Postal banks to open in all states by Oct 16
Washington Aug 1 report that on October 16 at least one postal savings bank will operate in every state. Congress limited initial expenses, prompting a plan to launch nationwide in major cities as well as smaller towns. Public interest runs high with thousands of postmasters requesting designation and hundreds of banks offering deposits.
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Congress
Board of Trustees
Hitchcock
MacVeagh
Wickersham
South
Postal Savings Bank
Asven
Department
Varios Aumie
No More Bleached Flour Prohibition Moves Forward
Associated Press reports in Washington that mills must stop bleaching flour while higher courts adjudicate or prosecute each interstate shipment. The decision followed a conference between the journals of the departments of agriculture and justice.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Departments of Agriculture and Justice
Davenport Addresses Big Crowd at Row
James 8 Davenport, Vinita’s candidate for congress, spoke to over two thousand people at the Row in Mayes county. Democrats and many Republicans endorsed him as the best choice for the Third district. Davenport plans to rally forces in Muskogee and Craig counties ahead of the primary and urges all Democrats to vote for him tomorrow.
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James 8. Davenport
Vinita
Congress
Mayes County
Jim
Third
Davenport
Muskogee County
Jim Davenport
Craig County
Langley Shot After Quarrel At Big Cabin
Langley was shot by brakeman Katy Grakeman during a quarrel at Big Cabin. Howell fled as officers pursued, but Langley’s injuries may prove fatal. Separate fire scene near Charles Basil’s barn required quick action to prevent greater damage as the fire department contained the blaze.
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Noah Langley
Howell
Uged
Ridenhour
Big Cabin
Langley
Charles Basil
Will You Vote for Party Interests or Your State
A historical Oklahoma excerpt discusses voter registration and literacy requirements for electors. It notes that no one may be denied the right to register or vote due to inability to read or write sections of the state constitution, citing dated precedents and enforcement by precinct election inspectors during registration or when ballots are requested.
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Oklahoma
Grandfather Clause Debate Routed to Oklahoma Voters
The article argues that the grandfather clause targets illiterate negro voters while preserving voting rights for whites and Indians who could vote in 1866. It cites Branson and Democratic efforts to rally support, claim broad white and Indian backing, and warn Republicans against alleged stealth tactics as voters are urged to adopt the amendment to curb negro influence.
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Oklahoma
Clase
Fred P. Branson
State Democratic Executive Committee
Grandfather Close
Close
Branson
Branson Baw
Vith Aenn
Oklahome
Noted bankers expected to visit Oklahoma
Tulda Oklahoma August 1 By invitation fee the allied commercial bodies of the state Oklahoma te expecting shortly Visit from the heads of several of the greatest financial Institutions In New York. The purpose of having these men view the state and develop resources at the time is to correct many erroneous reports concerning Oklahoma in the east during the past three years. Among the bankers invited to visit the state are Frank A Vanderlip president National City bank Valentine P Snyder president National bank of Commerce F P L Hinds president First National bank A Barton president Chase National bank and W T Woodward president Hanover National bank
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Tulda
Okla
Oklahoma
New York
Ntewarlea
Tme
Frank A. Vanderlip
The
National City Bank
Valentine P. Snyder
National Bank of Commerce
FP. L. Hinds
First National Bank
A. Barton
Chase National Bank
W. T Woodward
Hanover National Bok
Well Attended Democratic Meeting at Court House
A well attended Democratic gathering at the courthouse on Saturday allowed each candidate five minutes to speak. The meeting aimed to present the candidates and give them a chance to express themselves on the slate.
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Court House
Thre Ely
Chancy
Voters Near Threshold as Ward Registrations Count
Nearly a thousand voters registered in the four wards of the city by Saturday night. Ward two led with 221 registrations, ward four had 261, ward one 202, and ward three 208, suggesting the total could top a thousand with late signups. Persevering registration efforts amid potential double counts noted.
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Vin
Tts City
Jail Delivery By Negro Prisoners Sparks Escape
A jail delivery occurred Saturday night when two prisoners, Henry Fields and an inmate named Woods, escaped county jail during a shift change. Fields faces a highway robbery charge linked to the Deshane case on the east side weeks earlier, while Woods is tied to a separate charge. Deputies pursued near Big Cabin. escapees vanished. Tom Aid Morgan Skinner, once of Adair and now in California, was reportedly sought by relatives.
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Henry Fields
Woods
Ahoris
Field Waen
Deshane
Oast
Big Cabin
Missouri Supreme Court Refuses Mandamus on Redistricting Ballot
Jefferson City August 1 The Missouri supreme court refused to grant a writ of mandamus sought by the secretary of state to place the constitutional amendment on the official ballot. The measure would redraw state districts as proposed by the Republican state committee.
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Associated Press
Jefferson City
Missouri Supreme Court Today
Roach
Republican State Committee
Voters Must Swear They Will Support the Ticket
Secretary Linn of the state election board mails a warning to county chairmen that primary ballots must be for the party the voter intends to support in November. Election officers may require a sworn promise that the voter will support that party’s nominees to receive the ballot.
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Linn
State Election Board
Ithe Aloe Mon
Quiet Restored After Riot In Palestine Texas
Reports from Palestine Texas describe a deadly riot in which fifteen to twenty negroes were killed and many wounded as a mob of 200 to 300 white men attacked near Storwm and Denleon Springs. Sheriff Black said conditions were chaotic with violence along solitary roads. authorities reported the mob hunting and killing black residents with no clear provocation. District Judge H Gardner sought to verify the situation as Elkhart’s claim of quiet led to ranger deployment.
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Palestine
Tex
Periapa
Mollo
Denleon Springs
Heriff Black
Anderson County
H. Gardner
Elkhart
G. M. Fowler
Gardner
Harris
Rogere
Rangers
Judge Byrd's Busy Day as Police Magistrate
Judge Byrd presided nine cases this morning in police court. Dut Ohlik and Peart Fennett were fined six dollars for seizing, Hugh Tutthe fined ten and sentenced to twenty days for sighting. Haymes and Mierty, George Divis fined ten dollars for drunkenness. Parker Chaplain fined ten for fighting. Humphrey fined, Ray Mumphrey released. J J H Moore also released.
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Byrd
Dut Ohlik
Peart Fennett
Hugh Tutthe
Sound Haymes
Mierty
George Divis
Parker Chaplain
Humphrey
Ray Mumphrey
J. J H. Moore
Warnings Against Liquor At Primary Election
Judge Fearneye issues county wide notice to enforce liquor laws on election day. Any person carrying liquor within a half mile of a polling place face a misdemeanor with fines up to 500 dollars and up to three months in jail. Officials urge cooperation to ensure orderly voting.
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Fearneye
Long Sought Fugitives Crippen and Leneve Arrested at Sea
Father Point Quebec August 109 Hawley Harvey Crippen and Ida Lily Leneve were arrested aboard the Montrose, a Canadian Pacific liner, after identification by an English detective who pursued them from London. Crippen confessed relief. Leneve sobbed in boyish attire. They faced arraignment and further hearing set for August 4.
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Quebec
Hawley Harvey Crippen
Aba Clare Leneve
London
Helle Blinore
Inspector Dew
Sentiand Pard
Montrose
Min
Giet
Crippen
Jota Roblaay
Antwerp
de. Crippen
Mire Laneye
Frenzied Fireman Kills Wife Baby Then Himself in San Diego
Bert Durham, a former San Diego fireman, killed his wife and infant, wounded two others, then fatally shot himself after triggering a fake alarm. The shooting occurred at his home following a work dispute with former colleagues who reported the incident. Durham reportedly used a stolen weapon wrapped in a leather sheath during the attack.
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Associated Press
San Diego
Cal
Durham
Lili
Duyhen
Moyer Reelected Leader in Western Federation
Charles Moyer was reelected to lead the Western Federation by a large majority. The Associated Press reports the vote favored him strongly and the convention in Habba was set to convene.
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Associated Prony
Denver
Cole
Charles
Moyer
Western Federation of
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