Arbuckle Zinc Field Report Opens Prospective Survey
The Oklahoma Geological Survey reports on the Arbuckle mountains near Davis where lead and zinc prospects generate local excitement. Initial findings indicate zinc occurs in a dolomitic belt with ore bodies near Davis, but results are preliminary and development is limited by ore dispersion, water supply, and transport costs.
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Arbuckle Mountains
Geological Survey
Davis
L. C. Snider
H. J. Jones
Muskogee
Oklahoma Geological Survey
Normand
Frank Butram
United States
Arbuckle
Colbert Creek
sur“Wey
Joplin
Miami
Davis Field
Government decline on aid for Panama-California Exposition
Washington officials say they will not seek federal appropriations to fund the 1915 Panama-California Exposition in San Diego yet government departments show strong interest in its scope. The event will feature ethnology, irrigation development, forestry, and agricultural industries to underline national progress and capacity to support a growing population.
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Washington, D. C
San Diego
Washington
Agricultural Department
Summary of charges in hands of board's attorney
Oklahoma City August 17 A summary of charges against state board of education members was handed to Attorney O T Smith representing the board by Governor Cruce. New affidavits from Professor L J Abbott claim the American Book company dominates the board and that whiskey promoters influenced appointments. Abbott alleges political machines in the schools, favored directors, and that Ed mond Normal president Owen Byvans is aligned with the book firm. Additional charges target Scott Glenn and others over control of faculty appointments and graft claims. Hearing set for 2 pm with witnesses allowed to present full case. board members may attend through the council.
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Oklahoma City
State Board of Education
O. T. Smith
Cruce
L. J. Abbott
Edmond Normal School
American Book Company
Scott
Wilson
Edmond
Central Normal
Cameron
Glenn
Hayes
Dunlop
Tenn
Alva
Crumbine
A. Grant Evans
State University
Scott Glenn
Board of Education
J .C. Mahr
J. J. Lydick
Shawnee
T. R. Carr
Abbott
Oklahoma Book Company
Oklahoma City Contractor Seeks Probe Into State Deals
Eugene Gill, an Oklahoma City contractor, filed an affidavit with Governor Cruce alleging indirect activity involving the state board of public affairs. He asks for an investigation and offers to testify, noting a brokerage firm tied to state business and trailing a related Ashland News article. Cruce has not read the affidavit and did not commit to an inquiry.
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Oklahoma City
State Board of Public Affairs
Cruce
Eugene Gill
Gill
Ashland News
Board of Public Affairs
Aidavit
Senate Aims Blow at Monetary Commission
Washington D C Aug 15 the national monetary commission led by Nelson W Aldrich of Rhode Island must wind up by January 8 if the house approves the senate adopted resolution limiting the commission life The senate acted after criticism over delays and extravagance replacing the Cummins plan to end December 5 The house may take up the measure before adjournment and members who also sit in the house expect to back it hoping the panel can complete its work by year end
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Washington, D. C
National Monetary Commission
Nelson W. Aldrich
Rhode Island
Senate
House
Cummins
Monetary Commission
Both Houses Seek Joint Pass of Statehood Plan
Washington Aug 17 Statehood for Arizona and New Mexico hinges on today’s bid by senate and house committees to draft a joint compromise resolution approving the two constitutions. If law this session, both territories would be admitted at once and New Mexico’s admission could occur earlier than the end of next regular session. Chairman William Alden Smith notes New Mexico’s gain is prompt approval and immediate admission rather than waiting. The move draws interest from both parties due to differing territorial political conditions.
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Washington
D. C
Arizona
New Mexico
Senate
House
Congress
William Alden Smith
Senate Territories Committee
Senate Adopts Conference Report On Wool Bill
The Senate voted 38 to 28 to adopt the conference report on the wool tariff revision bill, sending it to the White House for President Taft's expected veto. The measure, supported by democratic and insurgent Republicans, imposes a 29 percent ad valorem duty on raw wool with lower duties on manufactures. Only Borah and Bourne opposed. The Senate heads into its final eight days of session.
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Washington
Senate
House
White House
Taft
Borah
Idaho
Borne
Oregon
Itinerary for southern commerce conference tour
Management Director Dave of the Southern Commercial Congress will leave Washington in September for El Paso to meet Col. D Collier and Mr Dawe. They will travel through major southern cities to explain the all-south conference to be held in Memphis on October 9. The itinerary includes El Paso San Antonio Houston Little Rock and Shreveport.
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Washington, D
Dave
Southern Commercial Congress
Washington
el Paso
Tex
Col. D. ©. Collier
San Diego
Dawe
Col
Collier
South
Memphis
San Antonio
Houston
Little Rock
Shreve
Southern Travel Conference Invitation to Visit the South
A regional alliance of chambers and associations issues an invitation to all U S citizens to visit the South and witness its rapid progress. The conference also urges Pacific coast tourists to travel through the South and take advantage of rail stopover privileges.
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United States
South
Southern
Gill Says File Libel Charges Against Officials
Oklahoma City August 17 Eugene Gill who led affidavits with Governor Cruce asks that Eugene Morris and Lon M Frame two board members be required to file criminal libel or resign Gill enclosed two complaint forms charging Gill with criminal libel and leaving signature space blank The letter says Gill will submit to libel prosecution if accusations prove false and seeks governor's investigation into the Oklahoma brokerage company and state contracts
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Oklahoma City
Cruce
Eugene Gill
Board of Public Affairs
Eugene Morris
Lon M. Frame
Gill
Gen Morris
Son Frame
Ibel
Morris
Llibeler
Caddo Citizens Plan to Drive Black Residents Out
Oklahoma City reports a Caddo citizen writes Governor Cruce claiming locals will force Black residents from the town. A poster dated August 19 warns them to depart by 7:30 p.m., signed by a racist extremist group. The letter links the threat to a Durant incident where a Black man was fatally harmed by a posse and burned by a mob. Also noted: local alfalfa farming success by Seymour Riddle east of town with harvests upcoming.
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Oklahoma City
Caddo
Cruce
Mra
Reddum Campbell
Durant
Seymour Riddle
Riddle
Tariff debate as wool bill awaits presidential veto
Washington reports the tariff program in Congress aims to finish iron and steel and cotton measures. Democratic leaders say the senate will adjourn soon. Underwood notes no objection to adding iron and steel as an amendment to the cotton bill. Debate limited as leaders push to complete revisions and avoid delay.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Congress
Underwood
Ways and Means Committee
House
Senate Eaders
Supreme Court
First Day Disappointment at Neosho Tournament
Neosho Mo August 17 The Neosho Tennis Club third annual tournament opened at 9 AM with many stars absent yet the day ended in a blaze of glory promising a strong event for the remainder of the meet. Payne Munz of Texarkana and Bert Green of Harrison Ark drew attention with their impressive play and Marion Sparks visited by his brother left for Siloam Springs Ark.
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Neosho
Neosho Tennis Club
Payne
Munz
Texarkana
Bert Green
Harrison, Ark
Greene
Vrtom
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ZING
State Department
Eugene Morris and Son Frame
Marion Sparks
Intaw
John T. Gimter
Siloam Springs
Ark
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