Increased Freight Works Hardships
Guthrie Oklahoma May 19 Chap B Daugherty of the state department of labor returned from Norman where he investigated a paving contract. A nonlocal company had hired many workers and paid $2 a day, but after the Hook decision freight rates rose sharply, forcing wage cuts. The firm argued they would lose under current prices, yet law required restoring wages to prior levels.
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Guthrie
Oslo
Daugherty
State Department of Labor
Norman
Daugherte
Hock
Ardmore
Dougrty
Presbyterian Mission to Close East of City
Rumors claim orders to close the Presbyterian Mission School east of the city with personal property to be disposed of and the school discontinued. For years it has been a factor in educating and uplifting the morals and intelligence of the Han children in Cudig County. Washington statements discuss Interior Department allotment plans affecting Kiowa Comanche and other groups.
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Ordres
Presbyterian Mission School
Cudig County
Chicken Dinner Planned by Christian Society
A Saturday chicken dinner is announced by the Christian church group. Ladies plan a splendid meal and expect to meet with Waltonage at the event. The building has been decided upon for the gathering.
Spokane settlers to contest land withdrawal near St Joe river
Edwin Grawse Moorehead MN L Yeus man Shenendosh IA Donald McDonald Humphrey Marne and John Nye Spokane appeal a Coward Alene ID action over a 6.25 acre St Joe valley homestead claim. They say Ballinger exceeded authority in filing and the government led them to believe filing would be allowed. They vow to fight for their rights on lands between Chatcolet and St Maries.
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Spokane
Wash
Edwin Grawse
Moorehead
Minn
L. Yeusman
Shenendosh
Iowa
Donald McDonald
Humphrey Marne
John «. Nye
Cowar d'Alene
Idaho
St. Joe Valley
Richard A. Ballinger
Intellor
Washington Water Power Company
Spok N
Department of the Interior
appli+ “eants
St. Joe River
Chatcolet
St. Maries
Land sale eyed for Anadarko public tract north of D C
A Morgan bill in the house would let Anadarko buy 40 acres of public land north of Washington for a park and industrial use with the city paying appraised value to gain title. The Indian surface lands bill moves in the senate with a subcommittee to study sales and favors sale of surface lands pending an early report. Clarence Johnson returns from a short visit to his parents, and local notices advertise lawn mower sharpening and Singer sewing machines with service at Mitchell’s and other local shops.
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Washington, D. C
Anadarko
Representative Morgan
L, E
McKoight
B. B
Ties
WU. Mills
India
Morgan
Senate
Clapp
Senate Committee On Indian Affaires
Curtin
Kansas
Senator la Follette
Wisconsin
Owen
Oklahoma
Gore
Railroad chartered from Liberal to Sayre Oklahoma City line
Guthrie May 19 The Kansas Oklahoma and Panenta Railway company a million dollar corporation has received a state charter to build a four line from Liberal Kansas south to Sayre Oklahoma City Sayre will be headquarters Ohio and Indiana backers from Sayre and western Oklahoma towns back the venture Bonuses have been raised by towns including Sayre which will contribute 10000 Richard W Rullin of Hamilton Ohio is principal promoter after three years of effort he secured bond negotiations Directors include Jona W Lyle F Crawford D B Richardson J A Whitehurst G L Bennett and others from Sayre
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Guthrie
Okla
Kansa
Oklahoma and Panenta Railway Company
Dole Corporation
Liberal
Kan
Sayer
Oklahoma City
Sayre
Ohio
Indianapolie Capitanera
Busine
Oklahoma
Richard W. Rullin
Hamilton
D. Ie
Cvat
Jona W. Lyle
F. Crawford
Indianagor
D. B. Richardson
J. A. Whitehurst
G. L. Bennett
du, Wanu
Laboring Men Remember Democratic Labor Reforms in Oklahoma
A historical note recalls that Democratic legislatures established Oklahoma’s labor protections. It credits passage of the uniform wage law boiler safety site protections labor importation and mine safety measures to Democratic actions. The piece asserts labor benefits from Democratic governance through statutes protecting workers.
Lost horse offered reward after stray report
A five year old bay horse about 164 hands high is missing or stolen. Reward offered by W. C. Wheeler of Apulaky Okita for information leading to recovery. The text also notes a church service at Chiriation church with a sermon and song explanations.
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Ney Horew
W. C. Wheeler
Apulaky
Okita
Dar
Sutt
Oklahoma Corporations Reroute Patrons Boost Returns
Rural corporations and utility firms report increased patronage and higher returns after re routing efforts. Western Union Telegraph, Pollman, Pioneer Telephone, Prairie Oil and Gas and other oil interests show gains, with some firms raising payouts by about 25 to 200 percent. Public services and street railways in Supulpa, Enid, and Chickasha assessed at values, while guidance on graduation gift boxes and mail delivery boxes appears amid notices.
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Guthrie, Skis
Pte Cokmol
Othee
Woetern Union YT Pex Graph Company
Wea
Pollman Company
Portal Telegraph Company
Pioneer Telephone Company
Prairie Oil and “Ae Company
Brickwell ON Company
Interurbana
Supulpa
Enid
Chickwaha
Croes
Chickasha Man Killed Instantly in Calamity Shooting
Cithata Okina May 1 Clyde Bayleet was shot through the head while standing in a crowd during a quarrel between Lockett and Will Gholson over alleged theft. The weapon discharged injuring Bayless, who died instantly. Bayless, a longtime resident with a widow and eight children, had friends in the town. a reward notice requests the finder to report at Dinkler's Drug Store.
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Cithata
Okina
Clyde Bayleet
Lockett
Will Gholson
Gholann
Gholson
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Presbyterian Mission
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Sayes
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Ity
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Morris
Tra Neneving
Ohlaboma City
Congress
Clarence Johseon
Jack John
MS Stich
Rapidan
Mintewata
Smich
Ubi
Bud Smith
Hammert & Avera
Los
Singer Co
Mali
ML Youngtood
Mitchell's
Layer
Million Dollar Corporation
Janie
Chinbora
Oklahoma Corporto
Board of Equalization
Mitchell's Jewelry Store
Campbalfini
Chickasha
Jess Lockett
Clyde Bayles
Cameo Brooah
Finder Pleage
Dinkler's
Saat
Isall
Ion
Sulees
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