Use of Census Data in Economic and Social History
Dr Joseph Hill chief of the division of revision results in the United States census discussed the Use of Census Data in American Economic and Social History noting the census original purpose was political to apportion representatives and taxes. He traced the evolution of the census since 1850 and urged cooperation between the American Historical Association and the Census Office to compile early records for historical research.
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Associated Press
Washingtn
D. C
Joseph Hill
Til
American Historical Ssociation
Association
Census Office
Oklahoma State Bar Association convenes in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City hosts the Oklahoma State Bar Association on January 4 and 5 with a two day session and a banquet at Threadgill hotel. Frank Wells greets delegates as president and Judge J. Lo Brown speaks on the force of precedent in law. Officers include F H Kellogg secretary and S S Lawrence treasurer with elections planned.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahom State Bar Association
Threadgill
Frank Wells
Okahoma City
J. Lo Brown
Oklahoma
F. H. Kellogg
McAlester
Lawrence
Guthrie
Theatregoers Pine for Spice and Star of Fate Offer
Modern mechanism has worked wonders as Spice and The Star of Fate light up the Auditorium next Tuesday night. J. H. Frazee stages a piquant musical with vivid color, electrical and mechanical feats, and feminine charm.
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J. H. Frazee
Deadly act ends in fire and arrest in St Louis
David F Maloney a wealthy St Louis businessman and social figure killed himself at a relative’s home after his suburban residence was destroyed by a Saturday fire. Authorities say the blaze appeared of incendiary origin and Maloney was later arrested on a crime charge regarding his father in law’s complaint.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
David F. Maloney
Maloney
Investigation of Prison Begins
A joint committee formed by Governors Hood and Haskell met in Leavenworth to investigate the Kansas penitentiary. Testimony will begin tomorrow as Oklahoma officials also move to open hearings on the Seneas penitentiary inquiry led by Governor Hoch.
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Associated Press
Leavenworth
Kans
Hood
Haskell
Kansas Penitentiary
Guthrie
Okio
Charles J. West
Lansing
Kana
Seneas
Hoch
J. P. Connors
Pat Goulding
W. H. Murray
George Fi. Cullen
Oklahoma Committee
Kate Barnard
Guthrie Legislators Arrive for State Senate House Caucuses
Guthrie Oklahoma December 29 members from both houses arrived to set up quarters for the legislative session and begin work on state business. Senator Clint Graham of Marietta appears likely as president pro tem of the senate. House candidates include Ex Representative William Murdock of Pawnee and J D Burke of Guthrie for secretary of the senate N A Gordon for chief clerk and Joe Haskell son of the governor for senate messenger with Dr L P Ray as chaplain candidate of the house.
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Guthrie
Clint Graham
Marietta
Senate
J. R. McColla Fle
House
Toec Pations
William Murdock
Pawnee
J.D. Burke
N. A. Gordon
Joe Haskell
L. P. Ray
General Haines Collapses in Court Room
In Flushing New York on December 31 Major General Haines collapsed during testimony in defense of her son. She soon resumed her testimony.
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General Haines
Associated Press
Flushing
N.N
Haines
Twenty Die in Clash on Venezuela Coast Fight
Port of Spain dispatch reports heavy fighting at Nacaro on the Venezuelan coast between Castro loyalists and a gunboat allied with the new president Gores. Twenty men killed and fifty wounded. Gomez forces withdrew briefly but returned to renew the engagement.
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Associated Press
Spain
Trinidad
Nacaro
Castro
Gores
Gomez Party
Jury Recommends 10 Year Sentence in Theft Case
The court opened with Harvey Osburn charged with robbing G. P. Carroll's tailor shop during carnival week. Evidence and arguments were completed before noon, and the jury began deliberations. Earlier, A. F. Brown was found guilty of stealing a team wagon and harness during the 1907 carnival.
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Harvey Osburn
Olor
G. P. Carroll
Mveral Wickawis
Argamanta
Moon
A. F. Brown
San Francisco Boss Ruef Sentenced to Fourteen Years
Abraham Ruef, former San Francisco political boss, is sentenced to fourteen years in San Quentin for bribing a city supervisor to favor a United Railroads trolley franchise. Judge Wi P Lawlor pronounced judgment after a four month trial. Ruef plans an appeal.
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San Francisco
Abraham Real
San Quentin
Wi. P. Lawlor
Reof
Schmidt
Board of Supervisors
United Railroads
Reuf
Reus
Eugene BE
Sehmide
Rankin
Rue
John J. Furry
Oliver Seand
Ruef
Francia J. Heney
Morris Hos
Hare
Hher
Haas
Land strip ruled to stay with Oklahoma, touches Fort Smith
A court decision in Fort Smith Arkansas on December 29 holds a twelve mile long land strip, once part of the Indian Territory then the Choctaw nation, remains under federal boundary law though Oklahoma built a claim. The area fronts the Arkansas and Poteau rivers and is valued around $2,000,000 with plans for a bridge and water works. The ruling affects local police jurisdiction and burden of past taxes for the next twenty years. The decision will be appealed to the United States Supreme Court, with contention over state lines and jurisdiction.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Hotina
Congress
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Yhemy
Arkhs
Dinputid
Dhe
Santemord
Parkinrbere
Armanne
Poteau
Owenty
Ottahor
States Supreme Court
Mrs Mattie Kinnear Married 10 Tulsa Man
Mrs Mattie Kinnear, former art teacher, quietly married John R Clark in a Sunday ceremony at the Presbyterian parsonage with Rev C W Kerr officiating. Mrs Kinnear, from Lexington Virginia, opened a china painting studio here and is well known. Clark has long resided in Payne County and is active in local politics. The couple plan to live on North Eveach.
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Mattie Kannear
C. W. Kerr
Kinnear
Lexington
Clack
Payne County
North Eveach
Merger Writes Enclosing Check for Membership
W. M. Merter of Auroras Illinois sent a letter with a ten dollar check to the Commercial club requesting honorary membership. He recently bought property near Vinita and has shown local interest, prompting praise for his initiative.
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LW. Ore
Thin Norning
W. M. Merter
Aurors, Il
Commercial Club
Toche Man
Whitaker and Carr Couple Wed at County Judge Office
Miss Beatrice R. Carr youngest daughter of J. K. P. Carr, from southeast of town, married Jesse P. Whitaker this afternoon at County Judge Frent's office. Both 20, the couple were aided by parental consent as they pursued their romance despite family plans to move away.
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Beatrice R. Carr
J. K.P. Carr
Here
Frent
Jesse P. Whitaker
Ketehun
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