Taft Angers Congress By Veto Threat On Bills
Washington Aug 12 President Taft plans to veto the metal schedule revision and the legislative executive and judicial appropriations bills, signaling a legislative stalemate. House leaders fear adjournment will be delayed as Underwood warns a veto could ruin plans to close for the week. Fitzgerald meets with Taft to gauge the administration and the fight over funding beyond September 1 continues.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
Fitzgerald
House Appropriation Committee
Commerce Court
Capitol
House
Senate
Gecar W. Underwood
Lastaight
Underwood
Bureau of Trade Relations
State Department
Fitegerald
White House
Aged Woman Attacked in Beaver Oklahoma
Angust Nelson of Surprise County is under arrest in Beaver charged with assault with intent to kill. Police say he attacked widow Mrs. Sarah Thompson of Twin Mounds at her home choking her and attempting to poison her, leaving her unconscious until a neighbor found her. Nelson, about 50, pleaded not guilty at preliminary hearing and was released on bond.
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Beaver
Okla
Angust Nelson
Surprise
Nasault
Sarah M. Thompson
Twin Mounds
Thompson
Nelson
A Butterfly's Wing Describes Butterfly Wing Scales
The text explains that butterfly wings carry soft tiny scales like feathers arranged in rows, numbering over two million on each wing. When touched by hot hands these scales rub off and do not regrow, preventing the butterfly from flying or escaping enemies, even if freedom is granted.
Judge Furman Renominated Despite No Campaign
Henry M. Furman presiding judge of the criminal court of appeals in Oklahoma City Aug 12 filed an affidavit with the state election board stating he did not spend money nor grant favors to secure his renomination. He made no campaign and continued court work during the primary period.
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Oklahoma C
Henry M. Furman
Crimial Court of Appeals
Democratic Party
State Election Board
Furman
Boy Accidentally Kills Self in Guthrie
Horace Brand age 18 son of R J Brand of Watonga accidentally shot himself while handling a .22 caliber rifle. The bullet severed the jugular vein and killed him instantly.
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Self
Guthrie
Okla
Horace ‘Brand
R. J. Brand
Watonga
False Labels on Lime Barrels Hide Whiskey Shipment
A Springfield freight crew found 155 5 gallon kegs of whisky concealed in lime barrels bound for Tulsa and Oilville. The barrels were relabeled with the true contents and the shipment was reconsigned to Oklahoma towns.
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Springfeld
Tul
St. Louis
San Francisco
Oklahoma
Cattle and Hogs Steady in Kansas City Market Report
Kansas City stock market notes August 1 show cattle receipts at 54 000 head for last week, 15 000 more than week prior. Top half of supply up 15 to 26 cents, lower half weaker. ten dollar steers appearing early week, some at 10.00 to 10.10. Today's run about 17 000 head, feeders from Kansas and Utah influence forecast. pasture cattle strong at season highs with Saffordville grass steers at 9.15 and North Central Kansas 7.50 to 8.75. Hog buyers scarce, top hogs 8.37 1/4, bulk 8.15 to 8.35. Lambs and sheep mixed, spring lambs off 15 to 25 cents, tops 7.25 for Utahs, wethers 4.00 to 4.20, receipts 11 000 from Utah and Arizona.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Oklahoma
Saffordville
Utah
Arizona
Ferns Reveals Crooked Boxing Deals and McCarty Critique
Former world welterweight champion Rube Ferns writes to Tulsa World from Coalgate detailing alleged schemes around Carl Morris Luther McCarty and the heavyweight claim. He accuses Billy McCarney of match manipulation and cites prior boxers, urging promoters to purge graft from boxing.
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Tulsa World
Sie
Rube Ferns
Coalgate
Carl Morris
Luther McCarty
McCarty
Jack Johnson
World
William McCarney
Tulsa
McCarthy
Johnson
Morris
Ded McCarty
Bill McCarney
Springfield Club
McCarney
Jack
Ole
Warren Zubrick
Buffalo
Jimmy Kelley
Luther
Springfield
Flynn
Stuart
New York
Eluin
Carney
Jef Clarke
Harry West
Wuest
Claude Box
Oklahoma City
Billy McCarney
Bartlesville
Joe Hagen
Jack O'Brien
Kelley
Hartlesville
Bax
Richardson
James Rube Ferns
Taxpayer warned as levy rises from seven to twelve mills
Excise board proposes a higher tax package after last year’s state board rise. The levy increases from seven to twelve mills on an assessed value of 3,694,295, raising 44,331.64, while school levy goes from five to seven mills. Total tax rate becomes 19 mills matching last year for all purposes.
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Excise Board
State Board
Wich
Coe
S.- Betheony
Deputy Nash in Town as Witness on Shortage Cases
Frank H. Nash the deputy state inspector who audited county officers here last year is in town as a witness. The cases have been referred to Attorney J. H. Langley of Pryor Creek. Nash says in most counties where shortages were found the money has been paid back.
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Frank H. Nash
J. H. Langley
Pryor Creek
Mr. Nash
Rowsey
Frank Hayes
Oklahoma
Judge and Mrs T L Brown Honeymoon Entrance Tulsa Route
Judge and Mrs T L Brown traveled through the city last evening en route from Tulsa on their honeymoon They were married in Tulsa yesterday and continued their trip toward the east The couple's brief stop was noted by local residents with well wishes for their future
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Judge
T. L. Brown
Tulsa
Cruce accuses Scott Glen in letter over education board case
Oklahoma Governor Cruce fires a scathing missive at former state board of education member Scott Glen, accusing him of misrepresenting and distorting facts. Cruce recounts a spring resignation push, denies proposing Glen for any presidency, and asserts Glen betrayed trust after a lengthy investigation.
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Oklahoma City
Cruce
State Board of Education
Scott Glen
Glen
Okla
Shawnee
Board of Education
W. A. Ledbetter
State Normal Schools
Led
Boant of Education
The Old Time Game Horse Shoes
An old time pastime, horseshoes, captivates busy city residents during hot days. The piece notes widespread back yard matches and alleyway throws, inviting readers to join and lose themselves in the nostalgic sport.
Death of Vinita Pioneer Agnes Pfannkuchee
Agnes Pfannkuchee longtime Vinita resident dies at home on North Foreman street at an early morning hour. Cherokee by blood born in the old nation in Georgia sixty seven years ago she leaves a husband and two or three grown children. Funeral will be held Friday afternoon from the residence.
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Agnes Pfannkuchee
Vinita
North Foreman Street
Notice of Private Sale of Walter Holland Estate Real Estate
In Craig County Oklahoma the estate of Walter Holland will sell at private sale for cash, subject to county court confirmation, on September 2, 1912 at 10 30 a m in Vinita. The property is the North Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 3 township 27 north range 21 east comprising 8 acres. Bids must be in writing with ten percent certified check. Auction date set by August 15 1912 order. A B Allen administrator.
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Craig County
Oklahoma
Walter Holland
A. C. B. Allen
Vinita
B. Allen
Oklahoma Governor vows to remove board members over school politicizing
The governor states that he delayed action for months to avoid swift action, but will fulfill duties and will not permit any appointee to use the state schools to advance political ends or support factions among teachers. He reaffirms his stance to uphold the schools’ integrity.
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Oklahoma
Ming
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