Oklahoma City Controversy Over State Education Board
State Treasurer Robert Dunlop, once removed by Governor Cruce, returns from the East as Oklahoma faces a battle over appointing and confirming members of the state education board. Attorneys argue whether the old board remains in office or if new appointees replace them, with court action possible. The dispute centers on Senate confirmation, constitutional provisions, and potential legislative reform.
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Robert Dunlop
State Board of Education
Cruce
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Educational Board
Chicago
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Welch
Cain
Merry Milkmaids a great success in Vinita
Isobel McCormick reports a large audience enjoyed the Merry Milkmaids operetta at the Grand theatre for the Episcopal church. Despite quarantine practice setbacks, performances by G. Clark G N Hebout and Mrs Addis Brown drew praise. audience asked for more, credits Talatages for the successful presentation.
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Episcopal Church
Grand Theatre
Beso
Mathers
G. Clark
Isobel McCohmick
Water detecting forked stick ridiculed by survey
The United States Geological Survey debunks the divining rod or forked stick method for locating underground water. Experiments show unconscious body movements, not external forces, drive the rod. The report notes limited usefulness in certain ground conditions and mentions a free copy available from the ecological survey. Also reviews theater notes at the Grand including The Shepherd of the Hills dramatization and The Soul Kiss music show with ticket prices.
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United States Geological Survey
Limestone
Ecological Survey
Washington, D. C
Missionary Meeting Notes From Christian Church
The C W B of the Christian Church will meet with Mrs W B De Pue Tuesday at 4 PM. Topics include Popis-Foreign Missions in America Bible lesson 1 Chronicles 16 23 34 and the mission of the church to alien bases within our borders. Speakers include Mrs T Englehart Rev Jas Miller Mrs J M Miller Mrs A A Brown and Mrs G P Fogle with readings and prayers.
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Mra. W. B. de Pue
Popis—Foreign Missions
America
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Mra. T
A. A. Brown
G.p. Fogle
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Mre
J. HR. Scott
Thief Seen After Pocket Book Incident At Thybhour Theater
A theft occurred Saturday night at Thybhour theatre when a person fled with a pocket book. Three witnesses reported the incident and say the thief was seen nearby. police state no questions will be asked if the offender returns the item to the telephone office.
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Thybhour Theatre
CAUCE DECLARES MEASURE ADOPTED IN OKLAHOMA CITY
Oklahoma City November 30 Judge Oldfield refused to enjoin the state election board and the Secretary of State from certifying the Campbell Russell bill recalling the board of agriculture The governor then proclaimed the amendment adopted The measure carried by about 37 000 votes with 164 550 for and 63 636 against The decision left room for appeal and noted potential new leadership for the board if adjournment occurs
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State Election Board
Campbell Russells
State Board of Agriculture
Edward D.oldfield
Superior Court
As Election Board
Secretary of State
Ben W. Riley
A. W. Vandeveuter
Bartlesville
T. . Memminger
Atoka
B. Kendrick
Davis
Cruce
Debate Over Effect of New Constitutional Amendment on Board of Agriculture
Amid football scores from Alabama to New Orleans, legal questions arise over whether the recent constitutional amendment abolishes the current Board of Agriculture. Senator Campbell Russell claims it does, while experts say the present board remains until successors are elected and qualified, a process not possible within seven weeks. State officials weigh action on veteran board member George W. Vincent’s expense claim, with the attorney general delaying any payment until after the election proclamation.
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Warner
Board of Agriculture
Stilwater
West
George W. Vincent
Leo Meyer
Baara
Legal battle looms over state bill warrant
It is thought that action by the attorney general and the state auditor will form a basis for mandamus proceedings to compel the state auditor to issue the warrant. When heard the court will likely examine the constitutionality of the bill as part of the case.
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Vincent
Governor Crice IO in aury Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City reports a planned special session to confirm Governor Crice’s appointments. Senator Sid Garrett favors the governor’s program, while opposed to the capital move, and there is strong opposition from the old state board of education supporters. Rumors say book companies may aid in confirming new board members.
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Sid Garrett
Muskogee District
Muskogee
Bryan Invited to Conference Bermuda Nov 24 Letter
Bermuda November 24 Woodrow Wilson writes William J Bryan inviting him to a conference after Wilson’s return. The president elect seeks counsel with Bryan as a key Democrat while consulting other leaders on his state program. It is announced Bryan will not attend Bermuda.
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William J. Iyan
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Hrayn
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Te ‘Thanks
Senate session will be short in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City November 29 arrangements are made to hold an extraordinary session of the state senate next week in the Chamber of Commerce building. Indications point to nearly the full senate reporting on opening day with administration raiders confident the session will last not more than forty eight hours and may not require electing a president pro tempore with Lieutenant Governor J J McAlester presiding.
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Oklahoma City
State Senate
Chamber of Commerce
Colcord
Corporation Commission
State Supreme Court
Guthrie
J. J. McAlester
Olahoma cattle sale tops at Vinita auction
Fredbey reports a large sale of Jerseys from W. L. Churchill of Vinita. Fifty two head brought 9000 dollars and a three day old calf sold for 75 dollars. Dr Fortner bought four head, near Claremore.
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Fredbey
Vinita
Olahoma
W. L. Churchill
Fortner
Claremore Progress
Echols Seeks Redistricting Chair Post
Senator R. E. Echols of Elk City, a congressman at large candidate, seeks the chairman’s berth of the redistricting committee, seen as the top slot at the regular term.
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R. E. Echols
Elk City
Bank at Pryor to Cause No Loss
Oklahoma City November 29 The First Oklahoma state bank of Pryor, closed by the state banking department on Wednesday, is in charge of a state bank examiner. No loss to the guaranty fund is expected though only about 5 000 in cash remained when the examiner assumed charge. Assets are said to be good for deposits, which last report showed about 70 000, while total deposits near 100 000. The bank organized in June 1908 with capital surplus of 56 000.
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Oklahoma City
State Bank of
Pryor
State Banking Department
Forty Seven Office Boys Promoted at Crocker Wheeler
A remarkable record of promotions at the Crocker Wheeler company in Ampere New Jersey shows 47 office boys promoted from mailroom assignments into clerical or mechanical roles. Promotions span Advertising 3 Cost 1 Drafting 1 Estimating 3 Order 2 Photographer 2 Purchasing 2 Salon 1 Shop 21 Specification 1 Treasurers 2. Some promoted later left the company, so totals exceed 47.
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Crocker-Wheeler Company
Ampere
N. J
Dod
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