End of strenuous extra session in Washington
Washington scene closes a long extra session as Congress adjourns. Key gains include New Mexico and Arizona statehood, Canadian reciprocity advances, and broader campaign reform, with tariff revisions vetoed by Taft and questions over iron and steel schedules. Debates over trust investigations and anti trust law revision continue.
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Washington
D. C
Congress
New Mexico
Arizona
House of Representatives
Taft
Tariff Board
House
Underwood
Alabam
Ways and Means
Clark
Senate
William Lorimer
Illinois
Isaac Stephensen
Wisconsin
Great Britain
France
Foreign Relations Committee
State Department
Department of Agriculture
Harvey W. Wiley
William Jennin
Bryan
Caue
Derwood
Fidence
W. and Means
White House
National Monetary Commission
Democratic Ways and Means Committee
la Follette
Cummins
Bristow
Taft Invited to Visit Colorado Springs for Western Trip
Colorado Springs, Colo. Aug. 21 President Wm H Taft has been invited to visit Colorado Springs on a proposed western trip this fall It is possible he may attend the sixth international dry farming congress to be held in Colorado Springs the week of October 16
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Taft
Colorado Springs
Colo
Wm. H. Taft
8. O. Clauson
W. L. Perryman
Roland Christman
W. T. Braun
T. B. Bliss
L. K. Wease
Muskogee
Irene Strickler
Claude Strickland
Jessie Strickland
Pikes Peak
F. Martin
Chelsea
Manitou
Joe Delaney
Guthrie
W. T. Donahue
Red Rock
R. KE. Patterson
Tonkawa
D. R. Deal
Mangum
G. N. Leeds
Everett Leeds
Mill Creek
Ormonde Hotel
Edwin Owen
Harry Riley
Oklahoma City
E. H. Hornberger
Snyder
O. B. Delaney
Vinita
R. Ward
C. W. Duncan
Okla
Congregational Church
Colorado City
Hulinger
Mr. Cheadle
A.S. Garland
Fred
Oswald
Lary Norton
J. W. Waller
Shawnes
Thomas Wood
Wichita
Kans
C. M. Crawford
Shawnee
Oklahoma Club
Chamber of Commerce
D. M. Brenneman
Hobart
A.B. Johnson
Dunlap
J. A. Starkey
Enid
C. W. Geers
Ally Me‘Kinney
Durant
Governor Tests Sentiment Regarding Special Session
Oklahoma City Aug 21 Letters from Governor Cruce were sent to all legislators asking their views on a possible fall special session. No replies yet but it is probable the idea will be approved. He requests three answers on public good, preferred timing, and matters to be considered.
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Oklahoma City
Cruce
Oklahoma Indian Bills Hanging by Slender Thread
Washington reports Oklahoma Indian bills hung on a slender thread as calendar items in the committee of the whole. Measures include extending the time for Kiowa, Comanche and Apache land settlers to pay installments, Carter’s per capita payments to enrolled Five Civilized Tribes members, and Perris’s Kiowa Comanche Apache fund distributions. Passing before adjournment hinges on brief debate and procedural formality amid competing cotton bill and adjournment motions.
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Washington, D.C
Carter
Perris
Oklahoma
Texas
Mann
Oklahoma Club Boosts Colorado Springs Summer Colony
Oklahoma residents flock to Colorado Springs and Manitou for a lively summer gathering. The Oklahoma Club reports 2 350 members since season start and about 200 Oklahoma owned autos touring the area. Delegates join the International Typographical Union events while city boosters tout water systems and mountain scenery as draws for Oklahoma travelers and future development.
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Colo
Oklahoma
Manitou
Oklahoma Club
Maniton
Oklaoma
Oklahoma City
Fort Smith & Estern
Pikes
Burke
F. Avery
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Vinita, Oklahoma
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Kansas City Weekly Star
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Cobb Hotel
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