Officer Canton at Center of Governor Haskell Clash
Reports from Guthrie Oklahoma describe a midnight confrontation between Adjutant General Canton and Governor Haskell at the Royal Hotel. Canton claimed no revolver was drawn while witnesses said he used violent language and brandished a weapon. Police prepared to pursue charges for disturbing the peace and carrying a concealed weapon.
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Associated Prean
Gutbee
Oklo
Haskell
Canton
Mitchell Wald Canton
Guthrie
Okla
Goy
C. N. Hankel
C. N
Republican Committee
Hret Regiment
Oklahoma Nations Guard
General Canton
Haskeell
Royal Hotel
J. M. Brooks
the Royal
Brooks
Cantor
Mitchell
Tldulett
Gifford Pinhot and Roosevelt Meet On Veranda
Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot meet at Maurice Porte Italy on the veranda of Mini Carew's villa as dawn interviews unfold. Pinchot signals he will not discuss the interview details with his “objet” and the scene shifts to the adjoining rear cloister for further questioning.
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Associated
Porte Maurice
Italy
N— Roosevelt
Gifford Mauchot
Mini Carew
Nlhe Pelock
Wrth
Pinchot
Objet
Attempt to Settle Strike by Southwest Miners and Owners
Representatives of the coal miners and mine owners of the Southwest met in joint conference in Kansas City on April 11 to attempt to settle a strike involving thirty five thousand miners.
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Associated Proan
Kansas City
Southwest
County Warrants Under Tax Levy Rules in Pottawatomie
Guthrie Oklahoma April 18 County warrants issued under the Pottawatomie County tax levy are challenged by County Attorney C P Holt. Attorney General Woeet holds that any warrant exceeding eighty percent of the tax levy is void. He states that such claims may be paid with money obtained to cover them or that creditors may compel payment through county commissioners and obtain judgments, rendering the claims collectible accordingly.
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Guthrie, Oka
C. P. Holt
Pottawatomie County
Woeet
Moonshine Report Denied by Attorney General Wickersham
Attorney General Wickersham, en route to speak at the Hamilton Club banquet in Chicago, arrives and jeers at rumors of his resignation. He tells reporters the wild report is absurd moonshine and affirms he has not resigned, while defending Taft administration.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Wickersham
Taft
Hamilton Club
MacVeagh
Knox
Herbert Williams Dies In Muskogee Auto Accident
In Muskogee Oklahoma on April 9 Herbert Williams was instantly killed and chauffeur Charles Chapman fatally injured when a fire truck they were driving at about fifty miles per hour overturned at a corner during a fire alarm response. Chapman is expected to die.
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Muskogee
Oklo
Herbert Williams
Charles Chapman
Chapman
Farm teachings declared wrong by critic at City Club
Prof Cyril G Hopkins of the University of Ulola condemns Secretary Wilson’s agricultural views as unscientific and abominable. He labels soils as capable of indefinite crop yields, attacks reliance on mineral nutrients, and cites Maryland and Iowa examples to argue farming lands wear out without proper soil science.
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Chicago
Wilson
Cyril G. Hopkins
University of Ulola
Department of Agriulture
City Club
Hopking
Poe Wennon
Hopkins
Maryland
Woalington
Contein
Diack
Miata
Potiie
Rumored cabinet resignations denied by Taft aides
Washington reports a flat denial of cabinet resignations after rumors suggested moves by Secretary Knox and Secretary MacVeagh. President Taft and aides stated they knew nothing of contemplated resignations, with Knox and MacVeagh both issuing strong public denials. MacVeagh said he had no intention of retiring from Taft's cabinet and did not know who spread the rumors.
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Washington
Knox
MacVengn
Tatt
Provident
Insurgent Attacks Spark Senate Tea Party Debate In Chicago
Washington reporters describe surprising remarks by Attorney General George W. Wickersham calling Senate and House insurgents treasonous to party. Republican leaders debate loyalty to principles over men as Bristow Cummins La Follette weigh in amid rail bill wrangling and party unity concerns.
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Wickeraham
Caid
Cummins
Laws
Licely
Republican Party
LaFollette
Senate
Conareas
la Follette
Bia Epach
Katy to double track from Denison to Parsons
Edwin Hawley of the Katy executive board announced plans to extend double tracking from Denison to Parsons to accommodate growing prosperity. He noted large car shops to be built in Thimpson and expected to be operational this fall while denying rumors of any railroad dismemberment or sale.
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Denison
Tex
Katy
Denloot
Parkans
Kana
Edwin Hawley
Johwtrman
Katy Executive Board
Atlell
Hawley
Shot to Death in Church Near Talegnah Oklahoma
Reported by Associated Press a man named William Carter was fatally shot inside a church near Talegnah Oklahoma during late night service. A suspect named Kin Blue Ghormley is charged with the homicide after allegedly firing through a window where Carter had been quartered.
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Hy Associated Press
Talegnah
Okla
Miltary Society
Grose “View Church
William Carter
Fred Thorugh
Hyde Arranged on Murder Charge in Swope Case
Dr Hyde appeared in criminal court to face a murder charge in the death of Colonel Thomas H L Swope philanthropy heir and uncle of Hyde's wife. The state alleges Hyde poisoned Swope to gain wealth as a grand jury indicts on murder and attempted murder. Prosecution seeks death if convicted.
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Associated Prews
Kansas City
Ilyde
Thos HL Swope
Hyde
Swope
Hele
Serand
Alice
Mia
Logan Swope
Ble Mothemine
Conklingday
Ninth Dreadnaught Launched at Clydebank Scotland
Her Ninth Dreadnaught Clydebank Scotland April 9 the Closiwas Great Britain's ninth battle ship of the Dreadnaught type was launched here today.
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Clydebank
Scotland
Great Britain
Railroads win in stock law dispute ruling 36 hour haul limit
The United States circuit court of appeals split decisions in three opinions by Judge San born. The railroads secured a key victory in the twenty eight hour stock law fight. The ruling held that when shippers sign an agreement cattle may be hauled thirty six hours without stopping for water feed or rest.
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Associated Press
St. Lonia
Sanborn
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Postmaster in Nicholson shoots ex convict
Nicholson Oklahoma April 11 Lum Campbell postmaster here shot and killed C C Head an ex convict last night Head twelve years ago was convicted of criminal assault on Dollis Harris his step daughter later married by Campbell Head was released recently and Sunday went to the Campbell home and demanded to see Mrs Campbell A fight followed and Campbell shot Head dead Campbell gave himself up.
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Associated Press
Nicholson
Okla
Lum ‘Campbell
C. C. Head
Head
Dollis Harris
Campbell
Sec Mre
Oklahoma to Ave Representation in Navy Battleship Plan
Washington reports from April 11 indicate assurances from the Navy Department that Oklahoma will soon be represented in Uncle Sam's battleship squadron now building. Two battleships are under construction at Cramp Shipyards. one may be named Nevada or Oklahoma, with Oklahoma favored for a christening tied to Senator Owen's home state. The Cherokee payment progress and push for a federal Department of Public Health are also noted as linked to Owen's efforts and broader reform debates.
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Washington
Navy Department
Owen
Oklahoma
Uncle Sam
Bulding
Cramp Shipbuilding Yards
Philadelphia
Nevada
Congress
Treasury Department
Department of Pur Ne Health
United States Senate
Commercialiama
San Francisco
Bureau of Public Health
California
Jed
Consree
Department of Public Health
Two Battleships Favored by House Vote
Washington April 9 by a decisive 162 to 110 vote the house authorized the construction of two battleships at 6 million dollars each. Thirty three democrats voted for the measure while twenty four republicans opposed it. The action came just before naval appropriation totaling 128,087,002. The bill also provides for two fleet colliers and four submarine boats and includes eight hour labor provisions for construction.
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Washington
House
Navy Department
Fitsgerald
New York
Committee On Naval Affairs
Tawney
Minnesota
Appropriations Committee
Hobson
Grenna
North Dakota
Mr. Thomas
Ohio
Mr. Tawney
Goldfogle
Navy Yard
Mann
Micols
Norris
Nebraska
Atx Transporta
Wideman Named Assistant State Treasurer in Oklahoma
Guthrie April 6 Judge B. P. Wideman of Anadarko has been appointed assistant state treasurer by Treasurer J. A. Menefee. He will immediately assume duties, relieving Al Benedict who handled the post this week. Benedict resigns to run Apace state bank at Apache. Roosevelt escape downpour accompanies a Genoa stop as Colonel and Mrs. Roosevelt were forced to abandon their carriage drive due to torrential rain. They plan to depart for Port Maurale where Kermit and Miss Roosevelt are due tonight.
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Guthrie
Oklo
B. Wideman
Anadarko
J. A. Menefee
al Benedict
Wideman
Benedict
Apace State Bank
Legion of Guthno
Roosevelta
Associated Press
Genoa
Italy
Mra
Roosevelt
Port
Maurale
Kermit
Miss the
Roosevelt Accepts Invitation to Speak at Park Dedication
Topeka April 11 Governor Stubbs received a cablegram from Roosevelt accepting an invitation to deliver an address. The appearance is planned for August at the dedication of the park on the site of the Battle of Onawatomie.
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Roosevelt
Topeka
Kane
Stubbs
Onawatomie
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