Speaker Cannon Condemned For Punishing Democrats
Washington August 12. Democratic leaders condemn Speaker Cannon's use of committee assignments to punish insurgent and loyal Democrats. Champ Clark says Charley Carter of Oklahoma, moved from Indian to foreign affairs, shows arbitrary power in the house. Carter, noted for integrity, sought the Indian panel. four others invited not to serve there. Clark urges rules change to restore deliberation and curb chair control. Clark writes Carter praising conduct and urging unity to defeat Cannon's rules.
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Washington, D.C
Canin
Congressman Carter
Oklahoma
Committee On Indian Affairs
Champ Clark
Charley Carter
House
Catinga
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Carter
Mr. Carter
Washington, D. C
Chas. D. Carter
Charley
Indian Affairs Committee
Democratic
Oklahoma lands sale described for college lands in several counties
Guthrie Aug 14 vast letters to the school land office prompt a circular describing the sale of Indemnity and public building lands. pamphlets will spell out tract descriptions, the actual sale to begin in November, lands worth about 1 060 000 dollars in Majors Woods Custer Dewey Woodward Harper Roger Mills El View Cimarron Texas and Beaver counties. Five percent cash down, minimum five dollars per quarter section, balance in forty yearly payments or all after five years. Purchasers need not reside on land but must improve it.
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Okla
School Land Office
College
Majors
Woods
Custer
Dewey
Woodward
Harper
Roger Mills
el View
Cimarron
Texas
Beaver
Court House
Indictments Against Gov Haskell Held Up In Court
A motion to quash indictments of Governor Haskell and two Oklahoma figures for conspiracy to defraud in the Muskogee town lot cases was delayed in federal court as guidance from Washington caused it to be withheld. The motion, a 50 page document, could be filed next Monday, though defendants' lawyers doubt that will occur.
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Ly Associated Pros
Muskogee
Oklo
Haskell
Tve
Okahomany
Muskowen
United States District Court
Washington
Tenement Jump Kills Woman and Child in New York
A mother and her four year old daughter died after leaping from a window of their Anthony Street apartment during a small blaze. The Associated Press report notes the tragedy occurred today as smoke and flames enveloped the dwelling.
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Preas
New York
Panleatrick
Bether Schwemner
Anthony Street
Associated Press
Columbus
O Ang
Wies Negrens
Alfred Haberman
Taft Weight Officially Recorded at 326 Pounds
Aug 14 Beverly Many reports the first official weight of President Taft, noted as 326 pounds, following a morning examination by Dr. Walker of Boston. The procedure lasted over an hour and ongoing health regimens are planned as long as beneficial.
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Taft
Beverly
Walker
Boston
Ayor Dupola
Wind Up Indian Affairs Proposal Backed in D C
Washington Aug conference between Rep Carter of Oklahoma and Commissioner Valentine endorses the Carter Owen bill to wind up eastern Oklahoma tribal affairs. Immediate sale of segregated mineral lands and disposition of surface lands with equalized allotments and full tribal fund payment are planned. The plan affects several hundred million dollars and is seen as a major next year for Congress.
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Washington, D. C
Carter
Oklahoma
Indian Affairs
Valentine
JB. N. Wright
J. Frank McMurry
McAlester
Congress
New Instructor to Tour Oklahoma for Economic Geology
Prof. Chas. H. Taylor, recently named assistant professor of geology at the University of Oklahoma, will undertake a state tour to study economic geology firsthand. The 4 graduate from the University of Chicago begins next week, visiting key mineral localities including the lead and zinc fields, coal regions, marble and cement districts, salt beds, gypsum, and mountain areas.
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Chas. H. Taylor
University of Chicago
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Arbuckle
Wiobith
Profesor Taylor
America
George Washington Still Having Trouble
In pollen court Noah Langley and D G Haney were fined $10 each for shooting craps. Guy Thompson was jailed to pay an $8 fine for being drunk and disorderly. George Washington was arraigned on two counts and fined $10 in each. one fine paid, the other to be served in jail. A further charge will be filed after his term ends.
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Pollen Court
Noah Langley
D. G. Haney
Guy Thompson
George Washington
Requisition Honored for Kansas Suspects
Guthrie Oklahoma August 18 Requisition from the governor of Kansas was honored yesterday by Governor Haskell for the return of Nate Cronenburg and Alex McDonald charged with larceny and burglary in Franklin County Kansas. The complaint says they entered a house in Franklin County and stole clothing and jewelry valued at thirty eight dollars. The requisition states they are believed to be in Ottawa County Jail.
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Guthrie
Okio
Kansas
Haskell
Nate Cronenburgh
Alex McDonald
Prankilr County
Franklin County
Ottawa County
Mother murders newborn babe by choking in Oklahoma
Miss Alice Brown murdered her three day old daughter by strangling it in a City Oklahoma hotel room. She claimed a marriage to John Anderson about ten months ago and showed no clear motive. An inquest ruled the child died at the hands of its mother. doctors found severe injuries and crushed throat. Brown remains confined to bed as authorities investigate.
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Bk City
Okla
Aus
Alice Brown
John Anderson
Crown
Miss Brown
Mr. Anderson
Justice of the Peace Wisdom
Oklahoma Geography By Prof G N Gould
Professor Gould releases a comprehensive Oklahoma geography volume aimed at schools but rich in general information for readers. Spanning about 200 pages with maps charts photos and a wide range of topics from topography geology underground water weather vegetation minerals and population to tribes counties and cities.
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Oklahoma
Gould
Oklshoma
Governor denies report of Waugh's discharge at Oklahoma city
Guittle Oklahoma August 18 the governor says prohibition enforcement officer B J Waugh has not been discharged but the federal service force is being reorganized Waugh is recalled from the Oklahoma City district for poor performance and will be reassigned to another district as new personnel will be sent to the field
Charter For Loan Company In Oklahoma City Formed
Guthrie Oklahoma August 13 The Standard Loan and Abstract Company of Oklahoma City was chartered today with a capital stock of $20000.
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Charter For Loan Company
Guthrie, Okla
Standard Loan and Abstract Company of
Oklahema City
Some Good Pointers for Ambitious Advertisers
P. P. Fedrea urges Omaha Ad Club to plan advertising with proper plans and specifications. He cautions against haphazard spending and stresses studying business advantages to shape policy, selecting media by value, tailoring copy, and maintaining persistent effort for best return.
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Omaha
Five Die In Head On Collision Near Pueblo
Five persons were killed and thirty six injured in a head on collision east of Hastings, Colorado, between two passenger trains. Officials cite likely crew error as the cause, with both locomotives and initial cars badly damaged. The death toll may rise as some injured are in serious condition.
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Hy Associated Press
Pueblo
Colo
Eix
Ewith
Hasted
Enst
Bott
Inter
Wadleigh
Denver
County Attorney Seeks Return of Negro in Lincoln Case
Guthrie Oklahoma August W reports that J J Davia Lincoln County attorney sought the return of a Negro charged with felonious assault. Randolph is accused of shooting J M Northrup Western conductor at Balhe Okla July 27. Monroe tried to steal a ride on a train. he drew a gun and seriously wounded the conductor. A telegram from Topeka says he is held in county jail at that place.
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Topeka
Kans
Plano
Reynolds Case Before Courts Reopens in Oklahoma
Guthrie Aug 13 An echo of the Haskell Hearst controversy surfaces in the criminal court of appeals as County Attorney Hepburne and Rap appeal a Logan county judge Strang ruling that the search warrant seizing Governor Haskell’s papers from Bett McReynolds was illegal McReynolds retains the papers during appeal and seeks to use them against Haskell in a related case He was arrested on two charges and later sued the state to obtain the documents
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Guthrie
Olin
Haskell-Hearst
Criminal Court of Appeals
James Hepburne
Henry Rap
Strang
Logan County
Haakel
Bett McReynolds
Hearst
Nal
McReynolds
Oklahoma
Une
Haskell
Documenta
McReynols
Two Men Killed Sleeping on Katy Railroad Near Shawnee
In Shawnee Oklahoma on August 4 an extra Katy railroad freight train ran over two men while they slept on the tracks near here. One victim was identified as Harry Jones of Rockdale Texas. Both bodies were mangled and brought here for burial and it appears they had dozed after lunch.
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Oklo
Harry Jones
Rockdale
Tex
Katy
Here
Oe Han
Ben Hemmonda
Kingston
Okina
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