Christmas Pardons Readied for Federal Prisoners
Governor schedules broad pardon of all federal prisoners jailed for bootlegging and misdemeanors before statehood. A Guthrie resolution grants power to pardon, with the proclamation to be read on Christmas Day in Muskogee and other locations. Brady of Tulsa to read the pardon at the Muskogee jail.
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Muskogee
United Falls
Guthrie
Statehood
Tate Brady
Tulsa
Brady
Committee Assignments for Oklahoma Congressmen
Washington D C December 19 list committee assignments for Oklahoma lawmakers Davenport territories Indian affairs public lands Parris public lands Fulton railroads W B Bass Ramona faintown assignments detailed though fragmented names and roles indicate a standard congressional committee distribution for that date
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Washington, D. C
Oklahoma
Davenport
Territories
Ter
Indian Affairs
Public Lands
Parris
Fulton
Eladms Pacific Railroads
Oklahoma Banking Reports Highlight Strong Cash Reserves
State Banks and Trust Companies in Oklahoma publish sworn statements. International Bank & Trust Company shows robust cash holdings and high-grade securities. Bank Commissioner likely pleased with the finance, while Willie Halsell College ends Fall Term as students depart for holidays. Winter Term starts January 2. Miss Presta Wills is ill this week.
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Oklahoma
International Bank & Trust Company
Cosh
Chloe Gare
Baik
Tras
Willie Halsell College
Verree
Rock Island Railway safe robbery leads to shootout
In McAlister Oklahoma the Rock Island Railway safe was cracked and robbed of a small sum. Two white men and a Black man opened fire when pursued. the Black man was wounded and the white men captured. A second Black man was shot in the hip as he fled a box car. Suspects named Jim Smith and George Jackson from Arkansas. A cabdriver was robbed of 40 dollars nearby. same trio suspected in both crimes. Sheriff Harrison probes. Senator Gore of Oklahoma announces bid for reelection in 1909 from Washington, planning direct campaign. A list of county licenses issued by Judge Wrear appears, with various residents named. Also a note praising Bank of Big Cabin’s reserves and stability with Rob Lee as cashier.
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McAlister
Rocksland
Bralo
Jim Smith
George Jackson
Arkansas
W. ©. Hunter
Halleyville
Harrison
Orough
Washington
T P. Gore
Oklahoma
Gore
Congress
Ahape
United States
Grocers End Deliveries After Four P.M
City grocers announce no orders for delivery after 4 p m due to poor street conditions. All customers must place orders before that time to receive goods.
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Aus’arters
Dura
Watson
W. B. Bass, Ramona Faintown
Willie Halsell
Mies Presta
Wilburton
Loenses
Wrear
Melvin Andrews
Jocle McKanize
Bolh
Gestralia
Herbart
Shipman
Myrtle Aggars
Vinita
Albert Nail
Parsons Kan
Helen
Bowlen
Chelsea
Earnest Gillis
Rose Tensley
Bank of Big
Rsa
Tio
State of
Tafel
Mee
UL Lubbert
M. Lee
Len
Omaise Barsaeuse, Ll, Remiaaor
Xmas
Monarch
Cluetts
Vinita's Big Department Store
Cian Nokcasins
Lord Taylor
Utzadann
Milford-Berger Shoe CO
South Wilson
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