Campaign speakers electrify city crowd with strong talks
A large audience heard Hon. T. P. Gore of Lawton and H. Pittman of Enid speak on the constitution and electability. Gore, dubbed the blind orator by Senator Gore, delivered engaging stories and a clear platform while Pittman urged vote for his candidacy. Tonight Hon. Lee Cruce of Ardmore addresses at the courthouse with Bluebird band escorts and a strong Democratic turnout anticipated.
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T. P. Gore
Lawton
H. Pittman
Enid
Corporation
Joner
Pitt
Lee Cruce
Ardmore
Court House
Cobb Hotel
Seymour Riddle
Commercial Club
Cruce
Chouteau
Alty
Panion
Senator Gore
Gore
Judge Gore
Legal entanglements of constitution increasing spread
Four more suits target the constitutional convention as legal challenges mount. Plaintiffs seek to bar Governor Frantz and convention leaders from election duties, arguing the constitution violates the enabling act and U S and republican principles. Debates over Day county gerrymandering and county seat moves intensify as suits multiply.
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Sults
Day County
R. F. Adam
District Court
O. BP. Walk
Plain
Oklahoma Supreme Court
United States
Harper County
Horace Speed
Beaver County
Harvey ,Olds
Guthrie
Speech Enthralls Crowd Promoting Candidacy
The crowd remained roused as the speaker outlined his candidacy, while both presenters avoided mudslinging, leaving a favorable impression on attendees.
Arrangements Complete for Cherokee Club Dance
The Cherokee club arranged a dance to honor June bride elects Miss Louise Hall and Miss Carrie Goodfoonts. Club rooms were decorated in an attractive way for the event tomorrow night.
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Louise Hall
Carrie Goodphoonts
Republican Call for Craig County Delegates Meeting
Notice from Craig County Republican officials calling a meeting at the United States courtroom in Vinita on May 24, 1907 at 1 30 p m to fix time and place for county convention and to select delegates for the Congressional and state conventions. Chairman Waller and committee members urge attendance for key decisions.
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Vinita
I.T
Tahlequah
Craig County
Republican State Central
Couny Committee
Ihereby
Commertine
Mary Determinng
S/B. WALLEw
Couchy Cotemities
F. D. Pursue
Willie Hassell to Play Joplin Here Saturday
The Willie Hassell College team meets Joplin on the college campus Saturday afternoon at 4:30 in a highly contested game. The lineup includes Danny McClure, Merle Raines, Roscoe Marks, J. E. Anderson, Haynes Capt., Duke, Lady McClure, Taylor, Kenreigh with college spirit on display.
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Willie Hassell
Joplin
Danny” McClure
Merle Raines
Roscoe Marks
J. E. Anderson
Haynes
Capt
Duke
Lady" McClure
Tylor
Kenreigh
Stockholders Meeting Notice for Vinita Auditorium Company
Notice to Vinita Auditorium Company stockholders of a meeting at the Commercial club offices Vinita I T on Saturday May 15 1907 at 4 o clock to adopt by laws and authorize the board to borrow money and hypothecate company property. L F Panxun Jr President J W Onn Secretary dated May 15 1907. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup advertisement note.
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Vinita Auditorium Company
Commercial Club
Vinita
I. T
L. F. Panxun
J. W. Onn
Mayor Parks Begins Warming Up For Game
The mayor Parks and Chief of Police Webb stage a playful pregame routine near the mayor's office as they prepare to throw the first ball in Decoration Day. The baseball match between Cherokee club and Willie Halse College draws crowds and cemetery fund hopes rise from gate receipts.
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Paks
Webb
Parks
Cherokee Club
Willie Halse
In Memory of A. J. Avery Noel Farmer Passes
Obituary notes the death of Andrew J. Avery of Noel Missouri aged 63 years 11 months 17 days on April 27 1907. He was a respected farmer stockman and farm owner on Elk River. A funeral service April 28 drew neighbors and friends. Rev Duncan of Gravette Ark led services from St John Chapter 14. Interment followed in Vinita Indian Territory.
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Andrew J. Avery
Noel
Elk River
Duncan
Gravette
Ark
St. John
B. V. Kerr
Meadames Beeson
Shira
Kistner
Messia
jMhoon
Vinita
I. T
Roosevelt May Seek Relaxed Restrictions on Indian Lands
Washington May 11 President Roosevelt may urge Congress to lift restrictions on surplus lands in Indian Territory and on mixed blood and full blood homesteads able to manage affairs. Oklahoma delegates met the President amid hopes he will act. Senator Curtis led the delegation. Berarat left Washington. others depart tonight except Governor Frantz. A telegram urged the governor to stay for a committee to discuss the election ordinance for ratification of the proposed constitution.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Oklahoma
Indiana Territory
White House
Curtis
Kansas
Berarat
Frantz
W. A. Ledbetter
Pancoast
Bonaparte
Pineville Family Ties Highlight Local Notices
A fragment from Pineville Herald notes Mrs Avery and son C8 Avery with daughter Mrs Stauber and Mrs A M Manwaring an old friend of the family in Pineville Missouri. The terse item suggests a social or community mention within the town.
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Avery
Stauber
A. Manwaring
Pineville
Herald
Pineville, Mo
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Pittman
Hee
Vinita Democrats
Gov. Frantz
William Murray
John M. Young
First National Bank
United States Depository
Oliver Bagby
J.O Hall
G. W. Clark
A. L. Churchill
Empire Block Telephone
Cherokee National Bank
OKLAH
McPadland
Coster
Mx /BAGHY
View Preach
Republican Call
A. P. Owens
Mayor Parks
A. J. Avery
Vinita's Big Department Store
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