Oklahoma State News: Suit in Tulsa Over Telephone Rate Rise
A.P. Watson of the state corporation commission urged Tulsa Mayor R. Rode to seek an injunction against the Pioneer Telephone Company to block a proposed rate increase. If granted, the injunction would pause the raise until the commission holds a hearing on the order requiring filings for rate changes. The move stirs Tulsa discussions as Pioneer plans higher rates in the near future.
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Guthrie
A. P. Watson
State Corporation Commission
R.rode
Tulsa
Pioneer Telephone Company
Rhode
Watson
Corporation Commission
Recquirin Telecompanies
Pactigs
Reward posted for fugitive Fred Prottu in Pawnee case
Governor offers 100 dollars for the capture of Fred Prottu an Oklahoma lifer who escaped Lansing penitentiary wearing clothing of the war den's son The prison authorities had already offered a reward and Pawnee citizens add another sum bringing total to about 200 dollars The case ties to a prior incident where a woman named Mrs Burr was killed by a man described as a restaurant reporter and former cook who served three years in a floral poison scheme
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Haukell
Fred Prottu
Oklahoma
Lansing
Spon
Pawnee
Tacrer
SW Burr
Peorter
Pawns
Ems Toe Ag
Oklahoma Cotton Pickers Not Needed State Says
State official says Oklahoma can handle crop needs with current labor. concern grows over possible influx of out of state workers. W Vanes of the state emergency bureau begins a review of letters from other states about this quarter, noting local planting is adequate if managed properly.
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Lieves
Sto Fe
Chicago
Efeer
Oklahoma
Spervie Fe
W. Vanes
Emer
Dureau
Tao Reece
Vanes
Dabour
Oklahoma Proclamation Calls Cotton Packers to Work
Guthrie reports state employment agency head Vance issued a proclamation inviting cotton packers to begin work around September 25. It urges farmers to advise the number of workers per family and the workers’ race, aiming to show outsiders are not favored over Oklahomans.
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Mtr. Vanes
Oklahoma
Waurika Wins Jefferson County Seat Vote
County seat vote results favor Waurika with the tally 1.723 for Ivan and 1.486 for Ryan. The county seat status will move from its current location to Waurika, ending the previous arrangement.
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Waurika
Jfferson
Ivan
Ryan
Eight Hour Law Enforced in Muskogee Contracts
State Labor Commissioner Charles Daugherty arrived in Muskogee to impose an eight hour system on all municipal contracts worth about 500000. Nearly 1000 workers on sidewalks faced ten to eleven hour days, prompting enforcement actions similar to Tulsa. The move could affect bids for upcoming Muskogee public works. In a separate case, the Oklahoma Supreme Court denied Santa Fe railroad’s writ to block the corporation commission from jurisdiction over the Davtisville Interurban Railway matter.
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Charles Daugherty
Muscogee
Daugherty
Tulsa
Muskogee
Alleged Certificate Fraud Stuns Oklahoma Negro Teachers
In Muskogee Oklahoma State Superintendent Cameron ordered hold on certificates of negro teachers after reports of statewide cheating in examinations Crambill county official claims evidence that test questions were stolen from a Guthrie shop and sold to applicants at ten dollars each The case has sparked investigation and widespread scrutiny within the education system.
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Muskogee
Oklahoma
Cameron
Crambill
Githrie
Tulsa Officials Seek Action On Pioneer Telephone Rates
Tulsa city officials push Pioneer Telephone rate increases, warning customers and businesses may face higher monthly charges. The move aims to offset growing costs, with City leaders noting potential impact on services and route charges while urging public support.
Interurban Line Linking El Reno and Oklahoma City Planned
El Reno and Oklahoma City to be connected by an electric interurban line run by the El Reno Electric Interurban Railway company. Promoters Henry Sha Top and J W Manes state cars will operate between El Reno and Oklahoma City early next year. The project received approval in a recent election with the vote tally reported as Yes 25 to No 15.
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EL Reno
Oklahoma City
Electrc
Fragmentary Muskogee Notice On Legal Fees And Offices
Scattered OCR text from a Muskogee area page mentions lawyers, offices, fees, and state matters. The fragment cites attorneys from many regions presenting filings and payments, with faded pages and unclear details about a court or state action.
Altus to Reno railroad line to start within fifty days
Edward Kennedy, president of the company, states construction on the Altus Ropwell and Reno railroad will begin within fifty days. The 236 mile line will traverse rich agricultural country in southwest Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico, shortening the distance from the Panhandle to St Louis and Kansas City by about 48 miles.
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Altus, Ropwell ,& & Reno
Edward Kennedy
Oklahoma
Texas
New Mexico
Panhandle
Texan
St. Louis
Kansas City
Case Against Sheriff Dismissed in Oklahoma Case
EL RENO the case against Sheriff Chambers charging him with altering court records was dismissed by Justice Montrief after venue changes from Burns. Attorneys foresee an effort to collect costs and a possible further action following the dismissal amid ongoing legal dispute.
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EL Reno
Sheriff Chambers
Justice Montrief
Montriet
Burns
Charter Issued To State Bank Of Gage Oklahoma
A state charter was issued to the State Bank of Gage reverting the First National Bank of Gage with capital of 25000 dollars. Incorporators include J L Pryor R M Sowers George Baker and S A McMannis. Other charters granted include Lost Louisiana Mining and Development Company of Poteau with 30000 dollars capital and incorporators W A Welch Jr W M Vandergriff and B A McDonald of Poteau. Flanagan Loan and Investment Company of El Reno with 5600 dollars capital and incorporators G W Flanagan B H Flanagan Be E Flanagan M E O'Shee of Chickasaw. Crafts Shop Company of Oklahoma City with 10000 dollars capital and incorporators Mary W Bender Mrs C F Hixon and Mrs M P Anderson.
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Guthrie
Okla
State Bank of
Gage
Natonal Bank
J. L. Pryor
R. M. Sowers
George ‘Bi. Baker
S.A. McMannis
Louisiana Mining and Development Company of
Poteau
Capital Stock
Incorporators
W. A. Welch, Jr
Shady Point
W. M. Vamdergriff
B. A. McDonald
Flanagan Loan and Investment Company
el Reno
G. W. Flanagan
B. H. Flanagan
Be. E. Flanagan
M. E. O'Shee
Chickasa
Crafts Shop Company
Oklahoma City
Postoffice Moves From Eschiti to Granfield
Lawton Oklahoma Postmaster H F Cauble reports alarm over the mysterious relocation of the Eschiti postoffice to Granfield. The move, done by an unknown person, contradicts his wishes and the Post Office Department has been notified. Cauble refused to open the postoffice at the new Granfield site today while authorities are expected.
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Lawton
Okla
H. F. Cauble
Eschiti
Granfield
Eschitt
Thenime
Cauble
Iranfield
Court rules cannot enforce old debts on restricted Creek lands
Guthrie Oklahoma article notes the Supreme Court decision Western Investment Co. v Ernest Kistler affirms removal of restrictions by the interior secretary did not expose allotments of Creek Indians by blood to involuntary incumbrance or prior debts. The ruling stems from a Western District of Indian Territory case with Justice Kane's opinion.
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Guthrie, Okla
Supreme Court
Western Investment Company
Ernest
Kistler
Western District
Indian Territory
Kane
Secretary of the Interior
Jurist Y G Lowe Dies in Lodge Room in Piedmont
Oklahoma City Oklahoma reports the sudden death of Judge Y G Lowe a prominent jurist and former Kansas politician while in the Masonic lodge room at Piedmont He began law in Kansas in 1860s later served in the Kansas legislature and on the state railroad commission with roles in national conventions and commissions noted in his long public career.
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Oklahoma
City
Okla
Y. G. Lowe
Kansas
West
Masonic Lodge
Piedmont
EL Reno
Judes Lowe
Psi
Washington
Otst
St. Touts
Samuel of
Tilden
St. Louis
Cheyvelanl
Karsas
Supreme court blocks Santa Fe Bartlesville crossing case
The supreme court refused the writ of prohibition sought by the Santa Fe from entertaining jurisdiction in the dispute with Bartlesville Interurban over crossing Santa Fe tracks in Bartlesville. The commission has jurisdiction to determine crossing type and safety plans for public convenience.
Oklahoma depositors' guarantee law draws many requests
Guthrie Oklahoma Acting Secretary of State Leo Myers reports high interest in the Oklahoma law on depositors guarantees. He notes inquiries from Indiana and Nebraska and says more than 1,000 requests have already been filled as interest expands to the West and Middle West.
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Oklahoma
Guthrie
Okla
West
Middle West
Leo Myers
Indiana
Nebraska
Oklahoma First Cotton Bales Reported Across Counties
Guthrie notes a statewide race for first bale honors with many contenders. Stigler leads early. Rogers Mercantile in that city sold its first bale at Fort Smith on Aug 31. Other towns follow with bales weighing 447 to 498 pounds and prices from 9 to 17 cents per pound plus premiums. Farmers statewide anticipate larger season output despite floods and continued crop pressures.
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Guthrie
Stigler
Rogers Mercantile Company
Stig Jer
Fort Smith
Jake Cummings
Matoy
Bryan County
Bennington
McAlester
W. T. Barnes
Durants
W. H. Harper
Harper
W. E. Carroll
Orr
Ardmore
P. P. Bennett
Appentone
Lawton
Bennett
Tischomingo
M. OW. White
Jim
Cress Roberts
Waurika
Wynnewood
Noa
Katie
M. F. Yranmigiel Poe
Brady
Stroud
A Stratford
Aiven
J. Ro Mason
Eviton
Anudarheo
Jake Williams
Plessel
Lexington
Cottem Corepethiesence
Cape Cape
Special Agent to Hear Claims on Cherokee Share Case
A special agent will hear claims from Shawher and others regarding rights to a share of the Eastern Cherokee funds. The case centers on distributable assets once viewed as the government’s, with disputes over eligibility and distribution timing. The matter involves Washington officials and seeks to determine rightful beneficiaries and the division of proceeds.
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Clainis Shawher
Speedal Neer
OS Kedron
United States
Dry weather lowers broomcorn and cantaloupe yields in Oklahoma
In Guymon Oklahoma dry conditions reduce broomcorn and cantaloupe crops though quality remains high. Broomcorn acreage is small with good prices and expected rise next year. Cantaloupe supply is near home demand with strong prices. Seed droughtish failure blamed for poor germination.
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Guymon
Oklahoma
Holdenville Wins County Seat Election in Hugh es County
In Hugh es County the county seat election pitted Holdenville against Wetumka. About 4,206 votes were cast with Holdenville receiving roughly 2,300. The contest determined Holdenville as the county seat.
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Hughes County
Holdenville
Wetumka
Cattlemen Plan Meeting To Protect Interests In Oklahoma
A statewide gathering of cattlemen in Claremore Oklahoma agreed to hold another meeting soon to devise protection plans against thieves. The association will affiliate with the Anti Horse thief Association which has reduced Oklahoma horse thefts.
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Claremore
Oklahoma
Anti Horse Thief Association
Edison on air navigation and near-future sailing through air
In Seattle Edison, Thomas A. Edison predicts air navigation will come soon but doubts the efficacy of airplanes and balloons. He envisions a future airship using a spiral lifting mechanism with powered balance devices to rise without forward momentum and to skim or sail through wind currents.
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Wright Brothers
Wright Sets New World Record In Heavy Aircraft Flight
Orville Wright in Washington broke the world distance and time record for heavier-than-air flight at Fort Myer repeating a 58 laps circle in 65 minutes 53 seconds despite a ten mile wind. Nearly 1000 spectators witnessed the achievement.
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Wright
Washington, D. C
Orville Wright
Fort Myer
Troops Reach Topeka On Overland March From Fort Riley
Five thousand United States regulars including cavalry artillery and infantry arrived at Topeka Kansas on their overland march from Fort Riley to St Joseph Missouri. They pitched camp at the fair grounds and will stay through Sunday. The marching column stretched about five miles, one of the largest such forces since the Civil War.
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Topeka
Kan
United States
Fort Riley
St. Joseph
Fair Grounds
Wreck injures thirty four near Meadville Pennsylvania
Thirty four people are injured after Erie train number four of the Chicago to New York express derails at Geneva station eight miles west of Meadville. Rail officials suspect saboteurs opened a switch shortly before the passenger train arrived.
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Meadville
Erie
Geneva
Here
Raided Negro Gambling Houses in Atlantic City
Acting under instructions from Prosecutor Goldenberg for Gov. Fort, 25 detectives raided several Negro gambling houses in Atlantic City Sunday, capturing 60 inmates.
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Atlantic City
New Jersey
Goldenberg
Gov. Fort
A West Indian Hurricane Ravages Grand Turk Island
A hurricane of great fury swept over Turk's Islands on Thursday night and Friday morning. By daybreak Friday the town of Grand Turk was devastated with lives lost, though the exact number remains unreported.
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Grand Turk
Turk's Islands
Turk’s Islands
Yellow Fever Fatalities Reported in Kingston
Official reports list two yellow fever cases in Kingston, St. Vincent, B. W. I., both ending fatally on Thursday. The outbreak is noted by authorities and health officials urge vigilance and preventive measures.
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Kingston
St. Vincent
Public Schools May Offer Marriage Preparatory Course
Topeka Kansas reports Prof. F H Blackmar of the University of Kansas urged a marriage prep course in public schools. He argued such training would improve the nation and cut unhappy marriages, suggesting mandatory physical and mental exams for marriage license applicants to prevent insanity epilepsy and crime.
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Topeka
Kan
F. H. Blackmar
University of Kansas
Kansas
Blackmar
Cupid
Hospital For Insane and
Hospital For Insane and Penal Institutions
Commodities Clause ruled unconstitutional by court
United States circuit court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania declared the commodities clause of the Hepburn railroad act unconstitutional. The clause barred railroads from transporting interstate or foreign commodities after May 1, 1968, with exemptions for timber and certain manufactured products and aimed at coal mine ownership.
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Philadelphia
United States Circuit Court
Pennsylvania
Northwestern Grain Moving Through Wheat Belt Early
The general freight agents of the Northern railroad report the wheat crop movement has just started and is two to three weeks earlier than last year, with lines running through the Northwest wheat belt from St. Paul.
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Northwestern Grain Moving
St. Paul
Mann
Northern Railroad
Northwest
Harriman to Attend Thans Mississippi Commercial Congress
Abilene Kan E H Harriman has accepted an invitation to attend and address the nineteenth annual session of the Thans Mississippi Commercial Congress in San Francisco from October 6 to 10.
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Abilene
Kan
E. H. Harriman
San Francisco
Attempted assassination of New Jersey governor foiled
An attempt to kill Gov. Fort of New Jersey was thwarted when post office workers found an infernal machine addressed to the governor in the mail. The incident highlights the vigilance of postal employees and raises concerns about security surrounding state leaders.
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Gov. Fort
Sea Girl
N. J
New Jersey
Post Office
Moorish Diplomat Mohammed El Torres dies in Tangier
Mohammed El Torres former foreign minister and chief of the Moorish delegation at the Algeciras convention died Sunday in Tangier Morocco. His death marks the loss of a prominent Moorish diplomat and former top diplomat.
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Tangier
Morocco
Mohammed el Torres
Algeciras
Battleships Reach Albany After Long Voyage
After a 1300 mile voyage from Melbourne the American battleships dropped anchor at seven o'clock Friday morning off Kings Point at the entrance to Princess Royal harbor in King George's Sound Albany Western Australia with a show of force and readiness for possible operational duties in the region.
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Albany
Aus
West Australia
Melbourne
King’s Point
Princess Royal Harbor
King George's Sound
Woman Burned to Death in Sajina Explosion
Ethel Lindstrom of Lindsborg was fatally burned when kerosene exploded at her brother's house near Assarla on Thursday night. Local authorities reported the accident as a tragic fire incident with the victim identified and the scene described.
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Kaneas
Sajina
Kan
Ethel Lindstrom
Lindsborg
Assarla
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Vulsa Lain
Vance
Acenuey
Santa Fe Railroad
Davtiesville Interurban Railway Company
Santa Fe
Interurban Company
Bartlesville
W'Ul Sppese
Pioneer Company
Araoneres
Priss
Sfou
Mator
Mys
Okahoma
Heston
Prague
Jurist
J. G. Lowe
Stiger
Sreattle
Thomas Aison
Pacific Coast
Prof
Kansas University
Harriman
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