PARKS FOR THE NEW STATE Under the Measure's Provisions
Oklahoma City's parks drive gains momentum as farm house bill 675 expands city powers. It allows cities 2000 population or more to frame charters and to acquire land for public parks inside or outside city limits under eminent domain. The measure marks a shift from prior limits and reflects a growing appreciation of public parks across Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma City
Bryan
Shawnee
Oklahoma
Old Soldiers Quarrel Ends in Fatal Fall at Soldiers Home
Dayton, May 18. A quarrel between two old soldiers at the Soldiers Home ended in the death of James Howlin, 73, who was thrown from a second story window by John Samuel, 67. Howlin fell to the cement and died within minutes. Samuel was arrested.
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Dayton
John Samuel
James Howlin
Bowlin
Samuel
Whitlock Named as Bryan’s Vice Presidential Pick
Clarence Darrow declares Toledo mayor Brand Whitlock Bryan’s logical vice presidential choice for the Democratic ticket. Darrow says Bryan spoke with Whitlock yesterday and notes Gov. Johnson of Minnesota is out due to distance.
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Totrvo
Brand Whitlock
Toledo
Bryan
Clarence Darrow
Darrow
Whitlock
Johnson
Minnesota
Charter board advances sections in reform plan
The charter board made progress last week disposing of hospital and health board, general hospital management, excise, civil service, parks and boulevards, and taxation sections. A key area remains the police court system and workhouse treatment. The report criticizes the present system as perfunctory and suggests raising its dignity.
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Charter Board
Board of Health
General Hospital
Excise
Civil Service
New
J. W. C. Karnes
Oklahoma City Parks Spark Civic Pride and Future Land Gifts
The city’s park program has educated Oklahomans about parks, now totaling about sixty acres led by Wheeler park. Proposals include $75,900 in park land beyond city limits if Bryan bill passes, plus future gifts. Wheeler park’s zoo and proposed new animals boost appeal as park boards push broader civic planning.
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Oklahoma City
Wheeler Ue
Oklahoma City Park Board
Waxworks Exhibition Expanded for War Department
Brigadier General J B Aleshire orders a major expansion of the wax figures display at the War Department Building in Washington. The New York maker will supply elaborate new groups showing camp rack and field scenes with precise technical detail. Shipment to Washington is expected soon.
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New York
J. B. Aleshire
Army
War Department
Washington
Aleshire
Wrashington
Speculated to Save Himself in Stock Gamble Death
The late F R Crocker cashier of the First National Bank reportedly paid over 44 million dollars in stock gambling operations in the years before his death by his own action. Most funds went to a Chicago New York firm, with concentration in the days before death as he wagered 30000 to 40000 dollars daily.
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Cuariron
F. R. Crocker
First National Bank
Chicago
New York
Taft and Stubbs Murdoch Talk Politics and Crops
Eldorado editor Thomas Benton Murdock, long at Coates house hotel, predicts Stubbs as next governor and Taft as best national chance while Kansas remains pro Roosevelt. He notes crops in Kansas are generally fine despite excessive rain for alfalfa, with no widespread crop failures anticipated.
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Thomas Benton Murdock
the Eldorado, Kas
Coates House
Murdock
Kansas
Stubbs
Leland
Taft
Roosevelt
Congress
Petition Drive For Edgar C Ellis Congress Nomination
Fifty petitions with 700 to 800 names were filed to renominate Edgar C Ellis for Congress on the Republican ticket. Ellis has been twice elected and faces no GOP opposition. Democrats nominate four candidates T M Lowe Henry Withers W P Borland and T A Witten with more possible entrants.
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Edgar C Ellis
Congress
Ellis
T. M. Lowe
Henry Withers
W. P. Borland
T. A. Witten
Not Dead Just Took a Trip Chicago Alderman Returns Home
Thomas J. McNally, a first ward alderman long active in Undertaking business, reappears in Chicago saying he travelled to California and San Francisco to greet the Atlantic fleet. He left after Springfield Democratic convention and was last seen April 24 heading to St. Louis, prompting fears of foul play.
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Crrcaco
Thomas J. McNally
First Ward
St. Louis
California
San Francisco
Arrie Atlantic Fleet
First Dist
Springfield
Michael McKenna
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New “Style” Store For Women
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the Pioneer Credit Jewelers
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