Oklahoma legislature backs swift five million school fund bill
Guthrie Oklahoma December special report notes Governor Haskell praises lawmakers for rushing four measures including the five million dollar school fund bill and banking board and prohibition enforcement measures. Senator Owens says if passage occurs this week the first installments may be drawn next week as tax relief debates continue. Gardner family from Kersey Co. Cole travels to visit Mrs Carter at Arlington Hotel in Centralia.
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Denver Wins Democratic National Convention Seat
In Washington Denver was chosen as the site for the next Democratic national convention after a single ballot showing Denver 20, Louisville 14, Chicago 4, and St. Paul 1. Illinois’ withdrawal prompted Louisville’s exit and Chicago’s supporters shifted to Denver, which was settled by acclamation. The committee approved a plan to cap Denver’s expense at 100000 dollars and set the convention for July 7, 2008.
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Big Meeting Sets Up Craig County School Districts
Several hundred delegates gathered at the courthouse in Oxley to apportion Craig County school districts. Supt. H. W. Shelton led the call with a January 10, 1905 deadline for completing the division and funding. County Surveyor Geo. Ashby aided, amid fear of overlapping territory and crowding, with a likely night session to hear all voices, farmers showing keen interest in the process.
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Oklahoma Cigarette Law Enforced statewide
The cigarette law in force in Oklahoma applies to all county and city officers. It makes selling offering giving away or disposing of cigarettes or substitutes a misdemeanor with fines from ten to five hundred dollars. Public notice by Sheriff A. B. Ripes mentions enforcement and strict force.
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Fleet Is Ready For Pacific Cruise From Hampton Roads
The Atlantic battleship fleet assembled at Hampton Roads is ready to sail to the Pacific coast. Assistant Secretary Newberry notified the White House, comparing the potential Pacific force with Russia’s Rearmament under Admiral Rojestvensky. The forthcoming mission would include modern battleships with 6741 main guns and a total fighting strength of 908 guns, supported by 14,000 officers and men and $1,000,000 in ammunition.
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Shed Feather shines at Vinita auditorium in tough weather
A Vinita audience braved bad weather to see the play Shed Feather. About seventy four people attended with all cast members praised as stars. Mesars Butler and Byrd receive credit for organizing a first class attraction for the public. The company promises more high quality productions after universal praise from local theatergoers.
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