Oklahoma statehood fight shapes constitutional draw
Washington reports the White House opposes Oklahoma and Indian Territory statehood under the current constitution. Democrats must reassemble the convention to remove gerrymanders and objectionable provisions, while President Taft signals potential rejection of the constitution. Bonaparte seeks a copy for review.
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Washington
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
White House
Murray
Taft
Tulsa
Statehood
Bonaparte
Six Dead in Rock Island Freight Wreck Near Lima
Reports say six people were killed in a head on collision between two Rock Island freight trains near Lima Oklahoma, twenty two miles east of Shawnee. A wrecking train with physicians was sent, and injuries were reported though exact figures remain unclear.
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Shawnee, Okla
Rock Island
Lima
Here
Marriage License and City Band Meeting in Anadarko
Marriage licenses were issued as officials list names from Lela Baird to Coyar and Ry 11 Hyde Anadarko men on the train. Geronimo resident George Stabler visited family. Anadarko’s baseball manager seeks Weisinger and Teller from last year. Citizens are urged to attend a city band organization meeting at the New State Hotel tonight at 8.
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T. C. Mahaffey
Cox
Lela Baird
Coyar
Hyde
Anadarko
Wannie Wassoll
Kandiett
Learned
Ante C. EB
Williams
Hydro Maude Sylvester
Weisinger
Teller
New City Band
New State
W. Broadway
Tomorrow Night At Anadarko Lucey Sets Grand Show
Tomorrow night Thomas Elmore Lucey will entertain Anadarko with songs sketches and stories. Lucey a poet and impersonator has performed across the United States. Several press comments praise his original entertaining style and stage presence. A major fire later damaged Wells Restaurant on Main Street causing extensive losses and a $65 000 total loss with $17 000 insured.
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Thomas Elmore Lucey
Anadarko
Lucey
United States
McAninch
Mr. Lucey
Lyceum
Mr.Lucey
Arkansas
Malvern Meteor
Riley
South
Paragould Solaphone
Columbia
D. C
State
Boy Falls Into River While Fishing With Parents
Ralph Taylor slipped into the water while fishing with his parents. Mr Divers rescued him from the river. He vows not to go fishing on Sunday again.
Desk Room In the Democrat Office Corner Court House Square
A listing in the Democrat office offers a desk room for rent at Court House Square with reasonable terms.
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Democrat
Invaders Welcome Planned by Anadarko Club Committees
A Anadarko commercial club committee arranged for entertaining the Kansas City and Wichita commercial clubs at the opera house Wednesday evening. Max Goldman was named to organize Riverside band reception for both delegations. A ladies reception committee will provide flowers and assist with events. Businessmen are asked to meet visiting clubs at the depot at 12 30 p m and Algo at 6 p m to welcome them and keep stores open later for interviews. Ladies are urged to participate in all festivities.
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Commercial Club
Kansas City Commercial Club
Wichita Commercial Club
Opera House
Max Goldman
Riverside Band
F. E. Gillette
Joe Smith
F. C. Seelzner
Jack Goeble
Nellie Nathan
Anadarko
Depot
Wichita
Republicans Central Committee Meeting Sets Primary Schedule
The Republican County Central Committee met at the Court House on Saturday to plan primaries. The primary is set for June 20 and the County Convention to elect Tulsa delegates for June 6 is set for June 1. A fee of 1 percent of one year's salary was assessed to cover primary expenses.
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Republican County Central Committee
Court House
Tulsa
Harry Jolly Spends Sunday with Carnegie Parents
Harry Jolly spent Sunday with his parents in Carnegie, enjoying a family afternoon at home.
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Harry Jolly
Carnegie
Real estate transfers from Bath and associates in Anadarko area
Listings show multiple deeds from V L Bath and partner Sarah K transferring lots in Bath and Anadarko to various buyers including Mia, F L Jorgenson, G J Grosclone, John Pfaff Jr, A T Boys, H F Mills, Belle F Kline, P L Jorgenson, K Slater, W D Dietrich, G A Deitrich, C I L Peacock, Ed Kaiser, M E Gibbs, Max Goldman, Joe Smith, and others with monetary considerations ranging from 100 to 54250 plus additional parcel details and blocks.
Anadarko Nineth Inning Rally Secures Tie With Hobart
A long game in windy conditions ends in a 11 inning tie as Anadarko and Hobart split a double feature. Ellison and Parker form Anadarko’s battery while McDowell and Chesher handle Hobart's pitching. late to the scene Weller makes a dramatic catch in right field.
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Boyd
Ellison
Anadarko
McDowell
Hobart
Brother McDowell
Chesher
Parker
Main
Lyons
Weller
Local notes and misadventure in Faxton area
Russell Miller arrives in Faxton to manage a new pasture. B F Holding seeks Probate Judge on the democratic ticket in Cement. G E Pearl travels for the Improved Order of Good Men en route to Altus. A young city man takes two girls out driving. the buggy overturns in broad daylight but no one is hurt.
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Russell Miller
Faxton
Oklo
B. F. Holding
Cement
Pearl
Order of Goodmen
Altus
Anadarko Firemen Take Ten Men to Tourney
The Anadarko squad sent ten volunteers to the firemen's tournament led by Big Chief Ridgell and Chief Kaiser. With Ed Davidson G L Wood Pred Stelzer Od Main Arthur Dyer Pearl Parker Lou Weimer Chas Slemp and Earl Campbell they finished second in two events and aim for top division today.
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Anadarko
Big
Ridgell
Kttl
Kaiser
Ed Davidson
G. L. Wood
Pred Stelzer
Od Main
Arthur Dyer
Pearl Parker
Lou Weimer
Chas
Slem
Lot Auctions to Start in Lawton Oklahoma May 12
Tomorrow begins the auction sale of the town late in Randlett the largest of the new towns in the big pasture under the direction of the government. Interior department officers will supervise with a Ft. Sill infantry escort. Proceeds will go to the Indians the original landowners. Expected revenue could reach about half a million dollars.
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Lawton
Okla
Randlett
Interior Department
Ft. Sill
Frantz and Democratic Conference in Oklahoma City
Governor Frantz to Washington awaited as Ledbetter reports a Democratic conference in Oklahoma City. A constitution ordiance copy would be filed with the territorial secretary once injunctions dissolve. Several local residents and visitors are mentioned, including Sullivans and Killey family members, with notes on upcoming games and new uniforms.
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Guthrie
Okla
Frantz
Washington
W. A. Ledbetter
Ardmore
Oklahoma City
Territorial
Ledbetter
Woods County
Weather Forecast for Washington May 13
Forecast for Oklahoma and Indian Territory on Tuesday calls for fair conditions. Cooler overnight with light winds. Highs near 75 and lows around 55. No precipitation expected in the region today.
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Washington
Oklahoma and
Indian Territory
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George Stabler
Geronimo
City
Mrs
J. W. Stabler
The
McAninch Opera
Atlanta
Constitution
Florida
Richard Third
Ocala
Tampa Tribune
Victoria
B. C
Portland
Ore
Oregonian
Main Street
Farmer's State Bank
Clark’s Dry Ioods Company
Sipe
Well’s Restaurant
Nitt’s
Samwon
Isham
Guy Cubbage
Clyde Leech
Marshall Baily
Farmers State Bank
Pell
Republican County
L Bath
Sarah K
Mia
Ida Mitchell
Bath
Jorgenson
John Pfaff Jr
F Mills
Utter
Belle F Kline
Jacob Gentry
Alma
Thos Hayes
K Slater
V. L. Bath
C. Schlitt
Sarah
W. D. Dietrich
G.A. Deitrich
C. IL
Ed’ Kaiser
M. E .Gibbs
Max ‘Goldman
VL Bath
Henry T
Milla
Josie
Oscar Orme
Blanche
W. D. Mills
Parker J
Foster
Lynch
Slemp
Royal Fire Fighters
Miswes Sullivans
Kansas City, MO
Emma Robrecht
Mra. E. O. Killey
Theer
Binger
Bosman
Jake Tingley
Hennessey
Cobbie Frederick
Cobb
Younhiem Clothing Store
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