Oklahoma City Protest Over State Sand and Gravel Lease
Oklahoma City April 23 protest before the school land commission opposed the exclusive lease by Builders Sand and Gravel Co to river sand and gravel beds of the Arkansas and Grand rivers. Critics warn the deal grants monopoly power and back royalties, while two commissioners favor rescission if informed. A hearing will hear input from river sand and gravel companies and assess proper penalties. several clubs and officials condemn the contract as harmful to competition.
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Oklahoma City
School Land Commission
Builders Band and Gravel Company
Arkansas
Grand Rivers
Commerceial Clubs
Muskogee
Tulsa
Builders Company
Ttorneys
Cruce
Ben F. Harrison
Builders Sand and Gravel Company
L. J. Martin
J. M. Hall
J. F. Crow
Commercial Club
City
C. B. McCrory
Irvin Donovan
Robt. Galbreath
Democratic National
Rural Carrier Examination at Vinita Oklahoma May 11 1912
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an exam on May 11 1912 at places in Craig County Oklahoma for rural carrier vacancies in Vinita and other county post offices. Salaries range from 600 to 1000 dollars yearly with age 18 to 50, veteran waivers apply. Applicants must reside in the county territory served and may obtain forms from the social examination board postmaster or the Civil Service Commission Washington.
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Eigil
John C. Black
United States Civil Service Commission
Vinita
United States
Social Examinne Board
Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Wilson and Bryan campaign in Florida and Yale club formed
Washington reports William Jennings Bryan plans Florida speeches for Wilson bid while Underwood leads in state. Delegates in Iowa and Florida alignments favor Wilson as Harmon and Clark retreat. Yale Woodrow Wilson Club organized amid party maneuvering. Boat safety notes warn liners lack lifeboats and space for all aboard.
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Washington, D. C
William J. Bryan
Ohio
Woodrow Wilson
Florida
New Jersey
Bryan
Jacksonville
Tampa
Pensacola
Wilsons
Oscar Underwood
Harmon
Speaker Clark
Underwood
Alabama
Wilson
Jennings
Woodrow Wilson League
Snch
A. van Waganen
Sioux City
Iowa
Clark
Taft Yale
Yale Woodrow Wilson Club
Corbin
KICKERS AND KNOCKERS: Nowata Murder and Mayhem
The piece rails at disruptors while noting Nowata in Oklahoma politics and the murder of Mrs Gohoown as the county’s thirteenth killing since statehood. A $1,000 reward was posted, and Governor Cruce was urged to address conditions in Nowata county after twelve prior killings without convictions.
Oklahoma City Bank Seeks Mandamus on Guaranty Fund Assessment
The Wilkin-Hale State bank of Oklahoma City contemplates a mandamus to force the state banking board to levy a special assessment for the state guaranty fund to retire certificates totaling about 250000 dollars. The board, citing past practice, declined to call such assessments, noting a regular 0.2% assessment recently raised about 80400 dollars. A further 0.5% special levy would likely exceed needed funds to retire the certificates.
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Oklahoma City
Wilxin-Hale State Bank of
State Banking Board
State Guaranty Fund
Banking Board
Wilkin-Hale
Editor Jeffries Arrested In Nowata Murder Case
Nowata Oklahoma April 28 editor H C Jeffries of a local newspaper was arrested on suspicion of murdering Mrs Irene Goheen an advertising solicitor employed by the paper. Evidence centers on plaster casts of horse hoof prints matching Jeffries horse shoeing near the crime scene. Preliminary hearing postponed to gather witnesses with Jeffries not yet entering a plea. Local sentiment divided as the case attracts statewide attention.
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Nowata
Okla
Jeffries
Frank T. Hill
Nowata Editor Seeks Alibi in Goheen Murder Case
Nowata Oklahoma April 24 editor O Jef fries of a local newspaper plans to prove a complete alibi at a preliminary hearing tomorrow. He asserts his wife will testify he was at home during the night of the murder of Mrs Irene Goheen whose body was found in woodland near here. Stable workers will swear his horse and buggy stayed in the barn all night.
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Nowata
Okla
Hr. O. Jeffries
Irene Goheen
Goheen
Jeffries
IL REFINERY BURNING NEAR TOWN AFTER LIGHTNING STRIKE
Lightning hit a large tank at the refinery two miles west of town early morning and spread to another tank. A large force fights to save remaining tanks of crude oil and gasoline as the fire continues. The company may dynamite burning tanks to halt spread while officials assess damage. The refinery site and tanks are insured.
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Sluther
Offici Ty
Oklahoma City Droops Logal Option High License Petition
Failure to file petition within ninety days nullifies the logal option and high license measure filed in January by Mayor Frank P. Stearns of Shawnee and others. This ends the third statewide repeal attempt since Oklahoma statehood. The prior move was abandoned after the Friedman case ruling. Indian Territory residents pledged to support only dry measures, opposing any movement toward a wet Oklahoma side.
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Oklahoma City
Frank P. Stearns
Shawnee
A . My Arms
Freidman
United States Cour of Appeals
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
McAlister Mayor Recalled in Oklahoma Election
McAlester Okla April 24 Mayor Pete Hanraty was recalled by about a two to one vote. All wards opposed him except his own where the tally was close. Nearly 1200 votes cast. It is rumored I A Enloe may be appointed mayor to fill the vacancy. Hanraty plans to contest the recall in court.
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McAlester
Okla
Pete Herraty
Liquor Decision at Minneapolis Conflicts With Friedman Case
Judge A. Aviad of the U S court in Minneapolis issued a permanent injunction against W E Pussyfoot Johnson and agents, barring interference with saloons on Bemidji area Indian lands after evidence of liquor sales on government reservations. The ruling wipes out effects of Indian treaties post Minnesota statehood, affecting Oklahoma liquor prohibition efforts. The government plans appeal to the circuit court in Denver.
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Minneapolis
Friedman
A. Aviad
United States
Oklahoma
Minnesota
W. E
Pussyfoot) Johnson
Bemidji
Mint
Johnson
Court i
Gavoelates
Thea
Circuit Court of Appeals
Denver
How They Do in Trenton Mo A Commercial Club Idea
Trenton Missouri April 23 with Governor Hadley praising the Trenton idea a Commercial Club movement that unites farmers and townspeople to boost North Missouri. A five hundred member club reorganized the city limits and aims to expand roads rail links and regional trade. The gathering featured Kansas City boosters and many local committees with officials and speakers from multiple towns.
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Trenton
Gruany County
Rock Island
Missouri
Tasue
Sovernor Hadley
M. W. Watson
Kansas City Commercial Club
Senate
Caloeville
Chillicothe
Calngville
Kansas City
North Missouri
M. Harber
T. N. Witten
A. G. Knight
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Winita
Craig County
Carton
Boothes
Aeneas
Priam
Troy
Virgil
Longfellow
Oklahoma Bank M
Oldhierl
Tulst
Okli
H. G. Jeffries
Elitor
Irene H. Goheen
James J. Jeffries
Man
Mcalister
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