Morris Easily Wins From Hart in Sapulpa bout
Sapulpa Oklahoma December 21 Carl Morris the Sapulpa fighter known as the white man's hope defeated ex champion heavyweight Marvin A Hart before about four thousand fans at Robingon arena. Morris dominated from the start hammering Hart’s head and kidneys. Hart was knocked groggy and finally the referee stopped the bout with Hart unable to continue. Morris now stands at five straight victories and eyes bigger match prospects with possible handlers including James J. Corbett. A preliminary ended with Lou Fink knocking out Bert Hirsh. A special train brought nearly three hundred fans from Tulea to attend. J D Brock reported his $400 diamond shirt stud stolen amid the crush of spectators.
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Sapulpa
Okla
Carl Morris
Marvin A. Hart
Morris
Hart
Finyally
James. J. Corbett
Jim
Milea McLeod
Eeda
Joe Choynski
Corbett
Jack Johnson
Oxchamp
Lou Fink
Bert Hirsh
Chicago
Roaches
Tulea
Tulas
J. D. Brock
Union Athletic Club
Sapulpa hosts Morris-Hiart bout. Frisco engineer praised
Morning reports from Sapulpa praise the Frisco engineer for his solid showing in the Morris-Hiart bout. Vinita visitors returned with mixed impressions as the event drew local interest and commentary.
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Sapuljia
Morris-Hiart
Frisco
Vinita Fang
Former College President Indicted in Mail Fraud Case
Norman K. Plage former president of the Redeem able Investment Company and ex-president of Washburn College at Topeka Kansas was indicted today by the federal grand jury for using the mails to defraud. Two other men connected with the company were snitched.
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Asaculated Press
Boston
Mass
Norman K. Plage
Redeemable Investment Company
Alen Onte
Washburn College
Topeka
Kana
Federal Grand Jury
City Council Adopts No Ordinances or Resolutions
The regular council meeting adjourned without passing any ordinances or resolutions. The session focused on spending $20,000 from bond sales to expand the water system, with first claims likely for drilling additional artesian wells in the fall months.
Post Office Service Expenditures and Reforms Highlight Grandfield Report
Washington report on Dr Charles P Grandfield’s annual Postmaster General review notes 1910 fiscal activity with 59 580 post offices 1 509 established and 2 078 discontinued. It urges salaries advances for superiors and staff distributing mail and calls for Sunday work limits, paid leave, and pensions for disabled or deceased clerks.
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Washington, D. C
Charles P. Grandfield
Hitchcock
Clase
O J
Post Office
City
New York
United States
Tive Territory
Congress
Alaska
Postal Service
Grandfield
Postoffice Department
Disastrous Fire at Walters Destroys Dry Goods Store
A fire in Walters Oklahoma began at Ringlinh dry goods store this morning and threatened the business district for hours before being stopped. Damage is estimated at about two hundred thousand dollars.
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Walters
Okla
Ringlinh Dry Goody
Many Fatalities After Goal Mine Explosion
An explosion and ensuing fire at a Hulton colliery in Bolton England trapped 290 miners. First rescuers saved seven men and a boy, then recovered ten bodies. Flames and toxic gas filled passages, hindering escape and rescue efforts.
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Associated Press
Bolton
Bngland
Hulton
Lorimer Report Presented Today
The Associated Press reports the senate committee on privileges and elections presented to the Senate that no testimony shows Lorimer engaged in bribery. Four Illinois assembly members admitted receiving money for votes. White, Link, Beckmeyer and Holatlaw offered self‑accusations. The committee finds credibility lacking in White’s claims and maintains Lorimer’s election was valid with a four‑teen majority, while staff found no evidence implicating Lee O’Neil, Senator Broderick, or Representative Wilson.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Burrows
Lorimer
Illinois
White
Link
Beckmeyer
Holatlaw
Assembly
Lee O'Neil
Tcghda
Broderick
Wilson
Ne Committee
Bonfoey Couple Welcomed by Vinita Friends en Route to Durant
Mr and Mrs B H Bonfoey traveled through Vinita this morning bound for Durant for the holiday. A large delegation of Vinita friends met them at the station, signaling warm greetings and goodwill for the travelers.
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B. H. Bonfoey
Vinita
Durant
Marshalship Waits Until After Holidays for Oklahoma Western District
President Taft told Rep B 8 McGuire and state chairman J A Harrik that he would not settle the United States marshal contest for the western district of Oklahoma until after the holidays. McGuire backs George A Foster of Perry and Hardabng backs Frank Greer of Guthrie. Postmaster General Hitchcock has endorsed M Cade. Taft will follow Attorney General Wickersham on nominee choice. Rep John S Shearer visited Dr Graig.
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Warrington
D.C
Taft
B. 8. McGuire
J. A. Harrin
United States
Oaklahoma
McGuire
George A. Foster
Perry
Harda Bng
Frank Greer
Guthrie
Frank H. Hitchcock
M. Cade
Harrik
Insurgents plan another change in House rules
Washington December 21 insurgent members discuss further rule changes to ease bringing bills before the House. They seek to discharge committees despite Cannon rulings and shorten debate on bills including postal reform. Reading limits and monthly delays shape their considerations.
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Washington
House of Representatives
House
Cannon
Taft Seeks to Annex Portion of New Mexico Constitution
President Taft sent a special message to Congress urging approval of an 18 joint resolution to annul a part of New Mexico’s constitution that would redraw the boundary with Texas. The Senate adopted the measure. the House had not acted.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
Taft
New Mexico
Texas
Senate
House
State Treasurer Qubmits Report for Oklahoma
Guthrie Okla Dec 21 the biennial report of State Treasurer J A Menefee is ready for printer. It covers receipts and disbursements from November 1908 to November 1910 and notes Oklahoma would nearly be debt free except for 1 440 000 in coupon bonds to cover old territorial debt. Delinquent taxes and warrants push total obligations higher. however general revenues climbed to 3 886 458.44 with major shares from state taxes, secretary of state earnings, insurance commissioner, and other sources including interest and bond premiums. The balance on hand on November 30 1910 stood at 656 688.82 and the report details public building warrants issued, school funds, and the distribution of funds across common schools and educational institutions.
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Guthrie
Okla
J. A Menefee
Etaty
Oklahoma
Treasury
Office of Secretary of States
Office of Insurance Commisssioner
Gena
Hayes
Supreme Court
Oor
Balaget
General Revenue Fund
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Hitchcock's Adoitant Qubmits Annual Report
Lorimer Report
Milford - Berger Shoe Company
Johm
Shearer
Chgan County
Modern
Woodmen of America
Graig
Tulsa
Ota
Mary Bomar ‘Tia
John Gooden
Boroner
Hornet
New Orleans
Central
Amion
Qubmits
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