condition Citizens National Bank Anadarko 1907
This is a bank condition report for Citizens National Bank at Anadarko Oklahoma Territory dated May 20 1907. It lists resources including loans and discounts stocks bonds premiums and cash items and reserves and the total liabilities and capital accounts with figures for deposits and notes due to other banks and state banks. The cashiers sworn statement is signed by W P Hopson cashier before a notary with commission expiration 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Jook
Guthrie
Republican Party
P. H. Loomis
Anadarko
Territory
U.S
Ira Sanna
Rede Nation Fund
Sima
Taothee National Banks
Cappo
W. P. Fuso
W. P. Hopson
Sea
Marriage Licenses List From Local Records
The notice records marriages of Smith ve 2 of Binger to Dora M Hachngton of Binger and L Bacon 22 of Carnegie to Maude Stewart 20 of Carnegie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Binger
Dora M. Hachngton
L Bacon
Carnegie
Weather Forecast for Washington May 29
May 29 forecast calls for fair weather across Oklahoma and Indian Territory with continued pleasant skies. Winds light, temperatures mild, no precipitation expected. Local readers should plan outdoor activities accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oklahoma and
Indian Territory
Notice of temporary retreat from business in New York
The author announces plans to retire from active work in Pont Graduate Study in New York and says they will be away until about July. They state they have left their business and practice in the career Drew Mitchell, 102 12d. Dx. W. W. Kaney to friends and patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Drew Mitchell
W. W. Kaney
Death of Effie Bradley Aimed at Lovejoys Pistol
Effie Bradley a schoolteacher and respected member of the colored community in Caddo County died last evening at the home of G Stines near the depot. She had been shot by Lovejoy’s pistol earlier in the day and died two hours after arriving at her father’s home northeast of Gracemont. The body was moved to her father’s home for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Bradley
Lovejoy
G Stines
Democrat
Stines
Efe Bradley
Caddo County
Gracemont
Hon James A Menefee Nominated for State Treasurer
The Caddo County Democratic Committee endorses J A Menefee for State Treasurer praising his loyal service since county campaign beginnings. He served in the Oklahoma Senate and as treasurer of the State Democratic Campaign Committee, fundraising across the state at his own expense. He is described as highly qualified and likely to win the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caddo County
Democratic Committee
J. A. Meneres
Oklshorne Senate
Democrata
Codi Tea
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the Choral Society
United States Senate
Greenwood
Ark
Jon, M. Hill
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Democraty of
Lam
Sebastian County
Arkangan
Morton Rutherford
Muskogee
Morton
Aep
West
Buprerke Court
State OF
Joseph M. Hill
Burrill B. Battle
Carroll D. Wood
James E. Riddick
Edgar A. McCulloch
Seleason
Kiowa
India
Indian Service
Gove
The
Lovie McKnight
Citizens National Bank
James A. Menefee
Caddo Democrats
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