Roosevelt Favored by People for a Second Term
Henry J. Allen presents editorial material from the Wichita Beacon praising Theodore Roosevelt as the likely next president. The piece argues Roosevelt’s rise is driven by public demand, contrasts Taft and La Follette with Roosevelt, and notes conservative party members’ fear of radicalism while urging a Roosevelt nomination if he offers encouragement.
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Wichita
Kane
Jan S
Henry J Allen
Wichita Daily Beacon
Han
Beacon
Roosevelt
Theodore Spowyelt
Wilken
Hannon
Champ Clark
Connvelt
Taft
la Follette
Roowvelt
la Mollette
Provident Taft
Bin
la Pollette
Chantauguas
Thone
Oklahoma to host Missouri in first big track meet
Oklahoma athletic director Heante Owen seeks a spring dual track meet with Missouri in Norman. Negotiations aim to stage the event before Christmas, marking Oklahoma’s first clash with a major Missouri Valley school in track. Missouri seeks to avenge football defeat and showcase strength in track as well.
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Houthwestern College
Universities of
Oklahoma
Missouri
Norman
Heante Owen
Sooner
Columbia Hunt
University Athletic Council
Missouri Valley
Sooners
Columbia
University of Missouri
Des Moines
Nebraska
Kansas
Lows
Amos
Drake
Owen
University of Oklahoma
California Sets 1910 Oil Output Record
California shattered 1910 oil production records, contributing 74,010,500 barrels and accounting for about 85 percent of the United States total. The output surpassed Russia as the second largest producer, marking a historic surge in state energy output.
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California
United States
United States Geological Survey
Russia
City Council Denies Building Permit on M K T Right of Way
City council meets at city hall to discuss finances and ordinances. They refuse M J Spalding building permit on M K and T right of way near Hawt Illinois avenue citing view obstruction and railroad crossing dangers. sidewalk contracts with J W Shonard approved. future meetings set for the second and fourth Tuesdays each month with special sessions as needed.
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Lise Elty
Wm. Tewell
M. J. Spalding
Sen
Milnois Avenue
Katy
Parker Plaza
Ths Point
J. W. Shonard
West
Delaware Avenue
Democratic National Committeeman Fight in Tulsa
Robert Galbreath challenges Tate Brady for Tulsa county Democratic committeeman. He urges a county primary before the February 22 state convention to let Tulsa voters choose their single candidate, arguing Brady broke a pledged support and proposing a primary within 20 days to decide Tulsa county's choice.
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Tulsa
Okla
Robert Galbreath
Tate Brady
Brady
W.T. Hrady
Okha
Sit
Tam
Tulsa County
J. M. Halley
Robert Gilliam
John B. Doo Mo
Twlsa County
Sa ‘Mona Committeetan
Oklahoma Poultry Show Opens in Tulsa Prize Winners To Be Named
Tulsa hosts the second annual Eastern Oklahoma Poultry Association show with hundreds of entries. Judges Savage and Greer will award ribbons today as visitors tour the exhibit rooms. Open daily 9:00 am to 10:00 pm with prizes including cash, cups, and gold leg bands for top birds.
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Tulsa
Okla
Eastern Oklahoma Poultry Association
Savage
Greer
Dickason-Goodman Lumber Company
Merchants’ and Planters’ Bank
Exchange National Bank
Central National Bank
Walter L Reneau
Ben Jeweler Rice Cup
Friedman Jewelry Company
Fred D. Wermuth
Pratt Food Company
Committed Another Serious Case Involving Nichols in Sallisaw
Arthur Nichols alias Rogers, a Black man linked to a fatal assault in Inst eumimer on John Lynch, fled then caused a major incident in Sallisaw. He is jailed there awaiting trial for a severe case described as brutal with a knife attack on a victim.
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Gore
Hook
Oklahoma
Corporation Commission of
Tha
Jrun
Thisharacter
Arthur Nichols
Rogers
John Lynch
Sallisaw
Nichols
Clearing House Makes Good Showing in Tulsa
Tulsa reports show growth for Oklahoma as the Tulsa Clearing House Association releases its annual record ending December 20, 1911. Total clearings by seven Tulsa banks reach 32,035,105 dollars for 1911, about 35 percent higher than 1910, with December 1911 totaling 3,115,204 dollars, the largest month on record.
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Tulsa
Okla
Oklahoma
Tulsa Clearing House Association
Oklahoma City to Build State Capitol Within Thirty Days
Oklahoma City reports that actual construction on a new state capitol will start within thirty days after receiving 100000 funding. The money comes from selling 20 of 650 acres deeded by Capitol Development to the state in default of the contract. City plans a 250000 bond issue to raise the funds, with a special election set by city commissioners.
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Oklahoma City
Cruce
Capitol Development Company
State House
Schwartzchild & Sulzberger
Woodward
Capitol Building Company
University of Oklahoma annual debaters win Forum trophy
In the university chapel the Forum edged the Senate for the Garber trophy cup in a college debate and extemporaneous speaking contest. Participants included Chas Smith and M L McCanoe for the Forum and EB Hunt, L W Maxwell, Harvey C Shull, and Alys Webb for the Senate.
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University of Oklahoma
Milton C. Garber
Enid
University Chapel
Senate
Formi
Forum
Chas, Smith
Konawa
M. L. McCanoe
Mutual
Alva
Alys Webb
Mountain Park
Kansas
Frisco
Tulsa
Okla
Texana Ross
John M. Ross
Prince Road
Mountain View
Oklo
Ross
St. Louis
Garfield County
Oklahoma City Supplying Soldiers for 1931 Draft Figures
Oklahoma City furnished over 300 men to Uncle Sam in 1931 with navy the largest recruiter at 19 percent, army 18.3 percent, and marine corps 2.0 percent totaling 398. City records show 624 soldiers left Oklahoma for service statewide. Acceptances numbered 3,337 applications with 1,900 to the army, 515 to the navy, and 83 to the marine corps. most rejections due to physical reasons.
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Oklahoma City
Uncle Sam
Navy
Army
Marine Corps
Oklahoma
E. M. Omley
Coast Artillery
New Year Dance at Charley Marker Home in Estella
A New Year's night social at Charley Marker’s Estella residence drew a good crowd, with Dan Speaks and Charley Tucker noted. Frank Hold plans move to Wat Tooley farm, Mrs. Downing to relocate, and a Fallon school box supper raised 1470 for Brother Gabriel. Weather limited singing and turnout. Rent notice seeks land in Oklahoma for terms.
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Charley Marker
Dan Speaks
Vinita
Charley Tucker
Frank Hold
Wat Tooley Farm
Mra. Downing
New House
Fallon
Bro. Gabriel
Frank
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