Caddo Stays in District as Indian Seat Plan Fails
The Oklahoma Senate defeated a bill to create a new Indian district by carving Canadian and Caddo counties from existing lines. Debate centered on judge staffing and county opposition, with Oklahoma County bars opposing the change. An amendment to form a Twenty third district was also rejected.
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Guthrie
Okio
India
Canadian
Cadao
Oklahoma County
Senate
Stafford
Thirteenth Judicial District
Ihs
Colville
Kaile
Canadian County
Osage
Payne
Hlewerth
Kinglater
Logan
Elecion
Taylor
Canaidan County
Ite
Caddo
Pithoonth
Obituary of Katehel Pillow Pioneer Resident Passes
Katehel Pillow born June 27 1848 near Rio Grande Ohio daughter of Reuben and Juda Gaskins married Thomas J Pillow April 22 1868. Surviving children Roma Childers Gallopolis Ohio Lizale Brothers Reno Olivia Jann Swigert Fayetteville Ark. She joined the church young and served as a consistent member aiding the needy. The PIlows moved to Oklahoma Anadarko 1902 and remained until Mr Pillow died four years ago. A year ago she lived with daughter Mrs Swigert Fayetteville Ark. She contracted bronchial pneumonia after a cold and died Wednesday at 8 am. She requested Baptist church services by the Rebekah G A ladies and W T A. LE Hibbs to Hydro Saturday. Mr and Mrs Hibbs to return soon.
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Katehel Pillow
Rio Grande
Ohio
Reuben
Juda Gaskins
Hoe
Thomus J. Pillow
Sehildren
Mis
Roma Childers
Gallopolis
Lizale Brothers
Reno
Olivia
Jann‘e Swigert
Fayetteville
Ark
Church
Mr Pillow
Oklahoma
Anadarko
Mr. Pillow
Mrs. Swigert
Fayette- Wille
Rebekah
G. A
Baptist Church
Hinton Record Fights North Route Over County Seat Plans
The Hinton Record criticizes efforts to improve Rock Island service while Geary Watonga and Hitchcock vie for county seat power. Anadarko schemes to push a north county train to lure farmers for grain and dry goods, with Hinton’s growth feared to shift votes. The piece notes southern towns join to protect tax revenue and hints at political maneuvering around rail access and regional influence.
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Geary
Watonga
Hitchcock
Annadarko
Hitchcosk
Caddo County
Hinton
Anadarko
Rock Island
Andurko
Bachelor’s Honeymoon at McAninch theater sparks laughter
In Anadarko a farce titled A Bachelor’s Honeymoon plays at the McAninch, centering on a married man secretly visiting his wife while dealing with a sister’s disapproval, twins, a detective maid, and a zealous Houston lawyer. The brisk two-act comedy delivers rapid misunderstandings and comic reversals as names and loyalties collide in a hunt for truth.
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Anadurko
Kiahone
Ona
Nover
Dr. Schwartz
Mra. Bachelor
Houston
Mra. B
Baeohler
the McAninch
Oklahoma Signs Five Bills and Charters Granted
Governor Haskell signed five bills and several charters on Thursday, approving appropriations for the deaf school at Sulphur and various local reforms. Bills cover Shattuck incorporation, Jinks bridge funding, banking law amendments, and special elections. A Texan delegation attends the Guthrie Country Life Convention, and bank deposit growth highlights Oklahoma’s financial stability under state guarantees.
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Shattuck Ellis County
Jinks
Tulsa County
Cimarron River
Oklahoma
Senate
Sequoyah
Hall of Fame
Washington
New York
Baleng
America
St Patrick’s Day Program At Dietrichs Opera House
Indian children from St vawic e Mission celebrate St Patrick’s Day at Dietrichs Opera House at 2 p.m. The program includes choruses, recitations, songs, drums, plays, and a drill. Proceeds go to the Catholic Church vestry room. Miss Hazel Reece takes positions at Anadarko State Bank and The First National Bank, devoting part time to each.
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St. Vawic
Dieteichs Opera House
Oklahoma
Tablan
Catholic Church
Hazel Reece
Anadarko State Bank
Firet National Bank
A Trap for Eavesdroppers in the Old House
A fragmentary tale describes an eavesdropper peering through a tower hole and being startled by a watchful household. The widow feasts with guests as a trap is laid for the spying intruder while two eyes peep through keyholes and doors. The scene blends fear and sly humor with stray dialogue.
Remembering a Town Man in Civil Service Dreams
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a man from a hometown who sought a Washington post after the civil service exams. He moved through spring, lingered with department officials, grew worn by June, yet kept a fighting spirit in the Senate gallery and finally claimed a job, smiling through it all.
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Washington
Dudlence
Aenate
Ancient domestic belief shapes care for tombs and hearth
The passage describes an old religion centered on ancestral spirits and perpetual care of tombs and hearths. It argues ancestors dwell near the tombs and peace depends on continued offerings and worship, preceding belief in God and the afterlife.
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Chicago
Legislature Ends Session in Oklahoma Debates and Defeats Libel Bill
In Guthrie on March 1 the legislature adjourned after a lengthy session with heated debates on major measures. The Stafford libel bill failed as many members left. the general appropriation bill and state board of public affairs bill saw final action. Senate discussions covered constitutional amendments and school land leasing. A local obituary notes the death of Harold Cappel Moore and funeral services.
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Guthrie
Okla
Senate
Howe
Farwall Apeeches
McCalin
State Board of Public Affairs
Tillotson
Durant
Wortman
Redwine
State Election Board
House
Morris
Brownlee
Franklin
Harold Cappel Moore
Duck Moore
Farrington
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LE. Hibbs
Hydro
Mrs. Hibbs
Tom Moore
Oluetra
Jack Moore
Kerley
Stecker Pritay
Pat Vonner
Wetern Union
Kingsher
Pat
Oscar Hart
Lawton
Cap Rigal Ts
Iguthre
Haskell
E. D. Cameroon
Texas
Country Life Convention
Texin
Cross
Keith Oil and Gas Company
Tenepha
Graduate Nurse Club of
Oklahoma City
State Oil and Gas Company
Bustersville
A. M. Young
St. Patrick
Valeo Vrillante
Ore
Nis
Tin Eye
Minwell
Scbool
Fed
C. L. Coe
California
W. FP. Love
Sherman Dagis
Norman
Oscar Orme
R. E. Dunlap
B. K. Wood
Colorado
Altus
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