Oklahoma City Factory Census 1909 Shows Big Gains
Washington reports Oklahoma City shows 171 establishments in 1909 up from 89 in 1904 with product value rising to 7.87 million from 3.67 million. Salaried officials and clerks up 273 percent. materials cost up 118 percent. wages up 158 percent. average wage earners up 94 percent. capital invested up 14 percent.
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Washington, D. C
Oklahoma City
Durand
William M. Steuart
Burea
Ed Murray Acquitted of Liquor Charge Friday
In a county court verdict that surprised prosecutors and spectators, Ed Murray was acquitted of peddling whiskey after a jury trial yesterday. The woman living with him was jailed on another charge but not yet tried. Defense by Charles B Mitchell highlighted inconsistent witness testimony from Wallace Wofford and Roland Noyes.
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Charles B. Mitchell
Neville & Mitchell
Murray
Wallace Wofford
Roland Noyes
Roland
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Mitchell
Three injured in Rogk Island wreck near Barnett Okla
An Associated Press report from McAlester Oklahoma on April 17 states three people were injured when the Rock Island passenger train No 24 bound from Tucumcari New Mexico to Memphis derailed near Barnett Oklahoma. The rear two coaches remained on track. Injured include engineer William Martin Shawnee Oklahoma and express messenger R F P Davis McAlester Oklahoma both sustaining internal and minor injuries.
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Associated Press
McAlester
Okla
Tucumcari
N. M
Memphis
Barnett
William Martin
Shawnee
Ohla
Express Messenger
R. F P. Davis
No Truth in Statement About Banking Board Report
Oklahoma City April 17 Governor Croce as chairman of the state banking board said there is no truth in the Guthrie dispatch claiming a call for two-fifths of one per cent assessment on state banks to replenish the guarantee fund. Denial of the report came from F. G. Dennis and J. McClelland, other members of the banking board.
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Oklahoma City
Governor Croce
State Banking Board
Guthrie Dispatch
Denlala
Slep Mide
F. G. Dennis
J. ©. McClelland
Banking Board
Senator Hitchcock Stricken By Vertigo After Fall
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska was struck with vertigo and collapsed on a sidewalk while entering the pension office in Washington. He was rushed to a hospital where he rested easily and his condition was not critical.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Reciprocity Bill Heads for House Passage in Three Days
Washington April 15 The Canadian reciprocity agreement dominates House debate with twenty hours planned ten per side Chairman Underwood leads the supporters and Datzell the opposition Both expect to finish in three days and send the bill to the Senate by mid next week
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Underwood
Ways ,and Means Committee
Datzell
Senate
Direct Election Bill 13 Passed by House in Washington
Washington April 14 The House approved by 296 to 16 the Rucker resolution for a constitutional amendment to directly elect U S senators. The measure, in Borah form, passed without changes amid sharp Republican objections over state election supervision and potential federal overreach. Debate highlighted party splits as insurgents pressed for a roll call to record votes.
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Congress
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Malloy
New York
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McMorran
Michigan
Harris
Lawrence
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Maine
Sulloway
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Mlinois
Cannon
Young
Lennott and
Cooper
Wisconsin
Clark
Lafferty
Oregon
O'Shaughnessey
Taft warns Mexicans after Agua Prieta clash
Washington reports that the Mexican federals and rebels clash near Agua Prieta claiming American lives and property. The president orders restraint and warns both sides to prevent further danger to the United States while 20,000 troops maneuver near the border. Officials say no repeat of yesterday's incident is acceptable.
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Ariz
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Knox
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Huntington Wilson
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Agua Pri
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War Department
Department of Colorado
Port Huachuca
Duncan
General Bliss
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Arizona
California
Rhode Island Democrat Objects to State Representation in Congress
A newly elected Rhode Island Democrat told the House that Rhode Island’s legislature did not represent the people, calling it harmed by arch aeic laws and moribund charters. He urged direct election of senators as a shortcut to privileged rights for Rhode Island’s poor. Other new members Baker and Tribble joined the debate. Republicans Norris Cooper and insurgents argued broad support for the idea but warned against language that could mislead voters. Chairman Racker pressed to defeat amendments.
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Rhode Island
House
Baker
California
Tribble
Georgia
Norris
Nebraska
Cooper
Wisconsin
Racker
Bigheart Tornado Victims See Improving Conditions
Reports from Tulsa hospitals indicate most Bigheart tornado victims are improving with several discharged. Relief efforts expand as food clothing and shelter reach affected homes. Tulsa Commercial Club leads temporary aid. several thousand dollars raised. Oklahoma City plans tornado relief conference with Chief Justice Turner representing the governor in Wichita.
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Tulsa
Okla
Bigheart
Tulsa Commercial Club
Oklahoma City
Turner
Oklahoma Supreme Court
Cruce
Wichita
Kansas
Oklahoma
Stubbs
Big Loan Granted to China by American Financiers
A fifty million dollar loan to China was signed in Pekin on April 15 by a group of American financiers after negotiations extending over some time. The action marks a major financial agreement between the parties.
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China
Associated Press
Pekin
Governor designates Mother's Day in Oklahoma City
Governor Cruce follows a national trend and designates Sunday May 14 as Mother's Day in Oklahoma City. Public tribute to motherhood is proclaimed in line with similar state actions.
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Oklahoma City
Cruce
Judge Rogers Found Dead in Little Rock Hotel
Federal Judge John H. Rogers of the western district of Arkansas was found dead in a Little Rock hotel. Judges Trieber and K. M. Rose found him after noting his absence from the bench. Believed cause is heart disease. Rogers resided in Fort Smith.
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Rogers
Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
John H. Rogers
Western District of
Arkansas
Trieber
K. M. Rose
Roger
Fort Smith
Welch Committee Seeks Storm Relief Funding
From Saturday's Dally C. P. Jones and Welch business leaders met with the Commercial Club to organize storm relief for north county sufferers. A private subscription was collected, and a mass meeting will be held Friday to boost relief funds. Churches are gathering clothing as some households lost everything.
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Dally C. P. Jones
Welch Business
Commercial Club
Welch
APPLY CAUCUS RULES IN HOUSE
Washington's April 17 report notes Democrats plan caucus rules to shepherd major measures through extra session with May 15 targets for adjournment. Fordney criticizes reciprocity talk while Republicans brace for heavy debate on tariff and free list bills. Ottawa expects U S ratification soon with Parliament and Dominion government aligned.
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House
Underwood
Senate
Congress
Ottawa
Ont
United States
Washington
Canada
Oklahoma geologist Gould tours East to plan minerals study
Norman April 1 Chas Gould director of the state geologic survey left for Washington to address the State Geologists meeting on the Mineral Riches of Oklahoma. He will discuss government cooperation for forthcoming field parties and arrange graduate student and faculty tie ups with the University of Oklahoma to foster state geologic work and eastern collaboration. He plans visits to Chicago Pittsburgh and Bloomington to finalize field operations for next season.
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Chas, Gould
Geal Survey
Washington, D. C
of State
Mineral Rices of
Oklahoma
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Washington
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University of Oklahoma
Stor
Chicago
Pittsburg
Bloominggton
Ind
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Serson
Oxtanéma
Bond of John Coats Forfeited in County Court
In Monday's county court John Coats had his bond forfeited after failing to appear on a liquor charge. Judge Parks ordered the forfeiture and a bench warrant issued. Blunt Martin to be sentenced at 3:20 this afternoon. The report also notes broader political commentary on Canadian and American pact ratifications.
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Forrest
Coats
Parks
Blunt Martin
R Mnond Scruggs
Centralia
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London
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Dewey
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