Capital Hearing Jet for Guthrie
Oklahoma City Oklahoma Jan 5 The state supreme court set for hearing in chambers in Guthrie the state capital removal case filed by Guthrie Attorneys will file briefs detailing the issues Following the term hearings the court may issue an early opinion Assistant Attorney General Reeves for the defendant state officials filed a general demurrer to the Guthrie petition Judge Burford said he would argue the merits at one session of the court Chief Justice Dunn noted the Guthrie hearing was for counsel convenience with access to records No court orders will be entered in Guthrie This was the court first sitting in the new seat of government A March 11 deadline was set for H G Martin referee in the county seat removal case The court denied motions in the Herbert Wake Cleveland townsite case and the Muskogee mayoralty contest and declined to accept quarters in the White Temple in Oklahoma City
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White Temple
Program for inaugural services 15 announced
Oklahoma City Jan 5 The official inaugural program for Governor elect Lee Cruce set for Monday Jan 9 was released. Events include arrival of Executive at 1 am, legislative session convening at 11:15, procession to the auditorium, oath by Chief Justice Jesse Dunn at 12:60, and an informal reception. Ticketed inaugural ball details and a musical number “The Song of the Soul” are noted, with E R Stephens returning from Kansas City on business.
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Ardmore
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Jesse Dunn
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Congress Honors Senator Elkins
Both houses adjourned early in Washington to honor the memory of Senator Elkins of West Virginia who died here last night. The Senate met six minutes and adjourned until Monday, while the House spent about a half hour on business and adjourned until noon tomorrow.
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Senator Elkins
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
West Virginia
Senate
House
Negroes Appeal From Police Court Decision
Six defendants convicted in police court for maintaining houses of ill fame appeal to the county court. Judge Byrd expects a brisk handling, aiming to push the case despite past delays, even at personal expense to finance continued prosecution.
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Bill 10 abolish state agency introduced in legislature
Oklahoma City January 1 lawmakers introduced Bill 10 to abolish state and local dispensaries and the office of state enforcing department placing enforcement on county officers. The bill allows governor removal of local officers failing to enforce prohibition after trial, and calls for liquor seizures to be spilled. A state warehouse would supply pure grain alcohol for medical use under restrictions. Fourth conviction for selling liquor would be an habitual violator felon. Other measures fund school additions and modify election laws affecting grandfather clause voting and literacy. Senate confirmed about twenty-five old gubernatorial appointees including Confederate veterans for Ardmore and Oklahoma City posts.
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Checotah
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Lawton
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Jarrett Todd
Mangum
Cap And Goggles Found Off Belgian Coast
An AP dispatch from Brussels reports an aviator cap and goggles, likely Cecil Grace's, rescued near the Belgian coast after presumed loss in the North Sea. The find confirms the fate of the missing airman and ends days of uncertainty.
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Oste den Aoro Clits
Cecil Grace
North Sea
Train Held Up by Bandits at Reese Junction
Two armed bandits robbed the Overland Limited on the Southern Pacific at Reese Junction near Ogden, stealing jewels valued at 2500 from about 100 passengers and fatally wounding a black porter. Authorities pursued with heavily armed posses in pursuit as suspects fled across the countryside.
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Associated Press
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Overland Limited
Reese Junction
Here
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Mayor vetoes city ordinance over expenditures
In a rare move Mayor Rider vetoed the council approved ordinance funding current expenses for the last quarter. He questioned the legality of December salary for J. J. Wortman and Roy Cooper, delaying action as a special meeting failed to reach a quorum. Missouri lawmakers organized with John T. Barker as speaker and Frank W. McAlister as senate president pro tem.
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J. J. Wortman
Roy Cooper
Missouri Legislature
Ty Associated Press
Jefferson City
John T. Barker
LaPlatte
Frank W. McAlister
Monroe County
Senate
Parker
Hadley
Polly of the Circus at the Auditorium January 9
Frederic Thompson presents Polly of the Circus at the Auditorium next Monday night with Georgia Oup in the lead. A large company of actors and circus performers, plus trained horses ponies dogs and an elephant named Little Hip, will be featured and will greet patrons in the lobby.
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Polly
Georgia Oup
Vinita Men Will Get Tried At Home Town
Deputy U S Marshal J C Wilkinson received a letter from Frank Lee assistant U S attorney listing Vinita defendants whose Muskogee trial was postponed. The note asks subpoenas be returned unserved and warns defendants to avoid travel costs by noting the Vinita term. Names include Clay Tittle Otis Tittle Henry Holderman Charley Whiteside George Kesler and others.
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J. Cc. Wilkinson
Vinita
Muskogee
Okla
J. &. Wilkerson
Clay Tittle
Mike Gubbert
Otis Tittle
Henry Holderman
Charley Whiteside
George Kesler
Davenport
United States Attorney
Frank Lee
Fire Ravages Kiefer Oklahoma Block
A large fire in Kiefer an oil town six miles south of Sapulpa Oklahoma yesterday destroyed an entire block. Fourteen wooden buildings and two horses burned. The blaze started in a pool hall probably from gas overpressure. High winds and water shortages hampered firefighting. the loss was about 25000 dollars.
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Kiefer
Here
McCurtain's Son Named Governor of Choctaws
McCurtain's son, D. C. Mc Curtain, was commissioned by President to serve as principal chief of the Choctaw Nation, filling the vacancy after the death of Governor Green McCurtain. A 28 year old lawyer educated in Missouri and Virginia, he has long acted as general counsel for the Choctaw Nation with his law partner, H. B. Hill. He departed for Washington after learning of the appointment, but could not leave immediately due to a child ill with scarlet fever.
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Caldwell Calls to Abolish His Own Office in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City January 5 Fred S Caldwell counsel to the governor in charge of prohibition enforcement says in his final report that his office is unnecessary and should be abolished He asserts the governor can direct enforcement through the attorney general or expedient The constitution contemplates one legal department headed by the attorney general He would abolish the state dispensary system and would allow legislation to let the governor regulate pure grain alcohol for medicinal purposes Frank Fowler Woodmen of the World organizer is visiting Oklahoma City to form a lodge.
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C. N. Haskell
Fred S. Caldwell
Caldwell
La Follette Testifies Before Senate Indian Land Probe
Senator Gore pressed for answers as La Follette testified on alleged offers of money to drop opposition to McMurray contracts and disclosures about prior talks. The witness blamed Hannon and Iraca for the bribery theory and the timing of Pom’s senate remarks.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
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Gore
Senator LaWollette
Hamnon
Labellette
Iraca
McMurray
Davenport agrees to assist retailers in Oklahoma
Congressman elect James Davenport writes to Oklahoma Retailers association secretary J. Carl Shafer promising to advocate for local industries. He doubts parcels post legislation will pass this session and urges retailers to favor home goods and order stationery from local printers rather than post offices, noting many retailers already patronize the United States government for office needs.
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Oklahoma City
Okl
James Davenport
Oklahoma
J. Carl Shafer
Oklahoma Retailers Association
Fife
Davenport
United States
Major Leaguers Announce Spring Training Camps
Major league teams name training sites across the United States. American League groups hold camps in Savannah Georgia Washington at Atlanta Boston in California Detroit Monroe Louisiana Chicago Mineral Wells Texas Cleveland Alexandria and New Orleans New York Richmond Virginia St Louis Hot Springs Arkansas National League teams list Birmingham Alabama Boston undecided New York Marlin Texas Brooklyn Hot Springs Arkansas Cincinnati Hot Springs Arkansas Pittsburgh Hot Springs Arkansas Chicago New Orleans St Louis West Baden Indiana
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Savannah
Washington
Atlanta
Senator Elkins Dies After Prolonged Illness in Washington
Washington D C January 4 Senator Stephen B Elkins of West Virginia died at midnight last night after a long illness. He was attended by his wife daughter Katherine and four sons David Richard Stephen and Blain and physicians. Death resulted from a complication of diseases due to septicaemia. He remained conscious until shortly before death and had been confined at home since summer with various reported afflictions.
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Eiking
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Bling
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Congress
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Murray Conference Outlines Oklahoma Primary Election Plan
The Murray conference in Oklahoma City discussed an election reform bill. It would create a state election board with three party picks, county boards, public vote tabulation, and direct state certification. Primary rules would mirror general elections and top two would face off if no majority. Committees named Hyde McNeal Braustoler Murray Powell. Also two men jailed on liquor and larceny charges.
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Gaa
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William H. Murray
Tishomingo
J. W. McNeil
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Secretary of State
County Election Board
House For Representatives
C. H. Hyde
Alva
J. W. McNeal
F. Braustoler
M. R. Powell
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