Hearing in Oklahoma Creek Nation gas indictments set for May
Tulsa April 1 Interest in the April term of United States court convening in Tulsa April 5 centers on indictments against Gov Haw kell and six others in Creek Nation town lot cases. U S District Attorney Grege plans to quash the indictments and demur if denied and then set trials for May. Government contends grand jury conduct was improper while defense counsel includes A C Cruce Tom Owens and others.
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Tulsa
Okla
United States Court
National
Hawkell
Creek Nation
United States
W. J. Grege
Vinita
John A. Marshall
Utah
Cleveland
R. Campbell
Oklahoma
Greax
Sylventer Rush
Grand
Muskogee
Henry Rap
Guthrie
Stuart
McAlenter
A. C. Cruce
Ardinoré
Tom Owens
Woman uses hat as defense in Kansas City purse theft
In Kansas City on a Saturday night Mika Melvina Gerard, owner of a women’s clothing shop, was followed from a streetcar by a man who attempted to snatch her purse. She thwarted the attack with her hat pin as she walked toward her home at 822 Eleventh Street, a struggle ensued.
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Kansas City
Mika Melvina Gerard
Taft backs national tariff bureau proposal
President Taft declared support for a national tariff bureau to be created by Congress. He said such a bureau would greatly assist in applying the Payne bill’s maximum and minimum provisions.
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Taft
Associated Prose
Washington, D.C
Congress
Payne
Prohibition Amendment Advances In Missouri House
The Missouri House moved a prohibition measure through the constitutional amendments committee today. Debate focused on the proposed amendment’s structure and potential impact, signaling progress toward a state-wide prohibition policy.
Boyle wife of kidnapper held on grand jury action
Mercer Pa March 31 Helen Boyle wife of James H Boyle the kidnapper of Willie Whitle was arraigned in court today charged with kidnapping She pleaded not guilty and was held for action of the grand jury under 25000 bond Morgan backs zinc protection in new tariff speech in Washington DC Missouri s Morgan urged protection for the zinc industry
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Ausociated Press
Mercer, Pa
Mrx
Helen Boyle
James H. Boyle
Willie Whitle
Associated Prench
Washington, DC
Morgan
Missouri
Missouri Senate Passes Guaranty Banking Law
The Missouri Senate passed an amendment to the state banking bill aligning it with Oklahoma’s guaranty law. The action, reported from Jefferson City, was announced by AP.
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Missouri Senate
Associated Press
Jefferson City
Oklahoma
Senate
New Orders Effective April in Oklahoma Rail Demurrage Rules
Oklahoma state orders take effect April 1, applying to all interstate and intrastate roads. Demurrage changes grant free time for car lots, 24 hours for interchanges, with specific exceptions for cotton and grain shipments. Storage charges set at six cents per ton-hour after 48 hours free time, with minimums based on distance and shipment weight. Railroads must provide cars on proper application and handle shipments promptly, avoiding foreign-route cars when possible.
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Uthrie
Oklo
Mar
Comminsion
Consignee Nvex
Mur
Special Features of New Eight Hour Law
The state labor department will send copies of the new eight hour law to labor organizations, counties, and cities in Oklahoma. The law mirrors the Kannak state statute, limiting eight hours and days of work on public contracts or payments by the state, county, city, or other subdivisions, with exceptions for life and property protection. Courts interpret work as manual labor. under the old Oklahoma law, officials could be penalized for working more than eight hours.
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Guthrie
Ohda
State Labor Department
Orgininathon
Ty Oklahoma
Kannak
Oklahoma
Encampment Conferred Degrees on Twelve Vinita Members
Vinita encampment No 11 held an evening meeting with Grand Patriarch J A Pulp of Sapulpa present. A Coffeyville team exemplified the work and twelve candidates were admitted. About eighty members attended and a banquet followed.
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J. A. Pulp
Sapulpa
Aleo
Vincent
Coffeyville
Wll
Payne tariff bill vote date unclear in Washington
Speaker Cannon was asked when the Payne tariff bill would be voted on in the House. He replied "God knows" and indicated uncertainty about the voting date amid questions from a representative in Washington April 1.
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Hymanvoluted Press
Washington, D. C
Cannon
House
Freight rate meeting eyed for southwest April in Oklahoma City
Indications point to an interstate gathering of freight rate bureau representatives from Oklahoma Texas Kansas and Colorado in Oklahoma City on April 5 with a possible move to Wichita April 12. The push aims at a broad readjustment of transportation costs across the southwest centering on Galveston as a gateway and striving for equitable rates amid growing Port Galveston and Galveston port improvements.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Texas
Kansas
Colorado
L. V. Moore
Transportation Bureau of
Wichita
Southwest
Kansas City
Katy
Mississippi River
Galveston
Iit Cig
Texan
Galveston County
Thik
Missouri
Nouthwest
Canto
New York
Seaboard
Seaboard Lines
Prohibition Measure Defeated In Des Moines Legislative vote
In Des Moines on April 1 the final push of the prohibition campaign ended with defeat as the House resolution failed and the Senate committee on amendments was not instructed to report. The constitutional prohibitory amendment lost in the legislature.
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Ty Associated Preax
Des Moines
An & Last
Senate Committee On
House
Professor Gould Sees Rich Prospects in Southeastern Oklahoma
Norman Oklahoma March 80 Professor Gould state geologist in southeastern Oklahoma extols vast undeveloped mineral and agricultural potential. He highlights coal slate cement rock limestone clay and oil prospects while noting good rail access and rising land values with long term investment appeal.
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Norman
Okla
Gould
Oklahoma
Miteyal
Java
Texas
New Mexico
Oklahome
Iinels
Gates Arrested on Land Fraud in Low Angered Calif
Carroll W. Gates, a millionaire land and cattle owner, was arrested by federal officers in Low Angered, California, on an indictment related to land fraud. He and others are accused in the case, with Gates promising to prove his innocence. The report also notes a separate Naples dinner notice honoring Theodore Roosevelt by the Duke of Aosta.
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Associated Prensa
Calif
Carroll W. Gates
Cinta
Bie Lune Vance
Naples
Duke of
Aosta
Roonevelt
Eight Die as Dynamite Car Explodes in Ohio Camp
Eight men were killed and eight injured when dynamite they were unloading from a railroad construction car exploded near Mhillicothe Ohio today. All but three were colored.
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Uy Associated
Pres. Mhillicothe
Ohio
Billups Law Gets Another Hard Jolt
Guthrie court delivers ruling on interstate commerce law as Justice Baker writes that a person may transport property and still be immune from state charges. Case涉及 Flountun Hudson who transported liquor within Oklahoma and was convicted, with defense arguing ICA protection. The opinion questions agency status and whether delivery completes interstate transaction.
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Guthrie
Olin
Mat
Ueceral Court of Apponite
Ain
Dustice Baker
Everest
Flountun
Hudson
Love County
Hhquoe
Wastin
Galionville
Hex
Leaviig
Nelly
Texas City
Oflahomm
Hindson Wa
Ana
Ifeteket
Tudson
Hegan
Senator Russell Proposes New State Capital Scheme
Guthrie Ohio March 10 State Senator Campbell Russell of Warner Muskogee county says he has prepared petitions to legislate a New Capital bill. He aims to form a state capital district and secure signatures from twenty three counties in an agreement to gather signers and push the measure forward.
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Guthrie
Ohio
Campbell Russell
Warner
Muskogee County
Encampment to Confer Degree by Large Glass Club
Vinita Encampment No 11 will confer the Encampment degree under a special dispensation from the Grand Lodge of the state on Wednesday night March 1 at Odd Fellows Lodge. The renowned Encampment degree team of Coffeyville will be present and perform the work. A midnight banquet will be served and full attendance is urged.
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Vinita
Grand Lodge
Odd Fellows
Coffeyville
Kundan
Merchant Believes He Is Victim of Black Hand
Joseph Nellis, a Kerba mining camp merchant from Italy, says his store was blown up by dynamite early today after receiving threatening letters demanding money. He suspects Black Hand involvement.
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Associated Prowse
McAlester
Okla
Mar
Joseph Nellis
Kerba
Nellis
Italy
Governor's Right Questioned in Oklahoma Budget Debate
Guthrie, Oklahoma officials dispute whether Governor N. Haskell can alter specific line-item appropriations. Attorney General Charles J. Went supports the veto power to reduce amounts, while other lawyers say the governor cannot change appropriations once approved. The dispute centers on whether the governor may lower but not alter funded items for educational institutions and state departments.
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Guthrie
Okta
Mat
N. Haskell
Charles J. Went
Pennsylvania
Lords
Governor offers reward for capture of wife slayer
Guthrie Oklahoma March 2 1906 A reward of 200 is posted by Governor Hawker for Grover Whittaker accused of murdering his wife in Oklahoma City. Whittaker had been released on bond on a charge of intent to kill and fled after the fatal injuries. His brother had posted the bond.
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Guthie
Okia
Marcle
Grover
Whittaker
Oklahoma City
O. Hawker
Bond
Bie
Porta
Reported Attempt 10 Kill Roosevelt Denied
The Associated Press reports there was no attack on Theodore Roosevelt after a rumor circulated about a steamer passenger attempting to assault him. An AP correspondent states there was no such incident.
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Roosevelt
Associated
Panta del Grade
Miguel Onores
Hombure
Etfort
Theodory
Fireman and Baggageman Die in Utah Train Wreck
Castle Rock Utah March 21 A4 A Ute Pacific passenger train was wrecked near here early today by a landslide. Fireman and baggageman were killed. The passengers were unharmed. Fire destroyed five coaches.
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Associated Press
Castle Rock
Utah
Mar
Utegon Pacific
Philadelphia mayor threat ends with suspect overpowered
Associated Press reports in Philadelphia a man shouted he would kill Mayor Reyburn during a conference. The foreigner attempted to break into the mayor's private office, drew a knife when confronted and was overpowered after declaring a demand for money.
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Associated Pree
Philadelphia
Mar
Reyburn Wan
Ettieny & Taaty
Mai
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