Murray Leads Election Reform Call in Oklahoma
A call seeks leaders from major parties to draft a primary and general election law for the Third Legislature. W. H. Murray and J. H. Muldrow invite officials and candidates to form a 32-member committee in Oklahoma City to push fair ballot reforms before the 1911 primary scheduled for January 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tishomingo
Okla
Lee Cruce
Eelet
John R. Williams
Crage
Joe McNeil
T. Ferguson
John Fields
C. 5. Jones
T. J. Crumby
Prohibition
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Farmers Union
Republc
Oklahoma City
Algo
W. H. Murray
J. H. Muldrow
Oklahoma City Opposes Ten Million Dollar Guaranty
Oklahoma City residents debate funding for a capital building project and favor accepting land grants offered by the city instead of a $1,000,000 state guarantee. The Daily Oklahoman outlines a editorial stance advocating state acceptance of land instead of a cash guaranty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoman Sunday
Feagle Arrested in Kansas City in Mule Murder Case
John Feagle a hunter from near Hernhardt farm Johnson County Kansas was arrested and jailed after a deadly shooting in which four people were murdered. Police tied Feagle to a quarrel with George Bernhardt and found a bloody shirt and overalls at his home. Feagle claimed Morgan was hunting on his land and received permission from Bernhardt. He said a conflict followed and he heard cries from the Bernhardt farm. Two Shawnee Kansas hunters may be questioned. A $500 reward was offered by Johnson County commissioners.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
John Feagle
Hernhardt Farm
Johnson County
Kansas
Kang
Kans
Feagle
George Bernhardt
Morgan
Bernhardt
George
Hardt Farm
Seimer
Peagle
Bernhardt Farm
New Capital Bill to Be Reported This Afternoon
Twenty five citizens posted five thousand dollar bonds to guarantee a free capitol site in Oklahoma City. The senate capital committee drafts a bill for immediate capitol removal to Oklahoma City and building on northeast city plains. The measure likely will be reported this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Senate Capital Committee
Wickershams Report Summarizes Vast Government Frauds
The Attorney General's annual report details extensive government frauds in 1910 including land, customs, tobacco, sugar, and oil trusts. It highlights under valuations of imports, anti trust prosecutions, bucket shop crackdowns, and calls for immunity statutes, broader criminal prosecutions, and budgetary relief for officials.
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Associated Pros
Washington, D.C
Dee
Wicktraham
Congress
Internal Revenue
Department of Justice
Wickersham
Tobacco Trust
Standard Oil Company
Sugar Trust
Harriman Ines
Hard Coal Trust
Powder Trust
Terminal Railway Association of
Bt. Lolis
Towing Trust
On the Great
Lakes
James A. Patton
United States
Treasury
Ine
Freah
Gepartment
Oregon & California’ Railroad Company
Aguinet
Central Pacific Railway Company
Telegraph Company
Ite
Bureau of Investigation
Attorney General
Alaska
Thats
Depute Finds Old Man In Unconscious Condition
Alexander Black a sixty five year old former country school teacher was found yesterday in an unconscious condition in a room on the premises by a deputy.
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Alexander Black
Old Man Rescued From Dormant State After Morphine Mix
A deranged man, believed to have been robbed, was found unconscious near Big Cabin. Deputy Sheehan took him to jail on a leave town promise after a police court appearance. Dr Stough revived him, diagnosing morphine and whiskey mix, and the man claimed no robbery.
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AL Ones
Couth
Big Cabin
Bad Gillis
Sheehan
Dr. Stough
W. W. Kingle
Black
Death of Elmer Price in Dynamite Accident
News reports the death of Elmer Price on Saturday after a dynamite blast at a Wells well shaft. Price leaned over the shaft mouth to dislodge a bucket, the fuse burned fast, and the explosion killed him instantly. The I C C F Welch handled funeral arrangements and interment occurred in Welch. A man named Zoellers, though dust in his eyes, escaped injury.
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Tere
Elmer Price
Eight Milee
Welch
Price
Trice
Zoellers
Fractured Skull Ends Noted Missouri Banker's Life
By Associated Press John Morrison Puller a once wealthy Glasgow banker died from a fractured skull after a fall on the lee He had seized his wife note at marriage Glasgow voters later backed a liberal drinking price and a year long giveaway totaling seven thousand dollars in drinks The man reportedly bankrupted himself and planned tours believing the Glasgow bank would be freed from objections to his loafing in the banking room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Louis
John Morrison Puller
Glasgow
Morrison Fuller
Peary Pole Claim Faces House Fight Over Proof
Representative Macon of Arkansas challenges honoring Captain Robert Peary arguing the record must prove Peary discovered the North Pole before Cook and vows to block the measure in the Naval Affairs Committee if necessary. Also listed are various nominations including postmaster positions and consular roles.
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Washington, D
Maron
Arkansas
Robert Fi. Peary
Tim
Naval Affairs
Peary
Macon
Cook
Taft Announces Court Justices for Supreme and Inter State Boards
President Taft nominates Edward White to become chief justice of the Supreme Court. Willis Van Davanter and Joseph Rucker Lamar are named as associate justices. Also selected are Knapp, Archbald, Hunt, Garland, Mack, Mayer, and Mefford for the commerce court and related posts.
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Washington, D.C
Edward, Douglass White
United States Supreme Court
Taft
Senate
Willis van Davanter
Cheyenne
Wyo
United States Circuit
Joseph Rucker Lamar
Georgia
Georgia Supreme Court
New Court of Commerce
Martin A. Knapp
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Robert W. Archbald
United States
Pennsylvania
William J. Hunt
Mortana
Court of Customs Appeals
John Emmett Garland
South Dakota
Julian Wy Mack
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Submission
Knapp
F. M. Cockrell
Missouri
H. Mayer
Wicconabland
C.C
Ford
Kentucky
Justicn lWhite
Charles E Hughes
Supreme Cout
Biap
Justice Hughes
Mrs
Hughes
Yanna
Visers
Drove From Canada to Vinita in Wagons
W D Stroud returned to Vinita from Alberta Canada after driving two wagons and five horses across about sixty days. Mrs Stroud who has heart trouble stayed behind for medical treatment and the couple plans to stay in Vinita. Stroud paints drought devastation from 220 miles north of Montana to Colorado noting dead vegetation except irrigated areas and sage brush in Wyoming.
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W. D. Stroud
Vinita
Alberta
Canada
Wyoming
Colorado
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Murray
Joan Eagle
Milford - Berger Shoe Company
Milford- Berger Shoe Company
Wickershams
Thomas €. Grapwine
North Pole
Washinton
W. D. Casey
Atchison, Kank
Mary C. Dykes
Lebanon
Genearl
Tangier
Morocco
Maxwell Blake
Minkouri
District of Oklahoma
George T. Knott
Ole Jahom
Ernor Hughes
R. A. Leavitt
Mise Hickman
George Holman
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