River Regulation Campaign Cry Urges Unified Action
New Orleans April 12 river regulation urged as a cross party campaign goal to safeguard valleys from floods. George H Maxwell backs Newlands bill and calls for immediate action to regulate the Mississippi and its tributaries with strong federal support, citing can renew navigation and provide power while protecting life and property. The message from Stockton California’s River Regulation Commission urges action in New Orleans and Washington to enact the bill.
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New Orleans
George H. Maxwell
Mississippi Valley
Mississippi River
Maxwell
Newland
Mississippi
Ohio
Missouri Valley
Far West
Stockton
Cal
Geo. H. Maxwell
Board of Control
Nations Drainage Congress
St. Charlie Hotel
Panama Canal
Splendd
Maine
Havana
Washington
The
River Regulation Commission
California
J. L. Craig
Guardian sale of minor lands ruled in rem void
Judge Preston 8. Davis held guardian deed for sale of minor lands under county court orders in a domiciled county to cover property in another county is absolutely null and void. Guardian sales of minor land are in rem with the land as the defendant. Proceedings to sell real estate of an indebted intestate are in rem and concern jurisdiction over the thing.
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Grignon
Astor
Baves
Mullen
Alderson
U.S
State of
Oklahoma
Bunn
Supreme Court of
Davis
Tulsa County Bar Association
Supreme Court
Preston
One Thousand Corn Club Boys Gather for Banquet Plan
Columbia announces a January 1913 exposition school for first and second place Boys Corn Club winners from Southern states. About a thousand youths will study exhibits, learn corp, stock judging, and reports, with a large banquet on Saturday closing the event. Prof. O J Martin leads preparations with nationwide agricultural experts.
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Columbia
Corn Club
National Corn Exposition Management
Federal Farm Demonstration Bureau
City of Columbia
O. J. Martin
Nowata county officials found dilatory in liquor enforcement
The Nowata county investigation into enforcement of prohibition laws concluded with findings of dilatory conduct by County Judge W. F. Gillaly and Sheriff W. F. Gillispie. County Attorney W. B. Thraves acted to enforce the law but had little help from others. State Enforcement Officer W. J. Caudill and District Judge Tom Brown led the probe. six injunctions against liquor sales in six places were issued by the district judge.
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Nowata
Okla
W. F. Gillaly
W. F. Gillispie
W. B. Thraves
W. J. Caudill
Oklahoma City
Tom Brown
Supreme Court backs governor in Woods County assessor case
Oklahoma City April 12 The state supreme court sustained Governor Cruce in appointing a Woods county assessor, reversing a district judge. Hatfield was first named, then McKeever, with county commissioners alleging the governor acted without Democratic consent. The court ruled the county assessor law gives the governor appointive power through 1912 until a successor is elected.
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Oklahoma City
Supreme Court
Cruce
Woods County
R. H. Loofbourrow
W. T. Hatfield
Hatfield
Amon McKeever
Hatfeld
J. W. Colvin
Indian Woman Made Chief in Yakima Reservation
Spokane reports Mrs. George Stwire Waters, wife of the Yakima head chief, named as chief. First Indian woman honored to hold office on the reservation. Letter from Representative McKinley confirms the appointment by President Taft. Waters aims to enroll 1000 members, with 500 already in the Brotherhood of North American Indians.
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Spokane
Wash
George Stwire Waters
Yakima
Washington
Waters
Taft
W. B. McKinley
Kilties to Tour Globally Amid High Hopes in City
The Kilties, Canada's renowned concert band, have toured over 400000 miles and given more than 6000 concerts in 20 countries. Dubbed globe trotters, they recently completed a worldwide tour spanning two years. The act promises folk dancing bag piping and humorous pieces, with a program ranging from Arkansaw Traveler to masterworks. They performed at the Grand on Tuesday April 23. Weekly Chieftain price 60 cents through 1913.
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Arkansaw Traveler
Journey 10 Macon Prepared for Good Accommodations
Oklahoma City April 11 Adjutant General Brant Kirk by order of Tate Brady state commander of the Oklahoma division of the Confederated Veterans issues a general order about a special Pullman train carrying Oklahoma veterans Sons and Daughters to the southern reunion in Macon Ga May 7 to 9 The train route includes Sayre Clinton Geary El Reno Oklahoma City McAlester Hallville Wister and Little Rock with connections at Memphis and Birmingham The round trip rate is 22 50 and the train will return May 10 The event aims to showcase Oklahoma hospitality and hints at possible 1913 return to Oklahoma City The sponsor and maid of honor for the Sons of Veterans Miss Ruth Brady Tulsa and Miss Lotus Alexander Oklahoma City will be on board The adjutant general urges attendance and notes the train will carry a commissary car and refreshments The article names Tate Brady John Alexander and Miss Brady as key figures
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Oklahoma City
Brant Kirk
Oklahoma
Sowa of Confederate Veterans
Tate Brady
W. F. Gilmer
J. W. Davis
Veterans, Sons and Daughters
Macon
Sayre
Rock Island Railroad
Clinton
Geary
el Reno
McAlest
Halleyville
Wister
Little Rock
Memphis
Birmingham
Southern Railroad
Re Ttnion
Theerain
Sons of Veterans of Oklahoma
Ruth Brady
Tulsa
Lotus Alexander
Flower of Society of Oklahoma
Sons and Daughters of Oklahoma
South
Sons of Veterans
Kirk
Brady
Tulan
John Alexander
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Rogers and Craig Counties
In the Rogers County Court guardianship of Samuel Reed a minor guardian J W Renfro will sell by private sale to the highest bidder after April 20 1912 at Claremore Oklahoma all rights in certain lands described as parts of Sec 1 Twp 24 N Range 18 and SW 1 4 of other fractions totaling about 100 acres with sale conditioned on county court confirmation. Bids must be in writing with ten percent by draft or certified check filed with the County Court Clerk or at D G Elliott Claremore attorney.
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Rogers County
State of Oklahoma
Samuel Reed
Claremore
Samel Reed
State of
Oklahoma
Craig County
D. G. Elliott
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Preston Davis
Thousand Boys Corn Club
Chieftain
W. H. McCann Notary Public
Kinnison and Hollow
James
Davenport
New Halsell Bldg
Vinita Oklahoma
Rogers
J. W. Renfro
J. R. Baird
East Side Livery Barn
Cardui
Myria Engler
Faribault
Minn
Cardus Womans
Cardus
Rex Forrest
Geo. M. Mar
Horace
Jack
James M. Martin
Sure Living
Morace
Vinita, Okla
KAFIR
First National Bank Centralia
Kansas City Weekly Star
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