Territory Scandal Expected to Develop in Indian Territory
A federal case against interior department agents faces Creek nation and prominent figures in Muskogee Tulsa and Waggoner. W L Sturtevant of St Louis says suits will allege conspiracy to defraud by dummy lot conveyances and underpaying appraisals to seize property then return or pay Creek nation the difference. The matter centers on land deals with two national banks and aims to force transfers back to the Creek nation.
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Interior Department
W. L. Sturtevant
St. Louis
Garfield
M. L. Mott
National Nation
Sturtevant
Statehood Muddle Heads to Definite Stage
Oklahoma Supreme Court will rule June 12 on an appeal seeking to allow an early November 1908 vote on a state constitution. If the ruling favors early election, Governor Frantz may issue the call. Associate Attorney General Elkins counters that no election can be called until the constitutional convention adjourns. The convention is in recess until August 5, when its life will expire if not reconvened.
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Guthrie
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Pancoast
Frantz
Frederick Elkins
Oklahoma
Local Notices From Bryan Texas 1907 Delayed Postmark
A jumble of notices and remarks lists a Bryan Texas postoffice entry dated June 13 1907 and mentions a United States treasury surplus of 70000690 dollars plus references to Caldwell temple contracts and Masonry. It notes French and British desire to settle tea pest issues with Japan and laments Senator Morgan’s death. The piece also urges mosquito control and comments on parental vigilance and neighborhood evenings.
Fort Worth hosts state exposition planning meeting
The Fort Worth local arrangements committee and Board of Trade members map plans for the Diamond Jubilee and Southwestern Exposition. A big barbecue a city car ride and other features are planned as part of welcoming guests. W B English J C Jones will speak at 2:30 PM on shipping warehousing storage marketing cotton and related topics.
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Fort Worth
Board of Trade
State of
Texas
Jeson County Union of
Brazos County
Jones
J. H. White
Summer Socials and Local Happenings Report
Rev Tom Beck led a large Sunday service. Mr and Mrs Tom Frame hosted a Saturday night gathering for local youth. Mrs Cora Hill is ill but improving. Val Lefevre and Boggs visited from Alexandria. Miss Emma Orr left for Bryan normal. E C Elliott attends Bryan commissioners court. Farmers enjoy summer days as news remains scarce. Ophia.
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Tom Beck
Tom Frame
Cora Hill
Val Lefevre
Boggs
Alexandria
Emma Orr
Bryan
E. C. Elliott
Commissioners’ Court
Ophia
Five Million Club Meeting At Fort Worth
The Texas Five Million Club plans its second regular meeting in Fort Worth during gala days. Conservatively, about four hundred attendees are expected, with distant guests from Houston anticipated for the Friday and Saturday events.
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Ft, Worth
Fort Worth
Texas Five Million
Houston
Hot Weather Brings Mosquito Bars and Summer Gear
W I Coulter notes extreme heat may boost thirst and mosquito issues. He offers Coulter's mosquito bars, ice tea and water glasses, plus fans and summer apparel from 5c to 5.00. Also advertises alpaca, serge and Sicilian coats.
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Coulter
W.i. Coulter
Clearing sale extended due to weather at Levy Bros
The clearing sale continues through Saturday June 15 due to bad weather. Levy Bros advertise various items and promotions including snap-Lonsdale dam priced 10c per yard this week. Eugene Edge and J M Lawrence & Co promote Dr Shoop Health Coffee imitation and free samples at their store with claims of digestive and heart safety compared to real coffee.
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Levy Bros
Lonsdale
Eugene Edge
Dr. Shoop
J. M. Lawrence & Co
Western University to be built in Grand Junction
Grand Junction on June 10 reports the selection of trustees revealing plans for a university of industry science and art funded by the Carnegie foundation. The initial endowment is said to be 500000 dollars with total cost projected at 1500000 dollars. The institution will be named Western University.
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Grand Junction
University of Industry, Science and Art
Carnegie Foundation Fund
Western University
Not Enough Deposits in District Court Bond Case
District Clerk reports limited deposits by Waters-Pierce Oil Co through American Surety Co. The company holds only $50,000 on deposit, despite $6,000,000 in assets. Appeal bond offered was $50,000. Bonding firm Pickle refused to bond the surety. June 10.
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Distriot
Austin
Aid Pickle
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
American Surety Company
Public Utilities Bill Signed by Governor Hughes
Albany June 6 officials report a broad public utilities bill signed by Governor Hughes. The measure is described as one of the most far reaching reform efforts in American legislation, signaling wide changes for utility regulation.
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Hughes
Albany
Haskell Claims Large Oklahoma Victory Asserts Wide Lead
Muskogee June 10. C M Haskell says he has a large majority and has carried Oklahoma and Indian Territory in the gubernatorial race. He cites farm and labor support and a light Cruce vote, noting gains in Cherokee and Creek nations and various counties with totals near 10 400 outside the Chickasaw nation and an Oklahoma margin between 5 000 and 6 000.
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Muskogee
C. M. Haskell
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
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Nowata
Creek
Latimer
Atoka
Cole
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Marshall
Johnson
Stevens
McKin
Jefferson
Love
Carter
Garvin
Grady
Murray
Canadian River
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