Oklahoma Moves To End New Counties Formation
Oklahoma City January 13 both houses debated a bill repealing the current law allowing new counties. The house recommitted for amendment while the senate moved the measure toward engrossment. Debates featured J Elmer Thomas applauded for strong argument and east side senators Vanderenter and Dutton voicing concerns about Osage Tulsa and Washington counties. Other actions included October 31 Kite Day legal holiday, and funding bills for state university building and member per diems. Peary promotion to rear admiral was reported as opposed by absent critics.
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Oklahoma City
J. Elmer Thomas
Lawton
Vanderenter
Dutton
Osage
Tulsa County
Washington County
Senate
Goulding
Enid
Colum
House
Akin
State University
Oklahoma Geological Survey Finds Large Ammonite Fossil in Marshall County
The Norman Geological Survey team led by LC Snider collected fossils near Woodville in Marshall County during Christmas holidays. A two foot wide ammonite shell, weighing about 150 pounds, is described as the largest found so far, with plans to display after cleaning in the state museum.
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Geological Survey
Norman
Gould
Siate
Christman
LC. Snider
Marshall County
Woodville
Oliver Wendell Holmen
Europe
Washington
Black Hills
Dakota
Wyoming
Snider
Snider Was Successful In Securing What Professor Gould
Unemployed Move To City Hall For Work In Kansas City
Led by James Eads Howe dubbed the millionaire hobo, a tall man with a tatters red flag led Kansas City unemployed to city hall on January 13 to present resolutions to Mayor Brown requesting jobs. They were later served sandwiches and hot coffee on the market square, and the mayor pledged to help.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
James Eads Howe
Brown
Market Square
Departure From Haskell Methods Pleases Solons
Oklahoma City January 13 a notable shift in Oklahoma politics as Governor Cruce abandons ex Governor Haskells iron hand. He tells legislators to keep off lawmaking and let them recommend measures while the House and Senate exercise their best judgment. Observers predict Cruces influence will match Haskells impact but through cooperation rather than fear.
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Oklahoma City
Haskell
Croce
Cruce
Bank offers county 3 percent on daily balances
International Bank & Trust proposes to pay the county three percent on daily balances with monthly interest settlements and cash warrants for supplies salaries and current expenses at par The county previously drew 3 percent on daily balances but warrant holders could not get par The commission postponed action awaiting propositions from other local banks.
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International Bank & Trust Company
Charles Williams Held For Death Of Two Boys
Holtman, Mo, Jan. 14. Charles Williams aged sixteen was arrested in connection with the deaths of Henry Stoffe and Roy Plege who were dragged and killed by a Frisco train near Holtman. Williams confessed to striking Stoffe on the temple with a stone after a fight. Stoffe fourteen and Plege seventeen were from Falls City, Nebraska.
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Associated Press
Holtman
Charles Williams
Henry Stefle
Roy Plege
Frisco
Williams
Marshfleet
Willfime
Stele
Pedge
Plea
Stoffle
Pelge
Palls City
Neb
Sixteen Hour Battle Reported in Chihuahua
Chihuahua Mex Jan 16 a sixteen hour battle occurred at Coyome village between seventy government volunteers and one hundred revolutionists. Report reached General Hernandez commanding the military zone. Details were scarce. Oroszco holds Navarro’s attention in the state’s western part as foreigners anticipate developments in the east. Oroszco said insurrectos had lost about one hundred fifty men since the revolution began.
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Associated Press
Chihuahua
Mex
Coyome
Hernadez
Oroszco
Navarro
Big Fire at King City
St. Joseph Missouri January 16 A half block of business buildings in King City were destroyed by fire today The loss was estimated at fifty thousand dollars and firemen fought the blaze throughout the day in the downtown downtown area
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King City
St. Joseph, Mo
Standard Oil Fight Before U S Supreme Court
Washington January 13 The Standard Oil Company argues before the U S Supreme Court against dissolving Standard Oil of New Jersey. John G Milburn outlines Rockefeller’s rise and the pre 1879 acquisitions while denying restraint of trade and railroad favoritism. He contends the 1899 reorganization left ownership unchanged and warns the proposed decree could ruin investments and divide stock among many small holders.
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Washington
Standard Oil Company
Supreme Court of the United States
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
John G. Milburn
New York
Frank B. Kellogg F
Minnesota
Millburn
John D. Rockefeller
Cleveland
Rockefeller
Andrews
Milburn
Standard Oil
Standard
Standard Oil Companies
Supreme Court of Ohio
Ohio
Standard Oi! Company
Justice Hughes
Mr. Milburn
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
Standard of New Jersey
Decres
Wickersham
Oklahoma Republicans in fighting over federal patronage
A dispatch from Washington reports Oklahoma Republicans are split over endorsements for federal jobs. Dennis T. Flynn, former congressional delegate, describes internal rivalries among Cade, Flynn, Morgan, Creager, and Harris, with accusations of false charges, patronage stakes, and threats of postal law actions. The Flynn News Service highlights fractured unity and jockeying for influence in national capital reporting.
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Washington, D. C
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Dennis T. Flynn
Congress
Flynn
Pryan
McGuire
Creager
Jim Harrig
Harris
Cade, Flynn
Morgan
Cade Flynn
Cade
Hamnon
Wright
Department
Commission of Indian Affairs
Commission
Valentine
Jim Harris
Cash Cade
Times
Republican State Committee
National Press Club
House and Senate
Cub Washington
Oklahoma City Times
T. Roosevelt
White House
Washington
National Capital
Flynn News Service
Victory for Friends of Direct Senatorial Election
Washington D C Jan 13 a senate vote 17 to 42 rejected adjourning to consider a resolution for direct senatorial elections by popular vote. Benatar Hale introduced the motion. Friends of the measure call it a test vote and say the outcome signals support for direct election.
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Friends OF
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Today
Benatar’ Hale
Damage to Rembrandt Masterpiece in Rotterdam Assault
A discharged naval cook named Sigrist slashed Rembrandt's Night Watch in the Rotterdam museum. The act, described as vengeance for naval discharge, left the famous painting badly damaged and the suspect arrested.
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Associated Press
Rotterdam
Rembrandt
Night Watch
Sigrist
Sierist
Many Seek State Game Warden Post in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City January 13 The state fish and game warden post draws broad interest with Governor Cruce holding over 700 applicants. The field includes more than 100 ex sheriffs and about 30 physicians. Many see it as a easy job promising 1800 dollars yearly. one applicant is noted for wearing an opera hat and white coat in hotel lobby. The governor vows careful consideration of all candidates.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Cruce
Two Vinita Banks Elect Offigerd Directors
International Bank & Trust and Cherokee National bank held their annual stockholders meeting January 12, 1911. Boards elected include M. F. Knight J. W. Yantis J. W. Orr Lee Todd J. H. Wimner R. E. Thompson W. P. Farley and L. W. Trout B. B. Frazier Louis Bagby among others. Officers named include J. W. Orr president and Knight Thompson vice presidents with full cashier treasurers. Meetings were harmonious with assets checked as correct and banks reported in strong condition for the year ahead.
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International Bank & Trust Company
Cherokee National Bank
M. F. Knight
J. W. Yantis
Shelbyville
Til
J. W. Orr
Lee Todd
J. H. Wimner
R. E. Thompson
W. P. Farley
R. B. Thompson
R. Frazee
L. W. Trout
Afton
Okla
B. B. Frazier
Louis Bagby
M. F P. Knight
R. ®. Thompson
H. R Warner
A. A. Scott
C. C. Roberts
M. #. Knight
B. A. McFarland
JA. R. Connor
Cobb Hotel
School Board Approves McKee Bond and hires Truant Officer
At a Saturday night meeting the McKee Construction bond for the new high school was approved, allowing work to start. S. H W Roark was elected a graded schools teacher and Robert L. Chamberlin was tendered the truant officer position after his probation work. Ambassador Bryce retirement rumors surface from London with Sir Maurice Bungen named as possible successor.
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McKee Construction Company
S. H W. Roark
Robert L. Chamberlin
Chamberlin
Bryce
London
Washington
Maurice Bungen
Madrid
Clark Outlines Hid Party Views
Washington DC Jan 13 A document outlining the views of the Democratic party in the house and the meaning of the rules fight was issued by Representative Champ Clark. He defends the party stance on Speaker Cannon ruling, calling it revolutionary and asserts precedents supported the decision. He frames March actions as liberating the house from five-man rule and dismisses last week’s squabble as partisan.
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Washington, D. C
Jemp Eratic
Cannon
Champ Clark
House
Committee On
Fuller
Illinois
James Mann
Republi
Gore says silent course would have been easier
Washington D C Jan 13 Senator Gore says silence is easier than opposing wrongdoers and that his disclosures harmed him as he faced charges in a Senate investigation into Indian looting. He cited malice and perjury as critics while lawyers argued no link between NM Murray and the robbery and that a $20000 payment proposal for Gore was a joke.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Gore
Hoi Committee
Senate
Cecil Smith
Texas
Choctaw and Chickasaws
NM Murray
Strike Paralyses Portugal Rail Traffic Across Country
Associated Press report from Lisbon on January 18 states a nationwide strike has paralyzed the railroad basin, cutting Portugal off from Europe by land as workers who walked out Wednesday refuse to let trains leave the capital. Strikers rejected a twenty five percent wage increase offer.
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Associated Press
Lisbon
Republic
Portugal
Europe
Mali
Stea
Wag J
Mistaken for a Spy in London Arrest Incident
Dr. Champlain of Kansas City Milkman was mistaken for a spy at Guerney today. He was seized by soldiers who handed him to police, then released after explaining his innocence as police apologized.
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Associated Press
London
Dr. Champlain
Kansas City
Guerney
Champlain
Fort
T! American
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Bates
Robert Peary
North Pole
Committee On Naval Affairs
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Macon
Solons
Vinita Banks
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Clark
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