State dispensation bill passes amid graft fears and political backlash
After a long fight the Billups Saloon Bill passed both houses and was signed by the Governor with an emergency clause. It opens state dispensaries in towns of 2900 and county seats without towns, triggering graft concerns tied to leaders Haskell and Murray. Critics compare it to South Carolina’s dispensary scandal and urge voters to decide on it at the first election post-establishment.
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N. Haskell
Ill Murray
Bill Murray
Haskell
Guthrie
Toledo, Ohio
Daily Blade
Can
South Carolina
Steve
Pension for Soldiers Widows Passed By Senate
The senate approved a bill granting $12 monthly pensions to widows of officers and enlisted men who served in the Indian, Mexican, or Civil War for at least ninety days and were honorably discharged. The bill costs about $15.8 million per year and awaits conference review before presidential action.
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Senate
House
Meade
Governor Haskell Urges Expedited Legislative Work Special Message
Guthrie Oklahoma March 31 Governor Haskell submits a special message to the legislature praising progress and urging faster action on remaining calendar items. He calls for repeal of costly habeas corpus provisions and addresses education roads public lands and public institutions while urging swift passage of bills on oil pipelines district clerks and probate deputies.
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Haskell
Snes
Oklahoma
Yalse
Clit Corporation
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Suvery
Ranier
Labe
Cehous
Alain
Alliow
Ueary Hive
Hibor
Companion
faWe and
Metistr
Dally Malu Iian
Senator Owen Addresses House on Woman Suffrage Bill
A Oklahoma audience notes Senator Owen backs a sixth amendment prohibiting disfranchisement due to sex. He argues for women’s recognition and cites moral progress and national distinction tied to women’s rights, urging committee support amid wartime unity.
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Oklahoma
United States Senate
Robert L. Owen
Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
Congress
Owen
Woodward Republicans Back Morvan for Congress
The Woodward Bulletin reports a February 2 meeting where Woodward Republicans adopted a resolution praising Dick Morvan and pledging divided support for Congress from the district, naming Morvan as a candidate.
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Dick Morvan
Congress
Leehowld
Local Beaver News Highlights and Ads
Local notes from Beaver Oklahoma cover measles affecting Neoma and Mary Niles and Billy Culwell Jr. visits by C G Alive of Ether and W H Willhote. new shoe shop opened by Grandpa Groves. drug store promotions and prescriptions. farm visits by Blar Per County inspectors. Sulky plows and farm implements advertised. Seneca Filter Co advertising water filters. quotes from W L Derwiten “The Land Man” offering cash buyers for land. Jepthah and his Daughter play toured recently with positive reception.
Boston School Fund Sale Promises Community Tickets
Mite Aridi P Boete at the Boston schnel of Arnery will Fon er non TAME selentions at the Migh Kebonl Walking oe ee not April wand ih The isle of Boater will appres siave iter Telit etatherd vile art haw Frewehual tyinning Mies Scottis nes vithly Tickers on sale at County Sipeciirondent are Willitours and High School tiltdeng.
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Aridi
Boston Schnel
Arnery
Isle of Boater
Frewehual Tyinning
Mies Scottis Nes
County
Sipeciirondent
Willitours
Tiltdeng
Fragmented Local Public Notice of School Board Meeting
A damaged notice fragment describes a local school board event with implied dates and names. The readable text mentions a superintendent and preparations for a next year meeting, with parcels about seating and an order of work schedule.
Unclear Fragment Sparks Troubling Style Notes
A jumble of garbled text discusses fashion and behavior tips with disjointed phrases. It mentions outfits and hats and oddly references being tagged for style, while including stray phrases about a world that loves exchanges. The content is incoherent and lacks a clear news angle or identifiable entities.
Oklahoma City Event Highlights From Wagons Meeting
The Oklahoma chamber group plans a May reception and banquet in Oklahoma City. A Wednesday program and dance are set at the Elke home, with a Thursday excursion to Darlington and Fort Reno. Executive committee members include Kier Evan of Chickasha and E. Bron of Thomas.
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Li Rohe
Barre
Oktahune
Tragg
Elke
Darnington
Fort Rona
Kier Evan
Chickasha
Presi
Henkel
Bron
Thonas
Kerfoot Hatt
Dailly Oklahoman
Patent Claims Open in Woodward District
All persons who proved their claims more than four months ago in the Woodward Land District may obtain patents by presenting the Receiver's receipt to the Woodward Land Office in Woodward Oklahoma. If a receipt was sent the claimant must affidavit to that effect to receive the patent.
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Woodward Land District
Woodward Land Office
Woodward
Oklahoma
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