Gerrymandered Districts in Oklahoma Territory Apportionment Analysis
A detailed analysis argues the present territorial legislature favors certain counties. It compares current districting with statehood projections, citing populations from Governor Franz's 1908 report and noting imbalances among Greer, Woodward, Pawnee, and other counties. It highlights the shift to districts of about 14 000 to 18 000 population under statehood and the distribution across Democratic and Republican counties.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma Territory
Congress
Franz
Secretary of the Interior
Territory of
Wood
Harper
Eilie
Woodward
Greer
Jackson
Beckham
New Greer
Jackson i
Old Greer
Old Comanche
Comanche
Tillman
Stephens
Jefferson
New Comanche
Old Beaver County
Caddo County
Grady County
Ferguson
Pottawatomie
Noble
Pawnee
Woods
Woodward and
Beaver
Oklahoma County
Dewey
Dewey, Noble
Grant
Pawnee County
McGuire
Kiowa
Logan
Canadian
Lincoln
Garfield
Caddo
Pawnee, Noble and
Payne
House of Representatives
Agit
Thame
Blaine
Cleveland I
Kingfisher
Lingoln
Ponttawatomie
Washita
Day
Aix
Perguaon’s
Indian Territory
Oklahomm
Congress of
United States
Statehood
Sturm
Oklahoma House Journal
Wichita Anadarko Welcome by Commercial Club Tomorrow
The Wichita Commercial Club will host Anadarko at 12 45 P M tomorrow. The Kansas City Commercial Club arrives at 6 45 P M and stays overnight. The Riverside Band is engaged for both events and local ladies cooperate with the club to receive them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kansas City
Riverside
Tur
Garrings and Population Figures in Oklahoma Statehood Debate
A writer questions gerrymandered district populations in Oklahoma and Indian Territory. He cites Gov Ferguson’s plan in 1910 with districts 1 2 5 and Chickasaw Osage areas, arguing unequal representation and inviting readers to seek the truth about the alleged gerrymanders.
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Duke Ballinger
Norman man chosen school superintendent with $1100 salary
The city school board elected Walter C. Erwin of Norman as superintendent for the coming year at a $1100 annual salary to begin August 1. Miss Lela F. Popplewell was chosen principal teacher at $85 monthly for each teaching month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter C. Erwin
Norman
Secalary
Mies Lela F. Popplewell
Erwin
State University
Edmard Normal School
Misa Pupplewell
Mr. Killey
Erwits
Mias Popplewel
Euperti Tenient
The Mad Dog's Work in Stock Canyon
Mr J C Stockton reports on a rabies scare in Stock Canyon linked to a family dog that bit Mrs Trotter and her baby. The mother is buried, the child is in Oklahoma City for treatment, seven sow deaths among Mr Woolley's herd, and two muzzled horses await fate if illness appears. A maddened steer once attacked a Gracemont doctor and his wife.
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J. C. Stockton
Stockton Canyon
Democrat
Mr. Stockton
Sight to Behold as 23 GOP candidates seek county offices
Guthrie Leader reports Anadarko scenes of a Republican influx with 23 candidates for county offices amid disputes over statehood and constitution defense. The piece rails against Washington prompts and local bosses and predicts a dramatic party split as the primary unfolds.
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Mother Abra
Hare
Anadarko
the Tribune
Washington
McGuire
Flynn
Filson
Ferguson
Guthrie
Conference on Oklahoma constitution and Roosevelt stance
Washington May 13 The Republican Party of Oklahoma faces a conference at the White House to decide on the constitution issue and Roosevelt's position. Key figures include Taft Sherman Curtis and Bixby with Tulsa convention plans and debates over the document and school tax limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Republican Party
Oklahoma
Roosevelt
National Republican Party
Twin Territories
Congress
Whie House
Rowse Pret
William H. Taft
James 5. Sherman
Republican Congressional Committee
Charles Surets
Kansas
Tama Bixby
Five Civilized Tribes
Frantz
Delo
Kate Bird
McGuire
D. W. Muk Vane
Kani
Southwest
Curtis
Taft
Tulsa
Anadarko Band Seeks Young Applicants at Democrat Office
Young men wishing to join the Anadarko band should submit their names at the Democrat office by Thursday. WA Sp.
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Democrat
Tbura
Weather Forecast for Washington May 14
Wednesday forecast calls for fair skies across Oklahoma and Indian Territory with light winds. Temperatures expected to rise through the day as a high near the mid 70s. Overnight lows drop into the 50s with continued tranquil conditions.
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Washington
Oklahoma
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Cleveland
Custer
Kay
Roger Mills
W. C. Erwin
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