Restless Under Haskell Rule in Oklahoma Politics
Guthrie March 1 unrest grows within Oklahoma Democracy as N Haskell challenges the old leaders. He seeks gubernatorial nomination by disrupting the state party, eliminating the Jim Crow clause, and pushing a new Indian Territory–rooted machine to power despite opposition from Doyle and Durant figures.
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Guthrie
Okla
N. Haskell
Oklahoma
Haskell
Lee Orver
Ardmore
Durant
Tom Doyle
Indian Territory
Thad Te
Moman Pruitty
No Caucus Deliberations in Kansas City Delegation
Washington dispatch reports the Kansas City Journal’s special correspondent that the King’s delegation faces three key matters before next week’s dispersal. Indorsement of Thomas Ryan for assistant secretary of the interior looms, with Ryan’s long service and high esteem noted. Also pending are reinstatement of W R Hitman in consular service and endorsement of a Kansas man for a federal judgeship in the new Oklahoma state. Gill and Dickerson jockey for influence, caucus postponement favored, Gill’s return uncertain, and Judge Gill expected home soon.
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Kansas City Journal
Washington
Kingis
Long
Curtis
Senate
Scott
Thomas Ryan
Interior
Garfield
Ryan
McKinney
America
Congress
Roosevelt
Kansas
W. RK
Hitman
White City
Eay
Antion
Kantas
Baste Eridintrie F
Olahows
Lyro Skhapsans
Afver Reer Gill
Tudge Diskerson
Dickerson
Gill
Topeka
Convention plans spark factional clash in Muskogee
In early session moves, a proposal to knife Doyle stirs factions as Pittman of Hind reportedly ends Hoff man of Chandler’s U S Senate hopes. Gore and Turhet are viewed with little seriousness by the new Muskogee Democrats.
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Doyle
Pittman
Hind
Hoffman
Chandler
United States Senate
Gore
Turhet
Muskogee
Salaries for State Officials in Oklahoma Territory
Guthrie March 1 The committee on salaries prepared a report for the constitutional convention fixing pay for state officers. Governor 5000 Supreme judges and attorney general 4000 State treasurer Secretary state corporation commissioners and district judges 3000 Labor and insurance commissioners County judges state examiner auditor and superintendent 2890 Mine inspector and charity commissioners Lieutenant governor 1000 Members of legislature 8 per diem County officers same as Oklahoma law Adopted to allow investment of school and mortgage bonds
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Guthrie
O.T
Committee On
Salariva
Dabor
Judes
United States
OkMhoms
William Spencer Injured by Unknown Message
William Spencer was injured last evening after receiving a telephone message from Parsons. He explained the incident occurred in the Katy roundhouse shop and left him with a heavy cut to his face, while he awaited medical help.
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Spencer
Parsons
Mr. Spencer
Guthrie Convention Delegates Entangled in Financial Straits
A Guthrie Oklahoma constitutional convention report notes delegates growing weary of funding from national congress. Many worry about finances as some sell livestock to stay. A convention clerk even begs Bly Murray for a dollar to eat, illustrating strained funds.
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Guthrie
Okla
Mar
National Congress
Bly Murray
Tornado hits Hope area in Arkansas town of Washington
Hope, Ark. March 1. Washington town of 500 in this county was struck by a tornado last night. Reports say the town was almost wiped out with several deaths and injuries. Destroyed buildings include the Presbyterian church, Episcopal church, Judge W. V. Whittle’s residence, and I. W. Williams' store.
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Hope
Ark
Washington
Episcopal Church
W. VY. Wttar
Willams
Shark
Wilkes
Dows
Grand River Power Company forms amid water power boom
Incorporation papers filed for the Grand River Power company with capital of 10000 dollars. Officers include Robert J D Knight as president S Avery secretary and C C Roberta vice president and treasurer. The Cherokee Power company also filed articles, aiming to build a dam southeast of Afton twelve miles away and supply power to Joplin Quapaw mining districts and surrounding regions.
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Grandiver
Grand River Power Company
Robert JD. Knight
S. Avery
C. C. Roberta
Cherokee Power
Pany
Afton
Joplin
Bad Place
Winitit
PH Grand River Power Company
Jag Hou
Needmore
Koi
Geverall
Ngee
Ani
McFarland Resigns as Vinita Abstract Co Secretary
K. A. McFarland announces his resignation from the post of secretary at Vinita Abstract Co and declares he has no further connection with the firm.
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K. A. McFarland
Vinita Abstract Co
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